Hello again!!
I have been going non stop since I got back to Tucson. I have acquired 2 different jobs, One of which I am up at 4 am so I can be at my first job at 5 am. Once I finish there around noon, I have usually just about an hour to come home, change and get to my other job. Between the 2, I am averaging about 70 hours a week. But this is all only temporary. I am planning on keeping up this hectic schedule through the summer and then attending school in the fall so I will most likely walk away from one of them. Since I am technically an out of state resident, I will have to pay much more for classes. So I need all the cash I can get.
All that aside, I feel like I am settling in to my new routine quite well, my only complaint is lack of sleep. Tucson is a trip of a town, almost every one I have met seems super laid back and welcoming. Which is a nice change of pace from the overbearing cliques I experienced in Eugene. It is a bit overwhelming for me, trying to balance both jobs, taking care of yogi, my sanity and trying to prepare myself the best that I can for starting school. I knew when I graduated high school that I didn't know quite what I wanted to do yet, and now, even though I have a better idea, I still am trying to figure it all out. I'm just taking things a day and a step at a time.
I have also been trying to teach myself to play guitar, which I have always wanted to learn, just never had the time or patience and determination for. While I am still terrible, I am making some slow progress. It is nice to have a new hobby to keep my hands and mind occupied. I can't wait to see what this new town and this fresh start has in store for me. While I attempt to figure it all out, I will keep you posted. Forgive me if I don't write much for a while, my new routine is pretty intense and my free time is limited. But please, keep me in your thoughts and prayers. I am going to need some encouragement to keep my self in check in my process of bettering myself.
Until next time,
Nathan
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Monday, March 9, 2015
Miles
Hello again!
What an exhausting last couple months it has been for me. I have traveled just about 7,000 miles in the past 3 months. Although it has been an adventure, it has also been draining. The best part of my adventure has been seeing so many of my amazing friends from my past. I was able to reconnect with people I hadn't seen in years and some that had only been 2 years too long. To all of you that I have met up with recently, thank you, so incredibly much. There are no words to describe how your support, encouragement and positive feedback has tremendously helped me. I also was able to burn a few old bridges from one of the people I respect the most in this world, to you, sir, I say thank you. For always being there for me even when our friendship was rocky, for knowing my deepest and darkest secrets and still giving me support and nothing but positive reinforcement. Your friendship means the world to me and I am so proud of you and the man you have become. And to all my other friends that have stood by my side and been on the other end far too often of my seemingly endless venting, and for giving me so much wisdom, you guys have all made me who I am today and I am so grateful to have such awesome people in my life.
There is something about traveling that always tends to make me think about so many deep things. It sounds cliche' but it is true. I spent so much time thinking about the people in my life, the mistakes I have made, the friendships I have established, and the events that have led me to where I am now. And what I realized, is that as much as I have gone through, one thing will always remain the same. I am human. I make mistakes. And I learn from them. I have unintentionally hurt some of the most amazing people in my life. Although I still never regret any of those things I messed up, I can't help but wish I had known then what I do know. They say hindsight is a beautiful thing, and I agree, however I know that even if I could change certain events in the past, I wouldn't. For they led me to where I am and have made me into the man I am, So, as I look toward the future, I can't help but feel optimistic. I know that I will keep making mistakes, keep learning from them, and keep on keeping on.
This is my first post in Arizona. It feels strange to be here, I have been looking forward to this for the past few months and now it feels surreal. I was able to land a job almost immediately. While I am grateful, I can't help but feel like in some ways I have taken a few steps back. I know it is just a starting point, but I know I am meant for more. I am excited about paving my new path here, but once again, I am in yet another new place, with only a few people I know here. After my nightmare in Eugene, I have to admit I am a bit apprehensive. I am starting from scratch once again. Only this time, I am not trying to focus on anyone but myself. But it is unfamiliar, I haven't done this before so I feel like the new kid on the block, trying to make new friends, and do what I need to do for me. Wish me luck, as I have a lot to do. More to come!
What an exhausting last couple months it has been for me. I have traveled just about 7,000 miles in the past 3 months. Although it has been an adventure, it has also been draining. The best part of my adventure has been seeing so many of my amazing friends from my past. I was able to reconnect with people I hadn't seen in years and some that had only been 2 years too long. To all of you that I have met up with recently, thank you, so incredibly much. There are no words to describe how your support, encouragement and positive feedback has tremendously helped me. I also was able to burn a few old bridges from one of the people I respect the most in this world, to you, sir, I say thank you. For always being there for me even when our friendship was rocky, for knowing my deepest and darkest secrets and still giving me support and nothing but positive reinforcement. Your friendship means the world to me and I am so proud of you and the man you have become. And to all my other friends that have stood by my side and been on the other end far too often of my seemingly endless venting, and for giving me so much wisdom, you guys have all made me who I am today and I am so grateful to have such awesome people in my life.
There is something about traveling that always tends to make me think about so many deep things. It sounds cliche' but it is true. I spent so much time thinking about the people in my life, the mistakes I have made, the friendships I have established, and the events that have led me to where I am now. And what I realized, is that as much as I have gone through, one thing will always remain the same. I am human. I make mistakes. And I learn from them. I have unintentionally hurt some of the most amazing people in my life. Although I still never regret any of those things I messed up, I can't help but wish I had known then what I do know. They say hindsight is a beautiful thing, and I agree, however I know that even if I could change certain events in the past, I wouldn't. For they led me to where I am and have made me into the man I am, So, as I look toward the future, I can't help but feel optimistic. I know that I will keep making mistakes, keep learning from them, and keep on keeping on.
This is my first post in Arizona. It feels strange to be here, I have been looking forward to this for the past few months and now it feels surreal. I was able to land a job almost immediately. While I am grateful, I can't help but feel like in some ways I have taken a few steps back. I know it is just a starting point, but I know I am meant for more. I am excited about paving my new path here, but once again, I am in yet another new place, with only a few people I know here. After my nightmare in Eugene, I have to admit I am a bit apprehensive. I am starting from scratch once again. Only this time, I am not trying to focus on anyone but myself. But it is unfamiliar, I haven't done this before so I feel like the new kid on the block, trying to make new friends, and do what I need to do for me. Wish me luck, as I have a lot to do. More to come!
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