I'm back at Doane and getting into the swing of things again. Today is the third time it has snowed since I've been in Crete, I believe. Although it isn't a lot of fun to be out in the cold weather, silently sinking snowflakes drift through the air resting on trees and on Doane Lake leaving a beautiful scenery lying all around. I can't stop thinking about how blessed to have the luxury of being in a safe, warm building whenever I please.
In some ways it is nice to be back, but in other ways I feel out of place. It will take time to meet new students, get reacquainted with old ones and I'll need to continue to remember that change is a simple part of life.
This month I've been taking sign language class. It's been interesting and I have learned quite a bit. Indoor track season is in full swing, but I have not competed yet, and may wait until outdoor season to begin competing again.
Highlights of my past 2 weeks on campus include cooking and eating with friends, rooming with a really good friend, volunteering for adult English as a Foreign Language classes again, and receiving a visit of my brother, Tyler.
