to prove to dad that i'm not a fool

welcome back, loyal blog readers!

i have finally found time to bring my stories back into your life.

so instead of blabbing on about what i've been doing these past three months, how my break went, all the fun places i've visited, and the wonderful yet horrible training trip to florida, i've decided that it's better to just write about the now. the past will always be there to look back on and enjoy, and i can always write about them at a later time, but what happens in the present may get lost in the hectic series of events i like to call my life. and with that, let's begin.

classes started a little under a week ago. i was initially looking forward to this term, especially since i only have about 12 hours of class a week and long breaks between them. and honestly, i've only had 4 hours of class since we've started. which is amazing. but i guess what's been surprising me the most is the amount of work that each class requires.

naturally, i am bad at classes not named math or science. aaand as luck would have it, i am taking a total of zero engineering courses. so i guess it's just a very unique term for me, one that i will probably have to adjust to in order to feel comfortable. at the same time, i think it's good that i am being challenged in areas that i am not as strong in, and ultimately that will help in the future. or so i hope.

i didn't realize how much i missed being on campus again. seeing familiar faces and running into friends in random places are just a few of the reasons why i love being at a small university. it gives such a sense of comfort to know that any little encounter could be enough to make someone's day. cutesy, i know, but it's quite true.

the long weekend is finally over, and i am still struggling a little to get into the swing of things. balancing classes, swimming, and fraternity commitments seems to be a little harder this time around. but even with that said, i'd say i've been off to a solid start for the year. there have been some minor ups and downs, which include the dramatic weather changes i've faced in about 3 weeks, but overall i'd say i'm satisfied with where things are going. i did not make any new year's resolutions this time, but i always tell myself i will try to do whatever it takes to make life enjoyable for myself and all those around me.

i will certainly try to update this blog as much as i can, and hopefully not fill it up with school-related things.

hope all is well, everyone.

cheers,
lee