Rambles with different songs

Shiny by the Decemberists

I don’t really know how many people actually read these posts or if even the old writers do, which to be honest, sucks.
But whatever, I’m gonna keep doing this.

ANYWAYS…
The loneliness has subdued to a minimal because I have made friends who are as weird as I am! I feel like here, people will judge me if I’m my normal loud, singing, strange humoristic self. Or perhaps they need someone like that too but are afraid of what other people might think... like I was.. whatever the case is, I think that it’s better “to have a few good friends rather than many superficial relationships.” (words from a friend)

And it’s true. Why know everyone’s name and not really truly know them? Why have so many small friends who you will never really get to know and trust? I mean, I know I have barely begun to get to know these girls who I have begun to really call my friends, but at least they are taking the time to get to know me like I am taking the time to get to know them. And what else says that they want to truly be your friend than that?

*FYI I am currently at Work Study, and I should be doing homework because I have nothing to work on right now…but I forgot a part of my notes that I need, so I am typing this as an email so when I get back to my room I can finish!

*I Don't Mind by the Decemberists

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So its farther in the day now...I should be reading for my anthropology class (257, African Continuum) and I have been prolonging that for the last 30 minutes. I should get to it...

As many of you know, we are at Davidson, one of the most rigorous colleges in the nation...
what the fuck were we thinking??

"We Used to be Friends"

 *We Used to be Friends by the Dandy Warhols.  Veronica Mars anyone?!

It has been 2 whole school weeks here, half a month. Not counting the 3 extra days of orientation.

And its been...college.

I cannot think of an actual adjective to accurately describe what it has been like here. I mean it's different for everyone. Some people clicked automatically with their hall mates. Others are having trouble clicking with anyone. And others click with people they never thought they would. And some don't give a shit and party! Or they don't give a shit cause they're hitting the books...

So far I've met some amazing people! Our very own Natalia Spark is great! So is our Lauren Lu. And Jourdan I have only spoken to a few times but from the little exposure I have had of her, she's awesome! And from out team...I believe that is all I have met. I have Thanos in my German 101 class but I have yet to speak to him. Other than that...

There are other amazing people out there at Davidson:
Jean Paul Garcia whom I have known since 2nd grade (yes we have been going to the same school since then and we somewhat did and didn't decide on Davidson together)
The awkward corner room of 1st Belk holds some fantastic girls there! I have been spending most of my time with them, and they make me feel right at home!
Which as sad as it seems, I cannot say the same for the girls in my hall. My roommate is great! Super sweet, and we get along brilliantly! The girls from across the hall are equally as sweet, one is a peppy cheerleader (which fits perfectly, she's always so happy!) and the other is a dancer whom I have Advanced Ballet with. She is great too!

As for the other girls in the hall, I don't know. I mean, I do talk to maybe to two or three other girls here, but that's it. Maybe its because I have never been in this situation before? Or maybe it's because I'm quiet compared to them? Or maybe it's because I get along more with boys due to being raised with 3 older brothers? Whatever it is, its making a barrier between me and my hall, and that makes me lonely sometimes. Pfft! sometimes my ass! I'm frequently lonely! And that is pathetic! But whatever I gotta make this work somehow, which is why I am currently in my room, with my speakers on and typing this.
The purpose of this blog was to document our experience to the world and to Davidson about its students and their long journeys to get here, live here, and make it out of here alive is it not?

Then I'm sorry if this is a downer, but I'm writing about my experience. But now to hit the books...gah!

To Future Freshmen

So I've been at Davidson just over a week, and I come to you future freshmen with a few words of advice...

1. However many bras and underwear you own, you need to triple it. Now. I never knew how much I appreciated the ability to run things through the wash constantly, and although technically you can here, you don't have time.

2. Beer is bad. For all you partiers out there, I know you partied in high school. But I promise you were not able to get your hands on the sheer volume of beer that exists in college. Find something else to drink, even though a few people will probably give you shit for being a girl about it. It makes you broken out and fat and hungover.

3. SLEEP. That six hour nap I took after my comparative politics class? Totally worth it.

4. Take that 8 am class with the great professor. If they're really that good, you'll be so interested you'll actually stay awake (Menkhaus!) and then refer to #3.

5. Nothing is better for roommate bonding than a futon and you really need to bond. Seth and I nearly ate each other for breakfast until we started having nightly futon chats.

6. Target string lights make everything prettier. Including you. Overhead lights don't. Just FYI.

7. You will need to buy food. Lots and lots and lots of food. You won't need the ramen -- my box is untouched. Fruit, chocolate, and granola bars on the other hand are your best friends.

8. Don't let people see you with a guitar ever unless you're down with improptu performances, usually for drunk people. A certain poor victim on our hall learned this the hard way.

9. Pianos are the most distracting things on the planet when you're trying to study. They are VERY loud.

10. You need a lot more hangers than you thought. Like a lot a lot.