One of my friends lost a family member this week and so a lot of us have been doing everything we can to keep them busy. Its hard when a friend is hurting and it makes it worse when I’m always busy when I want to be there for them.

The good thing about college is that there are a lot of people around you to support you. Good times or bad, there are people that care and are willing to listen. Only, sometimes a person doesn’t need all that much help and it can be kind of hard when it seems like you are drowning in help. Grief is a sensitive subject and there are as many diffrent ways of dealing with grief as there are books in a library.

It can be draining taking care of some one else, rewarding, but draining. I have so much going on this week, but I have as much as possible to if this person into my life. I want to do more but I don’t want to invade.

*yawns* ok… now I am just going on and on. I need to go to bed. At a decent hour, yes that would be good.

Freshmen 101 tip: College is tough on its own, toss in what life throws at you and it can be very stressful. Just remember, there is your family, friends at school, friends at home, and tons of professors and Lynn staff you can talk to about what is going on. You are never alone… at least, not at Lynn! This is why it is important to surround yourself with good people once you get to college. The first few weeks are rough, make good friends. Lord knows I wouldn’t have made it this far without them!