So what have I been doing with the other 98% of the year, you may be asking yourself...funny you should ask...
- I've learned how to manage my finances (which is an especially large feat with you don't make a lot, but live in a place where everything costs a lot).
- I've learned that the people you least expect end up being your best friends, and vice versa.
- I've learned to love Arkansas and Southern culture even more than I used to (yes, my accent too!).
- I've formed an irreplaceable bond with a roommate, turned friend, turned sister.
- I've found that turning on "Friends" is the best escape and proves to be pretty applicable.
- I've cried over friends and family that I left in Arkansas.
- I've rejoiced in making friends that have turned into my family here.
- I'm learning (I wish this could be in past tense) patience in the future and "figuring things out," with making decisions, with people, and with the metro.
- I've learned that not having a Sonic diet coke at happy hour every day won't exactly kill you, especially if you replace it with an after-work happy hour.
- I've learned that you really can't help you fall in love with.
- I've learned how important a church community is for support and growth.
- I've learned that the best way to make girl friends is through a lot of prayer and honing in on guy friends' girlfriends.
- I've discovered that I abhor winter.
- I've learned to try new cuisines and cocktails.
- I've learned how to say good-bye.
- I've become a Washington Nationals fan.
- And finally, I've learned that I have zero control over my circumstances, and that life is so much better because I don't.