After my arrival to the Hoosier State....

I hope to:

1. Become an excellent line dancer.
2. Make a few new friends.
3. Get to know a few old friends as well.
4. Visit as many of my friends as possible.
5. Find a job that applies to Social Work.
6. Discover many things that I've never known about Northern Indiana.
7. Find a favorite spot.
8. Find lots of free things to do.
9. Feel comfortable with my choices.
10. Be open to new possibilities.
11. Still find spontaneity in life.
12. Keep challenging myself and find others to keep me on track as well.
13. Visit Harrisonburg every 2 months (hopefully, and no worries it would only be a quick weekend trip).
14. Babysit some cuties like cousin's and friend's children aka Sophia
15. Get a magazine subscription.
16. Find happiness in a church.

Thanks Ben M. for the inspiration.  Today at work, I was thinking about what he randomly told me before he left for a meeting, I know what I'm looking forward to but what do I want to DO and accomplish when I get back to Indiana?  This coming from a person (aka me) who's dreading the idea of going back home and of all places, Indiana.  It sounds so dreadful and awful...but of course it will be a good move for right now.  Hey, maybe my perspective on life will change once I return to the land of corn and beans.  Who knows...I'd like to keep my options open for sure.  And hopefully more will be added to the list, these are just a few things as of right now.


peace from baltimore

summer is in the air

As of late, life has been pretty busy.  Summer is officially here and now all I can think about is what's the next adventure of the month.  For about a month, I get to house sit for my host family who will be out on the west coast for a while.  I along with my housemates will hang out with 2 cats that shed like none other and a dog that sheds just as much but MORE and looks like a big, fuzzy bear that you just want to cuddle forever.

Like I said, life has been busy.  DC, Honfest, a wedding in middle of nowhere Ohio, NYC, and a fun jam session in the living room of RHHP.  July 4th weekend consists of relaxation and doing a whole lot of nothing except sleeping in and loving life!  And of course cookouts and Fireworks please!!  

My time here is quickly approaching it's end and I'm scared of not having the next step figured out.  It's a little nerve raking but of course it's my fault for slacking in that department, but life has been stressful as a volunteer as well (not just because of not being around, but also when I have the time I'm just pooped from other activities that I just want to kick back, relax, and do something mindless and nothing of importance).  That's the life of a volunteer:  hanging out, blogging, photos, and finding something free to do next.  

Highlights of NYC:  

Seeing The Empire State and Chrysler buildings (not sure why but I love looking at NYC's skyline because of them), walking the Brooklyn Bridge at night, walking around NYC at anytime in the evening because everything is still open, Chinatown and Little Italy, Rockefeller Center, and Central Park.

Next time, I'm in NYC:

Hang out in Central Park for much longer, (depending on when I go) go ice skating, go up the Empire State Building or Top of the Rock, check out Ellis Island, and hang in Coney Island.  Yeah we'll start there.

Welp gotta go get ready for the fireworks.  

Happy 4th!

Love from Baltimore