But Where are all the Bunnies?!

Things are feeling really great right now; I'm making new friends, I'm getting things prepared, I'm learning where everything is on campus, and actually feeling like I can be successful.

Whoot! I'm not gonna fail at Grad School!

On the other hand, there are some really strange things. Like the bugs. The very loud bugs (that I thought were locusts but I have been corrected, they're cicadas or some other strange name that begins with a 'C.' Either way, they're still icky and creepy and hiding...). These loud bugs like to keep me awake at night. Where are all the city sounds that I miss so much?!

Also, I've had quite the string of bad luck. Seriously, I've been told that Sagittariuses are suppose to have amazing luck, but I think my friend Ally Berry stole it all from me in some weird "cosmic-powers" way since she and I share the same birthday. And that is not a very kind thing to do. Ally Berry, I want my Sagittarius luck back!

I'm making lots of new friends. Like these guys. They were really chill; a little stiff, not necessarily the most fashionable, but they were great conversationalists.

And there are so many squirrels on campus! I love them! I walk by and they'll be chewing on some nuts or running up some trees, just swishing their tails. I've seen a few chipmunks too, and they are equally adorable. However, I am highly disappointed that I haven't seen any of the bunnies! My fellow MFA Actors keep chatting about all the amazing bunnies that they see just bopping around campus. My inner hippie just wants to hang out with a few bunnies, and I don't think that's too much to ask.

No matter how much I love the squirrels though, I love my fellow actors more (ok, it could be a tie...). It's been so nice to meet new people and I'm loving getting to know everyone. Today we performed monologues in front of each other for the first time. I'm around some incredibly talented people and I can't wait to see what our creative energies make together.

I've also experienced some incredible support from back home. My sister and brother-in-law (whom I will now just refer to as my brother, because I hate this "in-law" formality stuff) have been wonderful in making sure that I get the mail that I need and that my adorable kitty doesn't die. Jordan has also been great about sending me pictures of little Buttercup, since I miss her adorable face like crazy. I mean, you would miss her too, just look at her!

Mom and Dad have been a great support as well. They stocked up the fridge and moved me here and helped me out with a car, not to mention the whole "giving me life" situation. Yeah, that was pretty cool of them. They are the greatest parents.

And then there's Racket, who I couldn't do this without! I mean, really, how many guys would take a nap with you on FaceTime and be completely cool with it? He's allowed me to freak out, stress out, and cry a little, and somehow I haven't scared him away yet. His wit and charm leave me feeling energized and powerful; I couldn't think of a better way to start and end my day. All smiles on my end!

Life is wonderful so far. This week has been packed with paperwork and meetings, long and boring orientations, but I start classes on Monday and really get into the juicy-bits. I'm excited and ready to learn, that's about all I can ask for.