Hello Autumn

It has officially arrived. The mornings are cold enough to make me cower under the covers for a few extra minutes, if only to avoid the moment when the cold hits my bare legs and my whole skin cringes. This time of year is always so reminiscent... most people can relate to the bittersweet feeling that hangs in the air when the breezes turn cooler and the crackling leaves make their final journeys to ground and grave. I can't help but miss friends and times that have passed. The very reason I started blogging again today is because this time of year reminds me of times in the last few years when I could write really well. Admittedly I'm somewhat out of practice, so these first posts might be too wordy or inadequately articulate... but I'm going to try.

As most people who are any kind of close to me are acutely aware, I've had a rough couple of months starting out this semester. While my recent breakup is mostly to blame, there are many reasons for this. I live off campus this year, and while I'm thoroughly enjoying the space I get, the money I'm saving, the two lovely roommates I get to live with, and the freedom I didn't have while living at OC... I'm feeling incredibly isolated and I'm finding it increasingly difficult to work on my assignments by myself. My creative inspiration input is slim to none, and my lack of impressive output directly reflects that. Its disheartening, especially this close to graduation, which I'm growing exceedingly anxious about. Plus, I'm refusing to even BEGIN thinking about all my money issues, both present and future.

Contrary to how it may seem, my life also has several new-found joys that make my days bearable, and even enjoyable. First and foremost, I'm the proud new owner of a precious lil bundle of love in dog form. Her name is Norah, and she's a schnauzer / terrier mix. I love her very much, and she makes me so happy, especially when she's so excited to see me when I get home. secondly, my job this semester is being nanny to two of the cutest little boys in the world. At ages 2.5 and 1.5, they're quite interesting to hang out with all day, but I'm loving it more than I thought possible. Lastly, I've been making a lot of effort to hang out with some friends that I don't get to see very often, and its been really rewarding thus far. I've especially enjoyed the company of my 'lil sis' Mellisa, Becca, Simone, and my dear friends, the Conklins.

I've been trying to really live in the moment and not worry too much about my future. Its been difficult, considering the fact that this school-going phase in my life is drawing to a close. The last four+ years have gone so fast... I can honestly say that I was smart enough to revel in it while it was happening. I'm so grateful that I was able to do so, and I'm not looking back wishing I had. I want to leave my readers with this one thought in conclusion: if at all possible, revel in your life. Don't take one single thing or person for granted.