Spoiler alert (skip this sentence if you don't want to know): Life is hard after college... Sorry to ruin the plot for you. However, no one told me this, and I'm having to find out the hard way.
Hi, I'm Chad, age *cough* 24. You may or may not have stumbled upon this post by accident. However, regardless of the method of finding my blog, I'm happy you have continued to read thus far. I feel it's unnecessary to start one on a negative note because I'm not a negative person at all. But, if anyone has seen the movie (500) Days of Summer, you may understand the way I am feeling at the moment. Though, I don't have an Autumn, nor do I have a job right now. My life is kind of at a standstill, and I don't know what to do. Okay, it's time to hit the rewind button for just a second...
Hi, I'm Chad, age *cough* 24. You may or may not have stumbled upon this post by accident. However, regardless of the method of finding my blog, I'm happy you have continued to read thus far. I feel it's unnecessary to start one on a negative note because I'm not a negative person at all. But, if anyone has seen the movie (500) Days of Summer, you may understand the way I am feeling at the moment. Though, I don't have an Autumn, nor do I have a job right now. My life is kind of at a standstill, and I don't know what to do. Okay, it's time to hit the rewind button for just a second...
REWIND ◄◄... May 21, 2011: I graduated nursing school today. It was a long and stressful road, but I made it out alive. It might be cliché to say, but if you believe, you can achieve... I am living proof.
FAST FORWARD ►►... July 17, 2011: I found out that I passed my nursing boards. All my hard work and dedication has finally paid off. I am a real registered nurse!
FAST FORWARD ►►... July 16-August 8, 2011: I am in Washington teaching/performing jump rope, learning gymnastics, and hanging out with friends. Being here has made me realize more than ever that I love jump rope and the people involved. I'm amazed at the things it is doing for the world--bringing us together. Right now, I am the happiest I have ever been. It's the middle that counts the most.
FAST FORWARD ►►... August 13, 2011: Today goes to a great person, who wants to experience life and go with the flow. However, ending are usually sad, and I'm definitely sad at the moment.
FAST FORWARD ►►... and PLAY ►... Today, in present time, I'm in sort of a limbo state. I'm not too horribly sad, but I'm not happy in the least bit. The freight train called life has hit me hard. I know what I want to do, but I don't know what I need to do. I don't know what's best for me. I think this would be a great place for a new beginning. Travel, jump rope, and nursing are the key ingredients to my happiness, but I don't know how to juggle them all. I'm begging someone to teach me how to juggle. I want to be able to do it all. I want to be happy again. I want to give life a chance and let hope float to the surface but...
I DON'T KNOW HOW, and I'm scared to death!
... If only life came with a ◄◄ REW, ► PLAY, ▌▌PAUSE, and a █▌STOP button!
First, congrats on all of your success! You are a wonderful person, and you deserve nothing but the best. Secondly, it gets better. Everyone goes through the "oh shit, it's time to grow up" phase. Don't let that get to you. You will learn to manage life, and I know you can do it all. You always have. If anyone can make things happen, it's you. Good luck on your journey, continue to write, and most importantly, smile. You have a beautiful one. :)
ReplyDeleteP.S. Who is making you sad? Do I need to have a little talk with someone?
-D
Hi D,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words. You are too nice. Who are you, btw?
Nope, no one needs to have a talk with this person. This person is not a bad one, and I will defend this person 'til my death. :-)
Thank you though.
Chad you are awesome for starting a blog. Everyone goes through the "what next" stage in their lives. I've been living there for a few years now (due mostly to my inability to make a decision). You are a great person and lots of great things are going to happen for you. Take it day by day and keep on loving life the way you do. You are an inspiration. :)
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Chad,
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing! I also know how it feels when the freight train called life hits you. You will continually be in my thoughts and prayers as you make a decision. Always keep your head up!
"I gotta boo boo!!" ;)