There's No Place Like Home

It's been practically a full week that I've been in UA and I have to say that i've learned a lot about people and even more myself. Before going into that let me give you a break down of my classes.

So my prospective major is Political Science and i'm already thinking about changing it. I have American Politics, English, Math, Afro-American Literature and of course Freshman Experience. I love my schedule ! Everyday except Wednesday my classes end at 1:30. Wednesdays the only day that I have more than 2 classes and I end at 5:35, but I always have a break in between classes. My American Politics class seems like a bore. I had to buy two books for 115 and my professors not even going to be using them in lectures. I think its pointless but were still responsible for reading the texts. Theres about around 400 kids in that class. I'm in one of Albany's biggest Lecture Centers but thankfully I sit in the front. If only my professor could be a little more intriging, life would be so much better. On a better note, I love my Afro-American Literature class. Despite the 8 books i had to buy, Professor Slade is pretty amazing. He's funny, engaging and definitely knows how to appeal to our generation. Although I've only had one class thus far I really like him. He's a pretty cool teacher.

Besides Academics, life in Albany is crazy ! Last weekend I went to a house party which ended up being terrible. No I am not a party pooper. If you would've been there you would feel the same. Let's just say some white people are crazy. Most importantly I feel like I've become someone else or maybe the "real" side of me is uncovering. There's been so many opportunities to party, to drink, to potentially do drugs and although I have never been into that, surprisingly I'm starting to feel the peer pressure. It's crazy ! In high school I was the leader, now its completely different. I mean, of course this was expected but not at the levels in which its coming. Some of my friends party everyday, drink everyday, do drugs and it doesnt seem to affect. Some other people will get caught up in the same stuff like that just because everyone else is doing it. I know that I'm doing the right thing, but I don't wanna feel like the "goodie two shoes" you know? I don't wanna seem like the party pooper, but I think the 1st party I went to just threw off my outlook.

It's also a matter of who you trust. Honestly, I wouldn't even consume a sip of alcohol in a place I'm inaware of and around people who might not have your back. If I don't feel safe, forget it. Now I have some upper-classmen friends thanks to Brian, and most of the time I feel safer with them because they know where to go, who not to speak to or what places are gonna be like. Maybe I'm just overly paranoid but w/e.

Earlier this week I conquered my fear of being lost (lol) I was in Downtown Albany by myself because my roommate couldn't come along so I decided to be risky. I asked the bus driver, for directions and she gave me the wrong ones ! So I'm walking dowtown about to panic when I remembered I had GPS on my phone. So I typed in the address, and followed the signs of streets there. Now thoughs of you that are reading this and thinking "Wow, this doesn't sound like much of an accomplishment", it seriously is. There's this stereotype of Albany, that even I had that it was just a pretty place. There's no ghettos, no hood people. Basically Albany does NOT go hard. I was completely surprised ! I was in hood of all hoods. And I did not panic which is a major accomplishment lol

Surprisingly, I don't really miss anyone from home besides Kwame, Midnight ( my dog) and my friends. Not having the opportunity to roam around finding things to do with my crew has made me pretty home sick. I seriously miss going to the city, and doing civilized but fun things. I can't wait to go home next weekend. It's my grandma's 80th Birthday Party and I get to see everyone.