College of Liberal Arts
University of Minnesota
Twin Cities Campus
101 Pleasant St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Alex's Blog
What Happened!?
At the start of my freshman year I felt that I was ready to assume the full responsibility of growing-up. Living on my own (in the Res Halls), cooking my own meals (pouring milk on cereal, or getting fancy and making ramen), and making sure that I went to all of my classes (but still calling my mom in case I missed one, just to let her know), it all seemed like the pinnacle of being an adult. But looking back, I wish I still had the security and simplicity of that year again.
Now, as a junior, I take on so much more than I would have thought feasible two years ago. Even small things add up that make me realize I am still working my way towards total independence. How about this example-the timing is quite apropos- filing my taxes. In my usual style of procrastination, here it is, the Sunday night before taxes are due, wading through pages of websites through which I can file online. In all honesty, I do not think that the state of Minnesota is too concerned with my meager student-worker wages.
Where did all of that money go anyway?
I don't even want to know what percentage went to late-night pizza deliveries or Target runs. But I digress...
In my first year at the U, I felt that I was confident enough (and obviously knowledgeable enough) to conquer the world. But after each year, I still find myself working my way through challenges I have never faced before, like filing my own taxes! Now, I am so much more cognizant of all of the roadblocks that might be waiting for me after graduation.
April 16th, 2007