Growing up

It's funny to think about where we all were 5 years ago and where we are now. I know that most of my college buddies are engaged, married, seriously dating someone, or blessed with children. I don't think that any of us would have thought that we would be at this stage in our lives this early. In college we had no worries in the world and we were proud of that. Now most of us are employed at successful jobs and have more responsibilities than we ever thought possible. The funny thing is, I wouldn't go back to college if I had a choice. I know a lot of people say oh back in the good old days, no worries, party haven, get up when you want, do whatever you want, but nah I wouldn't trade my life for that. Don't get me wrong, we had some good times, I mean some really good times, but to look back now, I just laugh and think, what the heck was I thinking. Ha-ha. Good times though, I will always remember those years. I think most of you will too, and most of you remember the highlights that cause me to chuckle to myself, and say woah, crazy stuff. The fact that we have conquered college and are now in the real world, shows that despite having a lot of fun we were able to walk away with an education that has got us to where we are now, and that is something to be said. I have friends/family who have went on to get their masters degree and I applaud them for doing so. I always thought that I would go back and get my degree in counseling, well thanks to the "real world" I soon realized that wasn't for me. I am lucky enough at this point in my life to have a job where I will be able to retire from and not have to worry about more schooling (although I am still in my 13 week training course) and I can't say enough about how blessed and lucky I feel to have gotten this job. We spend so much time at our job and our thoughts are usually consumed by work rather we want them to be or not, so having a job that is both challenging and rewarding is the perfect job for me. The timing of this job could not have been any better, I was to the point in my life where we have all been, I have talked to several people who have been there too, what am I going to do with the rest of my life? I keep telling my friends who are at that stage of their life right now that everyone works out in due time, and it is amazing to see it unfold perfectly before you very eyes. We all have been through different things, we all have a passion for different things, but once you get your priorites straight everything works out from there. Jason and I met at the best time in our lives and from there everything unfolded and we have never looked back from there. So, this is some babble that I am typing as I think and this was not thought out beforehand, so it may or may not make sense, but I think I get my point across, that a lot of good can happen. Growing up is a stage of our lives and I think it is the best stage, it is stressful nonetheless, but overall good things happen to good people. I stress priorities because that is where everything starts and from there growing up can begin. Things always work out in the end and everything happens for a reason, I know typical cliche but something I have always believed in. Growing up is both frightening and exciting, but for Jason and I it has been more exciting than anything and as we move into the next phase of our life, home ownership, we know that it will be challenging, but together we will get through it, we always do! Hope everyone has a great Thursday!