It’s hard to believe, but in 3 days (well, almost 2 now) I’ll be back in school again. For me, summer vacation started back in mid-May, and it’s been so long since I’ve actually had to do homework and term papers that I barely remember how to do them, although this happens to a lesser degree each year anyways. I believe that I’ve managed to do more this summer than I have any other year, and not just because I had a lot more time on my hands. Here’s a quick list of what I’ve done this summer, which I’ll try to expand upon in later entries:

• Got a job and spent 2 months working full-time
• Actually managed to get someone interested enough in my CV to try and hire me, as well as job interviews (probably due to adding some work experience to it)
• Went to Florida for a week, then came back and stayed at home without my parents around for a few days (which has shown me how expensive groceries can be)
• Went to Washington DC for a week (I’m still disappointed that my camera battery died before I was done taking pictures in the Newseum)
• Finally replaced my old laptop with something much more pleasing (not a Macbook, despite the constant haranguing I received from certain family members)
• Actually started going out with friends to bars and having some beers (Well, one beer, anyways. I’m still too much of a lightweight with alcohol to try and drink that much without unpredictable consequences)
• Turned 18 (Yes, I know that isn’t something that I had to go out and actively pursue, but it’s still a milestone)
• Started a petition to have the math grades from my program reviewed, which, while not very successful, still got some signatures

Overall, it’s been a very productive and enjoyable summer for me. Now, as the beginning of the Dawson fall semester looms closer, the million dollar question seems to be “Will this school year be at least as busy?” Guess there’s only one way to find out…

Next week: An in-depth retread of my trip to DC!