So it's my birthday and all...

And no, that's not a lie.

So I've officially made it to that point in life where I can vote, apply for a credit card, and some other things, I guess. I didn't think that today would be anything special (the post office on campus was closed...why? Mail happens on the weekends. Saturday, at least...), what with a choir audition, some homework, and whatnot. But my Orientation club (who have become my best friends on campus) baked a cake for me, and my roommate went out and got some balloons and streamers. Unfortunately, though, no candles. Dorm policy.

And that symbolizes what I love about Concordia. It wasn't how pretty the campus was, or how nice the food was, or the mascot (no, it definitely wasn't Kernel that made the choice over St. Thomas clear). I felt the community sense of the campus was the greatest aspect of the college, and ultimately what made me choose it over the engineering-centric St. Thomas. And, if any Cobbers are, in fact, reading my blog, I don't have anything against Kernel. He kinda grew on me in time (haha. He grew on me. Corn humor.).

Of course, though, now I have to do laundry tomorrow...[sigh]. I guess everyday can't be your birthday.

FAILing, Cobber-dom, and Dining Services

...Yeah, that blogging history is kinda EPIC FAIL...but cut me some slack. I've had a very busy time.

So I'm in college now. Took a bit to get here (ok, I didn't really experience the "OMG, I'm leaving for College!" until about the day before), and some last minute shopping expeditions, but I still managed.

But now on to the first couple of days. I'm dead tired every night. The orientation schedules are crazy intense. I understand that the point is to make us tired at to encourage socializing and networking. Believe me, it is working. I am making new acquaintances (I like to think, anyway), but sometimes, you just want some free time to lounge around, or to catch up with old friends.

The food's amazing. Sorry Rachel, but you will have to envy Concordia for that aspect of life. Though, I would like to assume that by not partaking in the breakfast service (and instead opting for a pop-tart or an instant breakfast), I can at the very least make the Freshman Fifteen down to a more modest Freshman Five.

I got to experience my first college discussion. Of course, it was about the dull global warming book, but I still managed to bring in a topic or two of interest for discussion. That's quite an achievement for an introvert like me.

I'm kinda glad I decided on Concordia. I mean, no, the "happy Cobber" ideal isn't the overarching idea for the campus (I have seen...jerks), but everyone is genuinely nice and seem to enjoy being here.

On that note, I am a bit weirded out by the mission statement's presence nearly everywhere on campus. It isn't a bad mission statement ("The purpose of Concordia College is to influence the affairs of the world by sending out thoughtful and informed men and women dedicated to the Christian way of life."), but it shows up on signs, in buildings, PowerPoints, and everyone seems to know it to some degree. Then there's the whole Cobber ring thing...

Overall, I think I'm gonna like it here. Granted, there are a few thing's I'm not terribly fond of, but isn't college suppose to be an experience into life, exploring new paths and new conflicts to solve, in the goal of becoming prepared for the burdens of society.

...that was way too philosophical for 11 o'clock at night. Must have been something in the ice cream.