Bring it on

   Life is hectic. It can be exciting, and stressful at the same time. Which isn't a bad thing. This last week has been full of different emotions for me. I guess this is college. I'm trying to balance taking five classes, working as much as possible, and preparing to get married. I can almost guarantee all young people go through this. It's just quite the ride when it's actually happening to you. I always assumed life would be this way shortly after my mission, but as I am sent through the motions it's quite the thrill to see the ups and downs of life.

   Let's put it this way. I took the last semester off to work full time. I started up at Mimi's Cafe working as a waiter, and in the call center of a medical billing company called HBP Shared Services. This was nice because it took a load of stress off my plate, and I was able to focus on one task at a time. In all honesty all my energy and passion has been focused on the girl I'm dating. Cassandra Brady. One of the sweetest hearts you'll ever meet. Truly a stunner. We've been dating since I was a senior in High School (minus the two years I was in Ukraine), and are now talking of getting married. If I could but describe the level of emotion that actually goes into these types of relationships. They are so fun, exciting, and joyous. But at the same time they can be, at moments, heavy on your emotions. So as I've been able to take a step back, and look at where I'm at in my life, I've noticed that these are the times I will always remember. Pushing my mind, and body to the limit each day trying to make sense of things. Trying to get in a rhythm where I am comfortable, and can watch my life play out the way I'm hoping it will. Happily. I really do love life. It's just that it can sometimes be an overload. But hey, that's half the journey. 

   I'm now going back to school full time, and loving it. I shortened my work schedule, and am focusing on my education. I'm still trying to work as much as each day will permit. The money that I do make is of course going towards some big investments I'll be making in the next couple months. Needless to say my life will have some permanent alterations come summer. Can't wait for a new adventure to begin. New thrills to experience. New stresses to take on. Come what may and love it!