Rochester

Been in town for a couple of days, and today is my first day of class, although it doesn't start for another couple of hours. I'm falling in love with this place all over again; it feels like home. Now more than ever I want to come here, and I'm reaffirmed in wanting Rochester to be my first-choice school. The worst part is that the dorm I'm in doesn't have A/C, but that's easily fixed with a couple of fans and open windows (still 84F in here though, compared to 79F outside). My roommate never showed up, but I've made more than a fair share of friends.

Everything is so beautiful here. Old brick buildings, grassy quads, ivy-covered walls. The air itself is beautiful; it smells unbelievably clean and crisp, the way air is supposed to smell. The rain is cold, and there's no humidity, as compared to Florida's "I constantly breathe water." I see myself here in the long-term, and I think that's a good thing.

I miss TJ already. Friday night was one of the best nights we've ever had, in more ways than one. I feel more certain that ever in what I want from us, and I don't know how to judge that. Am I getting attached? Should I be letting my guard down and him in? Is the same thing going to happen to me again? I like to think he means what he says when he tells me that he's intent on my being "the one" for him, and I'm beginning to let myself think that he's the one for me too, but I guess you never know until you make it through something difficult and down the aisle. This month away is our true test and a prep course for college. If we can handle not seeing each other for a month, then I think we can make it. Hopefully.

Today alone I have much to do: get my picture taken for my ID, eat lunch, find class, participate in class, and do the homework, not to mention bonding with my fellow residentials. After the epicness of yesterday, I don't want to isolate myself, although I do enjoy being alone. But there is such a thing as being too alone.

Depending on my time/Internet access, there will be more updates, and I plan to post "Part 3" by the end of this week.

Love,
Caitlyn