how about an update?

Seeing that it's been an eternity, here is a bit of an update:

1. Camp is almost over at NGU and I am thrilled! I am very excited about what the Fall semester holds.

2. The friends I have made here this summer are some of the best ever. It is an amazing experience to cultivate real community with people. Living and working with the same 20 odd people for nine weeks produces some conflict but, overall, a functional, happy family.

3. I have been conquering some fears. For instance, running.... Yeah, I've done it.

4. I miss my family but love being a grown-up. ;)

5. I am still in the process of buying a car. (still looking for options as I wait... )

6. I've lost 20 pounds and feel phenomenal. (thanks to Brandon Simpson of upstateelitefitness.com)

7. I have expereinced both ends of generosity and believe that this world would find some peace if everyone could grasp that idea.

8. I started sleeping with a mask at night (again). It blocks out light and I fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer... And I like BOTH of those things.

9. I've rekindled my romance with coffee. We're totally in love.

And finally,
10. I am now 20 years old!! No longer a teenager. Hmm.. And. I had one of the best birthdays ever!

That's about it. :) I love my job, my friends, and my life. I am enjoying living it so stinkin' much!

knowing you. knowing me.

in order to remember who He is, i am reminding myself of who i am.

diet coke.

I just drank a glass of it for dinner.

I am so not used to have any caffiene.

I feel like there are bugs crawling around in my insides.

I'm all jittery... It's weird.

I'm definitely not used to feeling like this... My fingers are typing faster than my brain.

Weird. So weird that I've done everything I can think of to occupy my mind.

So I decided to write a blog... But now I'm bored...

OK. Bye.

one month.

is a long time to not write a blog...

so. sorry.

in short:
*i still like my job
*i am learning so stinking much
*i absolutely adore the people around me everyday
*i have lost 16 pounds and feel incredible
*i miss my family
*i miss James like crazy but love learning how to be an individual again
*i started taking karate... and i really like it (despite how mentally challenged it makes me feel sometimes)
*i made a list of things i wanna do while i'm alive... and maybe i'll share it soon

ok. that's all for now :)
ta ta. -K

new job

I'm officially a working lady... again.

I love North Greenville and so I have returned for the summer to work for Student Services. My job will be difficult.

But I am so so so excited about the summer!! It will be challenging and it will be wonderful!

hustle and bustle.

I have been so busy the last week or so...

And I very happy about it!

With everyone else at work or school, I could go crazy being in the house all day by myself, but, thank goodness, there has been much to do!

Let me just tell you:
-Babysitting (Caleb. he's four. and he is a Thomas the train EXPERT)
-seeing old friends
-going on dates... (i know. :) )
-grocery shopping for my mom (which was so fun... i planned out a menu for the next two weeks and then went shopping for the food! .... it's the small things.... ha)
-running errands for family members
-taking care of Cokie, the big brown dog.
ANNNDDDD...
My new favorite:

Going out and doing things.... BY MYSELF!!! So, i am totally an introvert- which means I feel the most energized and alive after I have been alone for a period of time. And I have discovered that I really really really really really really really really love going out by myself... This counts as a discovery BECAUSE- I always knew I liked staying in by myself, but since I have had access to a car I can drive, I have been taking full advantage! And. I. Love. It.!!!!!

Got any suggestions of fun places you like to go by yourself?

anxiety.

I am pretty sure that is the designated title for my fear.

I'm afraid that death will surprise me.

I think that is what anxiety feels like....

got any thoughts??