thoughts of a freshman

well, it's 1:10 AM tuesday morning- the morning of my first official day at college. i'm not excited, i'm just wishing/hoping/praying that i'll: be able to find time to study while also juggling a job, pass all my classes this first semester, won't dread going to school, will be able to stay awake during class, be able to pay each semester off as it comes, make some friends and be the type of guy that people want to be friends with, etc. anyway, i was tired and about to go to bed, but i thought i'd check my myspace and then leave a short note about the thoughts of a freshman. good night

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