lovelovelove.

So, it's been a while since I have updated this bitch.  Considering I have nothing better to do at midnight, I may as well update the masses on my exciting life.

I'm at a really good place in my life right now.  Really good.  I am constantly surrounded by good people, a supportive family, and a plethora of opportunity.  It feels like things are finally starting to fall into place since I began my college journey.  

In recent months, I have found myself in the company of new people with whom I really enjoy spending my time.  I never would have seen myself here a few months ago.  I have not forgotten my old friends, and it's nice that I can comfortably merge my two worlds.  It saddens me that come September, some of my favorites will be leaving me to begin their own college endeavors.  So many of them are like little sisters to me (though none will replace my own baby sister.  These are the little sisters that are interested in the same things as me, though), but I am so excited to watch them take this next step in their lives.  It's crazy to think of where our little Trollwood group will be in a couple of years.  We've all grown up so much.

The older I get, the closer I get to my family.  I suppose that's kind of expected, but it's nice to know it is possible, especially because I was such a little brat in high school.

I am almost finished with my junior year of college.  I will officially be graduating in a year(!)-exciting and terrifying at the same time.  I landed a summer internship with the High Plains Reader.  Even though my original plan was to intern outside of Fargo, I am really excited to begin this.  I'm going to get an opportunity to write, edit, shoot, and attend writing workshops outside of Fargo.  This is a chance to get my name out there.  While my goal is still ultimately to teach, I do want to do some freelancing, and I'm not going to completely let go of my youthful dream to host a talk show just yet.

I see color with my eyes shut.

Back to reality.  Classes started on Tuesday and while it's refreshing to have a set schedule yet again, it was quite a shock getting my body out of the carefree nature of break and back to a schedule where going to bed at 5 AM and waking up at 1 PM is simply not feasible.  

Break in and of itself was quite enjoyable.  Most of my time was spent the male gender holding meetings of Late-Night Sled Club, bowling, playing video games, going to movies, watching Millionaire Matchmaker and My Big Redneck Wedding at Marc's house and eating his food, and smoking hookah.

This semester is nice, albeit busy already.  Monday, Wednesday, and Friday consist of 4 straight hours of class from 10-2, and work from 230-6.  Starting next week, Monday nights will consist of final edits for the Spectrum, and Wednesday nights Lambda Pi Eta meets.  It's my goal to be a better member this semester and actually attend more than one meeting.  Tuesdays and Thursdays are a little more lax as I only have class from 10-1215 and then work from 230-6.  The way I see it, this is my last semester to actually have fun.  Next year will consist of a schedule full of journalism/comm. management classes, an internship, hopefully a TA position with Dr. Nelson, my capstone class, taking the GRE and applying for grad schools.

It seems like a lot of people left for Christmas Break being 20, and came back to school magically 21.

Anyone looking for papers, college essays, etc. to be edited can send them as an attachment to me at emily.henrikson.1@ndsu.edu, and I will gladly edit your work and offer suggestions.  I honestly get a natural high from correcting poor grammar and fixing sentence structure.

I like to think that I could easily take Chelsea Handler's place when she dies or retires, whichever comes first.

I absolutely love Kate Miller-Heidke.  Currently my favorite female singer/songwriter.