Tip of the Week (and by week I mean current post):
When you cleanse your room of all the debris of your childhood, don’t listen to your parents; you should definitely procrastinate until the last week before you leave. Unless of course you’re like me and haven’t cleaned up in seven months. Then you should probably get ‘er done. I mean, I don’t want any of you to be crying, thigh deep in old finger paintings and mismatched socks, the night before your plane/train/ferry leaves. But it’s really depressing to decide what is coming with you and what is taking a short trip to the dumpster (or the local Sally Ann). In the corner of my room, I’ve got a small pile of stuff that I’m bringing over to Van including – but not limited to – all my Harry Potter novels, a wall hanging from Spain, a cuckoo clock, and a crumpled “Give Peace a Chance” poster.
So let your summer be a break for you. Don’t worry about leaving until The Day is close. Here’s some of what I did:
1. Killer road trip with my friends up the Island. I don’t get away from my parents much because I live in the boonies, so it was an excellent chance to practice a bit of independence and hang out with my besties for a final farewell. Thanks Kelsey, Alistair, Ken, Rye Bread, and Asha (who’s coming to UBC too – you should all be excited) for planning and executing our adventure. Best of luck for all of you (not that you need it).
2. Volunteered at Science Venture. Kids + Science = great fun.
3. Practiced driving for 60 hours. I really want my N.
4. Went to SkaFest and saw Current Swell again. AMAZING BAND.
And now that my relaxing summer is coming to an end, I’m getting excited for the next phase of my life. I’m soon to be an active member of the KU Tigers, the Blog Squad, and UBC’s Faculty of Science. Sweet.
Can’t wait to meet you people.
Lindsay
PS. If you’re nervous, don’t feel alone. It hasn’t hit me yet, but a severe stomach cramping, palm moistening, tears inducing case of the butterflies is in the mail as we speak.