New year...New age...New life...

I have had my blog for awhile now, but have never really known how to start it out. I thought it would be best to start it off in the new year of 2009. Looking back on my life in 2008, I have realized how everything has changed dramatically in such a quick amount of time. I am now living on the other side of the country,have a new job, new friends,what almost feels like a new life.

The main reason I moved away was to take a break from everything and become happy once again. I quit my job I had been working at for three years, dropped all of my classes, and decided to go live with Staci out here in Virginia. It definitely was a hard and brave step to get up and move out of my comfort zone, but I think it was one of the best changes I could have ever made for myself. The best quality of living out here, is the large amount of free time I have had. It has given me the opportunity to sit back and reflect upon who I really am and what I want out of my life and future.

Living out here on the East coast is definitely different than what I am used to. However, it is a good different, and I am glad to be apart of it. I have been blessed to work for such an amazing family, live with my sister, start and build new friendships, be apart of such a strong singles ward, and then of course, my favorite part... playing basketball once again! :)

Today, I turn 21, and out here that is considered REALLY young. I don't feel young or old, I've always been really mature for my age. I sometimes feel like my ward is a hierarchy system and I am at the very bottom of it. Everyone is older, well educated and have already started their careers. Then you look at me, I'm almost done with my associates, and still trying to figure out what I want to be. Ever since I can remember, up until a few months ago, all I ever dreamed of being was a Police Officer. Now, I have finally realized that the society has changed and they dont respect cops as well as they should. Putting my life in danger ever single day wouldn't be fair to my family. So when I figure out what I want to be when I grow up, I'll let you know.

Here are some fun pictures to help sum up my first few months out here. I have been able to go to New York a few times, and had a couple friends come visit me, it was great to see them. :)