Well... I did it. I have finished grad school. It has been a wild ride. I'm finding that it is bitter sweet. Two years ago I would have never imagined that it would end like this. I would have told you back then that I would be extremely excited about being done with college, and looking forward to graduation where I would walk up, get my diploma, and afterwards give Crystal a big hug and start to live life with her as a "civilian" (non student). That is not my reality. I'm feeling sad actually, and quite scared. Crystal was a huge support in so many ways during my journey in college and it is proving to be pretty emotion to be done and not have her be part of it. I'm considering inviting her to my graduation for closure purposes, but still haven't decided...
Christen has been wonderful through all this. She allows me to talk about this kind of stuff without getting offended, defensive, or jealous. She realizes that Crystal was a huge part of my life for a long time and that this kind of stuff is going to come up. I am thankful that she is so understanding. She's going to be coming for 5 days at the beginning of June. I'm SOOOOO looking forward to that..but kinda bummed that she wont be able to come to my graduation. I enjoy my time with her so much. Her projected move date is around July.. Not soon enough.
Employment wise, I had an interview with a private non profit mental health agency. It is for the position of a Perinatal Drug Treatment and Mental Health counselor. It sounds like a nice agency to work. Small..and services the rural population of West Sacramento. I should know by the end of the week if I got the job. It would be WAAAAY too easy if that was the case. And I will feel so blessed. With budget cuts, my job options are few and far between.
This is such a wild time of life for me. It sad and exciting, and scary, and liberating. Its a time of mourning and a time of celebrating. Its the end of so many things and the beginning of so many more thing.
Hope you all are doing well. I will make it to your pages soon!
About Me
- Jade
- I'm a nearly 30 something trying to find my place in this world. I've had many hurdles thrown in my path, yet I keep on keepin on. I have a deep feeling within that tells me I have a purpose, so..until I discover what that purpose is, I will continue to journey. Taking each day as it comes.
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A new start in so many different lights. So proud of you! That hard work has paid off. And now it's time to celebrate. Leave the sadness behind after letting it all go. You've got opportunity standing on your doorstep. You are free to do and be whatever you choose. I can't wait to hear where it will lead you my friend. XXX
Congratulations and I hope you get the job!
Jenn...now that was a great post. Great because it said many things about you...how you are feeling and taking things.
And sweetie...I love the person you are.
I hope all keeps going well with you....the job is yours so don't worry about it.
later honey.xxx
It really is a lot of trade-offs, isn't it? That seems like how life just always is. Congrats on graduation! I never finished my Master's degree, so I am always in awe of anyone who pulls it off.
Hey, here's my e-mail: thriver@survivorscanthrive.com
Hugs to you, sweetie! ((((((((Jenn))))))))
Yay - congrats :)
x
Jade,
I have missed so much and I am sorry for being away so long. I am so proud of you wow serious wow you are finished with school. What a fabulous accomplishment. I am so happy for you that you have found some one like Christen who treats you with the respect you deserve.
Thank you for always sending me love and support. I don't even know how to express what happened to me for awhile, I am still working on figuring that out.
Let us know how the job hunt is going.
xoxo,
Vicki
ps I really like your blog header. I love seeing your face.
THIS IS SUCH WONDERFUL NEWS. Congratulations.
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