Why I Am Ready To Move On

I am ready to move on from school. I'm really getting bored of this student life. Maybe it's the fact that I'm surrounded by first years who have maturity levels of 16 year olds and who have no respect for their elders (not saying that I'm that old, but you get the point). How hard is it to understand the concept of 24-hours quiet? Seriously...you might not have exams but other people do. You might not care what mark you get in the course, as long as you pass, but other people are trying to achieve A's and B+'s. I find working full-time so much more fun and enjoyable. I think it's the fact that I have a daily routine - 8 to 4 and then when I come home, I'm able to enjoy a relaxing dinner or go out and hang out somewhere, no having to worry about readings that need to be done or essays to write.

I'm turning 23 this year and it's kinda crazy to think about it, I know. Sometimes I like to act immature and not my age, but there are times when I really feel like a mature person; like an adult. And I cannot wait till I'm done school and moved out of here. When I'm finished with school in December, and if I stay in Ottawa, I'm definitely moving away from the downtown core, especially around Sandy Hill.

On my way home last night from PD's, I was chatting with Luce and Albert and I mentioned how I wanted to move out of the downtown area when I graduate, but not exactly sure where. I just know I want to get away from students. I've heard enough sirens passing by, beer bottles smashing, loud screaming and yelling, drunk karaoke, you name it, I've heard it including barfing on the streets. I think it's the fact that I've lived in a quiet neighbourhood all my life (back in Toronto) that I'm used to going to bed in peace and quiet, especially on the weekends, and not having to hear sirens in the evening while trying to watch tv or something.

Maybe I am being a little naive here, since it was my choice to live on campus (hey...it's more of a convenience factor), but I know I'm ready to move on...

(btw...this post was not written due to the fact that I'm jaded with exams, but it's more of a reflection post...and I have been wanting to write something along these lines for awhile, but the past couple of weeks have really got me thinking about it)