hello grounding, goodbye sunshine.

Richmond is not really a scary place, contrary to popular belief. It's actually beautiful in its own way. There isn't really a place like it anywhere else in the world. It has a certain je ne sais pas about it. It's old and dirty, for sure. But it isn't gross at all, it looks aged. The corner stores and hidden restaurants add a lot of character to this relatively small part of the city. As for VCU, it looks great. The dorms are all really nice with the exception of the elevators. The halls are filled with bright-eyed freshman looking for the next big thing to do on campus. The atmosphere is almost overwhelming, but in the best way possible. The total freedom mixed with the heap of academic responsibility is a recipe for the best or the worst year of your life. Mostly, my little day trip 2 hours south made me realize how not ready for college I truly am. There is so much I still have to do here at the homebase. I need to buy my own car, I need to take the damn SATs, and this year is the official beginning to my college search. Community college in Mass, or a Virginia university? Emerson or Mary Washington? So much to do and decide. Should I be ready? Because I don't feel like I'm even close.