I wrote a blog update in April, but couldn't post it, so here it is:
I haven’t blogged in a long time. Well, more than a long time. Okay, I basically started a blog and quit
right away. But, I had a good reason. Kentucky.
What that means, is that I made this blog to update people on all the
adventures and fun times Kentucky and graduate school was going to bring, but
that didn’t really happen. I didn’t
exactly want to sit down and write about how I was working two jobs, writing
papers until I had arthritis, and reading thousands of pages of boring books,
all while in the polar vortex, so I stopped writing. I know, I was being a baby. I’m sorry that I
abandoned my few blog readers because there were a lot of great things that
happened in the last 5 months. First and foremost, I learned a lot about
myself. I learned who I was, what I
stand for, and what makes me happy. Most
importantly, I gained confidence in who I am.
But besides that big philosophical answer, I also started training for a
NPC Bikini competition and dropped 7% body fat (competition is this Saturday
4/19) I met some amazing people and made great friends, and I finished (almost)
my first year of graduate school (about a week left).
So why am I talking about this journey in Kentucky like it’s
over? Well, because it is. Around Christmas break I decided I wasn’t
happy, and life is too short to sit around and be unhappy for 5 years. I applied to a doctorate program in San
Diego, got in, and am moving back there at the end of May. Whew, a lot going on and a lot that
happened. I guess there actually was a
lot to blog about.
The point of this blog is to announce (YAY!) I am finally
moving back to San Diego and making it my home for a few years. I am also continuing graduate school, just at
a new school (same type of degree). I
plan to seek adventures that I didn’t quite get in Kentucky, especially now
that I know myself a little bit better.
I really did enjoy it in Kentucky though. I learned manners (how to use my ma’ms and
sirs), how delicious dark beer actually is, and a whole new world of fitness competing. I also learned how to meet new people, be on
my own without a team supporting me, and to take risks and have fun. I learned how to be true to myself. Kentucky will always hold a very special
place in my heart, as will everyone I met here, but I’m exciting for my next
new adventure. We’ll see how long I can
stay in one place J
I will try to start writing more, as I have lots of fun
recipes, stories, and adventures to share.
Thank you to everyone who takes the time to read this and support me J
K
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So, three months after I wrote this, I finally figured out my password. And.. I am back in San Diego!!
A little update on what I posed there, I did my first competition, and I placed 2nd in Novice and 6th in Open. I also finished my first semester of graduate school with a 4.0. Now I am prepping for my second competition (it's in 3 weeks!) and having a very laid back summer.
Although I am very happy to be back in San Diego, it is still a transition. There are times I don't do much, I find myself bored, and am trying to find my place being in the World's Finest City. Now that I have written my password down, I promise to post more, as I always continually promise... so we'll see how this goes. I start school and practicum in about month, so stay tuned for my new journey!
Until Next Time,
K
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