Long Weekend Alone

It's the time of the long weekend. All of the local boarders and day students are nowhere to be found throughout campus. What's worse is that it is also college visiting weekend. Because of this, even kids who live far away will leave campus to go visit the college of their choice. This is great for these students; I earnestly hope that these people find an institution of higher learning that suits their needs and wants.

I, however, was accepted by a binding early decision. This means that I am legally obligated to go to the one school tho which I was accepted. Now, I am completely fine with these terms, but as I am definitely going to this particular school, there is no real reason for me to go and revisit the school. As a result, I will stay by my lonesome on campus, with the few individuals who remain to keep me company.

This is not entirely bad though. In my experience of being left alone on campus, there are plenty of small victories to be won through the exploration of the campus or local town along with finding random adventures. One may find an interesting little store downtown that was previously overlooked, explore the forest nearby, or settle down to read a good book. The fact that I am left to myself (I believe) is a blessing in disguise, that I have the opportunity to do certain things that I would not be able to do if others were here to distract me. For example, I may now be able to spend quality time with an individual with whom I do not usually interact. Being able to do things outside of the norm aides people in becoming a more complete, cultured individual, and I hope I may be able to expand myself in this way.