It seems that the only time I am sad and realize how far away I am from everyone is when I have free time. So, of course, like the rest of my life I have packed it full with things to do. I started working at the gym and that is going great, I love the job and the people I am with. I have offered to volunteer helping with Spalding Women's Basketball. I am not sure what I will be doing, but am willing to be involved with basketball anyway I can. I miss it, who woulda thought. I start my classes on Monday and my graduate assistance work on this Wednesday. And who would have guessed, I finally made friends! Needless to say I am trying to stay as busy as possible so it leaves as little free time as possible to let my mind wonder. When I am doing these things and surrounding myself with people I actually begin to think I could like it here.
Last Sunday my cohort had a BBQ to give everyone a chance to meet each other before orientation. It was so fun! I love my cohort and I really think we are a good group that could have some fun in the years to come. One of my friends in my class even invited me over after my first day of work and made me dinner (amazing seasoned potatoes, stuffed chicken, salad and HOMEMADE apple pie!!). I am beginning to feel more comfortable, but there still are those times when the thought creeps up that I am 3,000 miles away from everything for 5 years. Then I want to have a break down haha. But I am staying busy and positive and making the best of this and hopefully the time will just fly by.
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