Small Town Boy in the Big City.

Hello all, I hope that things are going swimmingly for each and every one of you. We are back again, recapping another week in the life of Collin, a real, live Luther student.

 

I guess the most important event in the life of Luther College this week was Homecoming. That took place this weekend, so there were all kinds of Luther alumni of all ages coming back to visit their alma mater. It was fun to see some familiar faces of those who graduated last year. 

 

Although, I missed some of homecoming because I was in the Twin Cities visiting my brother in his new, fancy apartment. I hadn't seen his home because I left for the summer just before he moved in, and I hadn't had a chance to visit him. So I spent a night in Minneapolis. We went to a late night comedy club, which was a very good experience. That is the thing about cities, there is always something happening.

 

However, I don't know what I think about cities. I feel as though I am more of a small town kind of guy, since that is what I grew up in for the most part. I mean, I was born in Minneapolis, so I got to experience that a little bit. I also lived in a few big cities in Australia and New Zealand, so I feel as though I have experienced city life to know what it is like. And I do love the multitude of activities available. But I prefer a more modest approach to life. I am not a huge fan of all of the excess and glamour that a city possesses. I guess that is, in a big part, why I chose to come to Luther. I looked at a few other schools, some of them in pretty big cities, including St. Paul, but decided that Luther has the perfect balance of social pursuits and small town charm. Decorah is the perfect size for me, I love the balance and integration with the natural world here and the people are fantastic. 

 

I know that was kind of a rant, but stepping away from a place really makes you understand why you like it. Not to say that I didn't know that I like Decorah, but visiting a place that is so very different makes "home" so much more comfortable. So this is what I have to say: Life is for exploring, we must continue to go out and find new places to investigate and take advantage of all the experiences life has to offer, but there will inevitably be a place that just feels right, and I guess that is what we can consider our home. Good luck finding yours.

 

I hope all is well in your neck of the woods, and take care until we speak again.

 

Peace,

Collin