While sitting in bed recovering from getting my wisdom teeth taken out, I finally have the time, and the patience, to sit and write while trying to get better. No one prepared me for the reality of not being able to consume anything besides literal mush. But I suppose it’s one of those things that’s better not to know until it happens.
Every Thursday, I work at the music school, except for today. Lately, I’ve been thinking about how I officially have 21 days until I move into Seton Hill. That thought is both exciting and nerve-racking.
For those who aren’t aware, I’ll be attending Seton Hill to study psychology, with the goal of becoming a child therapist. I was lucky enough to land one of the dorm suites as part of being in the Honors College. Through social media, I’ve already connected with my five suite mates and there will be six of us total.
After my amazing grad party (shoutout to my mom for helping make it all happen), I’ve almost gathered everything I need to move in. One of the things I’m most excited about? I’ll have my own single dorm room, plus a shared bathroom and common area.
I’ve been carefully choosing decorations with a soft, cozy color scheme: light purple, green, and white. Along with decor like my star lamp, flower tapestry, light green rug, and some delicate floral touches, I’ve also stocked up on essentials including a mini fridge with a freezer, standing lamp, standing fan, two small lamps, ice trays, shower caddy, laundry basket, trashcan, and a boatload of any type of medicine you could think of.
Even my Pap gifted me a toolbox to bring along, just in case.
It feels surreal knowing that soon, I’ll be living on my own. But I’ve worked really hard to get here. I’ve even been taking driving lessons and finally have my driver’s test scheduled. Something I've had so many worries for, for so long finally just came perfectly into place. I just learned how to parallel park (finally!), and I’m feeling more ready to take on those first few college days that are bound to feel a little uncomfortable.
Seton Hill has a fully planned Welcome Weekend that I am so excited for. There’s going to be a campfire, s’mores, games, bingo, a movie night on Sullivan Lawn, and more. The weekend wraps up with fireworks, a sendoff into a new beginning. I am especially excited to meet more friends and peers along the way, while also still keeping up with my current family and friends. I am so grateful for those who have shaped the person I am today.
I know the hardest part of this move will be missing my dog, Millie. She is simply the most important being in my life, so the fact that I can't cuddle with her every night does daunt on my quite often. But I know, after college and during breaks, we will have plenty of precious memories together in addition to the previous years. That's what I have to hold on to.
But before the big move, gram, mom, and I heading to Virginia Beach for a small family vacation. I can’t wait to share that experience in an upcoming, beach-inspired post.
Until then, thanks for reading and as always…
Latte Love,
Jill ☕️
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Yay! So proud of you and all your accomplishments ….so far … and many more !!! I love you so much!