Transition. When you think about it, life is always a constant period of transition. Transition between years of age…grades in school…moving to a new city…or transition to life after college. Self reflection is a huge thing for me when I am going through a change in my life. I immediately reflect on where I am, what I have done, and what I want to do. I just need to be by myself to figure out what truly makes me happy. Well I am currently going through one of the roughest transitions to date. One thing is very true about life, when things get tough you find out who really cares about you.
This past week I have felt more love and support from my friends and family no matter where they are. Random texts from my sister who is at Kent State University in Kent, Ohio always help me forget about my life’s current state. Conversations with my longtime best friend who is in Rochester finishing up her senior year helps me feel sane and justify my feelings. And even a childhood friend who happened to be only a 5 minute drive from my house helped me channel my stress and emotions into hour long sessions at the gym. My friends who are still back in Cleveland attending school still have time to make me feel special and loved too. But the best surprise came from my real life Sex and the City soul mate (as my mom referred to her). My best friend Catie who is a senior at John Carroll (and a fellow blogger: My life between state lines), had the most beautiful bouquet of flowers sent to me Monday morning. I had no idea and I was completely shocked...in a good way. It was exactly what I needed! Even though she couldn’t be with me this weekend, she still wanted me to know that she is always there for me no matter what.
I feel so blessed to have so many wonderful people in my life who are there with unconditional love and support. These past few days have made me realize that no matter what transition I am going through, no matter where I am in life, and no matter what decisions I make, I have amazing people behind me to help me along the way. To all of you who are reading this…I hope you have people like this in your life, and if not a group of people than just one person. All it takes is one positive word, one piece of encouragement, or one hug at the end of the day. If you have that then you have the world. No transition is too hard when you have friends and family there behind you.
My sisters and I before we met the great comedian Martin Short!
My beautiful bouquet from Catie :)
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