10-5-2004  My Senior Year Already?             

Its crazy to think that I am finally a senior. Ive been sitting in the library now for a couple of hours simply thinking about how this time next year I may be nowhere near the place I have called home for nearly four years now.

Most people these days, if they are graduating anyway, are becoming more and more sentimental. I think about all of the friends I have made and all of the bonds that may come to an end. Even now just getting to know people better that I have known for my whole college career.  I sometimes feel like people come too late.

Enough about getting mushy, being that I still have a semester and a half ahead of me.

This semester is turning out to be by far the most challenging one yet. Everyone always says how much senior year should be a breeze but maybe its just me feeling the pressure of change. I am enrolled in six classes, I am working more than one job, and I am also trying to run a club on campus -- a little stressful!

The rest of my life is so close. Life after school and life with a career and a home. It is all so close to today. Time has been passing by so fast this semester. It felt like the summer just ended (with the exception of the weather) and it is only the first day of class.

Aside from being misty-eyed and nostalgic, the semester is progressing. On some levels I can not wait until May, when my Mom and the rest of my family get to come and see all of my acomplishments. Its something that I will always remember and this whole Canisius experience has been one of the best things in my life.

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