Change

My have things changed since the last time I posted on here.

I read my previous Carpe Diem post and had to laugh at myself a little. I've come along way since that last post....but I still have a ways to go.

I've accomplished a lot in the time pasted:

I applied to grad school, went on an interview and found out the same day I was accepted to Thomas Jefferson's Couple and family Therapy Program! So yes, I am no longer working towards but I'm actually IN graduate school. *cues claps from the crowd* yea i know isnt it great? I just started on wednesday but I really enjoyed it. Seems like its going to be challenging yet enjoyable and not a got damn swindle like undergrad.

I had to quit my job, so I am no longer working at JJPI. I was a lil sad at first because I could use the money and I actually enjoyed my experience there. I'm currently looking into other positions to see what I could do to make money in the meantime as well as increase my experience but I'm hopeful I will find something.

I moved into a one bedroom apt on camups. Its strange not living with anyone after spending most of my time with a roommate but its a very freeing experience already. I think I'll be able to find more of myself and become more in tuned with me and the things I go through.

Overall life is really great right now. I can't complain and these next two years are gonna really shape me in a way that I couldnt imagine.

I'm essited :)

An intense anticipation itself transforms possibility into reality; our desires being often but precursors of the things which we are capable of performing.

Samuel Smiles

Blessed and Accomplished

I've come to find that I'm growing a lot as an individual in so many ways, but I find myself growing spiritually more than anything else.

I've always been a 'christian' but I never was truly a christian until I became older and went through my own trials and tribulations. This past few months has definitely taught me that through adversity comes great strength and knowledge.

And now because everything I've experienced I'm able to witness and give my own personal testimony about how God has worked in my life. I've also noticed that God has blessed me in so many small ways.

I've gained a greater appreciation for the all things that I'm blessed with and I'm more thankful for the everyday things in my life, like my boyfriend Marcely. We've been together so long that its easy to forget why your with someone, why they make you happy and how to continuously make them happy. But I'm more thankful for him now that I'm growing more in my faith. Sometimes I feel as God has blessed me with someone who was specifically molded for me. He's there to help me when I'm weak, build me up where I'm lacking as well as admire me for my strengths and everything that I can bring to the table as a woman. I'm extremely blessed.

I'm also excelling more at work. I went from just being someone who comes in, does their work, then leaves. But now I'm more into helping the people that are my clients. It's becoming easier to talk with them about their problems and goals as well as share my own personal journey with them. My bosses are also viewing me as a an asset instead of a worker. I've also have the chance to incorporate my community service efforts into my job which is great!

God has also opened doors for me regarding a lot of things I would like to achieve. My number one goal is getting into graduate school and God has even opened doors for me to walk through regarding this. I went to a Drexel Open House and met with the Chairs of the program that I would like to join and they were so overwhelmingly warm and open to me that I knew that I was meant to meet them and build a relationship with them.

Even though I'm grateful for all that changing in my life, I'm most grateful for what has happened to me as person. I'm waaay more patient. I mean I've always been a patient person but now I'm even more patient with things that are frustrating to me. I also tend to not get upset over things that others would flip out over; which is crazy to me because I used to snap at the drop of the hat. I recently got my wallet stolen....and quite honestly I did what i had to do and didn't even care that it was missing. I've also been without a debit card for three weeks now because Wachovia mailed it to the wrong address and now i have to wait an extra week to get it... my response: Oh well. LOL

Its crazy how things are changing and I'm so happy. I pray that god continues to make strides in my life for the better :)