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A Big Bite to Chew

Hmm...what to write about today? It is 2 days until I meet someone who I've a lot in common with. And what we don't have in common, we tend to discuss for hours on end, which in and of itself is rather interesting. And honestly, kinda fun. In 10 short days I'll move back into the residence hall at my University. Something I've been looking forward almost since school was out. Almost. I've always hated summer, but this is the first summer in recent history that I have, for the most part, enjoyed. I got a tan, I'm in better shape than I've ever been in, and spent an entire month in the most amazing place I've ever been to – Boulder, Colorado. I left a lot of skin up in those mountains, but now I've got battle scars to prove that I've lived – and that's the important part, right? ;-)

I'm looking forward to the year ahead, but not without a little trepidation. I'm diving head-first into my newly discovered passion – studio art. I've *finally* been accepted into Honors College, which has tacked at least another year onto my degree plan. Last year I founded an Activism and Community Service based organization, and this year we're really going to step up our game. I've also been 'elected' as the 'Director of Community Service' for the newest branch of the Student Activities Board. All of this on top of bi-weekly tennis lessons, regular tutoring sessions (I'm the tutor, not the tutored), and a social life (I can barely call it that, but pretending to have one makes my life seem more balanced. ;-)

I'm going to stay busy, and I'm definitely going to get over-work and over-stressed, but then again, it will completely be worth it – I'll be doing what I love, helping my school, my community, and my world, and leading a fulfilling and active life. But have I bitten off more than I can chew? Maybe. Will it be a challenge? Absolutely. But then again, I love a good challenge. ;-)

-Sissy