They say to keep moving forward and never look back. However, if we never look back, then how can we prevent things that have happened in the past?

I'm a week away from starting my sophomore year of college and I know for a fact that nothing will be how it was last year, for which I am very thankful. I am no longer living in a dorm, living on campus or sharing a single room with someone who is the complete opposite of me and I don't get along with. Instead, I'm in an off-campus house which I'm sharing with two other girls. Needless to say, this is a huge step up from last year.

As I'm moving all of my belongings in, I'm quickly realizing how real this is all becoming. The first chapter of college is over and I only have three more until this story takes a terrifying turn. I no longer have an RA who I can go to when I'm having an issue with my roommate or ask when that dumb hall meeting is scheduled. No more late night fire drills (thank God) or having to deal with unnecessary guy/girl drama within the dorm. I can finally have a place I can call my own and disappear for a few minutes to catch my breath, but then still have a place to be around people I like.

For the first time, I actually feel like an adult. I'm officially on my own. Of course, I have my parents helping me pay for rent and tuition, but it's the feeling of being completely on my own that makes me so excited to begin this next chapter. I'm a very independent person and love being on my own.

I'm so ready for this next step! Bring on sophomore year!