Since I've Been Gone

    I think my lack of blog posts is enough to show the amount of fun, work, and craziness that has engulfed my life in the past months. But I also think its time I turn over a new leaf, kick-start the blog machine again.
    In the past few months I have learned so much incredible, valuable information and I may be weird to say this but I love college. (and yes the academic part) This quarter I took on the challenge of 20 units and it has turned out to be better than I expected. Although I am busy, I am surely not bored.
    During these months I have also formed some really valuable relationships. The weirdest part to me is that fact that I have met so many people who lived fairly close to me before moving to Cal Poly yet we never even knew or talked to each other.
     Cal Poly has changed many things in my life and it continues to do so. Here's to the next three years of college life!

Happy Medium

Growing up and moving out has added so many new feelings about HOME.

I have found that when I am home I cannot wait to get back to SLO or when I am in SLO for a long period of time I am ready for a visit home. I wish I could have both, in once place, at one time. They are both just such happy places.

Part of growing up and knowing my home is not Hilmar anymore is teaching me to find the happy medium between the two. I will always love my little hometown, but for now, SLO is home sweet home!

Adult

Once again, it has been way too long! College life has truly engulfed me in all its work, stress, and fun.

I have now officially been living in my new home for a month. It seems like time is just zipping by and before I know it, it will be Thanksgiving and Christmas break.

As this week is already in full swing, I have a full list of things to accomplish. One thing that has really amazed me, is how I was forced to become adult-like so fast. There is absouletly nobody in college who will tell you that you don't have enough money or you aren't going to graduate. It is all up to you!

In some ways this is wonderful, but sometimes I really do miss my wonderful mother and all her help! Welcome to the real world Lauren!!

So with your free time this week think of me as I brave a midterm, Target interview, and work on acing my wonderful college classes!

Social

The college storm has hit me. 

In less than a week I have pushed out of my comfort zone in a million in one ways. But this a wonderful thing!

Although I don't remember all their names, I have been introduced to what seems like thousands of people. Out of all these people, so many of them are so inviting! 

Living in the dorms is quite the experience so far, and I don't think there has been a quiet night yet! Everybody is on an energy high from the new move and so eager to meet new people.

I'm interested to see if the environment changes once school starts but for right now I think I may just need some sleep!

Home, Sweet Home

Well, today was the day...I finally moved away from the nest and I am now living in the beautiful San Luis Obispo. It was an exhausting day, but quite a fun experience.

Only one day in and I feel confident in calling my little dorm, HOME! There is an abundance of kind people, food, and of course a nice comfy bed.

So for tonight, I wont say much as I busy rearranging the ootles of things I brought with me! But be ready for many great SLO stories!

Go Mustangs!!

Accidental grace

Today has been eventful.

Hidden beneath all the craziness I decided its time I get back to blogging. With only a few more days until my college move this could be some of the most changing days, in well my whole life.

Not much into my day, I was interrupted my a unexpected car wreck. It ended up smaller than it very well could have been and I am thankful for my well-being at the moment.

Despite plans therefor getting changed and now becoming carless for a few days I'm finding tiny specks of grace in this.

The man who accidentally hit me was so kind, remorseful, and truly sincere. It was also a nice surprise to learn he was a fellow Hilmarian despite being half an hour away from my home. This is why it is always said, "what a small world"!

I can rest easy tonight knowing there are always nice people somewhere in the world.

Cal Poly, The 2nd Happiest Place on Earth

For the past two days I have been lucky enough to escape the heat of the valley and take a "vacation" to my future home, San Luis Obispo. With one more day left here I am beginning to frown upon the thought of leaving.

A year ago I never would have even considered living here, I frowned upon the fact that so many Hilmarians migrated here and just wanted to get as far away as possible. I am now so so thankful that God led me magically here and feel a little guilty for thinking anything negative of such a welcoming school (and town).

I now have faith that my transition into adult, college life will become slightly easier knowing I am in such a happy environment. Not only am I blessed to have found a happy place in my life right now, I am blessed to have my family's love and support also guiding me on the new journey. I am sure this will not be my only Cal Poly post where I profess my love of the college...so for you readers who choose to become a little slice of my journey too, thank you for your wonderful support ears!

GO MUSTANGS!