Winter Break Overview

Hi, it's been awhile.

Tampa was AMAZING. I've never seen such white, soft sand in my whole life. I got goosebumps marching with my squad at the bowl game. Who gets goosebumps from marching band? It was that cool. It also makes me sad knowing the season is officially over. Once the games were over, I could at least look forward to the trip. I've made such amazing friends in marching band, some I may never see again, or will at least have to wait a long time to see again.

On a different note, I'm ready to go back to school. Mason City makes me feel so lazy. At first I was welcome to having no real responsibilities, but now I'm bored. I sit around my house all day. My friends have disappeared, have gone back to school, or just choose to disassociate themselves. What is here for me? My family, I suppose, but they are starting to bother me. I have had a taste of freedom from home. Now, Mason City, this house...it doesn't feel like home anymore. It's a really weird feeling. I'm definately rethinking if I should even come home for summer break. I could easily get a job in Iowa City, take some summer classes, live at my aunt and uncle's house until we get our apartment set up (btw, I'm living in an apartment next year!) I'm not sure what to do at this point. I love my family, and I have so many memories here, but it's not my home anymore. Too much has changed. Too many friends gone. I'm not trying to be a complainer, just letting it out, I suppose.

I'd really like to write about something else, but I think I'll let that simmer a little longer. Hope your winter break was all you could hope for and more. It was nice seeing some of you that I don't get to see too much at the Alumni party!