Friday, September 30, 2011

Long Time No Talk

Well hello again...
It's been quite some time, sadly. 
I have had a hard time finding extra time to write the past few months. 
And honestly didn't really know what I would even write about was I given the chance. 
But now I know. 
Life.
My life, the way it is, how I've been. 
To catch you up to speed I've been working. A lot.
But life has been great and i feel like I could not ask for anything more. 
I have a great job that I work almost 40 hours a week at, I love the location, the people and all the training and experience. 
Then I have a second job at the YMCA to balance work with play yet still get paid.
Teaching dance to these kids and being able to be a part of something that has such an impact on the community is amazing. 
To be able to use my passion and creativity every time I go to work is the most fulfilling feeling ever. 
Then my third "job". I help take care of my special needs brother once a week. 
This teaches me patience, love, kindness. 
It gives me a bond with him that I never had while we were growing up, it's rewarding to know that he gets so excited about those 5 hours every single week. 
And although it was originally designed to help me out, and it still does, I think it was one of the better ideas my mom could have had. 
So I've been busy, but blessed.
I've been exhausted, but refreshed. 
With a healthy balance, even though I don't have time to do everything I want, I know I'm doing well.
And I want to thank all the amazing people who have stood behind me the whole way through, cheering me on, reassuring me that the craziness will not last forever. 
It's been an amazing season of life that just keeps continuing, and continuing to teach me...
Time management, passion, creativity, patience, love, dedication, and perseverance all pay off. 
I'm completely blessed beyond what I feel like I deserve and I'm thankful for every minute of it.