“Aaaand… End Scene.”

Almost a full year of classes here at Kearney. Gotta say, I never figured I’d be in Nebraska if you’d told me that two years ago. I’ve learned a decent amount—probably more than I probably will remember—throughout this semester’s duration.

When I was in high school, my teachers would constantly tell us, over and over

“If you think this is bad, just wait until college. Then you’ll really see what stress is like.”

I’ve never laughed more at a memory than that. “Real” college is fun. I enjoy the classes I’m taking. I don’t have community college teachers who show up late then tell students they should “Just take the C- and move on.” I’ve learned that real colleges actually care about their students. I’m not sure how other departments are, since I’m only taking journalism classes (and one film class but that hardly counts), but seemingly every teacher in this department really cares. I wish I had that back at SLCC.

Before the mass-quarantine, I was getting pretty involved with extracurricular activities. We were even going to revive The Coach’s Show, but alas.

I think the biggest drawback from online classes is the information.

I haven’t been able to retain information nearly was well as I would in class. I think that’s a damn shame, especially since I loved all of my classes this semester.

I should probably finish scheduling the rest of my classes…

I picked up a job at Menard’s to help my family in case of financial emergency, too. There are a lot of aspects of it I do not like, but $13/hr is $13/hr.

I’ve been brushing up on my German. For my bachelor’s, I need to take a language class. I’d love to meet native-speaking Germans (especially on-campus) to make it easier when I finally take that class.

I’ve been driving a lot more as well. At first, it used to be fun seeing the streets empty at night, but ever since COVID-19, it feels haunting seeing the roads deserted.

My roommate and I are trying to find a better place to move into, since the kitchen at my apartment has like 3 shelves and no counter space. Plus my room is less than 14’x15’… Sometimes I wonder if this is how sardines feel.

I’ve seen The Lighthouse (2019) over four times in the past week. Mostly because my ENG-373 class had me write a 9-10 page report on a Gothic film, but also because it’s a damn good movie.

Things are looking up for me, I’d say. As things start to turn into the “new normal,” I find it easier to accept and adjust to the new world we’re in.

What do you guys think will happen to us after the semester ends? I’d like to keep in contact with all of you. I’m glad I could make some friends already in a brand new place. I’ve always had trouble with friends.

If any of you guys play video games, feel free to add me on Nintendo or Steam. I’ve been using video games as a coping method for boredom as of recently.

Sometimes I get hit with a brick wall of feeling like…
I’m nowhere near home. I don’t know anything about this place. Most of my friends are still back home and I’m completely new.
It’s kinda surreal. That’s when I usually go out driving.

What am I going to do with this blog? I’m not sure, to be honest. Obviously I won’t be nearly as active during the break. Maybe this is my gateway to a new journalistic career? Who knows. But I do know one thing: this isn’t my last post.

I hope I’ll see you guys around campus, if anything. Hell, maybe I’ll see one of you when I take one of my impromptu drives (but make sure to stay inside if you can). Hopefully we can do something after the virus dies out as a final send-off.

So now, I guess all that’s left to say is

Do you know what they call a Quarter-Pounder with cheese in France?