Change...

"Change; we don’t like it, we fear it, but we can't stop it from coming. We either adapt to change or we get left behind. And it hurts to grow, anybody who tells you it doesn’t is lying. But here's the truth: the more things change, the more they stay the same. And sometimes, oh, sometimes change is good. Oh, sometimes, change is ... everything."

I think this speaks to my life and how I'm feeling at the moment...

Lazy Saturday.

This is the first lazy Saturday that I have been able to enjoy in a while -- not to mention probably the last. I am truly enjoying just lounging around the apartment and being a bum. I only wish I could be a bum for about 10 more days instead of starting class on Monday. Well, scratch that. I'd go crazy. I can't wait to dive in head first to my new classes.

There is nothing quite like the first week of classes. It holds the promise of so much for the year to come. New adventures are everywhere and are just waiting to be taken advantage of. It gives me chills just thinking about it. And yet, I still feel a bit like a wee freshman staring a huge unknown world in the face. But this time I can look at it and smile instead of cower and be frightened. Bring it on!

Amy and I went to see Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 last night. Such a great movie. It made me very thankful for all of the wonderful friends and family I have in my life. And, while not very many of them are actually here with me right now I know they're still there supporting me every step of the way. So, here's to the promise of a new start -- new place, new people, new friends, new classes, new adventures!

Back in shape...

So, I've pretty much been takin it easy and given up any sort of regular exercise routine since I stopped rowing. Talk about the stupidest thing I've ever done. Now I'm 100% out of shape and overweight -- yuck. I've been fighting an inner battle ever since I stopped working out to try and start again. After a few unsuccessful and pitiful attempts to get started again, I just went back to not workin out. It's so weird. To do it with a team is one thing. I am great at pushing myself and I can handle getting up at the butt crack of dawn to work out to the point of exhaustion. But, without that team part it is just SO hard to do. I know that I need to do to get back in shape, but actually getting out there to do it is so difficult. Something that I think most people in this world struggle with.

But, I just got back from about 20 minutes of joggin mixed with a bit of walking. Baby steps. And all the time I was thinking this totally sucks, but it'll be SO worth it! So, here goes nothing. A new chapter of my life is unfolding even as I write this, so I made the decision to add getting back in shape to entering the world of being a grad student in Muncie.

Words of encouragement are welcome! I need all the help I can get with this one.... Time to shower!

Muncie, Day 3

It's official. I'm all moved in, unpacked, have a BSU student ID and a parking permit. Our apartment is decorated and put together, and I must say that it feels very much like a home. I'll have to post some pics soon. The yellow walls really are fabulous though. It'll be great during the drab winter months I'm sure. :)

Today has been a lazy day. I slept in and have been lounging and reading. Amy and I finished off the decorating this morning, so we're pretty much ready to start classes. I'm having dinner with Theresa and Jonathan Thursday night and then Andy and her mom are coming up from B-town on Friday to visit me! I couldn't be more excited! Especially when right now I feel I'm lacking friends - minus my roommate - and it will be wonderful to spend some time with someone close to me. I'm very excited to start class and meet new people.

I think that's all for now. I'm off to make some dinner and watch Bella with Amy. :) Tomorrow is another day!

P.S. Congrats to the USA women's rowing team! Way to go ladies!

MUNCIE!

Ok, so I pretty much have neglected to update this thing all summer. What can I say? Things have been busy? Well, they actually were, but I think it's mostly just the slow dial up internet we have at home. Anyways...

I'm currently sitting in my new apartment in the midst of just about everything I own. It's thrown about my room - part put away part just a mess. Yikes. I've actually stopped unpacking to decorate. haha. I'm starting to get hungry, but I'm not ready to wander to the kitchen to see what kind of scraps I can scrounge up for a dinner. Perhaps a bowl of cereal will suffice.

On the drive down here this afternoon after saying bye to mom, dad, and Toby, it struck me that I'm a 22 year old graduate student. I am indeed an adult who can hold down a full time job, and is moving to a completely new place to start a Masters degree. Crazy! I guess sometimes I just don't really remember that I've actually completed a college degree.

So, I'm in Muncie, and I have a week to set up shop and get aquainted with things. I'm excited!