This is my journey. Four years to explore, experience, and embrace my new home. Okay, let’s be realistic. This is college: my four years to make mistakes, change my mind, learn lessons I never wanted to learn, and find success in feats I never thought to attempt. It’s a time to remember, and I’m privileged in that these are memories I can impart to you. Grab your favorite drink (in my case peach tea) and take a break from your day to read, reflect, and maybe even recognize that USD might just be the place for you to create memories of your own.

Goodbye Thanksgiving...Hello Christmas!

Hey guys!

I hope you all had a fabulous thanksgiving! I know personally I thought break was just way too short, though that may have been my own fault to be honest. After just two days in Los Angeles I made the drive back to San Diego as I had to work Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Yes that’s right, I’m employed! (my parents would add ‘finally’ to the previous statement’…sigh) I’ve been working the past few weeks at a Christmas store which I’m quite excited about because I love love this holiday – just hopefully I’m not tired of it by the 25th!

Just that, school, friends, and volleyball (we took second place in the tournament last weekend!) have kept me quite busy lately. I’m looking forward to Christmas as my first real break for the semester. Speaking of which, as I was among the handful of people on campus over Thanksgiving break I had the privilege of being one of the first to enjoy the beautifully decorated USD campus. The lights, ribbons, and wreaths definitely bring a bit of the Christmas spirit to ever sunny San Diego. I’m anxiously awaiting the weather to stay permanently cold so I can officially bring out my boots, scarves, and sweaters – everything else is ready for Christmas- why isn’t the weather cooperating too! Twenty four days until my favorite holiday…is it bad I’m extremely excited already? Until next time (I promise I’ll talk about something other than the upcoming holidays!)

Enjoy my favorite month!

Kaitlin