She's Back...

Welcome Back, Friends!

I could not be more excited to finally have access to this page again! With the transition from college and changing e-mail accounts, I lost access to my blogger login. About a year and a half ago, I created a new site, and I had full intentions of beginning a new blog journey. But something about it just wasn't right. I thought I had a great title, but I struggled to find satisfaction in my "theme" and "layout." 

I have truly missed writing, even if it is about nothing. I often found myself pondering topics that might make me a million dollar blogger. Nothing has struck me that someone isn't already blogging about, so I kept putting it off. 

This morning, however, something sparked inside of me, and I decided I was going to fix up that "new" blog once and for all! While I was in the process, I had the same feelings about it that I had when I first created it. I was almost ready to give up until my tech mind switched into gear, and the clouds began to clear le ciel! 

I haven't blogged here since 2010, and boy has life changed! I've been walking in the shoes of an adult trying to figure out "life after college," which now seems like lightyears ago. Thus far on my journey, I have learned a lot about myself - who I am becoming, who I want to be, where I want to be, etc. In the past three years, I have realized that my life is no longer defined by a series of expected events by which I measure growth, happiness, and success. 

Since graduating, I have taught both middle and high school (and in my opinion, I am an exceptional teacher who deserves a big fat raise, but I'll save that for another post). I have coached cheerleading. I have planted seeds in future leaders through my involvement as a FCCLA Advisor. I have lived independently. I have explored the world around me both domestically and internationally. I have presented at an international conference. I have served as a representative of the Americas (north and south) for IFHE. I have stayed involved with my Alma Mater as a member of the Young Alumnae Board. I have maintained great friendships with people who mean the world to me. I have discovered what true love really is. I have learned how to forgive. I have learned what is worth my time and what isn't worth a second thought. I have made my own decisions based on what I feel is best for me and my life. Even though I haven't experienced many of the life events my friends have such as graduate school, marriage, or babies, I would say this list meets the requirements for growth and success in big girl world. It's true that hindsight is 20/20, and I aim to find joy in the little, everyday things that I used to overlook. My hope is that all of these little things will eventually add up to those monumental moments by which I can measure the life in my years.

The title of my "new" blog was Wonders Never Cease. In my journey since college, I have found myself constantly amazed by the world I live in and life in general. I hope to merge my ideas for that blog in sharing all of the things I find worthy of wonder with le ciel est la limite. I'm excited for what the future still holds for me, and I hope I can share the journey with you here (whoever you are, my loyal readers). 

Thanks for joining me once again!