it seems somehow fitting that my last post was in the midst of one of the most hellish midterms/finals weeks of my college experience. this one comes two days after another finals week -- this one at the end of my last fall semester at wheaton. i never imagined i'd grow attached to wheaton, or be truly sad at the thought of leaving, or be less than excited about entering the work force. well, in fact, life surprises me yet again. i don't know that i'm attached to wheaton the city or the college, but i cannot begin to describe the prescious friendships that have taken me by surprise this semester. i'm just irrational enough to dread spring semester's commencement because i'll be so sad to begin the end of it all.

we joke about forming a commune after college. i don't think anyone is remotely serious except for me. when you've experienced overseas missionary communities and know that it's possible to make a family out of friends, suddenly something like friends becoming family doesn't seem that crazy. ah, to experience a perfect world. i'd love to be around for my best friends' weddings and new births and to be an aunt to their kids. at least there are some possibilities for roommates next year.

by the way, please don't ask me what i'm doing after college. when i know, i'll tell you. i promise.