An Update--long overdue

We all have dreams. Fairy tales that mean the world to us because they are created in our own minds. I never grew up thinking that my life would be one way and one way only--how can any of us assume it would be that way? If we dream and believe in our dreams, one day they have to come true, right? Even if they don't happen the way we envisioned, they still come true in their own predestined ways. To some degree, we all hope that we can live the fairytale life we all deserve and in many ways, I think I am...now more than ever.

The last month or so, I finished a summer class, I made some future plans, and began my move back home. This next year at home is going to be a big year for me and my family. As I finish up my classes in the fall and apply for student teaching, I know I have a lot of hard work ahead of me. But I am finally living my dreams, in a way that makes me excited and motivated. That's school. Life aligns appropriately as well, because let's face it, we don't always live one aspect of our lives at a time. I am learning that now...I know that while school figures itself out coupled with my hard work and dedication, my personal life, my religious life also start to fall into place.

Moving back home is bittersweet. Athens was really good to me, it taught me more about myself and who I want to be in a way that makes life make a lot more sense. However, I miss home..the familiar faces that I don't have to plan to meet, the wonderful food, and the my new giant closet haha. It is quite exciting to be back and who can complain about it anyways? I know it will be different and I know it will be an adjustment, but it can't/won't be bad--especially since this year is going to be the most important year of my life, to date.

So many decisions to make, so much planning to do, so much excitement ahead of me. I can barely believe the dreams I am starting to live. I can't wait to share it with my friends and family.

Until the next update, which will hopefully be less cryptic, dream big and let's live them big. =)