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I commented on Britney Spear's blog about her roommate situation.

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I commented on Hamilton's blog about the legal drinking age.

9-10-08: A Day to Remember

In memory of Brandon

I have always attended the same elementary school, middle school, and high school with my closest friends. As you grow throughout the years, you meet more individuals that each make an impact on your life in some form. As I woke up the other morning, I checked facebook and discovered that one of my good friends had passed away. R.I.P. Brandon was everyone’s current status. It was extremely hard to grip what I had just read. Many thoughts rushed through my head as I wondered what had happened and if the rest of my friends were okay.
I met Brandon in seventh grade and we instantly became good friends. (We even had the harmless, little, middle school crush on each other.) Brandon was a great friend that I would later make many memories with in high school.

Brandon’s best friend called me a day after the accident and I was told to pray and tell everyone that I love or who has made an impact on me, how thankful I am for them.

I’m writing this blog to tell you the same message. Life is very short and you should always be thankful for everything and everyone. You never know how much a person has influenced your life until it is too late and they are gone.

I just commented on a blog written by littlecoe4 that was also about the transition from high school to college. Her blog, however, was more about time mangement and having the determination to succeed with no one to push her. This blog gave me more insight and let me know that I am not the only one who is slightly overwhelmed by this new experience.

A Blank Slate

I grew up in a small town, and like most teenagers, my schedule from day to day was the same. I woke up, went to school, came home from school, and avoided doing chores and homework. I would then eat dinner with my family, watch some TV, go to sleep, and wake up to do the same routine the next day. After eighteen years, it was time for a new chapter in my life: College. What an exciting thought! My idea of college included a new beginning, no curfew, new friends, and finally being on my own. I did not think I would miss home, high school, or my parents; however, I was most definitely wrong.

After moving into my new dorm room (which I thought was the smallest, yet most exciting thing) and saying goodbye to my parents, I was ready to be on my own in this new world. One day later however, it was a completely different story. I was very upset and realized the responsibility of being a college student. New thoughts rushed through my head: "Where and who do I eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner with?" "Do my books really cost that much?" And "how do you do laundry?"

The transition into college from the easy high school life will be a hard experience, yet a very rewarding one. Although I am still getting situated, I am overwhelmed and anxious about my future of being on my own and growing from my own experiences. I wish everyone the best of luck in these next four years that are said to be the times of our lives!