So...this just happens to be my very first blog entry. I'm kind of rather excited about writing and sharing my thoughts and emotions with a whole community of people. I've always had a deep love for writing, but have kinda kept to myself about it...now I'm doing something with this love of mine. Therefore...let the blogging begin!
You're probably wondering what the title of this blog means, right? Well as my first entry, I'm writing about exactly what's on my mind this very moment. That would be my plans for the next 3-4 months. My plans for becoming independent. I'm sure a great deal of you have gone through this stage in your life. I guess I should give you some background information first. Oh! Please forgive me. I haven't introduced myself. My name is Saliena (pronounced sa-lay-na). Very nice to meet you :-)
I'm 19 years old and will be turning 20 November 18th of this year. Just like a majority of young people...my life has been filled with its ups and downs. Of course we can all take blame for saying at one point or another "Omg I can't wait to get out of the house and be on my own!" Not really knowing what that entails. I began my first semester of college in the fall of '07. I was on my own, living in the dorms, doing the whole college 'thing". All my life I lived with my mom, and she was quite strict with me. I guess I was overwhelmed with being able to do whatever I wanted for the first time in my live so much, that I just didn't know what to do. Needless to say I just wasn't ready. After the first semester I moved in with mom again. She's a captain and doctor for the airforce and right when I started college, she moved from our hometown, Erie (where I also was going to school), to New Jersey for the air force. I was there for about 2 months before we had to move again to an air force base in Dayton, Ohio to be closer to home (personal reasons). That's where I'm at now. I decided to take the spring semester off to clear my head and get back on track.
Next friday, I'm going to Hawaii for spring break with my mom and brother. When I get back, I plan on going back to Erie until school in the fall, just because that's where all my friends and family are, and I have a job lined up and everything. I'm going to work, hopefully two jobs and save up money all summer. I then want to take that money and get my own place in Pittsburgh. I chose Pittsburgh because it's a great city where I can start new, but I still have friends and family to lean on...most importantly my BEST friend. I'm going to be attending CCAC and I'm very excited about it. Everyday I check apartment listings and everything like that to keep the ball rolling. It's going to be a big transition, but I know I can do it. I'm a very smart girl and it just took some time to figure out what I want and how I want to go about it. I know there will be bills and monthly costs and everything like that, but I've thought it all through and know what I'm going to do and everything. I feel very good about becoming independent once again. But this time, I'm doing it financially and every other aspect on my own. For the first time I'm relying on solely myself, and that feels amazing.
For those of you wondering, I'm going to school to become a cosmetic/re-constructive surgeon...pretty exciting stuff.
Let me know your stories...and anybody who has any information on Pittsburgh, CCAC, or apartments!! :-)
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Saliena
Well, I'm pretty new here too, but, like you, I was lured in by the glowing lights of a community of people who might have similar views and insightful thoughts. So far, I'd have to say it's lived up to those hopes.
New, thoughtful content is always appreciated. Good luck with the new-found independence :-) I was there not too long ago... well, technically I'm still there.
welcome!
It's my first day. I like having a lot of people to bounce ideas off as well. Good luck on all your journeys...I am at that point in my life too. It's a tough but rewarding road!
You are very interetsing. Welcome to ProgressiveU. Believe me the site helps gather your feelings and express them very very well.