Own Room to Dorm Room:
I am used to having my own space, my own bathroom (pretty much), my own everything pretty much. That has changed dramatically since I started school. Now I share a room, a tiny refrigerator, a bathroom with 4 other girls!!!!!, a TV, and now a car between my mom and I since we had to switch.
For the most part I think I have handle everything pretty well but there are always those days when I am just annoyed with everything everyone does around me but yet do I say anything? Heck no! I am not good at speaking my mind so I just let everything slide and vent to the people I can trust. haha
Bestfriends:
Ever since I can remember I have never had a girl bestfriend--someone I can tell my secrets to, laugh with, and do everything together. But I think I may have found one! I am so excited and we have so much in common it is ridiculous! Almost 19 years is long enough so I am just so glad that I have found a girl that I can relate with so much!
Boyfriend:
Coming to the same college where my boyfriend already attended was exciting for me but kind of nerve racking for the both of us. It was a big change and we had no idea how it would affect our relationship but I think we have made the transition very smoothly and I am looking forward to the next 2-3 years! :)
I have the most amazing man in my life and I am extremely thankful for him. He puts up with me no matter how crazy I am acting or whatever life throws at me. We have been through so much and are about 2 months in to our second year of dating and I can honestly say I have never been happier and I love doing life with him!
God:
Since I've been at CSU many things have changed concerning my relationship with God. I have still been struggling with emotional and spiritual numbness since the death of my father (September 2011) but I think I have been overcoming that more and more each and every day. With changes at my church particularly in the youth group where I serve many changes have taken place and with that my role has also changed. I was co-leading a 6th grade small group but now I am leading the senior girls which is HUGE! I cannot believe they asked me to take over this group but at the same time I was extremely humbled and honored to be place into this role. I know I was just in their shoes last year but I believe that gives me that much more ability to empathize with what they are going through. I have also been a part of a small group through my college ministry called Greater based off the book by Steven Furtick and I love this group of girls and I look forward to finishing out the semester with them!
School:
School has been a huge transition from high school to college life. I have a lot more on my plate but I take one thing at a time and I seem to handle it pretty well for the most part. haha I have been very stressed but with Mike's (my boyfriend) help and doing one thing at a time I have gotten through everything so far! Knock on wood! haha
I never knew I would be reading this much in college but I definitely am. Every time I turn around I have another reading assignment or an assignment on what we read at all times it feels like.
Work:
Since I started school I have already switched jobs. I did work at East Bay Deli but with the hours and all it became super stressful with my school work and church stuff so I quit and now I work at Northwood Day Care where I work about 2 1/2 hours a day 5 days a week. I have weekends off and I love the people I work with! Northwood was my home for 15 years and I am glad to be back. Those three months off made me realize how much I love that place!
Overall this is my life right now. Just trying to juggle school, work, friends, boyfriend, God, and everything else while also becoming the woman God has designed me to be. No biggie right?? haha
Just "moving on up" as gracefully as possible.
Love always!
Emily
