and I didn't expect you to whisper some truth through your hands

It's Day 2, folks, and I legitimately have no idea what to talk about. I'm also typing this on my iPad, rather than firing up my good old laptop.

So I would say it is accurate to say that this task has of blogging daily has proven to be a bit daunting, especially since I'm a senior and I'm supposed to be figuring out my life, remember?

But it's only day 2.

Okay. Life has been going a bit better, but not exactly how I want it. SURPRISE. :D

So...long story short, I was supposed to be living in this brand-spanking newly-renovated historic building in Alma, MI, better known as The Opera House, during this academic year--this wonderful year of being a senior! However, the plan failed, due to a combination of factors. Since the building was a historic building, there had to be permits and the State of Michigan had to give specific specifications as to how the building was to be renovated. The contractor also did not realize how much work had to be done by his August deadline. The college made a promise for a living situation for top-of-the-class seniors and juniors that they couldn't keep. Plus, the government shut down for a week or so, which definitely didn't improve the situation whatsoever.

As of October 17th, the forty or so students were told that there was no way that the apartments would be done by Winter semester and the likelihood of us moving in at any point during this academic year is slim to none.

So you may wonder--where am I now? Well, I am currently in a giant dorm room in the oldest residence hall on campus, also known as Gelston, which legitimately almost got autocorrected to gelatin.

Yup.

And yes, it isn't an apartment and it sucks. However, there's not much I can do at this point. I could move off campus but that involves moving all of my things out of my current room, apartment hunting, paying rent, and losing some of my scholarship money.

Plus, we are getting $800 per semester for our troubles and ALL the munch money!

Basically, it could be better but it also could be worse.

I have wasted a lot of time and energy being frustrated with the school of my dreams this year and it sucks.

However, I still love it here and I wouldn't trade my Alma experience for the world.

There are also other factors that are making this school year difficult but I am just going to let the living situation out of the bag for now.

I considered blogging about England this evening but...there's always next time. ;)

and yes, that's a wink face on my blog. roll with it.

Also: I feel as if I should put something meaningful on the end of this blog...like a quote of some sort...

Got it.

"We become what we think about." - Earl Nightingale

That's it for now.

Until next time!