Homesick...ish

Happy Sunday everyone!

I should be having a productive day of reading and writing but I can't seem to find my motivation. I just want to sit here on the computer and stalk Facebook pictures and wait for someone to log onto Skype. Technology is great at connecting people but it is also a great tool to disconnect from reality. I read posts and see pictures about the fun people are having at Stetson and it really makes me miss it. On one hand I love it here, and feel like I am having a once in a lifetime experience that I wish my other friends could have. Then on the other hand I just want to be home. Last semester I got down and out because I was way too busy and felt like I had too much going on in organizations, and now I feel like I need more to do to keep busy! It's hard to find the right balance.

I really like the friend group I have here. We have fun when we hang out and are a great mixture of personalities. Like today Julia and AJ baked blueberry muffins that were absolutely delicious. Then we had a great time climbing Arthur's Seat together on Wednesday. So I'm not homesick because I'm alone.. I mean my 3 best friends here are American. How much more homey can it get?

I think I just miss interacting and doing stuff on campus. That makes all the difference in the world. Stetson is a community.. so I don't just walk to class or walk to the cafeteria. I run into my friends and have an unexpected lunch date. Whereas here everyone just goes about their business. That is the main difference and adjustment I have to make.. Last year I would leave class and go to work in the SGA Office to find some of my best friends already there hanging out so it was like walking into my home. Or when I'd go in the Pi Phi house and find someone in their room to hang out with during my 1 hour break between class. I miss that and am really looking forward to getting it back.

This has already been a great experience just to get me out of my comfort zone and to make me appreciate what I have. In Florida I can drive home on the weekend to see my family when I am missing them, I have several support systems that are always there if I need a laugh or someone to eat with. I am a really lucky girl.. and I'm glad I can step back and realize that instead of be stuck in my ways and on a tight schedule that doesn't let me enjoy the little things. Plus, I will be graduating college in 1 1/2 years and who knows where I'll go after that.. so this a good opportunity for me to see what it's like away for a long period of time.. I am missing my little brother something fierce so it gives me something to think about for graduation and where I'll be located..

Anyways, this is boring talk. Know that I'm going to keep enjoying my time here, because it is really beautiful, I love my classes, and I like the societies I've gotten involved in. But those of you back home know that I cannot wait to see you in December/January and will tackle you with a big ole hug.

And don't worry about the homesickness because my grandpa and Laurie will be here in 11 days! That will definitely make me feel better about everything. I'm so excited! =D WOOOO! Now back to reading....

See you next time,
Alyssa