College Dropout? No Mas.

Had my first day of classes after missing the first two quarters of the school year. Despite having a tired body and an even more exhausted mind from the traveling and lack of sleep, I managed to make it through my four classes in one piece (can't lie, I did dose off a few times).

Nothing like Spring quarter at Ohio State. Jackets unnecessary, no ice present on the streets, futbol by the Shoe, laying out at the Oval with a book......it's definitely the best quarter of the year.

It does seem like it'll be a busy one, though. Homework, readings, essays....I thought I'd enjoy the calm before the storm, but the storm has already arrived. No worries, though. I'd rather be busy than nothing else.

College life isn't so bad.

Spring Break '09, Good Times

About a month ago, I was sitting on my couch in Columbus, working on scholarships, when I asked myself "Why am I still here?" I took care of what I needed to and figured I should head West for a bit. I was writing a personal statement essay (which I misunderstood to be 4000 words instead of characters.....lame) when I thought of this question.
I was writing about my family and realized that I missed home so I decided to buy a ticket to San Diego until Spring quarter starts. As I prepare to head back to the Midwest to resume my education, I am experiencing the usual bittersweet feeling I always get whenever I leave home. I'm happy that I will finally get back into school and be productive with my life. Yet, being home only reminded me of what I leave behind whenever I go away, like watching sports on the weekends with my pops, spending time with my madre, hanging with my brother, and chilling with friends. I was also fortunate enough to see my sister again for a short period of time. But now, I am on my way back to Ohio.

There is nothing I enjoy more than living my life as a student out in Ohio. I love my school and the whole ambiance that comes with being a student there. But at the end of the day, it is not home. However, I have grown to appreciate everything about home (family, friends, food, the california sunshine and air) since I made the decision to leave almost two years ago.

So as I get ready to go back to school, I am looking forward to getting back to work and aiming toward straight As. Along with that, I can't wait to make it back to California.

P.S. This is my first blog I've written in some time now. I felt it would be unethical to write in "Couch Aventuras" when I wasn't on a couch. Since my sister is in town, she took my room and I am currently on a couch in the living room, so now I feel right writing this. I keeps it real, son.

Let the Couch Aventuras begin....

I was inspired by my sister to start blogging. I am not too sure who would want to read my thoughts or opinions on a daily bases, but I figured I would let those interested what I am going thought while I'm out here in Ohio trying to make things happen.

The title for my blog was presented to my by Lulu. Reason for it is because my last two homes have been in NY and now Ohio, and my bed has been a couch. I look forward to the day where I can sleep in a bed and no longer have to sleep on a couch in a living room. Seems like I'll have to wait til the fall for that to happen. But until then, I will be writing about my Couch Aventuras.

I will be attending The Ohio State University once again in the Spring and for the next two years or so, depending on when I graduated. That's what this blog will mainly consist of. Life out here in Ohio for a Mexicano from California.

For those interested, I hope to keep you entertained or at least informed of how I am doing out here in Ohio.

So, let the Couch Aventuras begin.....