Random Blog post #2

    For my next random blog post I wanted to express my feelings about how it feels to go home every summer and return to school. Yes, I am a fan of going home. I love spending time with my family, seeing my dog and old friends. But sometimes with that comes a little bit of anxiety. I have been thinking about this summer constantly and how it might actually be my last summer at home. Every time I go home the bubble of high school buddies shrinks, lots of peoples parents have moved and some to be honest I don't have much interest in seeing anymore. I know this is all part of growing up but it is very interesting how time had moved so fast. Professor Hansen did comment on me being a junior and not a second semester senior so I guess I can't complain too much, just something that has been bothering me. 

    On top of that, my job for this summer is in downtown Seattle. I grew up in a smaller city on the eastside called Sammamish. I am excited to work downtown and feel a little more like a grown up but i'm honestly not sure if Seattle is the place for me. So much pressure during the interview process was my ability to work in Seattle after college with the same company and it did nothing more than not want me to take the job. Although I am very thankful for my opportunity this summer I find it hard to see myself living in Seattle long term. On the other hand though, Washington will always be home. It was so fun to come and experience LA for college as it is just such a different environment than Seattle. The consistent go go go is a very fun lifestyle and I have loved every part of it so far and can't wait to make more memories. The sunshine also helps a little bit...

But overall, I'd say yes, I am not a graduating senior but the future does scare me as well. I am thankful I was able to reel in a job for this summer and I can't wait to work hard. The stress of going home does bother me as I know it is coming fast and the sort of weigh it hangs on my body. I know this summer will look a lot different than my consistent time around friends (having lots of fun- maybe too much fun) and a lot more time focusing on myself but I am excited for that grind. One thing I do when I go home is prioritizing my health and fitness. I wouldn't say I let myself go during the school year but it always fun to go home eat a little cleaner and push my body to some limits I know I can't touch during the school year. So maybe that's something positive to look forward to. 

 Honestly, writing this small random blog post is lifting some weight off my chest and I know the future is bright!