its been awhile. cry about it.
so much has been going on, i seriously don't even know where to begin. when i started this blog my intentions were to share the change i would go through from college to the "real world" and document my journey. i have so much more than that to say. sometimes i just don't know how to say it.
i had a very insightful conversation with a good friend yesterday about making life changes. i've been in chicago going on two years, over this period i have made natural changes---i've changed and adjusted to the chicago environment (particularly the weather). i've adapted to my new midwest lifestyle. i've made emotional changes---i've grown use to being single. i've made spiritually changes--- i've developed a stronger relationship and dependency on God and less dependency on people. and even through all of these changes i've undergone, there are still many changes i need to force to happen and embrace.
through the continued metamorphosis i'm learning so much. i'm learning patience. i'm learning to listen...really listen. i'm learning to forgive. i'm learning to let things go. i'm learning to embrace the beauty of simplicity. i'm learning to slow down. i'm learning the art of appreciation. i'm learning although i have to go through some things on my own i'm never alone. i'm learning responsibility and most of all i'm learning how much strength i have.
one of my college professors dr. sonja peterson-lewis once quoted american writer gail sheehy, "if we don't change we don't grow if we don't grow we aren't really living." always stuck with me. i guess i'll be doing some serious living this year...
-roberta
