The End of an Era

The final Harry Potter movie comes out this weekend. It is really over. I am SO not ashamed of my OBSESSION with Harry Potter. The Harry Potter books were always there for me (I am a proud book-nerd..get over it). I remember picking up my first Harry Potter book when I was 11, thinking it would probably be childish and not of interest to my sophisticated sixth grade mind. I was wrong. The book captivated me, I felt safe reading about this awkward pre-teen who is new to the world of magic. I cheered for Harry's triumph, all the while understanding the feelings associated with change, and trying to find your place in the world.  These books mean a lot to me, they have become a very weird security blanket.


Seriously, I could go on and on about my love of HP books (just ask any of my close friend),  so I will stop....

On a lighter note--in honor of HP7 Part II coming to theaters...here are some of my fav HP inspirations.

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Woke up in London yesterday, found myself in the city near Piccadilly…

I love this song. It makes me HAPPY when I hear it. I think I have recently become a little more obsessed because of the opening line, "Woke up in London yesterday, found myself in the city near Piccadilly." Having, just arrived home from London and hearing the word "Picadilly" everyday on the tube (This is the Picadilly line service to Cockfosters), The song makes me think of how wonderful my trip was, and how this really is the "good life."


THIS IS THE GOOD LIFE. I think I am finally coming to terms with my situation. For a while (A TOO LONG while) I whined about how this just isn't how I pictured my post grad life. I whined about how I pictured myself successful and independent, I complained how I did not see myself going back to school or moving to be closer to a boy (that's even hard for me to admit here...oh the inner conflict of believing you are a 'strong woman' and falling in love).

Anyways...today I finally realized this whining I've been doing isn't completley true. Sure, I pictured myself a bit more independent...but I really didn't picture much of anything. I mean, how can you? You can't predict the future, and trying to is a waste of time and energy. The only thing I really knew for sure, is that I couldn't picture myself sitting in an office, and I still can't. More power to all you who can (I am slightly jealous, the businesswoman persona is SO glamorous to me), I just can't I need to be moving and I need to be working with tweens / teens, and I've always known that. I also always hoped, that my post grad life would be filled with fun, friends and travel, so far this has been true. The responsible side of me hates this--the responsible side wishes I had a steady job and salary. BUT the rest of me loves it, these are the things that are important to me. Sure, I feel a bit of a void when I think about how I am not yet a full-time teacher, but that void will be filled. All I can do is continue to work hard, stay focused on my goal, and enjoy the GOOD LIFE-because that's what this is.

Movin' On

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So, I am moving in a month. A MONTH. This is a stress I have never really experienced before. Honestly I am stressed a lot… anyone who has experienced me studying for a test, knows I can let stress get the better of me. This is a new stress. When taking a test I was stressed, but I think I secretly enjoyed the stress. I would work myself into frenzy, studying like a maniac, all the time knowing it was unlikely I would get anything lower than an A-.

This move is so different; there is no certainty in the back of my mind. I am taking a risk. I am continuing to pursue a dream, but can only hope hard work will finally lead me to achieving my goal. I cannot know for sure. This is scary.

Unfortunately, I think this stress is starting to take over my life. I do not feel like myself, I feel wired all the time as my mind is constantly racing. Luckily, I have great friends and running. I do not think I could make it through this transition without the two.

I keep repeating to myself some great advice I was given when studying in Australia/ New Zealand…

Always focus on what is in YOUR CONTROL. You may not be able to control the situation you are in, but YOU can control your reaction and how you deal with the situation.

So true.

Cheers to focusing on what is in YOUR control.

Wanderlust

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Back from my recent trip to London and I want more. I absolutely love traveling. I cannot get enough of it. It is as if once I start traveling I have an unsettling desire to do more.

"We Cling to our tried and true, and you know we're creatures of comfort, and we find our patterns and stick to what we know best--but there's a big wide beautiful world out there and for those who want it, it's out there" - Matt Costa (The Road)

I want it.

Hello

Loving this happy-go lucky song right now.

Had a great time dancing to it a couple of weekends ago, and it's still in my head!

The video is kind of weird....but the song makes me happy :)

Be Happy You Are HEALTHY

Be happy you are healthy

Do not take your health for granted

If you are healthy, your life is good. 

If your life seems a mess, remember how incredibly lucky you are for your health,

And feel blessed.

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