Things...

I feel like I always post introspective things, but with everything that has been happening in my life, I haven't been able to think about, let alone post all of the wonderfully fun things that have been happening. So maybe this weekend I will post a little bit more...we'll see.

So I went home this weekend...and it was beautiful, and wonderful, and very thought provoking. Something about home has been pulling me back for the past couple months. As graduation continually looms closer and closer, I need to be thinking about what will happen afterwards...so with that, my options are to move out to Arizona with my mom, stay in Mass with my friends, or go back home with my family. All of them have their benefits, and their disadvantages. With 7 months until graduation, I know I can't make decisions yet, but I have a lot to think about. 

For a real update on my life, I'm thinking. That's what it is coming to. 

Oh, and then for my schedule, and reasoning behind why I haven't posted in over a month, though less than 2 which is impressive, I have 4 major time commitments. I am obviously in school, student-teaching, then college bound which is my after-school program job, and working at Friendly's. Sometimes I like to think that my life is typical, and then I remember that excluding school I have over 50 hours planned each week...WHAT?!?!?!?!?!?! So I am extremely sorry for the lack of posts, but please know that I am crazy  busy and will post as soon as I have an opportunity, and or good pictures to post. Which could actually be soon now that I think about it. 

Hope you all are doing fantastic!!! 
M

That time I...

That time I went home for the weekend so that I could spend it with my little brother, was such a wonderful trip home! I left school at 4 on Thursday, and got home around 8:15, mild speeding permitted. But I just got to hang out all day Friday with my dad, saw my family Friday night for cake and presents for the munchkin, and family time all day Saturday. It was fabulous!!!

Again, I learned how much I love home, how much I hate leaving, and how much family means to me. Three years ago, if you had asked me how I felt about home and Maine, I would have told you that I hated it, Maine was the most awful, stifling place a person can live. I would have told you that anywhere other than Maine was best. I couldn't understand why people would want to live there for their entire lives and never leave. I couldn't understand it. Now, as I enter my 4th year of college, and face the inevitable ending of school, I must choose what I will do with the rest of my life. That is such a scary idea. But as I have had to drive away from my family so many times, and be left behind after they dropped me off, I know that no matter what I do, I want to be close to them, even if that means that I have to go back to Maine. Will I go back right after school? I'm not sure, but somehow I feel compelled to go back, and see what is in store for me. All I know for sure is that I am trusting in God's plan for my life, as He is the only one with the details, and the only one who is really in control. All of my plans have been tossed around and thrown back in my face, so if I just choose to give up all control and follow where God wants me to go, I know I will be safe. That is liberating! 

So that time that I went home for my brother's birthday, turned into a wonderful weekend because of all that I learned about myself, my family, and how much they care and support for me. That is the most important thing to me. 

I'm Back!!!

I know, such a long sabbatical from writing....not because I haven't been wanting to write, the whole "stealing internet from some random person in the neighborhood" was awful for the past month. So now that I am back, in my wonderful Gordon apartment, I now have an internet bubble that reads "Signal Strength: Excellent" Oh Happy Day!

So since I was gone, a ton of things have happened!!! Let's start at the beginning:

• Camping with the Family
• Working 12 hour days
• Best friend's wedding
• End of work
• Moving to Gordon

Well, those are all of the big things. 

Camping with my family was amazing! We went down to this cute little campground in Biddeford, right along the Saco River. We went there last year, so it was so nice to return. They have horses, llamas, chickens, sheep, and a ton of other animals. The owner is from England! Brownie points there. The river is soft and smooth, so instead of swimming, we would bring noodles and floaties to the beach and float down to our little beach by the campsite. It was the most relaxing thing!

And then....I went back to work, and had to work 11 days in a row, from 8 in the morning until 8 at night. Boy was I stressed out!!! The pilot's were wonderful, and helped me out so much while I was playing "Boss". 

Then my best friend from the age of 4. Yes count that 17 years of friendship (longest relationship I have ever had? Check!), GOT MARRIED!!!!! Ahhhhh crazy!!! Here is us in all our glory! I can't believe it! Talk about the most gorgeous bride ever!!! I cried when she walked down the aisle. I cried when she said I do. I cried when she walked out the first time as part of Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Williams. I cried when I gave my toast. I basically cried for a solid 3 hours. (Classic). But now that I'm so late in posting about it, she is now in Hawaii with her hubby. Not a bad life if I do say so myself. :)

I then had my last day of work 4 days after the wedding. My boss was super nice and let me have a ride in a vintage World War II fighter trainer!!! Who else can say they have flown a plane from 1944??? Ummm, no one??? That's what I thought. Best summer job??? I think so!!!! 

Here are the wonderful pilots that I worked with all summer. Might I just point out how awkward all of them are....(just saying). Having 1 girl work with 6 men is an adjustment. I have them trained well! :) They all really do love me! I wish I said, "bring it all in guys" but you gotta work with what you got! They were pretty darn wonderful all summer long! I can't complain! :)



NOW!!! I am back at school, and have hit the ground running with a cold, college bound training and lots, and LOTS of homework!!! So wish me luck as I get going through this crazy crazy year of ups, and downs, as well as huge amounts of stress!!!! 

See you,
M

Lucky You....

I had the most amazing day, you all should be so jealous you couldn't be me....just saying. because......*suspense*......I got to have a whole day with this girl!!!!

and yes, if you were wondering, we are proud to be standing in the dressing room at THE L.L. Bean in Freeport, looking mad stylish in our garb!!! 

Our day, especially at L.L. Bean was filled with trying on clothes and posing with random taxidermy-ed bears....

 I know you all feel so much safer knowing that I roam through the woods looking so strong and tough. I'm so touched....

We also took pretty photos, on the boot. Mind you there is a sign that says to not climb on the boot, 1. please don't call the cops.... and 2. be wary of our adventurous law-breaking natures. 

We filled the rest of our time with some shopping!!! :), thank you outlets for being super cheap!!! And talked for hours. It was so wonderful to be able to catch up with this beautiful girl and share her first full day of being 21!!! 

Happy Birthday Steph!!!! 

had to make it blog official :)

Have a wonderful night/day!!! 

P.S. Here is another picture of me looking very lady-like (I think). I know mad skills, climbing a boot in a skirt, without flashing anybody!!! Be very impressed, I beg of you! :)

The way things are...

This is going to be a post of my thoughts about life lately and how they come flowing out of mind and through my finger tips. Please enjoy the ride.

So right now, as I write this I am sitting in the office in Bar Harbor, ME, listening to the rain come down against the windows, and the t.v. play the loop of the glider and biplane rides, and it reminds me to be thankful. For everything that has happened in my life, I don’t think that I am thankful enough. I have a roof over my head that keeps me safe and dry, as well as a wonderful car that takes me from one place to another safely. I am not thankful enough, and I know in this day and age, it is widely believe (I think), that we are entitled to so much of these things. I should have a place to live with a roof that is dry and warm, and a means of transportation. I think we have lost our means of gratefulness and for this I think it is really sad.

I want my life to be a grateful one, where I look around me and notice all of the beautiful things that are happening. The rain for things to grow, a job so I can save money, a family who supports me, friends who love me dearly, especially so much that they tell me exactly how they feel, knowing that it is the one way I will listen, and for God’s beautiful creation and how he helps us remember that we are small in terms of creation, but equally loved in His family.\

Maybe this post is a little too deep, and maybe it just isn’t filled with as much fun as it should, but I think we all need a little reminding of what is important in life. 

Ramblings...

1. Ever wondered what goes through my head in about 15 minutes??? Too scared to ask??? Well here is that chance. About 10 minutes of time at work just typing anything and everything that has popped into my head. Ready? Go! 
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3. 1.       Maine: you are a bit warmer than any other summer, or are you feeling this way because I have never worked outside this much before???
4. 2.       Flying is one of the best feelings in the world, and I can’t wrap my head around all those people who are afraid of doing it.
5. 3.       I’m not a super huge fan of working late nights, but I guess the money isn’t bad…
6. 4.       Boys…do you ever feel lonely?? Like you won’t ever find a girl to love you?? Just a thought.
7. 5.       Friends…..all of you….I miss you. I want you all back in my life now.
8. 6.       Should I get a haircut??? Not just 1 of the thousands, but all of them. It seems a bit long, and all I ever do is put it up because of the wind. Or should I get bangs again??
9. 7.       People seem to think that I need to have my life figured out by now. World: I am not ready to be a real and true adult, having a big girl job 24/7….I want to have a wonderful and fun senior year, so can we pause on putting all the stress on me for now?? Okay, thanks!!! It’s much appreciated.
10. 8.       Credit Cards: (I know even more random), I know that I need you so that I can build credit and be a real big girl, but I don’t want to get into trouble with you….girls often spend too much money…
11. 9.       I love and adore pinterest, and all the time that it wastes, but I’m getting bored with it. I like looking at all the pins, I’m just getting discouraged with how many pins I want to try, but yet don’t have time, materials, or money to do any of them. I would love a week to just sit down and do whatever I wanted, without worrying about work or people to hang out with, so I can just sit at a table and craft.
12. 10.   Dear Future Husband, can you love Jesus, love me and have a dog??? That’s all I really ask for.

1. Too much information??? Sorry, but this is what is going through my head after being at work for almost 11 hours, and I still have another hour and a half to go. I warn you, do not envy my job, no matter how much money I may make….sometimes the hours just aren't worth it…

Welcome July!!!

Is it just me, or does the first of July always seem like the real and true beginning of summer??? Maybe it's just me considering the weather we have been having??? I mean let's look at today's weather, shall we??

http://www.weather.com/weather/hourbyhour/graph/Ellsworth+ME+USME0135:1:US

Basically, that weather, says that the sun will be out, it will be 84 degrees, with a UV index of 9. Who has a job outside, where she can tan and enjoy not freezing for a little while??? This kid. Oh and she is super excited!!! Work has been great lately, the pilots have been wonderful, and hey, I'm making sales. Side note: part of me hates selling because I'm so cheap, but another part of me really loves the commission!!!

I drove some people yesterday in the company car, as part of our transportation deal. I dropped them off about a quarter mile past where I should have dropped them off, (I'm a nice person like that), and they handed me a very nice tip!!! Thank you tourists!!! I will like you for these next couple of months I suppose. :)

What is everyone going to do with this beautiful weather??? Anyone planning something special for the 4th???

Enjoy your Sunday,
M