"The Dog Days are Ooooverr, can't you hear the horses- because here theyyyy come!"

It's only been 23 days.
It already feels like it's been 2 months.

I've kept myself busy though- or maybe almost a little too busy (I'm taking the day off because GOOD Lord I'm exhausted) but I'm keeping my head in the game. I've got to.

Let's see a little update on school:
- I've been working on the Freshman showcase, I'm directing half of the acting portion alongside of one of the awesome professors in my department
- Classes are RIDICULOUS. GAH. But it's okay because it's only Wednesdays that I hate. haha
- APO is in full swing with our pledging season right now, and I have a Little, who's name is Maddie and she's Fabulous
- My roommate, Cat, is Amazing. I'm SO glad that she and I are living together, and that she puts up with all my crap :P
- I've been seeing a counselor to help me with my issues and deal with my grieving process. And I think it helps honestly, I'm kinda scared for next week though because as cliche as it sounds she wants to "talk about my childhood" and I don't know how I'm gonna deal with that..... haha
- I'm already starting to plan my study abroad trip and I'm SO EXCITED.
- This girl was voted President of USITT :D
- I SERIOUSLY need to do laundry and other assorted cleanliness things.
- My dorm room is Almost at completion when it comes to it being decorated :)
- Cat and I (and friends) built a fort in the study lounge last weekend
- I rock the crap out of some Kareoke.
- This weekend looks to be slightly ridiculous. Already.

I think I'm doing alright though. I miss her everyday and I almost had a panic attack in the ER with Tim (and if it wasn't for him, I would've Actually had one) but I think she'd be proud of the things that I'm doing. I got a credit card! And I'm renewing my passport and going to talk to Financial Aid today! I'm trying to get things done and ahead of schedule. It probably wasn't a wise choice to skip class today, but I think I needed a day off for a minute.

Also if anyone wants to be my pen-pal and you totally should... (I LOVE YOU ARI!!!) send me a letter at ASU BOX#17400, Boone, NC 28608
or give me a call at 704-962-5848
because I love my friendships and relationships and I'm trying to treasure every moment of them. Mom taught me that.

Thank you all for being there,
Emily