Brrr

Our house is really cold. I've been pretty bundled up the past few days, spending most of my time under piles of blankets. Hold off, winter! I want a chance to glimpse my favorite season before you come barging in. Karli was really cold yesterday, so she sought refuge at home. I came home to find a cute little note telling me not to hate her for leaving (plus a check which I can only assume is a bribe).

It makes me sad that Karli doesn't like it here. Not that I feel responsible or anything, I just know she's going through a hard time, especially with Paul at St. Cloud this year. I'd hoped she'd feel more at home here at school once we moved into this house (especially since she helped us find the place), but I get the feeling she's probably ready to leave as soon as possible. Which is fine; it's her prerogative. Everybody goes through their hard times and they should do whatever it takes to get out of it.

College is weird. It's weird to be in an environment where everyone is having a hard time, everyone is depressed, everyone is having an identity crisis all at the same time. It makes me kind of claustrophobic. As for me, this year so far has been 1000 times better than last year, which forever more will be my annus horrendus. I mean, sure, some stuff still sucks. But I just can't be depressed anymore--I'll go crazy.