Loss of Words

Today I will be running on less than 6 hours of sleep, but I still feel refreshed! My bed is so comfortable, outfitted with ultra-soft 1200 threadcount sheets from my grandmother, and a thick L.L. Bean sleeping bag which I use as a comforter. I guess in this case it was quality, not quantity, that mattered. I am going to be so busy attending mandatory events. There is so much I want to explore in Hanover, but it will definitely have to wait until the weekend!

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Well, that feeling of energy was brief. I knew most of the material presented in the Academic Advising session, and I enjoyed playing around with different Dartmouth web apps on my new Macbook during the Computing Session. To avoid being late, I ended up skipping breakfast, so only my obnoxious stomach could interrupt my naps during the Honor Code discussion. Afterward, I was so glad to tour Baker-Berry with a companion, in search of the Computer Sales and Service, but unfortunately, I was almost late for lunch too! We were able to grab a quick sandwich at the Hop where a nice DDS staff member explained the difference between the meal plan and the declining balance account. The sandwich was delicious and filling, but I wish I'd had more time to enjoy it.

I must say, the real test whether or not one likes a college campus would be determined by unfavorable atmospheric conditions. The Big Green is absolutely beautiful in the rain. I enjoyed perusing the shops down Hanover's Main Street with my roommate while we had some free time. What wonderful taste she has in dorm decor! I really enjoyed accompanying her to various furniture and rug stores as she looked for the perfect size and color to compliment her bedspread.

Shaking hands with the President was not as stressful as I had imagined. Actually, the environment was quite relaxed and casual, and I found that I was still at a loss of words.

I ordered The Fellowship of the Ring on Amazon.com!!! Pardon the random exclamation.

I wish that I could say "The End" and get some real sleep. I'll be meeting the rest of M3 to attend yet another lecture, this time about Alcohol Awareness. Oh, by the way, the Orientation team is hosting a dance party in Collis fro 11:30 to 2:00, and I cannot help but at least poke my head in.