The Town Scribe

Last week was a roller coaster for me- with having to adjust to a new job setting and role, planning the move and preparing for the holidays, I was honestly just mentally and emotionally drained by the time Friday rolled around. I finished off my work week well and spent Friday night relaxing at home and baking. On Saturday we headed to the mountain with our youth for sledding and a snowball fight. I made a resolution to get myself out there more often just because of the freedom and freshness that the air has. I took quite the beating when it came to the snowballs and got quite a rough facial exfoliation- I will admit that that one was my fault and I asked for it. After the mountain I was exhausted and contemplated skipping the book club meeting I was planning on going to, but after taking a nap on the way home, I decided that my commitment was more important. I cannot even begin to explain how encouraging it was to go there that night- I was exhausted but sat with eyes wide open and...

So crazy how often we plan our happiness for the future. The future is bound to have the same kinds of troubles as the present; learn to be happy now. 

Its such a strange feeling to feel "settled"- its weird because its supposedly what I always wanted but now that I have it, I'm not sure its so great anymore. When I was in school, there would be so much change going on- different classes, classmates, internships, settings- there was always something to look forward to, always anticipating change. Now I have a job that I see as permanent, I am moving out at the end of this month and then that's it. Is that it? I cannot imagine what the next change I can look forward to is and that slightly frightens me. Welcome to adult life Vee. It's almost sad to feel settled and strange to have to think of ways of creating and planning change for myself. Maybe in like half a years time or so I will figure out this new lifestyle and find ways of not getting bored. On the other hand, I'm excited to finally have opportunities to start crossing things off of my bucket list.  

YAY for me accepting the Care Coordinator II position at Sea Mar Battle Ground Clinic! I am so excited to start working as something that I went to school for and knowing that the time I spent getting my degree wasn't a waste. It is going to be hard to adapt to a new environment and team but I am so grateful and excited about the opportunity. This is very bittersweet for me because I love the people I work with and have the best boss in the world. November 6th is my last day at America's Best, making me only 2 months shy of being there for three years. My first day at Sea Mar is going to be on November 9th, and I will be spending that week in Seattle completing training. I'm am so excited for this new change. Next on the agenda: apartment shopping because it is time to move out! 

Marianna and I were supposed to be roommates but thanks to Andrew that won't be happening! ;( I guess when people get married all bets are off. On the bright side my good friend found the love of her life and they get to be happy together! I am honored to have been a bridesmaid once more and wish them a lifetime of bliss. Oh by the way, this was the most beautiful wedding ever! 

I know, it has been a while. So many things have happened since I last blogged but life has been just pretty okay lately. I am sitting at Thatchers and for the life of me cannot figure out what to write about- so many ideas and lessons run through my head and I cannot seem to organize my thoughts. If I can pick one word to describe life right now, it would be the word "uncertainty." I've got no idea what my life will be like in one month, one year, five years, etc. and it requires a lot of work in my heart to remain content and trusting that everything works out for good. Here's a poem that's touched my heart lately.  I was thinking of giving a description of what I have been up to lately, but figured that those who are important in my life, already know. Life is difficult, but it's worth the extra work to not be miserable. Hope you guys have a great October. 

I promise I'm alive, will post something relevant to life soon. 

I have been super busy the last few weeks and am doing my best to not get burnt out.  First of all... my baby got married!!! It's bittersweet to have such a good friend get married- I am of course stoked that Mariya and Yura found each other and created a family, but I am definitely gonna miss girl nights and cuddling. Mariya's wedding was so great and it was such an honor to be part of it. Mariya was the most beautiful bride I ever did see. It was super hot that day but we got through it and headed to the beach the next day. We got to Cannon Beach at around 5pm and then went to Ecola State Park to explore. We got down to the beach and played in the tide pools and stuck our fingers into strange sea creatures. After which we decided to climb up a huge, slippery hill and hike our way back. We got lost because someone said "this way seams reasonable!" haha. After making it out, we found a quaint little cafe for dinner, and finished the night off with bonfire on the be...

I cannot stop listening to Lauren Daigle's new album- the lyrics are gold and this is one of my favorites.