Empty Handed...: 2012

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

365 days later_words

I just happened stumble upon my blog (I'm surprised I can still find it after a bit of a hiatus), and realized that today is the exact day that my dad and I left Virginia last year and headed for Colorado. Is that really possible? A YEAR has gone by already? *gulp* Where in the world did the time go? You can blame my blog neglect on a myriad of reasons varying from school, school work, internship, school, homework, internship, school.... you get the point. I'm kind of in shock right now, so give me a second to wrap my brain around this realization and then maybe write a few things I've learned in Colorado......

I've learned ......

Well, for one thing, I learned that being a graduate student in an accelerated program is not conducive to becoming a more consistent blogger - although writing has always been cathartic for me, it is the LAST thing I want to do when I have a ~~free moment~~ second to do something other than school work.
.... that I am much better at finding my way around when there is a HUGE landmark, such as a mountain, that is always to the West of me... none of those stupid round-abouts that just mess with my internal compass and get me to anywhere other than where I want to go.
.... ~~you~~ I (my schooling has taught me about the importance of I statements too) DO need air conditioning in Colorado Springs which is contrary to what everyone said when I moved out here!
.... I love dry weather compared to humidity, and so does my hair.
.... it's okay to give myself grace.
.... I am not a winter sportswoman - I gave it a shot, but ended up "sledding" down the ~~mountain~~ bunny slopes on my snowboard. But I do absolutely LOVE the scenery around here.
.... patience. WELL, I haven't really learned it but God is teaching me patience as per usual (I told Him that I got it down, I can even wait 5 minutes)! :)
.... there is a story behind every action. #dontbesoquicktojudge (I also learned about hashtags)
.... being vulnerable is necessary in love; it's hard but worth the risk (and I couldn't have picked a better man to take that risk with. I love you, Larry!)
.... I actually DO like hiking, it was the humidity I hated! I still haven't done the Incline yet, but it's on my Colorado bucket list!