My view outside the window of my dorm is beautiful, especially at night, and it's a strange feeling to know that I am no longer at home but living in a place with another person who, despite her lack of cleanliness, is very much compatible with me. I never thought I'd end up here, truly. I was in love with Indiana University. For years, I was prepared to be a Hoosier. Every time I go to Bloomington, I remember why I loved it in the first place. My high-school self would never have believed me, had she known how I'd end up here and how I'd end up happy.

Today is a good day, and I realized that I don't need to do anything for it to be a good day. My boyfriend is out of town, but it's pleasing to know I can still have these nice days without him. I rely on him too much as it is. I woke up to Dillon watching Arrested Development because he slept on my bean bag last night. We stayed up until four in the morning playing different versions of Pokemon. He helped me defeat the gym leader in Goldenrod, that bitch, and he let me choose a Mudkip as his starter Pokemon based solely on the fact that it's adorable.

It's strange, waking up here, because I spend so much time sleeping at my boyfriend's. But it's nice, it's very nice. I need to do it more. I like opening my curtains, letting in the sunlight, and sitting at my desk at the window on this laptop. I have my midterm on Thursday, and I love trying to do it but really just listening to Hannah's intense watching of Gossip Girl.

My grades are good. My friendships are good. My relationship is good. I'm really starting to feel like I belong here.