This year, Cozie and I will be going to universities that are an hour and a half apart! I know, I know, it’s not that bad. But worse than the distance issue is the fact that they are RIVAL SCHOOLS! That’s right- I will be a Ute, while Cozie will be a Cougar.
Nope, not that kind of cougar.
Better.
Anyway, we will not be able to see each other every day anymore! So we decided to create this blog. By posting on the blog, we can send “postcards” to each other from our respective colleges and keep each other “posted” on what we are doing.
So, here goes:
Dearest darlingest Cosette,
Today I packed my whole life up into a bunch of boxes and crates, loaded it all into my mom’s old Subaru Forester, and drove it up to the University of Utah campus. I don’t really know how to explain what it felt like- you’ll know what I mean in a couple of days. It’s definitely not a bad feeling, but it’s strange and a little sad. Mostly, though, I’m just excited for this year and all the incredible things it has in store for the both of us!
My dorm is really nice and a lot roomier than I expected! I have already plastered it in dorky posters and covered my shelves with plays and novels. I think it will feel like home very soon. The only thing missing is my electric keyboard; my dad is going to help me move it on Saturday. I got my bed lofted, so I’m going to put it under my bed- it will not only be out of the way, but will also be near my computer, which will make it easier to compose!
Here's me with my roomie, Malynne:
The Wedding Singer records are on my wall! They remind me of you!
Besides all of the regular dorm supplies, I brought a few special things. On my bed, I have a little stuffed dog that looks like Chloe, who I will miss so much! The piece of the Hillcrest stage that we got at this year’s Productions Camp is sitting on my desk. And the copy of the Book of Mormon that you gave me for Christmas junior year- remember that?- it’s on my dresser next to my yearbooks. I know this sounds silly, but I had to sneak it in, because my mom was helping me move! I know she wouldn’t have been upset or anything, but she would probably have felt weird about it. Anyway, whenever things get rough, I know I can open it up and read the note you left me or one of the passages you marked, and I will feel better! It is definitely a comfort knowing that even when we are far apart, there are so many reminders of you all around me to help me through.
I know that all sounds a little cheesy, but in all seriousness, you are my best friend and the most amazing person I know. You are more talented than you even realize- you are a fantastic singer, and when you act you connect with people’s souls in a way that I can only dream of doing. More importantly, you are a compassionate and genuine human being. I am always happy when I am with you, and you guide me and inspire me every day! I am so incredibly grateful for your presence in my life and I know that you have changed my life for the better. You’ve covered our past adventures in your last post, so I will look to the future instead: I can’t wait to see all of the wonderful things you do this year, and to watch you learn and grow! College will be such an exciting and enlightening experience for both of us. I know that even when things get hard, if we face every challenge and do the best we can, everything will turn out alright. And I will be there to help you and cheer you on every step of the way!
So please- keep me posted!
I love ya, sister!
-Kate
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