The Notebook

These last two weeks have been a blur. I'm even at a loss for where to start.
Well, for one, I graduated from Grace College with a degree in Counseling and Criminal Justice. It's a relief being done. I waited so long for that day to come and now it's done just that - come and gone. Graduating is a lot more than just receiving that diploma. It comes with a lot of baggage. My friends are gone - the ones I care about the most and have grown to love these last 3 years. We've all gone our separate ways. Graduating had only reinforced my dislike for change. I've finally gotten to a place I love, with the people I love, only to see them changed forever. Everything changes, and I hate change. I can't say for certain that I'll ever see some of my dearest friends again, and it breaks my heart.

I love my job. I love the people I get to see everyday when I come to work. I could have the crappiest day ever, but it wouldn't matter, because I can know for a fact someone will make me laugh. I know what's expected of me and I love coffee. It doesn't get much better than that. But, alas, I leave next week. I going to miss this place. My goal is to live in Winona Lake at least one summer over the course of my lifetime.

The plan is to come back this fall for grad school at Grace. I'm thinking part time, and perhaps some online. I was told my job will be waiting for me when I return, which is a relief. One thing I can be sure about. All I have to do is turn in my application, research airfare for a return trip, and find a place to live. I really wish I could take some time off, you know, no loans to pay off for a while, just work and enjoy living, maybe do some traveling with Kelsey. *sigh* that would be the life.

I'm finally reading for FUN. I have been wanting to read The Notebook, by Nicholas Sparks. It's wonderful.