Malone Has Begun

Today was day number 3 of my college life. I still haven't gotten to go to all of my classes yet though because two of them only meet on fridays. But anyways, I don't think this is going to be as bad as I thought it would be. Lots of reading, that's for sure, but nothing too extremely difficult. (although I may kick myself for saying that later) I really like my MWF classes so far, it's always a plus that I know some people in them too. I don't really know anyone in my TH classes, but it's not that bad...I'm sure I'll be getting to know people. Tonight I have an informational meeting for celebration...I'm not sure exactly how that's all going to play out, but it should be interesting. Yesterday I realized that for the first time in a while, I feel like I'm doing something right. Well, I must be studious and get back to some reading. I'll catch you all later!

Orientation!

Well, I had orientation stuff all all this week. (well actually just wednesday through now) But anyways, it wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it was going to be. I'd venture say that I almost enjoyed it. I'm really just trying to open up and be on-campus as much as I can that way I can really get to know people. I know I'm probably not going to meet my best "college friends" in the first 3 days, but this is a start...and I've got to start somewhere.

On wednesday, all the freshman checked in and got to wander around on campus for a while until we went over to First Christian for a short seminar and worship servie. Then we met our humanities group. At first I was pretty uncomfortable around that new group of people. So after that, I was going to go down to muggswigz but ended up over in haviland hanging out with Laura and her roomate. I hadn't seen her all summer, so it was fun to get to catch up. So after that there was new student olympics (not exactly my idea of fun) but then I got to see Chris and JR after that so it was all good.

On thursday I had an extra long seminar on rules and stuff that I already know in the morning. Then we ate lunch and split up and went "into the street" doing different community service activities around canton. I ended up at the turnaround center in downtown...which is pretty much exactly like the refuge of hope, except that it was planted by the church formerly known as CCF. It was a lot of work...we did just about everything you could think of that had to do with cleaning or organizing in a building.

Then yesterday we went to camp gideon. The interesting thing was that I was completely dreading this part of the week, but it turned out to acutally be pretty fun. It really gave me a good opportunity to get to know the people in my humanities group a lot more. We did a bunch of rope course/team building exercises...which aren't my favorite things to do. But I think being put in a situation where I had to do most of them made me equally forced me to open up to those people. We did some spider web thingy, a telephone pole challenge, a wire course, and "the wall." Not that I was really ever alone, but I was able to get a lot of thinking done.

So anyways, today was campus tours and a technology information seminar. Both of which I really didn't need. But, I'm beginning to realize that the more I'm on campus, the easier it's going to be for me to get to know people. So I went even though I didn't really need to. Same thing with tonight...I don't really need to go to the "main event" but I'm going to anways. For now though, I've got to go work on some worship stuff for tonight. I'll try and write again soon!

Lord of the Rings...or sleep.

Yesterday was a pretty good day. I had fun at lunch yesterday with everyone and then last night Rachel tried to make me watch the first lord of the rings movie...I kept falling asleep...and she wouldn't let me leave early either. I really was trying to stay awake to begin with...but then once I fell asleep and realized that I had no idea what was going on, I just kind of gave up. A couple nights ago we went to go see a movie at the palace down in canton...I love it there. Well, that's it for now!

Olive Garden Goodbyes

Wow! I can't believe August is here already...college is coming so quick. Yesterday I went out to lunch with some of my friends from school...most of them leave today. I guess it didn't hit me until we were all saying goodbye that this is actually happening. I don't know, I guess I'm just really comfortable where I am right now...I could stay here forever. I guess this past week hasn't been anything really out of the usual for me...just hanging out some more. Rachel and I had a good "girls night" on tuesday after worship team...and on wednesday a bunch of people came over and hung out here. I was pretty frustrated last night though...and the movie that nick and rachel were watching was pretty terrible, so I ended up just going to bed really early. So I guess I'm pretty rested up for this weekend...whatever it may hold.

Friendship Irony

Hello! I'm over at rachel's house watching some movie called "the four feathers" with rachel, nick, makenzie. I love her laptop...it's so nice to be able to sit around on the couch and be online at the same time. I wish I had one of these things...but needless to say, I spent theh bulk of my graduation money on my guitar. This past week has been quite interestinig. Coldplay was amazing. I want to go to their show again in Columbus on the 31st, but I'm not sure if my parents will let me go, seeing that it is the first week of school and all. I can't believe that school is starting in 10 days. Holy crap. I think it's just going to be weird not being around the same people anymore. I wish that this summer would just keep going...it's been so great. I'm just kinid of nervous because I know that once I start, there's really no turning back. It's so ironic though...two years ago all of my friends were two years older than me, and now that I'm graduated, most of my friends are a good two years younger than me...what the heck. Things will turn out alright...I know Malone is where I'm supposed to be.

Enough Said

Coldplay is amazing.

Tomorrow!

Coldplay is tomorrow. I'm excited. I can't believe it's here already. Today's a pretty busy day to. I've got to teach lessons, then go talk to a lady about house-sitting this friday, then I've got a meeting at the church, then I have no idea what's going on...all I know is that me, rachel, and lauren will end here at my house eventually.

Great Repetitiveness

Tonight was fun. I went out to dinner with Rachel at Panera and then went over to the park to go catch the josh and ryan's show. It was really good tonight. So then after that we just hung out with them all and ended up at ihop then over at Lauren's house again. But I had to leave early because my parents wanted me home when the Mumfords got into town. So I flew home and got home literally right at 11:30 like my dad wanted me to...but they didn't even get here until around midnight...so basically my parents made me come home extra early for nothing. Anyways...let's see, we've pretty much done the same thing everyday this week. Tonight and last night we were at Laurens, the night before that we were at Rachels, the night before that we were at my house. I don't mind the repetitiveness though, I love hanging out with them.

Leanne at Warped Tour?! WHAT?!

Well, a lot has happened since saturday morning. Shawn invited me last minute to go with a group of people to the warped tour over in pittsburgh. After spending some time convincing, my parents decided that I would be able to go. So, we left on sunday after church. We got there late-afternoon and went out on the lake on Shawn's boat. It was just like tour...except with a completely different group of people...so I guess it wasn't really like tour at all. It was Shawn, Sarah, Ryan, Josh, Adam, and me. We all spent the night at Shawn's parents house and then this morning (or actually I guess it's now technically yesterday morning) we got up and drove over to the Post-gazette pavillion. (same place as coldplay in less than 10 days!) Although I'm not really a huge fan of that specific type of music, it was still a really great time. Shawn, Eric, and Sarah left early, so it was just me and the three boys hanging out pretty much all day. Eric was able to get us wristbands that essentially let us go anywhere except behind a couple of the bigger stages. It was really cool, we were actually able to go sit on the pavillion stage and watch as bands performed. Well, I just got home a little bit ago and I'm still wired with Starbucks...I had to make sure I stayed awake driving home. Well, I think I'm going to atleast try and get some rest tonight.