Second week of college! 8/31/12

Week 2 has gone by so fast! I hope weeks are as quick as this last one so that I can get home to see everyone again on the 28th of September! I'm starting to get into routine of my classes and changing my sleep schedule accordingly. Most nights I'm up until 1 at least so don't be afraid to call cause I will be awake.

Almost done with my flying for this semester as well. As long as weather is good, plan on flying to Minnesota tomorrow (Saturday) for my cross-country flight. Then only two more lessons after that. 

For those who don't know, I came into college with my private flying license so my first semester is an "abbreviated" course of what everyone else does to get their license. So I only have 7 lessons compared to other students 45+. UND just wants to make sure I know what I'm doing so I can progress in further classes.

Went to a show/performance earlier this week called "The Maze". Pretty much the trippiest thing I have ever watched. All sorts of illusions and mind boggling routines that didn't make sense at all. A complete turn of events about halfway through though which ended up being a testimony and this magician talked about his life. It takes to long to explain it but it was very moving and I enjoyed listening to it. Had no idea that was going to happen though and I don't anyone else saw it coming either. But a very interesting story.

There has also been one more thunderstorm since my last post but nothing as bad as that first one. Don't get to see anything like this in SoCal.

Weather has been mid 80's this week. Next week is supposed to cool down which might start to begin our fall season. I'm so excited to experience the falling leaves and trees changing colors. Another thing you don't see much in SoCal.

Overall it has been another amazing week. I can't wait to come home but at the same time I love living on my own. Also proud of myself that I continued with this blog.

Let me know if any of you would like to hear other info as well so I can add that in future posts!

Until next week,

Cam

    Picture that I was able to take....

First week of college! 8/26/2012

Well, it has been an amazing first week. I can already feel the close friendships forming and I continue to meet new people each day. My roommate and suite-mates are really cool. Everyone on my floor is awesome as well.

Pretty bad thunderstorm hit Friday night which killed the power in my dorm and lost my first try at this blog thing. It's never as good the second time you write it. 

Even through all the anger of me losing my progress, I managed to have a great time jumping in puddles and running around in the pouring down rain with a lot of people. Glad I can still have my kid moments while being in college. 

Other than the bad thunderstorm, weather has been beautiful. Mid-high 70's everyday and crystal clear skies. NO MORE SMOG!! Flying is incredible too. Such a different experience getting into the air and only seeing 1x1 mile square farm land in every direction. 

Accents here are hilarious. I can already feel myself starting to talk like a North Dakotan! Not sure if that is a good or bad thing yet but I enjoy it.

My classes are alright. I don't have any horrible teachers which is cool but I can tell there is going to be a lot of homework in a few of them. So the laziness and procrastination I have built up over the years is going to have to go.

I'm excited to take up hunting in the fall/winter with a few friends, too. Plan on going out and buying a bow and arrows in the next couple weeks. 

Other than that, not really feeling the homesickness yet, but it has only been one week. And I will be going home for the Oktoberfest anyways so I'm not even gone for that long.  I will try to write a little something every week but who knows. Thanks Jenn Ower for convincing me to do this one at least! :)

Picture of the Hockey Arena at UND.