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Meghan's Blog

I'm getting so old...

My parents always said that I'd understand so many things when I'm older. I've just realized that after 20 years, 7 months, and 2 days, that I'm finally "older". I'm about to go into my Junior year of college, to move into a house with 6 other girls, and will never have a summer again.

When I was younger, things were so much easier. I had less homework, less responsibility, less stress, and less knowledge. Now I know better. I know it's more responsible to eat at home and save money... to not go out instead of studying... to go to work every day. I've worked 2 jobs all summer and never see the light of day. But, after all of this, even though it sounds like it's negative, I love it! I love that I'm older. I love that I can say that I pay my bills on time. I love that I make myself go to class. I love that I can get up on my own without my mom coming into my room 20 times. Granted, I push the snooze button about 20 times, but I still get there!

I was talking to my roommate the other day and we can't believe the kinds of things we worry about now. I've become my mother (which is a good thing). "Who didn't do their dishes?!", "Why are all of the lights left on? We need to pay for electricity, you know!", "Put the toilet seat down!" We're all grown up now.

I don't know if I would have been in the same place I am now if I didn't go to the U. What if I went somewhere else? What if I didn't go to school? What if I didn't have jobs on and off campus? I wouldn't feel as accomplished, as successful, or as experienced. The people and friends that I've met here have all been such a huge addition to these feelings, too. I'm so grateful for it all.

Well, sorry for the sappy reflection. On a lighter note, I'm taking the end of summer off of my day job on campus and ENJOYING it. I can't wait. It's time for State Fair, downtown, and Lake Calhoun!

Until next time,
Meghan

 August 20th, 2009
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  • Class & major: junior; psychology, French studiesminor
  • Hometown: Brookfield, WI
  • Best Thing About Being a CLA Student: You can meet the most diverse and exciting people you've ever encountered. Also, I have the freedom to take all of the classes I want and broaden my experience as a student of the arts.
  • If you come to Minnesota You Gotta Try: Sledding down the hill behind Coffman Union.
  • Favorite campus hangout:Northrop Mall in summer weather because it's nice to just lie on the grass and enjoy the sun while listening to my iPod.
  • When you come to the U of M you gotta try: Sledding down the hill behind Coffman Union.
  • Future goal(s) : To graduate in 4 years successfully and decide a career path that I'd be happy to have the rest of my life, whether that includes graduate school or going right into a field.