On the go!

Where did April go?

I feel like I blinked and May appeared.  April could win the award for busiest month of my life in a long time.   If my head wouldn’t have been attached, I probably would still be looking for it.  By Thursday of every week, I could not tell you what I did on Monday… other than go. go. go!

I have always been a fast paced person… cannot sit still. I have never been one to love a certain TV show or be someone that could just do nothing. I always have to have my hands in something or a project going on.  Since I have been on my own and didn’t have anything to do, I will clean. Yes, mom you heard me. I feel like I am always washing clothes or cleaning. I mean my apartment isn’t that big… and I’m just one person. But some how I have managed to have more trash and more clothes to wash than anyone I know.

But seriously… April was at rocket speed.  Let me just give you a glimpse.

Birthday. Braves Game. Family Weekend. Sister’s Birthday. Alumni Weekend. Birthday Parties. Game Night. Good Friday Service. Easter Dinner for 15. Cookout. Gwinnett Braves Tailgate. Lunch Dates. Dinner Dates.  Work.

I am tried typing it out.

But, I can’t help but think where I was 1 year ago. Getting ready for one of the days you have always dreamed about.  Finishing up a sprint to the finish line…my mind was on all things Centennial, thesis and applying for jobs.  I laugh when I think about what I was able to accomplish on the little amount of sleep I had.  Oh little did I know.

April showers have taught me a lot. I used to hate alone time, now dream of time to just spend in quiet. I used to hate not being around technology, now can do without. I used to hate not having something to do, now long for a free weekend.  I used to hate to clean, now I find it relaxing.

I found an email I sent to a college friend around this time last year. I was down and upset about not having my dream job to step into the day after graduation.  In my mind, I wanted to graduate, move and start my job in the same weekend. I wanted no down time. Yeah, I was crazy.  But instead of that happening, God blessed me with much needed months at home in a slow-pace town to just renew my energy. I had no clue how much damage “going-going-going” did to my body.

Until I was taken out of that “going” state-of-mind, I would have never thought any different about April.  

Now, do not get me wrong. I love hospitality and socializing. It is my middle name. Building a community is so important to me and friendships are not going to grow unless you spend time hanging out.  And April we did just that. Absolutely wonderful.

When I started this blog, I wasn’t really sure how often I would post or what exactly I would write about. I have started many post and then stopped myself. But, I feel like May is going to be a month of renewing energy and I can not wait.

But, don’t worry friends. I’ll still plan small-scale events for us J