It’s been over three months since I last logged on here. Not sure what’s gotten in the way. I haven’t exactly made my writing a priority in my day-to-day life, and to a certain extent, I miss it. It’s a different form of creative expression, similar to that of cooking or baking for me. As I am sure you can imagine, a lot has happened, changed, transformed in these last few months.
I celebrated my 25th birthday. Hard to believe that I’ve already been alive for over a quarter of a century, and yet, I’ve got so much I want to, so much I need to do still. I spent a few days in San Luis Obispo on vacation where I got to celebrate the graduation of a dear friend of mine. I ceased to continue a friendship that was no longer healthy for my mental, physical, and emotional well-being. And let me tell you, that was tough. One of the harder things I’ve had to do in these last 25 years. Yet, I’ve also learned in these 25 years is that sometimes, it is completely, 100% a-okay to be selfish for your own self, your own health. Now, that’s enough of that.
I was selected to become a Resident Director at Saint Mary’s. I’ll have the incredibly wonderful opportunity to be a live-in staff member at a residence hall on-campus, while working with first-year students and a Resident Advisor. How lucky am I!?
Most recently, I was promoted to Senior Admissions Counselor and Visit Center Coordinator! Another amazing opportunity to build upon my strengths while providing a ton of good ‘ole love and support for our students, staff, and faculty at Saint Mary’s.
This coming Saturday, I leave for seven full days in New York City. Each day, I realize more and more that this life of ours is always too short, and if I’ve got all of these things I want to do, then I better start doing them. First time to New York City, and it’s going to be my first time ON THE TODAY SHOW! Wednesday, July 31 CASH ME OUTSIDE ON THE TODAY SHOW PLAZA. But seriously though. Turn your televisions on. DVR it if you have to, but look for my smiley mug with a super catchy and clever sign. HODA, I’M WAITING FOR YOU!
As much as I truly love living in the present, I also absolutely love looking forward to my next adventure, my next vacation, my next shenanigan because I equally love the memories that come with said excitement. I’ve been busily filling out my calendar with dates of friends who are coming to visit, friends of mine that know me better than most people I know (outside of my own family of course). And how freaking excited I am to see and to spend time with them again.
I’ve started exercising more because whoever the hell invented SoulCycle basically invented the most addicting form of exercise ever. I absolutely hate exercising, but man, get me in a SoulCycle class, and I’m jamming to the beat! I mean, I’m also dripping sweat all over the floor too, but holy hell, it’s worth it.
Recently, I thought that it might be a good idea to list my ups and downs, the moments to celebrate and the moments of frustration in life lately:
UPS
- Warm lemon bars
- Finishing a good book
- First cup of coffee in the morning
- Promotion, baby!
- Free housing, baby!
- A clean kitchen sink
- Really awesome friends
- Puppies (and no Mom, I did not buy a dog)
- Crisp, white sheets right after you make the bed
- Good wine from Hess & that sweet 30% off discount you get!
DOWNS
- Having to plan your own birthday party
- When your $42 rubber plant is looking sadder than usual
- Being jealous of folks in relationships, I mean, what am I, in the sixth grade all over again!?
- Paying your credit card bill
- Running out of butter
- The cost of nice couches at Crate & Barrel
- The last season of Big Little Lies 😦
I think that’s enough for now because I am tired, and I’ve got Soul in the morning. 6AM class HERE WE GO! Thinking about all of you all the time, even the ones I try not to think about.
be kind to one another.
eat a warm lemon bar.
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Yes, this is real life. 