Coming into my junior year of college, I had many things racing through my head. Will I manage to keep my GPA so high? Will my classes be harder this year? Then, I realized that this is my first year not living on campus. It's kind of a thrill, but a little intimidating at the same time.

I'm excited because I have the coolest roommates. Our house is pretty cool, too. Well, besides the fact that our landlord forgot to hook up the washer and dryer and left a live wire out in a pool of water in our basement. Besides that, everything is pretty cool.

Having a house comes with a lot of responsibilities. We have to pay rent and bills. Yes, it's cheaper than campus housing, but getting used to bills sucks. I have to actually watch how much electricity and water I use. Oh well, these are some basic steps into adulthood.

On a more "selfish" note, I have to get used to making it with what I have. I have to buy my own everything: bed, dresser, cookware, etc. I was surprised how fast the cost escalated/ Being an adult is a lot harder than what I thought.

Another thing I have to get used to is not having college neighbors. Two doors down is a family with kids. To start, the kids are straight out of the film "Children of the Corn." They asked me why I moved in and told me to go back to the city! I guess townies are territorial. I also found them playing in our yard. I don't have a problem with it. I just don't like them putting their faces against the glass and making faces. Reason 346,781 I'm never having kids.

Having my first house is teaching me a lot. I feel like it's going to help me mature a lot. I also believe it will teach me about a side of adulthood that I don't know much about, like bills and other stuff. I know this is going to end up being a great experience. I will grow as a person, and become a more well-rounded adult. Here's to junior year!