Celebration of Lights

SMU’s Celebration of Lights is fast approaching. Being a freshman, I’ve of course never attended this event, but I’ve seen pictures and I’m so excited to do so. One of my recent posts was about the Holiday season, but I believe this event on Sunday will reaffirm my Christmas spirit as well as all those around me. My friends and I plan on making a Christmas day out of it. Exchanging presents, going to brunch, ice skating at the Galleria, and finally ending the evening all bundled up at this event. I can’t wait!

Thankful for Realizing

Thanksgiving break was my first time home since being here at SMU.  My trip was full of epiphanies.  I really learned things about my ‘friends’ that I hadn’t yet seen in high school. A void has been created between the people who went away to college and those who stayed in town to attend the community college (if even that).  The pursuit of higher education has created a shift of attitude amongst those of us who went away.  Not that there is anything wrong with community colleges, but my group of particular friends are showing that the only reason for attending the community college is to put growing up on hold and continue living in the high school scene of no worries and house parties.  

Have you guys noticed the same thing in your friends that stayed home, or are my friends a special case?