Because I'm Happy!!

I know, I know. Usually at this time of year I am feeling a little melancholy and wishing that time could slow down. Summer is winding down and I started work this week. But guess what? I'm happy!! I am actually ready for change. I am ready for work. I am ready for routine, and I am ready to be with people I have missed all summer.

Summer Travels

It's funny because this summer has not gone anything like I expected it to. I realize much of life is this way, but in the beginning of June I actually envisioned (don't laugh now) glorious days of almost 3 months being divided between relaxation, family time, lots of sunshine (I am exceedingly white this year) and a multitude of projects being ticked off my to do list. I know-I'm too optimistic sometimes. But life comes at you fast and I have a half finished guest room, a patio with only half of my summer furniture on it, my carpets mostly shampooed, a few activities crossed off, and a very white body in my shorts.

But I am happy. My chores will be there tomorrow, no one needs my guest room, we've still enjoyed time outside, I crossed some things off my bucket list, and I was born quite white (and will always be that way so tanning now wouldn't have changed much in the long run.) I cemented family bonds, saw family I haven't seen in years, celebrated my parents' 50th wedding  anniversary, reenacted my first date with Chad, and celebrated the lives of two amazing ladies. I still had fun. I definitely found joy.

Bucket List Item: The Drive in Movie! First Time Ever With the Family!!

Now I get to move forward. I'm kind of excited about it. Change makes me a little nervous. But as much as I worry about time passing too quickly and the craziness that a new school year brings, I also appreciate the way it gives a fresh start to things. New friends, new ideas, new skills, new experiences. It's like the new, coveted box of 120 crayons...it's scary to make that first mar on the crayon by setting it to paper, but as you imagine just what that box of crayons contains, the excitement takes the front seat and off you go to see what is next. That is the fun part. The promise of something more, and that it could possibly be even better than what you already know. I am excited, and I am grateful.