Wow, it’s been 5 months since I’ve posted on here… And to be honest, I’m posting now because I don’t want to be at the bottom of the blog list on the Valle’s blog J. Yep, such good reasoning eh?
I can’t believe I’m turning 23. I’m kind of bummed out, wishing I could stay 22 forever. In my opinion, 22 isn’t old, but it’s not “barely fully legal” either. It’s the quintessential age. Oh well, not worth wishing for something that can’t happen. It’s pretty crazy looking back at the past year. So many things happened, and completely changed who I am.
In the spring, I student taught, and it was perhaps one of the hardest, but most enjoyable experience of my life. I absolutely loved being in the classroom. Sometimes I think “do I really want to be a teacher? There are so many other great things out there to experience also.” These thoughts are always washed away when I see a music teacher in action, or go to a concert and watch a conductor conduct. I miss the podium so much, and I am so excited to get my degree in the next few months and hopefully gain a job as a music teacher soon.
This year I went through one of the most painful break-ups of my life. People always say it’s stupid to date online because it’s totally fake, and I used to believe that, but now I don’t. I think it’s something that is ok for some people, and just not right for others. I am one of those “others.” I became very emotionally involved with someone that I thought I’d be with, only to endure months of pain and heartache after we broke up, realizing I’d been manipulated and deceived. Makes me scared to get into another committed relationship, but I’m a firm believer in “what doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger.” I went through a lot of pain, and although it still hurts sometimes, in the future I’ll look back at it and see it as a learning experience. I think the biggest thing I have to do now is learn to forgive the guy. We’ll see.
Another hard thing I had to do this year was end my relationship with the University of Utah marching band. So many people don’t understand the bond between band nerds and marching band, but it hurts to realize I’m never going to march there again. The U of U marching band was such a wonderful gift in my life, and I am so grateful for what I have been blessed with by being in the marching band. I’ve met so many wonderful people, had so many fun experiences, been to so many places (places I would otherwise probably never go to), and have had so many intellectual conversations. These “band nerds” have been my friends, family, support and guides through my college career. I hope all those people who debate on joining marching band will choose to do it, and I hope they have the same experience I had.
So many of my siblings got married this year! It’s nuts! It started with Eric. Eric’s family is so amazing! He has gained 4 adorable children, and a wonderful wife named Stephanie. At the wedding, you could just see the immense happiness in Eric’s face. I’m glad he found Stephanie J. She’s wonderful. Next is Jeff! Now, no offense to Jeff, but he has not been the best at picking women in his past, so upon hearing about his new girlfriend, I was kind of reluctant to meet her. It was a pleasant surprise when I met Gabby. I think she is a great person, and a wonderful addition to Jeff and the boy’s life. Gabby is a great gal J. And last is daisy! Oh man, what do I say about Ramses? I could tell he fit in from the first moment I met him. Oh wait, no, maybe it was when he threatened to “bit” someone up. I’m pretty sure in Ramses talk, that means “beat” someone up. Ramses is hilarious, and he is the perfect match for daisy. I never had any doubt that daisy would someday find the man she was supposed to marry, but I could never picture what he’d be like. In my mind, I couldn’t picture a guy like Ramses. Guess he’d have to be that unpredictable to be the one for daisy haha. He’s awesome though J. Yay for the family expanding this year! And with wonderful people too!
Well, those are a few of the big things that happened in my life this past year… Now it’s time to look towards the future, finish my degree, get a job, and start my life J. Maybe I’ll knock out some of my life goals!
Here’s to looking forward!
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