In between homesick and just sick

Living in such close proximity to others, common illnesses are bound to be passed on. Think about it; if your whole dorm floor is sick or your roommates are sick your going to get sick.

So here I am sick as a dog. It is a combination of the common cold and body aches. I canceled out the flu because I had that vacination before I came to school. I have always been the misberable type when I am sick. I don't want to do much or go any were. However, I have never let the way I feel interfer with my school work. This is majorly important in college. Students get sick all the time and teachers get sick all the time. There is  no room for pity in school. Now, I'm not saying walk around like your pefectly fine when in fact your not. I'm advising you to keep the work ethic up. You can't think your professor is going to understand that you did not turn in your essay becasue you didn't feel well. Although, some teachers my take sickness into consideration (possibly with a doctors note), most will not. Simply put, a cold is just a cold and the work (or the world) does not stop for you.

On another note, I think I might be home sick. No dramicllly, were I call home every day or wish I could leave. Just to the point of missing some people back at home. I miss my grandmother the most because she has been my best friend my whole life. There is no food here to remind me of the aromas in her kitcken. I miss seeing the smiles of people that made me smile. The new season at my old dance centers are starting without me. I won't hear the young girls I used to student teach dance class calling me Ms. Ciera. Simple joys like going to my best friend's house around the corner are over now. I look forward to coming home to visit but it seems so far away. Still, I am happy to experience college like this. I will gain a better understanding of myself being away from everyone I've ever known. I want to travel the world some day. How can I possibly go to India and Africa if I can't deal with being six hours away from home. Being away from family and friends for a good amount of time is not for everyone. I plan to use this time in college to my benefit. The hope is that I become a more rounded person. After all, everyone has room to grow.

Best of luck to my fellow students
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