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Hey there! ** actually written: August 16, 2007

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Day before college. I return to my second home, Stratford High. Enjoyed being up there for the last time as a non-college student, even though it consisted of organizing supplies for teachers. Plus I got to see some pretty amazing Knight Pride people and the lovely Ward. Went home to conquer the task of packing. I must say packing is just annoying and of course you forget things…like your trusty alarm clock. Headed for Mt. Pleasant with Emily to buy a used surfboard. Yes, I actually have my own board now, after a month of searching! So I shall be visiting Charleston …at least Folly Beach, quite often. Continued to pack when I got home. Then it was time to return those things that were borrowed from others. Stopped by Palak and Nakul’s house. I knew I needed to get back home asap since it was an hour ‘til midnight, but that made no difference. I stayed there a hour and a half talking. It was a perfect, exhausting, last day at home.
Day Uno. Glenn and I drove up in the suburban, which could not have fit even a mouse in the back seat. As we got closer to our exit we saw three undercover cops pulled over on the side of the road and out of their cars. When we turned into CIU we found the school on lock down. You have to understand that the prison is not very far from the school. In fact if you drive up to The Point you have a beautiful view of the river to the left and to the right a magnificent view of the prison. Everyone has always told all of us incoming freshman that we had nothing to worry about, and no one ever breaks out. Well we found great irony when we were told that two prisoners had escaped. One prisoner had been captured, but the other one was still on the loose so we sat in the student center probably for like an hour. Other people had been there much longer. Found some other students I already knew and we just hung out in the bookstore. We were finally free to move in to the resident halls so we drove over to Walker, got my room key and lots and lots of help. The car was unpacked in like five minutes, but my room looked a mess. I usually don’t mind unpacking. You know, you usually just throw everything into the dirty clothes. Well…this time was a bit different. I was totally over whelmed with the great pile of things that I had no clue where to put. All organization had fled from me, until my mother arrived. Thank God for moms! The rest of the day went much smoother. I met Ashley’s (my roommate) parents. We went to dinner as a family in the school café. Where I saw Emily who I met back in December. Parents left after dinner and we said a quick goodbye. I do not like this whole goodbye thing, I much prefer to hear bye for now. Palak cried when I left and I did not want to see my mom cry. Went to chapel with Ashley after my parents left. I met Leslie who is from Dubai and who I had been communicating with over Facebook. I also re-met Monica who is part Costa Rican and a huge soccer player. Went to refreshments in the café afterwards and sat with Emily and some guys (David, Travis, Robert) that I already knew. David, who I had been talking to all summer, made sure to make fun of me about the coupon for a free buffet at CiCi’s Pizza that we received in our welcome packets. Walked back to Walker (my dorm) with Emily and went to check out her room. Hung out in there for a while, listening to two others play guitar. Found out one of the girls surfs. Came back up to my room and crashed for the night.

So that was my first interesting day. Today I bought my books! And for those who read Harry Potter, I would have to admit that I feel very much like Hermoine right now. For those who are not fans of Harry Potter, I feel like diving into the books I just bought.

Bye for now,
The college girl

PS- I could not stop thinking about Brittany all day yesterday. For those who don’t know, a girl from Stratford was in a wreck Tuesday and was thrown out the car and (correct me if I am wrong) only has a 10% chance that she will walk again. Please be praying for her and those involved. Pray that she might turn to God in this situation because He is the ultimate comforter and the greatest source of strength. It is her senior year and I am glad that she is alive to be here for it. Buckle up and drive safe!