what i love [about college]

curtis did this last year and it turned out really well so i'm going to follow in his footsteps. an entry for every day of the week until graduation.

so to start it off, all the things i've loved about college.

*Blacksburg: at first I was a little afraid I wouldn't be able to get used to the small town atmosphere here, but I have learned to love it. being able to walk everywhere is wonderful, not to mention all the great independent stores and restaurants (Gillies, Bollo's, HomeBody etc.).

*New People: at a school of 27,000 undergrads it's almost impossible to not meet new people. and it's really fun when you meet awesome and fun new people.

*Summer 2006: last summer I stayed here to be a summer school RA and take some classes to ensure I could graduate on time. I was sort of uncertain that it would be fun at all but it was probably one of the best experiences I've ever had. I met two of my favorite girls ever and had fun running around a nearly deserted Blacksburg.

*Vintage Cellar: with free wine and beer tasting on the weekends and amazing closeouts vintage cellar has quickly become a favorite place since my 21st birthday. most of the people who work there are very knowledgeable about the wines and I always walk out of there with a great wine.

*Limits: college is where you learn your limits, not just your limits for alcohol consumption but also your personal limits. I've learned a lot about myself and about how much I'm willing to put up with from other people. I've learned how to stand up for myself and how to pick my battles.

*Hokie Football: I was in marching band all four years of high school and when i got to college i couldn't tell you what a down was. not only did I learn a lot about football, I also got this amazing sense of what it means to be a Hokie. going to football games as a freshman was almost magical, being in such a huge stadium packed full of roaring fans is exhilarating.  and the best part is the fun doesn't stop; I never want to stop going to games here at Lane.

*Marching Virginians: although I was only in it for one year it was a great experience. I had a blast dancing the Hokie Poke on the field and screaming at the opposing team when they got too close to our seats. what else lets you shake your butt at a packed stadium?

*Inspired Teachers: nothing is better than being excited to go to class. I've had some amazing teachers who have taught me how to think critically about society and things that I routinely take for granted. learning has been fun for the most part.

*Going to school in a castle: Tech looks like a castle, as one of my teachers told me "if Radford ever attacked us, they'd be screwed." we have archers windows and gargoyles! it's pretty fun to walk across the drillfield on a misty morning towards Burruss...i feel like I'm at Hogwarts (especially if there is music playing from Burruss.)

*No sleep schedule to speak of: it's totally fine if you stay up all night and take a five hour nap during the day when you're in college. No one even bats an eye, actually people think you're weird if you go to sleep before midnight and wake up before noon.

*No dresscode: I love wearing sweatpants and t-shirts. I only have to dress up like once a month for interviews or meetings. it's lovely.

That's all I have for now, but check back...I'll probably be updating these for a while.