Back in the swing of things...

The first week back was a whirl of meeting new students and professors, finding classrooms, reading a syllabus from each class, and generally getting back into the rhythm of things. I'm quite excited about my classes this semester... I have two that work toward my major, including a filmmaking class that got going quite quickly, with us holding Super-8 cameras on the first day, and filming with them on the second. I have a Nutrition class that is not only aweomse because it's in my dorm (meaning I can basically roll out of bed and head to class) but also because it seems like it's going to give me information that will serve me well for that thing called "real life." :D I also have a history class that surprised me by being "Latin American history through film," which is really perfect considering my major. All in all, I think this should be a good semester academically.

It always amuses me how, even though we're past the days of "assigned seats," students tend to settle into the same spot after only a few weeks of class. For now, everyone is still shuffling around a bit, but I feel certain that people will have their places within a few class sessions. In the same way, I'm in the process of settling into my routine for this semester, figuring out what time I have to leave to get to my next class, what the best way to get there is, where to eat based on where I am on campus, etc. I tried something new this semester -- using the bus system to get around campus. Even if I only take the bus one stop from my dorm to the UMC, it saves me an incredible amount of time, is great when it's cold, and seems smart when I get out of class and it's already dark. So, there's a lesson from the first week back: mix it up! Don't settle into routine too fast!

I'll be back in a few days with more to say about the start of the semester, but that's it for now. If you're in Boulder and reading this, I encourage you to get outside and enjoy the great winter weather we're having! I went for a hike this weekend in the ice, snow, mud, and sunshine, and it was absolutely wonderful!

Cheers :)