My Bridge

I feel like I've been caught up in nostalgia and admiration since I've been home, and most of it revolves around my family. I love these new eyes that I'm seeing home with because I can see the things and people here that have shaped me. I am embracing memories of all kinds, from the ones that I share with others as often as I can to the ones that would probably have a thick layer of dust to blow off off first if they were tangible.

So, my friends, I don't think you've seen the end of my reflections and stories from home. I hope you don't mind because not only am I enjoying it, but I also think I need this. There's something wonderful in remembering where I've come from, relishing the most time I've had here in so long, and using it all to gain momentum to branch out into the beginning of my adult life.

~"The family is a link to our past, a bridge to our future." [-Alex Haley]~

Playlist.

Songs I can't stop listening to:

"Realize" - Colbie Caillet
"Brave" - Idina Menzel
"Elephant Love Medley" - Moulin Rouge soundtrack
"Don't Stop The Music" - Rihanna
"See You Again" - Miley Cyrus
"Let It Be" - The Beatles
"Did You Get My Message?" - Jason Mraz
"Picture To Burn" - Taylor Swift
"I'm Only Me When I'm With You" - Taylor Swift
"Anytime" - Eve 6
"The Great Escape" - Boys Like Girls
"The Time Of My Life" - David Cook
"Summertime" - Kenny Chesney
"Used To" - Daughtry
"Over You" - Daughtry

Summer has begun.

Summer's off to a decent start. I went out to NE again to kick it off, and it was a good trip. I got to spend another night on campus, and I feel even more ready than ever to be out there. I got to see Iron Man in all of its amazingness, too. There was a lot of reading time during the trip, so I was a happy camper. Good company never hurts, either.

Now I've moved on to the next phase of summer: get a job.

Places I've Applied:
- Marble Slab (Coldstone's competition)
- Milaeger's (a greenhouse/giftwares kinda deal)
- Borzynski's (like Milaeger's)
- Barnes and Noble
- Kohl's Department Store (Do they even have the grocery stores anymore?)
- Home Depot
- Steve and Barry's
- T.J. Maxx
- Express Personnel Services (except it has a different name now...)
- Chuck E. Cheese (As a cashier, not a character. The costumes would be too big, haaa.)
- Panera
- Bed Bath and Beyond

I'm also applying at Dinner By Design, which I think would be a fun job. I'm keeping my fingers crossed especially for that one and Steve and Barry's, and of course b&n, but it didn't sound like b&n really is hiring right now. The last two on the list already told me they can't hire me since I just want a summer job, but that's okay. We'll see what happens.

I also drove on the interstate by myself today, so I feel like I could conquer the world right now. Oh, and the coffee helps encourage that feeling, too. =o)

~"There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered." [Nelson Mandela]~