So I know you all are wondering, whats been up? Wheew I have a lot to tell!! Lets start with my move back in October 2014. For the first time in my life, I decided to move into my own place alone at the age of 24 years old (no roomies, boyfriend, mom, cousins etc) just me, my suitcase, 2 pots, one pan, a blender, and of course all of my clothes and shoes. Don't worry, my home is fully complete now with all the proper necessities. Let's just say that in the beginning living alone was not the easiest thing to do and not as great as everyone made it out to be. All my friends and family were saying things such as "girl you're going to enjoy this life" "nothing like living alone and coming home to just your stuff" " everything will be fine, and work in your favor" etc etc etc. I mean this stuff had me pumped to live alone, I'm thinking to myself, dang being a single 24 year old must really be the life. But it wasn't all apple pie and ice cream once I moved. Let me just start off by saying that I am afraid of the dark, I've never paid bills alone, I am a huge people person and have always been surrounded by friends and family, and 2 pots, 1 (small) pan, and a blender does not make for a stellar home cooked meal. This living alone thing was actually starting to scare me, but through many conversations with God, and my loved ones I had to push through and know that there was a greater purpose. It's been six months since my move, and I couldn't be happier. Literally I come through my doors after a long days work and just strip down and sprawl out on the couch without a care in the world. Darkness has become my new best friend (especially on a day when I'm off and don't want to be bothered). I have so many pots and pans (thanks to my lovely aunt for the great Christmas gift) that I'm making dinner better than Rachel Ray (okay maybe I'm pushing it lol). But in all seriousness, living alone isn't half that bad, I mean I do have lonely nights and will binge in trash tv and scroll through Facebook for 3 hours at a time, however I am content and at peace for once in my 24 years of life. Thanking God for the blessings.
Work has been pretty awesome as well ; I recently got a promotion to Clinic Manager of Massage Envy and I am running a business that has 2200 members, and 40 employees (with help of course). But this is a challenge within itself . It's scary when you are in charge and everything falls into your lap. School is also going great! I have 1 year 3 months left in my Master's degree program, and I will have completed another goal of mine. Might I add here that this life is tough!! Working full time, while also going to school, working out everyday to stay slim and trim, and also trying to maintain a relationship with friends and family is exhausting (while saying all this I have the biggest smile on my face). I couldn't be more blessed to have such an amazing life full of people, fun, challenges, etc.
Last by certainly not least, I got Baptized!!! Woo Hoo!! This was definitely the highlight of all my experiences (and probably the key to all of my success) (well not exactly the Baptism, but the relationship that I have built with Christ). I must say that I owe all my happiness, peace, and serenity to the man upstairs. I know my journey will not always be easy, but with God by my side, I know that he will see me through each and every obstacle.
Life is great, and I am doing just fine in case you were wondering. I am eager to see what other experiences I will come across, as each day passes. As I experience what life has to offer I will be sure to blog about it so that maybe my story inspires others. So keep reading, and stay positive.
Happy Sunday (and every day)
Shayla
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