Texas is a big ass state

10 hours of driving later . . . we're still in Texas. How depressing. We're staying in El Paso tonight, and we have another 10 or 11 hours to go tomorrow to get to LA. Driving actually isn't that bad. West Texas is surprisingly beautiful, and the speed limit is 80, which means that I can do 90 and still be in the spirit of the law. sweeeeet.

I can't wait to get back to LA, but after spending the last few days at home, I'm nervous all over again. As excited as I am for my program to start, I'm kind of freaking out about meeting the roommates on Saturday. Even after loving everyone I met from Chyrsalis and EUIP last week, I'm a little worried about what my roommates are going to think when I drive up in my big gas-guzzling SUV with Texas plates and a sorority sticker on the back. hmm... on second thought, maybe I'll lose the Chi O sticker before I get there. Also, I think I'm going to keep the fact that my mother is insisting that we stay at the fucking Ritz tomorrow night to myself. uggh, about that living simply stuff...

Superficial concerns aside, though, I really am looking forward to meeting everyone. My job with Chrysalis seems perfect (as long as I don't totally suck at it), but I think that the relationships I build with my roommates this year will be key to how much I get out of this experience. As difficult as living in a house with 5 other people will be, I think I'll learn a lot from it, and hopefully it'll be a lot of fun. The JVs I met at Chrysalis last week are all loving their houses so far. I just hope we're as lucky.
Alright, long day of driving tomorrow. I'm off to bed.

Quote of the day:
"The road goes on forever, and the party never ends" -Robert Earl Keen