Last Day
Sunday, 3 of June , 2007 @ 10:31 am
I consider today my last day of summer vacation. For the upcoming week, I have to be in school for the whole day because of my registration committee duties. And after this week, the new school year begins.
I had a quiet summer. I spent most the time alone, and at home. I purposely arranged my schedule so I would have a lot of “me-time” this summer, and that’s what made these past two months enjoyable and worthwhile, I think. I always find ways to amuse myself when I’m not in anyone’s company. I enjoyed my daily 2-hour breaks browsing through the books in the AS walk tiangge, or sipping overpriced coffee in a nearby cafe. I found an odd creative outlet in cooking (and eating). I revived old hobbies like creating photo manipulations in Adobe Photoshop and tinkering with WordPress. I liked being able to do what I want without hassling anyone, or being hassled by anyone. I wouldn’t have had all that if I wasn’t alone. Most of all, if I didn’t take this social downtime I wouldn’t have figured out what I really want in life. I probably wouldn’t have discovered that I wanted to go abroad after college, or that I actually had a knack for cooking, or that I want to be in the Hospitality business (for now, at least). In fact, I think I kind of prefer being alone. I’m glad I took this time to do just that.
People are surprised to find out I’m an introvert, probably because I talk in a loud voice and I tend to do something really attention-grabbing (read: embarrassing) when I’m with friends. But truthfully, I think that’s just a facade. I know this makes me sound like a social reject, but I’d like to think I’m not. If I am in good company, great. But if I’m not, that’s alright, too. Basically, I’m just comfortable with being alone. Unlike some people I know who can’t even walk to the next building without an escort.
I probably won’t have much me-time this school year, since I will be a busy college junior in the next 10 months. But being alone can be taxing, too. I’m excited to meet new people, and new blood (okay, that sounded wrong but you get it right?), especially since two of my close high school friends are going to UP. I kind of want to avoid being so anti-social this year, so I plan to be more involved. I think 6 months of being away from everyone is enough to appease my introvert self. I’m ready to socialize again.
But I think I will still miss being alone.
I can’t wait for tomorrow. Summer outfits for the Psychedelics! Ha ha.
Category: College, Word Vomit
Comment by Ashley
Made Monday, 4 of June , 2007 at 8:32 am
Marielle is a 20-year-old Psychology student at the 
Wow, you already have summer vacation? Lucky you..Haha. Around here everyone has summer vacation from June-August. I hope you had a great vacation.
Adobe Photoshop is a kick-butt graphics program.
I also enjoy having alot of “me time”.