Breaking up with the ex was really hard but I knew it had to be done. I knew that if I were to stay in it I would never get to experience all of the things I feel are important. After I broke up with him I thought guys weren't going to go for me, I was scared to date, but even more afraid of being alone. Thank goodness I had my brother to keep me sane!
Moving from a small town to a big city was terrifying! I kept getting lost, I had very few friends, and I was so lonely. Something finally snapped and I came out of my shell. I was going to parties, bars, meeting new people, and reinvigorating old friendships! Then I started to get really adventurous and started dating. This was an interesting step! I was looking for fun, not a relationship and that is exactly what I had! The guys that entered my life the past year have really opened my eyes about how big of dicks they can be but also how amazingly wonderful they can be.
In the past year I have also picked up a few exciting and slightly dangerous hobbies. I learned how to rock climb last summer and fall and now I can't wait to get back on the rocks. I love the feeling of having a completely clear head on a climb. The only thing you can think about is your next move and nothing else in the world matters. I also became a certified skydiver which has been another amazing and clarifying experience. It was terrifying at first and I still say "what the hell am I about to do" every time I step to the edge of the plane that is 13,000 feet above ground. But the 60 seconds of free fall is the most exhilarating and life improving experience ever! And the 7 minute parachute ride that follows is amazingly peaceful and I can reflect on the crazy thing I just did and how amazing life is!
Finishing my bachelors was a huge relief and a great success because I am the only one out of my ADN class that has earned a BSN. I also graduated with high honors, on the President's list, and was able to gain acceptance into Sigma Theta Tau, an international honors society for nurses. I have wanted to be a part of Sigma Theta Tau for a while so earning this honor was huge for me. The same week I found out I was invited into Sigma Theta Tau, I also found out I had been accepted into an exclusive doctoral program at the U of U. I didn't think I was going to get in so I was thrilled when I found out! I'm terrified and excited to start school because it was one of the main reasons I wanted and needed to move to Salt Lake.
Overall it has been a pretty fantastic year! I can't wait for the new adventures that await me this year because I'm sure there will be many! My list of things to learn and do this next year: Learn to kayak, a trip in the Canyonlands, get my A license in skydiving, climb a 5.11, learn to snowboard, meet more people, go to the lake every weekend, learn to ice climb, and be at the top of my class!
