Back in Action!!

Hiya!
Originally I was using this blog for a school assignment. All of my previous posts were reflections on the text material. I've decided that I am not quite ready to get rid of this blog so I am going to attempt the bring it back to life. I am still at Florida State working on my undergrad studies. I've just started the summer semester and I have a lot on my plate at the moment, but I couldn't think of a better time to start writing in this blog again lol. That's just how I work...
I am still working at the early childhood center and it has been an emotional year for me. First of all my dear friend Megan who worked with me moved to California last Spring. The plan was she would return in December and probably go to grad school. Of course that didn't happen and the appeal of the West Coast won her over. In the mean time a lot went on over the school year. My boss and great friend Judy lost her husband to cancer in January and it was hard. It was hard to see a loss so great happen to such a wonderful person. I have been fortunate in my life for many reasons. One being I have not lost many loved ones. I have lost a few friends, and friends who have lost their parents, but my losses were sad but manageable. This loss hit home and I am amazed to see how well my friend is doing.
My Spring semester was a struggle I really lost focus. I can't quite explain it. Ryan (my partner) likes to say it is the early stages of a quarter life crisis ( I turn 25 in June). I just decided there are so many things I want to do with my life. I have spent a few years working with children and I love it, I even think I am good at it. There was a time where I thought I could not see myself doing anything else. That feeling has changed I still want to work in education, but I've also decided I want to pursue acting again. Yes, I know it sounds very cliche and young minded but it's what I want to do. So immediately I started doing research and looking for opportunities to get my feet wet. I have a few commercials and theater experience under my belt. I am also doing extra work and student films. Everyone thinks it's a phase and maybe they are right. But it's my phase and I will do it if I want to. :)
After the minor pit falls of the Spring semester I feel I am bouncing back and looking forward to doing well and learning new things in my Summer courses. Of course I have piled on a plethora of activities on my plate. I am teaching swim lessons, babysitting, working at the center, and starting a gymnastics class. Of course I will also be looking for any acting opportunities. All of those things won't go all summer they come in spurts. I will be done at the E.C. center next week and that will allow more time for other activities. I am happy and a little nostalgic about the work school year ending I have more kids moving on to kindergarten. Little ones I have known since they were new borns and that is always hard. I think about all the time I spent reading and rocking them to sleep, all the scraped knees, tears, giggles, and hugs we've gone through together. I am so proud of those kids and I hope they grown up to be even more amazing adults.

Well, that is all I can manage for now. Hopefully after this little update I can share more up the moment experiences and thoughts with you. Night all. J.R.