Change

Now is a time of change.

Moving from student life to the work force (At least, that's the goal. Interview is scheduled for Friday 10 a.m.)

Clashing of family traditions. He likes the artificial tree (thanks Katrina) and I like a real tree. Btw. Funny story about the real tree. I took Al, Jenna, and Cal out to the tree farm to cut our own tree down. I absolutely love the smell of a real Virginia Pine. This tree farm had 3 different trees: Virginia Pine, Leyland Cypress and something else that I can't remember. We got out there and Jenna picked a V. Pine and I really like the feel of the Leyland Cypress. Alex loved the third tree type. I thought his pick was too pokey and greyish. But, Alex liked its shape. Well in the end, we went with my pick (Cypress) since this was my family tradition of having a real tree. So, I cut down the tree and carried it back to the barn.

Well, we get back to little red barn and the rancher said, "Have you ever had a Leyland Cypress?"

"No, we usually get the V. Pine."

Rancher says, "Well you're in luck. The Cypress is a hypoallergenic tree so if you are allergic, you don't have to worry because it won't put out a scent. That pokey type smells the best though. You'll love the Cypress though!"

Alex just stands there and nods with this "I told you so" face.

And! I look down at my arms and they are covered in a itchy red rash! Hypoallergenic my a**.

On to more changes:

My friendships.

More of Jenna

Less of Drew. Never though economic differences would separate us. That story to come soon once I get my thoughts together.

My Identity.

Name

Initials

Signature

To who I think I am to who I need to be, who I am designed to be. Thanks Erin. Gosh, your blog couldn't have come at a better time. Oceans may separate us but your wisdom is so near.

Interviewing really makes you think about who you are and having to describe yourself in 5 minutes or less... so difficult! (Because what you do is not who you are)

My priorities.

I used to be such a great student. I'm skipping classes, getting bad grades on hwk. But really, I'm happier. I love my husband, my friends (near and far), my job (the lab is so fun. Much better than sitting at a desk 40 hours a week!), my thesis, my advisor, the changes.

Change is good (to be cliche). It is challenging me, making me grow, humbling me, making me more self aware, making me wiser.... and making me miss more and more Erin and Katrina and even Jam (good luck on that GRE! Afterwards, we must celebrate). :)