and the one week countdown starts…NOW.
Last weekend in Owensboro. Nothing too excited planned because well, it’s Owensboro and I’m having to keep the pocketbook tight in order to pay for the move.
It’s been an absolutely boring week but I’m still so hyped up I can’t complain…Packing starts Monday so I might have to have a small get together this weekend. I’d like to have one last hurrah while my apartment is still furnished.
This has been a hectic but very productive and rewarding day. Drove down to Bowling Green because I was tired of being transferred to multiple people / departments. I was VERY pleased with the treatment I received once I was in person. My financial aid situation was sorted within 5 minutes and I can now say I’m registered and have a tentative graduation date of May 2011. Still majoring in PoliSci and added Psychology for a minor. I’m also very excited about my schedule. I’m taking 3 upper level classes: two for my major and one for my minor alongside two geneds I have to take thanks to the lovely transfer.I’m never transferring again. lol
But, one of my geneds? Philosophy: Truth and Relativism. The course description was “Is there such a thing as Truth? What is real? If there is Truth and reality, how can we know them?” Can we say FUN?
I spent a few hours trying to get acclimated to both the campus and the town and was astonished to find how much I like the campus. The fine arts building is incredible…the decor and architecture I find a lot more pleasing than MSU, UK or KWC…I don’t use the term often but after registering I found myself giddy. Everything is slowly coming together…just takes a little bit of work.
In moving news, I pushed back my date by a few days. Unless something goes absolutely insane I’m moving out on August 7th–I have my apt until the 15th just in case of emergencies. Utilities are schedule to be shut off by then as well and the u-haul has been reserved…literally the only thing left to do is get some boxes and pack this stuff up!
But, tonight serves to be well and truly relaxing with the Crowd Control Crew dropping some house and breaks over at the mall.
These next two weeks are going to pass incredibly, incredibly slowly—probably because I can’t recall the last time I was this excited. It’s not just the excitement of moving causing this elation but the knowledge and confidence that my life has been released from its holding pattern and flying in a more positive direction. (yeah. that’s corny but fitting) It’s a fresh start in a myriad of ways and a literal separation of any past negative ties and holdings. In realization of this I find myself feeling newly rejuvenated and hopeful.
Once I realized moving was official, I began reflecting on various events…specifically, the events that have transpired since moving to Owensboro. I’ve been thinking of decisions made, recalling events–both good and bad, and everything else that turned this once barren apartment into my home. Today, I believe I have completed my reflection and have found it to be quite cathartic. Ultimately, I realized that I do not regret moving back here or the events of the past few years. These experiences and the lessons learned will definitely serve me well in my future. Admittedly, it serves to remind me never to allow myself to be in this situation again.
When I lock my door for the last time I am making a commitment to put the past behind me, focus on the present and work towards a better future. Some might read this and consider it laughingly melodramatic. To that I say: “Go ahead and laugh.” As of now, I have never been more determined to achieve my degree and allow myself a better future.
I will say this: I will not allow anyone or anything to stand in the way of my goals both academic and personal. To those that attempt to derail me or that bring any negativity into my life…they will not be in my life for long.
One down by Ben Folds–absolutely incredible song.
I’m finally allowing myself to feel some excitement about moving. Too many times an out was realized and acted upon only to fall through at the last moment or for me to decide it wasn’t truly in my best interests. Right now it’s just up to logistics. What day to move, which stuff to bring in and what to leave in storage…change of address and blah blah blah.Not to mention the requisite Tying Up of Loose Ends and hoping to entice friends with beer and pizza to help me load up.
I had another patented surprise trip to Murray a few days ago…Mainly because I had to get out of Owensboro and I knew even in the middle of the summer in Dead Town I can find a couple of good friends to hang out with. I was saddened to hear about Evo and the closing of Vitello’s and even more distraught to find out about the Frap House–that was my favorite place in town to grab a cup of coffee! But, thanks to Andy, I was introduced to the lovely Jasmin, an absolutely incredible Thai and Sushi restaurant. It was a refreshing change of taste–I hadn’t had quality Thai food since I lived in Lexington.
Another trip to Murray is scheduled for mid-August, I didn’t get to see all the people I would have liked and I figure making a legitimate plan might help. I still find it strange how much I feel at home in that town…
In another switchup, It’s looking like I’m staying home this weekend instead of going to Cavetronic. No real reason just, meh.
In a news update I’ve been following the confirmation hearings of Judge Sonia Sotomayor on NPR. It’s proceeding about as I envisioned it. Calm, restrained–republican media pundits are accusing her of sidestepping the issues and refusing to directly answer questions but what do you expect? Look back on the last two confirmation hearings and you’ll find she’s following the script perfectly. Republicans can’t critique her rulings which tend to be fairly moderate so this entire time has been spent dissecting every word of her previous speeches. If anything, Republicans and Democrats alike have been using this opportunity to project their platform in preparations for either the next nomination or typical elections down the line.
What I look forward to the most about moving to Bowling Green is the opportunity to meet new people. I hope to surround myself with positive individuals full of intellect, adventure and life. I feel as an individual I have drifted away from my core and hope through my own strength and with like individuals I can go back to that. I hope to surround myself with conversationalists who want to sit around, drink coffee and talk for hours on end and those who feel the call of the unknown and rise to the occasion. This time I will not bite off more than I can chew but rather create goals that I can master–even if it takes a while.
…and I have a working cell phone again. Same #…it’s the 570-???? I’ve had for years.
I woke up to a beautiful overcast windy day that looks to promise a nice rainshower if I’m lucky. Wound up making some spiced chai with honey–trying to cut down on the coffee intake, starting to feel a bit jittery. lol. Someone once sent me a link to a site with more types of tea than what is imaginable but the name is just slightly out of the mind’s grasp…It’s a shame, I’d like to order some more blooming tea…
Surprisingly, I find myself not looking forward to SAY WHAT? tonight. A feeling of clarity and calmness surrounds me and I want to embrace it. Craving parts unknown and just needing the good company to share in the adventure. But, I also know that if I don’t go, Sondra and Mark will probably kidnap me and drag me along. These things are always a good time but it’s just not what I’m after right now…
But enough of that…I’ve finished my tea and want to get out and run before the rain comes. Maybe Yellow Creek today…
