Ellen's College Days Begin Today

 

"It seems hard to believe" is the somewhat tired phrase that all parents use as their children grow up.  I remember twelve years ago driving by the high school and thinking; "Wow, someday Ellen is going to be going here." It seemed like it would be forever 'til she got there. But now for real it seems hard to believe that high school is behind her and she is rocketing along in time toward her adult life and career.

This past weekend was Welcome Week at the university, so she has been there meeting people and learning the ropes, as it were, already.  She is still nervous about making friends and I know the first few days are going to be awkward. I am sure, though, that she will soon find her "place" and make plenty of friends. She was worried that she won't get the full college experience because she will be living at home, but she was reassured because this past weekend she met many other commuters who live in different communities around the uni. I am sure she will get the full college experience because she tends to be able to make herself a circle of friends with little to no problem once she gets to know people. 

 Congratulations to Ellen on beginning the next big step in growing up!  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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