My first summer back from college is nearing an end and it is extremely bittersweet. I miss Philly, I miss my friends, and I miss my freedom. However, I can easily say I'm not ready to leave my hometown behind yet again.

I am lucky enough to only be about an hour and a half away from home, but that hour and a half feels like far far away when home is all you want.

This summer, I learned a lot. I learned that things change and that it's not only ok but normal for nothing to remain the same. It's just a part of life. I also learned that sometimes, new people can make the biggest impacts on your life. They encourage new ideas, exciting adventures, and memories.

I want to estimate and say I have been home for around 60 days. I have definitely gotten comfortable with my routine at home, having my family around, and being with my best friends 24/7. I also enjoy having a convenient job.

Going back to school means getting back into the swing of things. It also means another year closer to becoming an actual adult. Yikes.

So as excited as a lot of other people are to get back to Temple, I wish I had more time at home. I almost feel like I haven't done everything I need to do here before getting back to school. I just have an unfinished-business kind of feeling.

However, I know the second I get back to Temple, I'll feel at home again. It will be a second new beginning. In a new apartment, new roommates, and new goals for the semester.

On the bright side, in just a few weeks, we all will be back in our favorite city just in time for football season.