College Life/Home Life

This weekend my roomate invited me to go back with him to his hometown of Lake City, MN, which is where I am currently writing this blog. I was really excited because it was a chance to get off of campus for a few days and get some real homemade food. I never realized how lucky I had it in my own hometown. Don't get me wrong I really love the sense of freedom, but I'll never complain about what my mom makes for dinner anymore or having someone to do my laundry for me. Being here makes me miss my hometown, but it worries me a little bit because after talking with my friends I can tell it's different for them being here and not in a good way. It makes me wonder what it will be like when I go home and see all of my friends. Will we be awkward and shy or will it be like nothing has changed. I have a feeling that it won't be like things haven't changed because, like it or not, I know things are going to always be different when I go to Pella from how it was when it was my permanent place of residence. But I really do think that the friends I had in high school will be ones that I can always stay close to no matter how much time passes in between seeing each other. I think it has to do with the type of friendship we have. As cheesy as it sounds I genuinely care about each of my good friends, and I want to see them succeed in life and realize all of their goals. I truly enjoy being around them, and no matter what we're doing I always have fun. I had a completely different high school experience from many of the people I've talked to in college. My friends and I had no desire to go out and drink or party or smoke, and I think that does play a role in why we're such great friends. We weren't just hanging out because of a common desire to participate in those kinds of activities. Ok, I'm starting to ramble, and I hope it all makes sense because it's a little hard to put this thought process into words. I hope I can find the same types of friends here at college where we don't have to be doing anything in particular and can still have fun. I can't wait to go home next weekend though, and hopefully things won't be too different. I shouldn't worry so much though because whatever happens will happen and I'll just have to change with it. Hopefully I can survive another week!! :)