The buzz of people rushing from one place to another, the energy and excitement, the aliveness was almost too much. That's right folks it is back to school soon.

The student community is truly a special one. It is as if they live in a world of their own. Being a student once again, it feels like I have re-entered the bubble. It is almost as if one's slate can been cleared with 5 simple words. "I'm going back to school."

It is no wonder I walk with a lighter step these days. Being a student exempts you from many responsibilities. One highest on my list is that I no longer have to act mature and all responsible and in control of my life. It is almost a given that the life of a student is somewhat chaotic.

Going to school almost gives you a grace period where all judgements are suspended. Nevermind that you're not successful now, but you're a student and one day you will be. It is almost a whispered mantra. It is almost a promise.

So, yes. I am excited and happy to be a student once more.

And yes, I am shamelessly basking in the glory of being a grad student. The look of surprise and awe on the faces of people when they find out. Are we a species of our own? Whether it is true or not, myths certainly exist. Here are some of my general impressions when someone tells me he/she is in grad school..

This person:

a) is very smart.
b) must have an in to the secret society.
c) is dedicated.
d) deserves respect.

So yeah I suppose in this day of everyone having an undergrad degree, a graduate student does deserve some respect. Holy shit, if nothing else, it certainly took a lot of dedicated in following through with the gruelling application process!! That in itself took one entire year.

Holy fuck, it has been a ride. And studying doesn't even start until Tuesday.