Culture...over stimulated?

Today in Sociology we talked about Culture, the professor had us go out and each find something material that we felt represents the culture of Santa Clara, maybe something less well known about the school, that you become apart of once you get here. The culture of Santa Clara is what I was attracted to. Of course only a few people spoke but heres some of what the class came up with...

the library-a place to study, with an emphasis on technology and group learning

the roses- a place of beauty, historical focus, serenity, peacefulness

the sidewalk announcements - unity, activity, care for the environment, excitement

of course we only had time for some but i thought of some other ones

the library terrace- studying, being outside, being together, comfortable, laid back, beautiful views

swig- again unity, excitement, activity, freshmen, craziness

ruff riders t-shirts- unity, excitement, athletics, enjoyment

the trees- serenity, peace, beauty, the environment

the church- jesuits, peace, serenity, spirituality, beauty, community, caring

There are so many things. But the culture of Santa Clara, those are the reasons I came here, and the reasons I am in love with it...community, studying, peace, beauty, excitement, activity, all these things are everything I ever wanted. And I love that when Im sitting in class I just think of how fortunate I am to be here in this world where everything is exactly what I was looking for. Sigh

Despite all that love and joy..haha Im in a little bit of a funny place. Im exhausted today and just feel like there is just too much going on, too many people and I need some me time. Tiff told me to find a me spot on campus and she is so right, I need to get on that. I love the people on my floor so much and I love hanging out with them but sometimes i get tired of them ALWAYS being in my room and not leaving me alone like today when I was trying to nap and study I didnt feel like being bothered, and in some ways its something you can barely get away from. Ill be fine, tomorrow, Im just cranky and tired, and I have little spurts of missing home. But what can you expect. There are like some big things going at home this weekend and next weekend..Ms.Oaks thing and Tiffs bday that I would love to be at so thats kinda hard, but it just is. Sometimes I get stuck in my head thinking about how far away I've put myself but I did this for a reason, and I will always go back there and have those relationships, because the ones that matter are my family, not just my friends. I'm gonna go to the gym and blow some steam, then play some volleyball and maybe do a little searching to find a me spot, cause I am in love with this place, and I might as well do what I can to avoid the little bitty road bumps :)