Yes indeed, it has been awhile. Now with all my friends long gone (blasted quarter system), I really have no reason for not writing. I honestly turned into a complete bum recently. There was actually a point where I hadn’t left the house in 4 days. Also bad, I just woke up. It's almost 5 in the evening...However, with only 6 days remaining at home, I again find myself with the feeling that I am RUNNING OUT OF TIME! This happened last year around this time, so maybe I shouldn’t be surprised. The biggest difference though, between this year and last, is that now I know what to expect. No mystery roommates. No questionable meal plans. I know where most of my classes are just from looking at my schedule. I already have my handful of friends, though I am always excited to meet new people. I am already well established at my job and can’t wait to return. The thing I am most apprehensive about is living in my apartment, paying bills, etc. It’s going to be a ton of fun though in general.

So for all of you who are in the same boat as me, or maybe facing this for the first time, at first the utter boredom/ loneliness turned to frantic scrambling as you realize the school year is actually coming, try not to freak out. Freshman still have almost two weeks until move-in, so make sure you use that time wisely. Start getting everything in order early, from organizing all your belongings, to talking to your roommate ahead of time, to even getting “paperwork� in order such as waiving your insurance, etc. It’s definitely overwhelming, especially if you are leaving home for the first time, but if you’re like me, half of you probably can’t wait to get out of here and actually have SOMETHING TO DO!

I guess that’s a lie. Now is the time where I really have to start putting things together. I have to piece through all the things I brought home from my dorm in June and immediately threw in storage. I have to go over all my clothes and books and other daily living essentials. My roommates are already both moved in and I am in constant touch with them about what I’m gonna need to bring/ do to live comfortably in out apartment. I have to go shopping. I have to figure out what the deal is with my student loan. I have to start mentally preparing to learn things again, aka calculus…And I have one more White Sox game to attend. So my plate this week is pretty full. But to sum it all up, I’m definitely as excited as I was last year to load up the car and drive 7 hours to Columbus and my school and go to football games and mill around on High St. and do all the things that come with being a student at THE Ohio State University. I’ve missed it for sure.

So get ready Ohio, here I come!! Again.

GO BUCKS and GO SOX!!!!