This summer has been wildly busy. Life has been absolutely nonstop. I've worked a lot, which has been fun, though overwhelming at times. I packed and packed and packed, then moved into my new apartment, and now I'm working on unpacking. I've taken four classes for fourteen credit hours this summer. I had my wisdom teeth removed on July 1 and dealt with a less-than-pleasant healing process.
Ryan and I celebrated six years together on July 21. We both worked that day, so we just took it easy and had Taco Bell. We had planned on having Taco Night and making our own tacos, but the one damn walmart we went to somehow did not have taco kits. I don't even think they had tortillas. This week we went to the Florida Aquarium, which is something we've been wanting to do since our fourth anniversary. We raised $92 on a crowd funding website - we were amazed when someone donated $5, so it's unreal that we raised so much - and on Tuesday we drove down to Tampa for an amazing day together. I feel so lucky to have such an amazing best friend by my side, especially being so young. We've been together since I was fourteen! Completely unreal. Lately lots of people have been asking if we're engaged, when we're getting married, and some even think somehow that we already are married, which is awkward. I just respond by telling them that we celebrated our anniversary with Taco Bell and crowd funding a trip to an aquarium; how on earth are we supposed to afford joining our finances and paying for life together yet?! After all, I'm not even 21 yet (20 days!!!!!) - what's the rush?
My new apartment and new roommate are both wonderful. The apartment is fifteen minutes from both work and school and in an area of town that I'm having a blast exploring. It's a completely not-college-at-all apartment, so our neighbors are quiet and our apartment really feels like a home. My roommate is a lot like me in personality, including being laid back about most things while still expecting a livable home, so my home life has been simple and peaceful and I am so thankful for that.
In an expected yet stil unbelievable turn of events, my father moved back to Florida from Maryland and is now adjusting to a completely different life from the one he's been living for over twenty years. His company let him go, and while this is a stressful and upsetting time for the whole family, the conversations I've had with my father since have revealed that he is happier and more relaxed now than he's ever been. He and I may not see eye to eye very often anymore, but his job had obviously been taking its toll on him over the last few years and it's comforting to see him finally let go and be happy. He deserves it.
Unfortunately I'm still recovering from my 19th year, the one in which I got my own credit cards, but I have plans to recover and hopefully be able to contribute more to things like my rent and living expenses.
Being an adult is weird.
Ryan now works as a security officer at the mall I work at and I'm still getting used to seeing him around. We work very closely with security, so we both deal with the same stuff. I told Ryan that it's nice that he can finally understand what I'm talking about when I talk about work! On another note, he's really enjoying it. He's a natural and he's shown a dedication and pleasure in the job that's refreshing to see in anyone. I'm really happy for him.
I feel like there's more to say, but I think I've covered the main points of an adequate summer round up. I'll post a picture post when I'm home, but until then - have a lovely weekend!
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