Wow... It's been a While!

Seriously though. It has been such a long time since I've last made any sort of blog post. I shouldn't neglect my blog so much. It's not very nice. 

There's been so much going on that I simply haven't had much time to come up with something to post about. Between Driver's Ed, and school, and the holidays my time has pretty much been consumed elsewhere. But, that's okay because in a few days it will be the beginning of a new year so there will be an opportunity to get better at posting more frequently. Or try to at least. 

So with that, I will leave you with something to think about. I certainly have. In a later post I'll share my thoughts, but for now I'll let others think about it for themselves. 

Accepted!

Every day after school the first thing I've done is look through the mail for a letter from Green Mountain College. Yesterday was the day I got it. 

The mail man came, and I watched with my face pressed up against the window, looking for a letter with green lettering on it. My dad brought the mail in and there was the envelope that could only mean one thing; I was accepted. 

My excitement started to take over then. I actually got a paper cut opening the envelope I was so eager to read what was inside! As I opened it and read through the letter, the word "Congratulations!" was all I needed before the jumping around with joy and the "OMG I got in! I got in!" began. 

This makes me so incredibly happy because Green Mountain College is my dream school. I had been worrying about whether or not I would get in ever since I submitted my application. I kept telling myself that whatever happened would be for a reason and that if I didn't get accepted it would be because it wasn't the path I should be on. However, yesterday assured me that I'm going in the right direction! 

 

I believe that GMC is where I'm supposed to go next in my life. It just feels right to me, like I belong there. 

And so the journey continues. :) 

Turn it Around!

When it seems like everything is going wrong, make a list of all the things that are going right. 

Seriously. It helps! The beginning of last week was awful. It didn't hold much promise for the rest of my week. Instead of sitting and dwelling on all those negative thoughts swirling around in my head, I got out a pen and piece of paper and made a list of the positive aspects of my life. I felt so much better after because it made me realize that no matter how many negatives there are in life, there will always be at least one positive to outweigh them all.  

And believe it or not, better things have been happening to me ever since I made that list. 

There truly are so many beautiful reasons to be happy! :) 

Fall Weather is Finally Here!

Even though it's technically been fall since September 21st, it's just now actually starting to feel like fall. I love the chilly, crisp air, and wearing boots and sweaters and scarves and wrapping up in warm blankets and pie...the list goes on forever!

I especially love hiking in the fall. The leaves are absolutely gorgeous, and there is always something so serene about hiking during the fall compared to the spring or summer. It's always quieter and I can always seem to hear every single sound in the woods around me.

Yesterday I went hiking, which was the perfect opportunity to take more pictures (they will be added to the photography section of my blog here). 

October Quote!

I was trying to think of something creative to do for an October blog post when I came across this quote: 

Well, Halloween is in October and being scared is definitely a part of it, right? I know that it isn't quite what you would imagine a blog post about Halloween to be, but it's creative. 

The point of that quote by Eleanor Roosevelt is to not live in fear everyday. Some fears hold us back from doing things that would be a great experience. 

Sunday Quote

I haven't had much to say lately, but wanted to post something positive at least. This quote works.  

The Cure for Stress

Yes, I've found my own personal cure for all of the anxiety that is associated with school. All it requires is a little fresh air, and reading. All weekend! 

Friday night I started a book until I fell asleep. The next morning I just picked right up where I left off and read until I was done. I completed the same routine last night into this morning and I feel so much better. Typically on Sunday afternoons I dread having to get up for school the next morning, but right now I'm actually looking forward to going back. 

There is just something about the way a book can suck me in completely and make me forget where I am and get my mind off of everything that is so amazing. I love it! 

So, this weekend I read two books: Sometimes It Happens by Lauren Barnholdt and My Life Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick. Both were great reads. Sometimes It Happens was interesting because of the flashback aspect of it. I always love when new things are revealed through flashbacks that all suddenly connect and make sense. My Life Next Door started to go one way and then suddenly took a turn in a totally unexpected direction. Plot twists are always intriguing. I'd of course like to go into writing about all my thoughts about both books, yet I don't want to give away spoilers. (In case there are, in fact, people who read my blog and would potentially read one of these books). 

Reading non stop was definitely a much needed stress reliever. Then there was the spending time outside part of my weekend. I love the transition from summer into fall and how cool the nights become. From four o'clock on is my favorite time to be outside during this seasonal transition. 

Now I'm ready to get up for school tomorrow morning without a negative attitude. Then hopefully keep up the same way of thinking for the rest of the week.