New Beginnings

Change, change, change. Its a hard and so exciting at the same time! As a recent college grad I think change has been the most prevalent in my life, as of recently. My routine for the past 17 years has been 9 months of school and 3 months of summer. Nothing changed, and I liked my routine. I could always count on pool days in the summer and a long Christmas break in the winter. Life was easy :) boy, did I take that for granted.

However, I do realize as we grow it sparks a different level of maturity. I have responsibilities, duties, and obligations that I haven't before. There are needs to be met, friends and family to love on, and goals to be accomplished. As much as I cherish the moments I had in grade school and in college I realize how happy I am to be where I am today.

Its been 5 months since I have graduated college and there has been some significant changes. My two childhood best friends are engaged and planning weddings within months of each other. Being in both of their weddings is a lot to grasp. The first one is coming up in less than a month! My 5 best friends from college (including the two from childhood) are all moving into new homes and pursuing careers! It is such an exciting time for them and I genuinely love supporting them. In a lot of ways I feel left behind, not because of anything that they are doing but because I am simply not there yet. I'm on my way though!

I have been working for a company from Fort Collins for about 3 months now but recently just accepted a job in Denver! It has been my dream to work in the heart of Denver. My degree is along the lines of marketing and being in the city makes it easier to pursue those career goals. I am fortunate enough to have a supportive family who is pulling for me with this change. My sister, Lauren, and her husband, Luis, are gracious enough to let me live them for awhile as I transition.

Change is scary but it is inevitable. I cant wait to see what God has in store for not only myself but my best friends. Change is biblical, (Proverbs 16:9), "In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps." God's plans are unfolding for each of our lives, and this verse gives comfort and makes it easy to embrace the change.