On the opposite end though, I could not miss my UNDERC Family any more.
This summer was amazing to say the least I could about it. I honestly don't know if I could put all the feelings and wonder and love I have for my friends I made and the experiences I had into words. Words don't do it any justice. None whatsoever.
Everyone left at 6:30 am Friday morning except for jake and me, who were leaving later in the day. Jake was driving himself and I needed to wait for my parents to come pick me up. Watching everyone drive off and standing there was hen I really realized it was all over. We walked back into the dorm and it was empty. Completely and utterly empty. I sort of feel that way now too. I mean I am happy to be home, without a doubt. However, I don't know what to do with my days. I don't have anything to do and I miss the crazy. Sigh.
Our last week was pretty much pure insanity as well which is why I haven't posted in forever. Our last research week I was in the lab (or in the field) all day every day working on collecting my data, running my statistics, and writing my report. We did manage to go to Harry Potter at midnight though, WHICH WAS AMAZING!
As well we tye dyed t-shirts and many people signed them. It was sort of like summer camp. Actually the last few days were very much a summer camp. On wednesday our presentations finished up so we went swimming, then canoeing, then swimming again. As well, the unthinkable happened. Jake beat Gary (the director) in the fishing competition. Gary has never lost before. Ever. It was awesome. Then on Thursday we cleaned and took cheesy group photos and played the human knot and did trust falls. Just a little summer camp influence on our lives.
This is a rather scatterbrained post, however I suppose the real point of it is just to say: I had the most wonderful summer of my life. I learned an amazing amount about myself, about how to conduct a scientific project and about independent research. I still have no idea what I want to do with my life or how to do it, however I know that I will find something amazing as long as I continue to take advantage of opportunities I am given. I also learned how to cook and clean lots of things. I became much more independent this summer, as you are really forced to do when living more or less on your own.
I also made wonderful friends I do hope to keep forever and forever, from both Notre Dame and St. Mary's but also from many other schools and places all around the country. The way I view it is now wherever I go, I have places to stay and people to visit. I miss them all and completely cried when everyone left.
Now to hang out until I get my grades. EEK!
KLAR
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