That feeling...

When you finish a class in college, its a rather funny experience really. You're like, "I just spent 4 and half months in this class, made a couple friends whose names I couldnt tell you if my life depended on it, and now I am free" It is kind of funny how you learn a lot about people that sit by you in a class, but you dont even know what their name is. Maybe thats my anti-social ability that I never knew I had until my years at Pierce. I am super social, not afraid of people, but it often depends in classes if I will make friends. I have made lots of friends here in Pullman this fall, but most through Cheyenne and my dorm. Not really any in my classes. But I know the people well in my class. Rather funny situation.  Maybe next time I will learn names first and not forget it instantly.

I was originally planning on leaving Pullman on Saturday since one person who was going with us had a final Friday night, but she bailed so now we are probably gonna leave here around noon tomorrow. 

Lots of people would freak out and be excited to finish their first semester at a University. But I am not. I spent a lot of time at Pierce College (honestly I wish they offered 4- year degrees there) and when break comes and we get new classes, everyone just went on and prepared for next quarter. I plan to just do the same thing here. The worst grades I ever got at Pierce was the first semester, lets hope I only get better here at WSU from here on out. Was my first semester harder than Pierce? I didn't think so, I took plenty of hard classes at Pierce, but there were less distractions when I lived at home. I had things to keep my head down and to maintain focused. Things like running, and my car, and the yard... I need something like that here. Probably going to try and run again (gotta start training for the 1/2 marathon on March 1st). I so often found a routine that worked back home, here it took me half the semester to find a routine that I liked. 

I wouldnt change a thing that I have done here the first semester (maybe done more laundry so it didnt pile up). But I still wouldnt change anything because I learned more than I ever thought I would. About relationships with people, living with people, handling yourself, growing healthy friendships, study techniques, etc.... blah blah it goes on. Still a lot left to do here at WSU. I didnt come to sit back and relax, it can get harder I know, but it can also get easier because of experience. 

What to do for break?

Probably going to work. For the father. Which I enjoy, gets me out of bed and outside, both things I like. (The ability to type sarcasm is lost over computers). Get to watch 3 Seahawks games over break. Yippy!! Get to go to Roslyn and play with the family over there. That is what I looking forward to the most. 

Minimal posting while break is happening. But I still expect a couple. 

This blog was a good idea. No one listens, but I write about my days and thoughts so I dont forget. When I think of the first WSU semester it seems to have gone fast, but if I break it down day by day (and I can because this blog) it seems longer.

I feel kinda sad though, I will sincerely miss Pullman over break. I see why people love it. 

Adios,

and Go Cougs

James