Let's Recap.

Summer is officially , completely winding down. I can officially declare this the best summer I have ever had. I have learned so much and gained so many friends and opportunities. I became extremely close to a few people that I am incredibly happy to call a "best friend" now.

I went to the beach, city, pride, three states I haven't been to before, a city upstate I haven't been to before, I had great times with friends, I got into really epic arguments, I set my life in order, figured myself out, and have an idea of what I want to do when I leave college.

This summer's worth to me is infinite and I will never forget it or the people. There were some really tough times but my friends' ability to help each other through never failed to amaze me. I am truly blessed to live the life I do with my friends. I hope this never changes.

I started my new job for the semester Monday:

It's a job I wanted when I was a teen, and I believe it is well worth it. I get unlimited coffee and baked goods. Granted, both will get me fat. Since I never lost weight this summer I am counting on stress to thin me out this coming semester.

Also: large headphones make you look (feel) cooler.

While summer is pretty much over, I still have a few things to look forward to over the next few weeks. RA training is always a blast, and RA Vue will be amazing this year. Soon after I hit the ground running with three jobs, a senior project, two classes and two internships. I will be busy but I think I have mastered the art of balancing this all with personal life. I want my senior year in college be the best I can.

I will be happy whether I like it or not. I cannot afford better or worse. Grad school, here I come.