Promises, Promises...

Hello Readers,

So much for that promise I made in the last post, huh? Well the last year and a quarter has actually been one of the most event packed ones of my life. Last I left you, I was finishing an unexpectedly enjoyed internship and on the brink of my last year as a college student. What I learned that school year was that any one and everyone who told me junior year would be the hardest was lying to my face. It was a year cramped with late night homework sessions and all week-end studying nightmares. The only upside to those three a.m. struggles was that I was able to do it with my best friends. They say those who you go through life struggles with are those that you create those lasting bonds. Now I know your probably thinking I'm exaggerating, like study sessions are what your comparing to life's multitudes of struggles? Well yes for a 21 year old engineering student, those were my struggles, as they say to each their own. But all those struggles, those late nights and tears and four years of anxiety finally came to its act three as May 2023 rolled around the corner. The conventional education chapter of my life had finally come to an end. Eighteen years of hard work, determination, sweat and tears had come together to present me with a Magna Cum Laudre GPA and a Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering. I was quite emotional the day I graduated. It was a beautiful day outside and I met with my friends as we prepared to walk into the gym to graduate. I was overwhelmed with happiness and excitement for what the future would hold. I was also nervous for that world, for I had known nothing in my life but all consuming school; what would life be like without studying and homework taking over every free minute I had? As my classmates and I took photos on campus, a sense of sadness had come over me too. These people who I saw each and everyday, the people who held me up when I was at my low points, the people who shared a laugh between classes, the people who had become my home away from home would now each go out separately into the world to find their own path. Realistically I knew I would only keep in touch with a few, which I still do now a few months later and hope to continue to do, but that sadness was for a new lifestyle that didn't include seeing these people everyday. I said goodbye, took one last look at campus, and walked down the main path and out the gates. And just like that, that chapter of my life was closed.

During this hectic school year that passed, my relationship grew and flourished with my boyfriend. This being my first relationship, I didn't know what to truly expect. I have been a romantic at heart since I could remember, standards high thanks to every romantic novel I had curled up with growing up. I had heard many unfortunate stories from friends as I grew up and knew that in the society we lived in now, it was a hit or miss whether you would actually end up with a good, healthy relationship. Well, I consider myself one of the lucky ones. This man, who came into my life in a time when I didn't expect it, became my rock. He was there for me every step of the way during school, went out of his way to make me feel special and loved. In February, we celebrated a year and he took me to this beautiful vineyard and we shared a romantic memories. As the months went by, he encouraged me and supported me in new adventures that I took myself and that we took together. Now sure, as any couple, we have had our ups and downs but I am thankful each and everyday that we found each other.

Now, what am I up to now that I graduated? Remember that internship from last summer? The company I worked for offered me a job my first semester back to school. Of course, I accepted and was excited for the job awaiting me in July. July came quite fast and I was very nervous about my role as a field engineer. However, after a week or two of getting used to things and the welcoming attitudes of my new team, I felt comfortable at work. Now, after getting over the grogginess and reluctance of getting out of bed (I am not a morning person), I am excited to go to work in Manhattan (my dream) each day and see what new challenges the day holds.

Well, you are all pretty much caught up. I'm not going to make any promises because who know what life holds right? But I'm hoping that now that I have no homework or studying to attend to and the fact that my computer is getting fixed this weekend, after months of being in poor shape (can you tell I'm a procrastinator?), I should be able to post more.

As always, I thank you, dear readers, for taking a few minutes out of your day to visit my blog. Till next time...