June 2011
4 posts
A Real Camp, Real Zumba, Real Living Alone
I’ve been in Peachtree City a little over a month now. This past month has been one of adjustments and “figuring stuff out”. It’ll be a while longer until I feel fully settled- but I really did feel I was coming back to my home after a week away at confirmation camp two weeks ago. The saddest part was walking into my house and sorely missing the warm welcome of a pet(s). I may or may not have...
Finding Your Way
My first month in Peachtree City has brought about many chances to contemplate life. I’ve had a lot of time with a lot of new faces and spaces—and a lot of time by myself, as I’m living sans roommate(s) for the first time in my life!
A memorable alone time contemplation happened at 6am on the Monday morning I drove my mom to the Atlanta airport after our initial moving trip down here. I began...
8 Things I Learned In My 8 Months Back Home With...
(Particular shout out to any 2011 grads, YAGMs, etc who are about to hit this lovely transitional time!)
I’m a different person than my 18 year old self.
My empty-nest parents are different people than they were in 2004.
There will be challenges and frustrations if you never properly have the “How Are We All Going to Live Together” talk. (expectations, chores, communication, ...
An Update
I figured I’d have a crack at starting to write/blog again. I’ve realized just how much of an outlet writing is for me when I’m by myself, which is the case as I live alone for the first time in my life!
It will be a month next week since my mom and I packed up a car and drove me and my junk down to Peachtree City, GA. (about 45 minutes South of downtown Atlanta- 20 mins....
