Off to college!

Just returned from dropping off K at Beloit. What a journey! There was much debate beforehand as to whether we would drive down on Saturday, or go at least partway on Friday. We ended up driving to Madison Friday evening, and then leaving around 9 am for the last hour to Beloit. Thank goodness! We were constantly busy until about 8 in the evening.

We did get her room basically set up. She needs to customize it - the walls are all white - but she is in and, I think, relatively comfortable.

We met her advisor, who will be in charge of her FYI seminar for this week, and the first semester, and then will serve as her academic advisor until she chooses a major. She seems very nice - a North Carolina country girl who grew up to be a hippie. At least, that's how she struck me. Apparently, she's going to teach K how to protest.

The drive back to Madison Saturday evening was horrendous - very hard rain. We had intended to visit Baraboo, stay another day, just dawdle around. But the rain continued today, so we came on home. The house seems empty with no daughter and no dog. Luckily, though, no water in the basement either....

K, I know you will love Beloit.... eventually! But all change takes some getting used to. Open your door and invite people in, go out and find new friends -- just spread your wings and fly.

Fortune cookie of the Day:
A ship in the harbour is safe, but that's not why ships are built.