29 and oh, how I feel it!!
How time flies!! It's been two years now that I have officially been back in Bay Area, it's been a whirlwind of emotions, thoughts, processing and hard work.
I feel like I am finally at a place where I can manage a significant change again. I have a little better grasp of my emotions, feelings, and thoughts. In addition to that my skills at work, coworkers personalities, and with my second job as well. Phew! I must say I have enjoyed all of it! Very necessary to have time alone during a difficult part of life. Shows you what youre made of, and builds your confidence. Everyone goes through it only difference is at different times of their lives. For me it just happened to fall all at once.
I think losing Opa as hard as it was, was the essential catalyst for everything. Then I bought myself a new car. And have been dating around. I haven't needed a committed a relationship, nor did I have it in me to be in one.
I have been SkyDiving in Lodi, Ca, CaveDiving in Nothern Ca, White Water rafting in Bakersfield, Ca, got my tattoo I've always wanted while in Sedona, Az; been on a few motor cycles, hiked and camped in Yosemite, competed and completed a Triathalon in Tahoe. Adopted a new dog, and cat...well he adopted himself to us. Moved into a house, I might buy.
On my way to Costa Rica in August 2013 with a Nursing classmate and will be a Maid of Honor for a close friend in January 2014. There is no way I could have done all that I've wanted while being in a committed relationship.
Hoping to buy my first home soon!!
It's funny how when your in the middle of a trying time -a difficult task that it's so hard! You forget that it will end, and you'll say "well, that was easier than I thought it was going to be" & I'm glad I got to go through that.
I'm working daily on learning to be in the moment with my friendships, relationships and just enjoy them while I'm in them. Reestablishing my long term friendships has been so essential to learning who I am again. The women I have in my life will never fully understand the true value I have for them in my life.
Something I've always struggled with. Learning to relax. Lol... I like being productive too much.
Ready to assume more responsibility. At work and at home. :)
With work I was involved in the Contract Negotiations for the Nurses on the Union side. Advocating for 2700 Nurses jobs, benefits, and wages. Not to mention it impacts the future RNs that come to work at Stanford. I was one of the 13 members of the Union who were chosen to represent the membership at the table for Negotiatons. One of the best and hardest things I have ever had to do! So worth it though! Was an honor to hold such a responsibility. Nothing like being Class President in Nursing school.
Challenges us bring us strength, show us our true endurance, patience and perseverance. It's been so essential for me to go through this. I know life will only bring more challenges, and struggles.
-M
