It has been five months since graduating from Catawba and two months since I have been back and adjusting to Bristol from Kenmont/Kenwood camps... Life after graduation and in general isn't always the most straight forward - and boy have I really learn that... And sometimes, life feels like a sitcom filled with plenty of plot twists.
First off, I moved in with my [biological] dad and stepmom after graduation - their way of doing things and house is much different than growing up with my [biological] mom and then living on my own at college and with my "adopted" parents during college. This has been quite a transition and I have been open about how different it is for me... Add to it the fact that I now reside in a new state - away from family and friends and my comforts (church, woods, stores, friends close by)... I find myself homesick sometimes for little things, like Olive Garden, Mexican Restaurants, the Preserve at Catawba, advice from my favorite people, etc.
However, aside from the transition and homesickness, living in CT has taught me a couple of things. I recently got a job at a call center for a health insurance company nearby my house. I start this in November and it will help me save up [a lot more] money in order to attend graduate school and potentially live on campus [instead of renting an apartment - at least for time being]. I took a job where getting more than 10-15 hours is challenging especially with lack of a vehicle and lack of access to public transportation to the other store [where I could pick up more hours] In retrospect, I jumped to this job because I needed money, rather than waiting on the right opportunity to come my way... I do put my two weeks notice in this week, which I have mixed feelings about since I have learned a lot and have grown to enjoy being around the people I work with. I also have my work for Dr. Koster - which is still freelancing but is limited - work definitely waxes and wanes (guess that is what happens when you are a freelancer)...
Also, another huge thing I learned is take a chance and go for something even if it seems unreal.. I started over - scary enough as it is, and I am also trying to find a masters program I want in order to pursue my passion [for research]. I made the decision to reach out to Dr. A.B at CCSU (per suggestion of Dr. H) and I am glad I did... [She] seems interested in working with, took 2 and half hours to talk to me, and I definitely felt the vibes that I felt at Catawba. I went to open house and definitely felt prepared after having that connection and having talked about what to expect. I was able to get my application in for free with a fee waiver and still have to work on a personal statement and letters... I am excited for the idea of potentially being able to attend graduate school... Even if it means long hours in class, lab, and working a job - It will be worth it when I have the degree in the end!
Will update more in the near future - stay tuned!
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