cougs

Well.

I thought it was official during the summer when I stamped my foot and exclaimed my intention.
I thought it was official when I got the acceptance letter.
I thought it was official when I graduated from BYU-Idaho.
I thought it was official when I found a job in Provo.
I thought it was official when I bought a car so I can commute to Provo.

But until I actually started, it never felt real.
Today was my first day of classes at BYU.
It was so intense.
I left my house an hour before my first class so I could find a parking spot and get to psychology early.
I drove around in vain for almost 20 minutes, found parking FOREVER away from the JFSB and rushed into a seat with only one minute to spare.

Today on the agenda was:
Psychology
Human Development
Mission Prep (which is NOT an indication of an intention to go on a mission. At all.)
Western Humanities
Beginning Weight Training

Intense.
But it was really good. I'm feeling all sorts of weird about this whole, living at home, going to BYU, not ever going back to Rexburg ever ever, thing. But it's going to be good. It's got to be good. I'm going to make it good.

(Can you tell that I don't fully believe it yet? It's ok. I will in a couple of weeks).

I'm actually way surprised at how much I am missing Rexburg right now. I keep reminding myself that even if I had decided to stay at BYU-I, I would still be at home right now because I can't find a job up there and I need to make money, but it still was very bittersweet to see my FHE brothers yesterday and send them back up without me, and to think about my wonderful roommate Merrie living in our room with a stranger instead of me.

Shake it off! This whole thing is all so very exciting and happy! And I really am very happy about it. :) Like I said, it's just a little bittersweet right now. But hey, semi-sweet chocolate chips are my favorite kind. Stay tuned for the many adventures of a newbie cougar!