UA Fall 2013

Classes started this past week, and it is already clear that this will be the busiest semester of my undergraduate career. I'm taking 15 credits for my last semester, one class, and twelve credits of internship and independent study. This semi-full schedule starts to become overwhelmed with the addition of my day job, and my role as President of Student Government for UA South.

In addition to this all, Brandon and I are facing some huge life decisions that need to be ironed out/discussed heavily before December. Graduate School is #1 on the list and it seems like it's going to be the hardest things to deal with. We toured the University of Washington when we were in Seattle and I absolutely fell in love. Museum work is where my heart is, but I fear that in this economy moving to Seattle wouldn't provide us with the job stability and hours that we have here in Bisbee. We were recently reminded of how lucky we are when our friend who has worked at Costco for almost a decade told us how she still hasn't been able to get her schedule changed so she has weekends off.

I feel so lucky, and although I'm all for change, I can't help but feel anxious when thinking about leaving stable jobs, a county/area I've known for my whole life, and a climate that I love. Another issue that has us wondering what moves to take has been buying our first car. We currently drive an almost 20 year old V8 truck who uses so much gas, sometimes I find myself close to tears at the gas station. We know what we can afford, but moving in the middle of paying it off scares me because if our budget/monthly income changes (which I'm sure it will) we will be doomed. 

I keep telling myself there is no 'right' way to do things or to live our life. I have been repeating 'comparison is the thief of joy' over and over in my head, to keep myself grounded and remind myself that when I start comparing my life to others it will take my joy away (and it does). This time has been such a transition, and I know that it is only the beginning. As of right now, I'm staying focused on the positive constants in my life; my amazing family, loving friends, and a fiancé who is here for anything and everything.

My deadline for my 23 before 23 has 20 days left! I've made significant progress (in the sushi department) now to see what I can tackle before the 24th! ;)