In-Between-Time

Summer is basically amazing, but I'm guessing I'm not the only person who feels that way. I just got back from Ireland with Bridget, and let me tell you -- it was completely amazing, and I'm so glad I got the opportunity to do something so wonderful. I like knowing that I'm living my life right now as opposed to waiting until I'm old and retired. It just seems like a waste if I don't try the things I want to do right this moment. My life is now. I don't want to regret not trying things and not doing things. I don't want to be bitter when I'm older. I want to have a huge treasure chest of stories to tell that I'm proud to call my own. I'm excited to be starting that right now.

It's almost like we're in that in between time, where one part of life has ceased and we're pretty much just hanging around and waiting for the next branch to begin. I like it here; I feel calm and relaxed, not nearly as rushed or anxious as I thought I'd feel. I expect that that will all change soon enough, as June turns into July and then to August. But, as of now, I'm not totally terrified. Yet. I'm ready to enjoy my summer along with all of the friends that I already miss not seeing everyday. That comfort level is gone, but with it has gone the fact that we do not have to wait much longer for the "big stuff." I sure like this part of my life. It feels very real, and I really like that.