Hello Everyone!
I figure it is time for an update. I moved to Springfield last Thursday, June 6. I was extremely excited leading up to my big move. I was ready to get up here and explore the city! Well, growing up in Small(ish) Town, Arkansas...Springfield is a city to me. Thus far, I really haven't done much "exploring" other than hitting up the ice cream/frozen custard shops in my area and trekking back and forth to my classes each day.
Speaking of my classes, those have gone pretty well so far. I just started them on Monday and I already have a final on next Wednesday! That's right, just 7 class days into the first summer session. Granted, my classes are only 4 weeks, but that is still a TON of information to take in that quickly. I am really liking my class on stuttering, but that is probably because I haven't really learned much about this subject area yet. My class on voice though....snooooooze. My teacher is this cute little old man that tries to make jokes and keep us engaged. Poor thing. He tries ;)
And now for the not-so-good news. I had a mini breakdown on Monday. I guess the change just got to be a little overwhelming for me, and I finally just had to let it all out. I had been fine up until then. I didn't cry when I left Fayetteville. I didn't cry when I said goodbye to the sweet boys that I've nannied for the past 2 years. I didn't even cry when my family left to head back home after helping me move, leaving me all alone in the "big, bad city." Ha! I'm definitely the type to be pretty laid back and keep calm until everything just swells up and I boil over. It isn't my best trait, but hey, at least I'm honest. So yeah, I finally had my little "this-is-such-a-big-change-and-I-think-I-am-having-a-quarter-life-crisis" moment on Monday and called my mommy bawling. I told her that I wanted to come home. She told me I couldn't. It irritated me at the time, but I prayed and calmed myself down and the next day I felt like a new woman, ready to take on the world! I also called two of my besties. I don't know what I would do without them.
All of this to say that change can be hard, but it is so important to push yourself beyond what you think you are capable of. I really think that I'm going to like it here. I truly believe that growth happens outside of your comfort zone. And because I am a sucker for a good quote, I will leave you with this:
"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom."
-- Anaïs Nin
Just some food for thought,
Haley
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