Americans, perhaps the rest of the world, too, love to mark the end of one thing and the beginning of another. To throw away the past, store the good parts of it away for safekeeping, and wipe the slate clean for what is to come. Well, I'm here to join in the fun and mark the end of this latest summer of my life. The box marked "Summer 2007" has been filled to the brim with the people, places, events, and all the memories of them it included, shut, taped, and stored away only to be brought out from time to time when its needed.
A new box has taken its place: Indiana University, Year 2. It's empty as the middle of the Sahara. No part of it has been filled, leaving it open for infinite possibility. Nothing but potential as far as the eye can see. I'm prepared to overstuff it though. Maybe we'll have to pull out a second box. A third?
I can't say I'ver ever been so excited for one thing in my whole life. And yet, all it is is potential. It could be the best year ever, but potentially it could be just another run of the mill year of existence. But I'm betting a trip to the box store has better potential.
I'm moving into my very own apartment on Thursday. Here lies a whole world of potential in itself. Much better potential than last year. I come into my space this year knowing both of my roomates, two guys I get along with very well and have a great time with. I'm excited to live with them, and I think we'll have tons of fun. And maybe get our studying done.
I'm excited for the potential of an exciting, if only in the tailgating lawn, football season. I'm excited to watch the soccer team build on a good finish last season. The potential laying dormant within Assembly Hall is maybe at an all time high. I can't wait for basketball season. I'm looking forward to seeing the potential of my classes, the people I will undoubtedly cross paths with, the friendships I will make and build on, and the opportunities I will build for future years.
Here's to year 2 filling a couple boxes. The potential alone fills up a few, so all I need to do is replace the potential with tangible memories of the fun I undoubtedly will have this coming here.
Here I come Bloomington!
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Have a great year! I'm glad you're so excited about it. Hope it lives up to the potential.
You know what Mark? I think you have more enthusiasm for life than anyone I know. I am almost envious of that quality you have. And I really enjoyed the way you wrote this blog. Excellent piece of writing. I do hope you have a great year and that you and your roommates are able to find SOME time for studying!
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