Sometimes a song speaks to your heart and soul. The music, the lyrics, the videoclip, it all comes together and it's just the right song for you. When I find one of those songs I listen to it on repeat for hours, days, months on end. One of those songs has been playing in my head since Friday afternoon, when I finished my very last exam of my sophomore year in college. It's called 'Free'.

The first lines of my favorite song. The popped up in my mind the moment I handed my grammar exam in. The description fits me to a T, I thought as I zigzagged my way to the door, trying not to disturb my classmates. How many of them would want me at their party? Not a whole lot, I expect. My classmates and I are a bit of a weird bunch. Even though I've become pretty close to some of them, I don't feel like I fit in completely.

Was I even trying trying to find my place in this class? I couldn't help but wonder as I said goodbye for the summer to those waiting outside the classroom. I think I wasn't. I think I was busier trying to to find my place in this world. Any place would do, but finding that place had been difficult during sophomore year. Friendships in my class felt a bit strained at times. Careerwise I've only gotten more confused. Culturally I've become a walking contradiction. It's not easy to find your place in such a situation.