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I have now been residing in one of Belhaven University's small but cozy girls' dorms for almost two months. Still, I feel as if time is slowed down here - as if I've actually been here for a year or so. The metaphorical bubble that surrounds this campus seems to be practically impenetrable as well; it's rare to actually manage to get some time off-campus in an attempt to escape from classes and homework.
I feel like I'm slowly going crazy, yet I am fully enjoying the process of losing my sanity. Call it a Stockholm syndrome of sorts. However, I don't think I would be enjoying my time here near as much as I am if I did not have such great people to call my friends that are fully immersed in the absurdity that is college life.
With this post, I take you, the readers, on an expository adventure in which I tell you about some of the many people I may very well find myself next to in a padded room in a short number of years...
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Where to begin? Seriously, I'm at a complete loss. There are so many of us that have come together in such a short time. I don't think anybody will very much mind me writing about them, although (again) I must be careful of what I say - I will never really know who's reading. All I know is that there are some important characters in my tales, but choosing who is more important is like choosing a favorite food - absolutely impossible.
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But since I must, I shall, and I shall begin with... Krista - a short girl with light brown, curly hair and glasses. She is an art major and a self-proclaimed introvert, but there is a lot of doubt as to whether that is true because she is easily excited by the presence of other people. I often see her giggling and running around whatever area our group tends to occupy at any point in time.
I feel a certain kinship with her, and not just because she doesn't look at me oddly, but rather joins in, when I meow at her. She is quite an open-minded person when put in serious discussions and seems to understand and empathize well - after all, we did once stay up until two in the morning, merely talking about life, faith, and all sorts of things. We are actually trying to be able to room together next semester, so who knows, maybe I'll have stories of her and my antics in the spring.
I feel a certain kinship with her, and not just because she doesn't look at me oddly, but rather joins in, when I meow at her. She is quite an open-minded person when put in serious discussions and seems to understand and empathize well - after all, we did once stay up until two in the morning, merely talking about life, faith, and all sorts of things. We are actually trying to be able to room together next semester, so who knows, maybe I'll have stories of her and my antics in the spring.
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I don't think I can talk about Krista without next doing so about her boyfriend who she's known for years before they came to Belhaven. Michael is a bright, tall and gangly creative writing major/English minor that towers over all of us. He has light brown, curly hair (which he prefers to keep somewhat short so it doesn't grow out into a Jew 'fro) and glasses. He's something of a cynic and typically uses this facet of his personality to make sarcastic remarks at any point in time. He is the perfect caricature of the "nerd"; from his obsession with Doctor Who and Joss Whedon to his extensive knowledge of Magic: The Gathering, there is practically nothing in the world of nerd culture that he hasn't been made aware of. Lastly, his fashion sense is akin to a classy gentleman's - dress shirts, ties, and fedoras are practically his uniform.
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The urge to write about Michael's roommate next for the sake of association is strong in this one, so... Josh is the only other male creative writing major in this year's freshman class. He is also a pretty tall, lanky boy with glasses (does anyone sense a pattern here?), but his hair is cut closer to his head and quite fluffy. Josh is possibly the most cynical of all the insane intellectuals with which I surround myself, and he seems to prefer entrapping himself in his own thoughts when put in group situations. He is more often than not observing the conversations we have at meals, and while some find it a little creepy, I find it a bit intriguing because he probably is coming to know us without even being told anything.
I was originally going to mention something about his ability to be brought out of his shell and how amusing it can be, but I feel as if his introversion is truly what makes him so compelling - well, in my opinion, I suppose. I feel as if getting to know him better will prove to be not only a challenge, but an enjoyment as well, because we that keep to ourselves tend to have many layers of thought to peel away to reach that soft center.
Of course, Josh isn't an ogre, by any means! I just wanted an excuse to be able to use that reference.
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Christian and Karis are being written together because... Well, they essentially are together. Despite Christian coming from the same town as I do and having never met Karis until now, the two of them are inseparable. They are both creative writing majors, although Christian is also minoring in theatre. I feel as if they are twins - not just in terms of appearance (tall with long, wavy hair and glasses; before Karis dyed her hair red, and Christian dyed hers purple, the two used to be confused for each other a lot), but in spirit as well. They seem a bit out of sorts - incomplete, even - when one of them has yet to show up to a meal without reason.
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Erica is a short, pink-haired art major with an infatuation with oversized sweaters and Korean pop music. She, like Christian and I, comes from a public school system (we are truly the minority here, at Belhaven), and that was the start of our bond. She is the most catlike person I have ever met, as she tends to curl up on the floor, regardless of where she is, and make various noises when she is expressing her emotions. She has a level head on her shoulders except in times of extreme frustration, whether it be at her art or at other people. She has no qualms about cuddling with anyone and absolutely adores having her hair played with.
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April is a short, dirty-blonde creative writing major with a fiery spirit and a heart of gold. At first, she seems a tad off-putting (at least, to an introvert like myself) because she's quite loud. However, as I've gotten to know her, I've noticed that there's more to her than her almost-overwhelming presence. She has a gentle side to her that many others don't seem to notice. It may come from taking care of horses for so long, or it may just be that she's just another girl with a fragile heart encased in large brick walls. She likes to tease all of the freshmen she's come to know over the past couple of months, and it seems that she's genuinely upset about leaving us after she graduates next spring.
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I would like to think that these are the people that my tales will most concern, but if anyone outside of this particular group comes up, I will be sure to tell you all about them as well. I hope I didn't bore you half to death with my incessant rambling about the people I've come to care most about at this school. Even the thought of leaving for a few days to visit my hometown in a few hours disappoints me slightly because for those days, I won't get to enjoy the presence of any of these fantastic people (besides Christian, but I can see her so much more often)...
Okay, I seriously need to sign off before this post becomes a novel. Until next time!
- Sara
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Erica is a short, pink-haired art major with an infatuation with oversized sweaters and Korean pop music. She, like Christian and I, comes from a public school system (we are truly the minority here, at Belhaven), and that was the start of our bond. She is the most catlike person I have ever met, as she tends to curl up on the floor, regardless of where she is, and make various noises when she is expressing her emotions. She has a level head on her shoulders except in times of extreme frustration, whether it be at her art or at other people. She has no qualms about cuddling with anyone and absolutely adores having her hair played with.
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April is a short, dirty-blonde creative writing major with a fiery spirit and a heart of gold. At first, she seems a tad off-putting (at least, to an introvert like myself) because she's quite loud. However, as I've gotten to know her, I've noticed that there's more to her than her almost-overwhelming presence. She has a gentle side to her that many others don't seem to notice. It may come from taking care of horses for so long, or it may just be that she's just another girl with a fragile heart encased in large brick walls. She likes to tease all of the freshmen she's come to know over the past couple of months, and it seems that she's genuinely upset about leaving us after she graduates next spring.
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I would like to think that these are the people that my tales will most concern, but if anyone outside of this particular group comes up, I will be sure to tell you all about them as well. I hope I didn't bore you half to death with my incessant rambling about the people I've come to care most about at this school. Even the thought of leaving for a few days to visit my hometown in a few hours disappoints me slightly because for those days, I won't get to enjoy the presence of any of these fantastic people (besides Christian, but I can see her so much more often)...
Okay, I seriously need to sign off before this post becomes a novel. Until next time!
- Sara
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