Severing the Cord

   Well, the umbilical cord has been severed. I had to say goodbye to my parents and move on. It was hard. We cried. But we knew that it was right.
   Orientation is over now and all that's left is starting school. They kept us hopping over these past two days.
   The Computer Proficiency Exam went ok. The only thing I was concerned about how I did was the Excel. They wanted me to find out the Net of a money figure and do a pie chart and I didn't know how. So, it should be interesting to see what kind of a grade I get.
  My parents were good enough to unload stuff while I was away at the exam. I just wish I could've done more! Note to all you advice seekers out there, make sure you leave plenty of time to unpack before you take the computer exam(if this even applies to the college you are attending.). They met my room mate before I did!
  Our room has a nice set up, too. :) I think we got one of the bigger dorm rooms! :D We have a really roomy walk-in closet! But alas, I already have a list of things I should have brought and will ask my aunt to bring in less than a month when she moves closer to where I am.
  My room mate is really nice. :) We have had some good talks and it looks like we will get along well.
   I have gotten to meet some cool people. Everybody is SOO nice and personable here! Conversation here is pretty easy. :) I feel very blessed to be in the school I am in. The faculty are all great and just want the best for us. The head of my Biblical Counseling Department is super awesome! He really makes you feel comfortable and genuinely wants to get to know you. And he's really funny. :) The stories he tells are great!
   Being here has already challenged me to go deeper in my faith. Their very big on intentionality and I am realizing this is something I need to work on.
   I have got all my books but one. No on has put up a syllabus, but I am told this is normal, so that's fine with me.
  I have also found out that some professors won't allow me to use laptops. I don't think I am taking any of their classes this semester, though.
   I saw the Trader Joe's today! Coming from a small town, it's really nice to have new horizons and options open up to you. Some people have already been recommending good coffee shops to me!
   In truth, I am still really nervous for classes to start. I am excited about the classes themselves. But I don't know what to expect homework wise, so that's what intimidates me most.
   Well, I am going to church with my room mate and her family tomorrow so I better start heading for bed.
  Much love to all reading this. :)