Freedom While it Lasts

I forget this thing exists...

I am currently at the first summer session at VMI. I am taking 3.5 credits - Leadership in Organizations (3 credits) and Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness (0.5) credits. Classes started on May 21st, and end on June 19th. I just took my Leadership midterm this Tuesday. Getting only an 89 was annoying, but I still have an A in the course, so it's not so bad. Second summer session begins June 25th. I'll only be taking 1 credit - Physics II Lab - during that session.

I quite enjoy living in barracks. My roommates are awesome. It's really strange wearing civvies around post and to class though. Having to actually pick and choose what to wear each day. The amount of freedom I have is even stranger. I'm allowed to come and go as I please. I can walk around outside whilst talking on my cell phone. I can just stand on the stoop eating mac and cheese without the fear of gaining demerits. I can keep the lights on until as late as I need. I can be gone until whenever. I can leave every weekend if I so desired. It truly is a strange feeling this thing called freedom. It took a bit of getting used to, and I am still getting more used to it. I can't get too used to it though on account that it will once again be gone come August 26th, when it's a return to uniforms and order. But I shall enjoy it while it is here.