The B I G Envelope

          I’ve grown up knowing that good things happen when you least expect them. It took awhile, but I think I finally realize why that’s so important. Before I left for vacation I applied for a job that I thought fit me perfectly. I got two interviews out of it and felt pretty confident, but didn’t get the job, and you know what, I wasn’t sad. Weirdly, I felt a sense of calmness. Yes I wanted the job, but getting upset about not getting it would be pointless so I focused more on my upcoming vacation and really tried to relax.

            A couple of days later my family and a few friends flew down to Rincon, PR to enjoy time in warmer temps. It was everything I needed and more with beautiful beaches, good food and amazing people. We spent most days sipping drinks on the beaches (Sandy, Domes and Steps are amazing and I highly suggest checking them out if you get the chance). We also tried to venture out and see other things; we snorkeled, did yoga on the beach, hiked to waterfalls and made sure to check out Art Walk.  Mid way through the trip, during a moment of down time, I happened to check my email to see an email from a college I applied to a month before. I had been accepted.

When we got back I found the big envelope waiting for me in the mailbox and everything became so real.  After struggling to figure out what path to take, I’ve decided to attend grad school in the fall for their counseling program. It’s an exciting time, but now I’m realizing that a part of my life is really ending. I’m closing one door and opening another, and while it’ll pay off in the end, I have to admit it’s a bit scary. Maybe scary is a good thing though, at least that’s the perspective I’m going to take on it.

Over the next few weeks I’ll be packing up my things and slowly make the transition back to Pennsylvania. It’ll be weird, but I’m trying to be open-minded about it all. For those of you feeling discouraged about something not working out the way you planned, please be reminded that all things happen for a reason and that eventually everything really will work out, I promise.

Keep dreaming.

Here are a few snaps from the past few weeks: 

me, dad, shawn

shawn @ steps beach

Sandy Beach, PR

I like to learn 

murph in OC

day 1 of SPRING

today on 7th st