Contentment

Mike got promoted! He's been working for Geek Squad in Lansing while continuing his search for a teaching job, and recently he interviewed for a "double agent" position. He just found out today that he got it! Now he makes way more money than me and drives the Geekmobile. YAY! He has somehow become simultaneously more geeky and badass. Oh vey--only Mike. Apparently they get a real badge with their name engraved on it--so we all know that will be hanging in a frame in my house forever more. ;P I'm immeasurably proud, of course. :D

I've been extremely content with life lately. I really enjoy the lull that this summer has brought on, and even with three years left of school ahead of me, for once I don't feel like I'm spinning my wheels by taking some time off. I feel like I needed the break to remind myself of my sanity once again. I needed more of my family, more of Mike, and more time to enjoy those things I rarely get to when engulfed with schoolwork. Being in the pharmacy has helped a lot as well--the things that I learned at Ferris this past year are put to good use, rather than left to collect dust for three months. Working full time, earning money, being able to drive, and just being a grown-up has helped tremendously with the transition back home. It's pleasant. I already know I'll be sad when it's over.

The past few days I've thought a lot about the course my life has taken, and the direction it's going, and I believe that this has contributed greatly to my happiness as well. I'm extremely lucky in nearly every aspect of my life, and in the past year as my life has begun to blossom towards "the rest of my life," I've come to realize the smooth foundation I've built my future upon. The things I'm referring to need not be mentioned here, but in a nutshell, I feel remarkably blessed. I'm proud that I've always had the patience to take the right steps and not be hasty. Most of all, I'm happy that I've always been true to myself.

:)