Hello world, welcome to the start of my very first blog ever! I apologize ahead of time for the quality and maybe even some of the content, but I figured this would be a great way for you to get to know me better and possibly even a chance for me to get to know you in return through comments and/or messages. I've posted one of my favorite quotes as the header to this page to remind me that it is fun to do the impossible and sometimes doing the impossible involves doing things you may not be very comfortable with or have never done before. This blog is on that list of things for me. Many cases I try to keep my opinions to myself and refrain from broadcasting them online for all to see. Although I will refrain from some topics (at least until I get used to this thing) I really want to take a chance and maybe be an invisible support system for others who are going through a similar journey. I know all of our journeys are different and that is the magical thing about the world, but there are still pieces present that all of us can relate to. If these pieces can at all strengthen you, put a smile on your face, or maybe even make you laugh, I'd consider this project a success!
In order to keep myself organized, I am basing this blog off of a website I found called "365 One Word Art Journal Prompts" (http://artjournalist.com/one-word-art-journal-prompts/). Although I do not consider myself artistic by any stretch of the imagination, I really liked the idea of starting with a single word and reflecting on that given word in order to get some inspiration and end the day off right on a good foot! I challenge you to start a similar project! Although I know this project may change over time, I am going to try to reflect on a different word each day for a year and just spin that word into what is going on in my life and possibly even bringing a quote, song, or video in to help support that word.
I really thought it was a good idea to have "Happiness" as my first word to reflect on because I really am happy currently and it would also be a good chance to further introduce myself through various hobbies I do that make me happy! So to start with, I am in a very good mood for various reasons. First and foremost, I really do believe I am in the right place at the right time. Many times this is a rare feeling since the future is almost constantly an unknown factor, so I've quickly learned to relish it when these times come along. For those who do not know, I am currently in my second year of my masters program at Western Carolina University and I am studying College Student Personnel. I love working in a residential living department on campus and this is primarily due to the eight amazing Resident Assistants I supervise. It is easy to say we have had some rough times this year, but there is little I wouldn't do for these students. In addition to this great opportunity, I will be graduating in the spring and my future is already looking bright! I don't want to say anything since nothing is confirmed until a signed contract is in hand, but the job search has been a great experience for me and I have some exciting times in front of me! I have been very fortunate when it has come to my life recently, I have a roof over my head, food in my stomach, a good group of friends and am amazing family. I don't know what I would do if I ever lost this support system and am very glad to have such a strong group to rely on.
When it comes to my favorite hobbies and activities that make me happy, I really am pretty well rounded. I enjoy the outdoors and have fallen in love with the mountains. Although I have not done it recently, I do enjoy camping and just soaking up the great outdoors. I am also fairly athletic and enjoy running and especially playing Ultimate Frisbee! When it isn't as nice outside, I enjoy baking, watching movies and curling up with a good book. In addition I feel like I should also mention this site. It has always been a dream of mine to create a website like this and once diving in and doing it, I realized it wasn't as difficult as I had originally anticipated! Having "input" as one of my top 5 strengths in "Strengths Quest", I pride myself in collecting information and creating a database where people with similar interests can benefit and share their own ideas! This is only a short list of some of the things that really make me happy. As we get further into this blog, I'm sure I will share more of my story and I look forward to possibly hearing more about yours as well!
In order to keep myself organized, I am basing this blog off of a website I found called "365 One Word Art Journal Prompts" (http://artjournalist.com/one-word-art-journal-prompts/). Although I do not consider myself artistic by any stretch of the imagination, I really liked the idea of starting with a single word and reflecting on that given word in order to get some inspiration and end the day off right on a good foot! I challenge you to start a similar project! Although I know this project may change over time, I am going to try to reflect on a different word each day for a year and just spin that word into what is going on in my life and possibly even bringing a quote, song, or video in to help support that word.
I really thought it was a good idea to have "Happiness" as my first word to reflect on because I really am happy currently and it would also be a good chance to further introduce myself through various hobbies I do that make me happy! So to start with, I am in a very good mood for various reasons. First and foremost, I really do believe I am in the right place at the right time. Many times this is a rare feeling since the future is almost constantly an unknown factor, so I've quickly learned to relish it when these times come along. For those who do not know, I am currently in my second year of my masters program at Western Carolina University and I am studying College Student Personnel. I love working in a residential living department on campus and this is primarily due to the eight amazing Resident Assistants I supervise. It is easy to say we have had some rough times this year, but there is little I wouldn't do for these students. In addition to this great opportunity, I will be graduating in the spring and my future is already looking bright! I don't want to say anything since nothing is confirmed until a signed contract is in hand, but the job search has been a great experience for me and I have some exciting times in front of me! I have been very fortunate when it has come to my life recently, I have a roof over my head, food in my stomach, a good group of friends and am amazing family. I don't know what I would do if I ever lost this support system and am very glad to have such a strong group to rely on.
When it comes to my favorite hobbies and activities that make me happy, I really am pretty well rounded. I enjoy the outdoors and have fallen in love with the mountains. Although I have not done it recently, I do enjoy camping and just soaking up the great outdoors. I am also fairly athletic and enjoy running and especially playing Ultimate Frisbee! When it isn't as nice outside, I enjoy baking, watching movies and curling up with a good book. In addition I feel like I should also mention this site. It has always been a dream of mine to create a website like this and once diving in and doing it, I realized it wasn't as difficult as I had originally anticipated! Having "input" as one of my top 5 strengths in "Strengths Quest", I pride myself in collecting information and creating a database where people with similar interests can benefit and share their own ideas! This is only a short list of some of the things that really make me happy. As we get further into this blog, I'm sure I will share more of my story and I look forward to possibly hearing more about yours as well!
Take Away:
Tomorrow's Topic: "Beauty"
