Second Star to the Right, and Straight on Til Morning

Peter Pan always has been and always will be my favorite story/movie of all time. I love the plot-the idea that maybe, we don't have to grow up. I have a lot of friends that live by a similar rule of thumb. "Big Kids". And truthfully, they seem happy. But,there is something to be said about growing up. I have officially reached that stage in life; the point where you are no longer a child, a teen, a reckless college student.

In the past 3 months I have: graduated college, attained a full time teaching position after one interview, worked 60+ hours 6 days a week all summer, saved almost all of the money earned from said summer job, bought a new car on my own, moved in to my own place...alone, and began working as a full time, 4th grade teacher. And while my pocket book is suffering, my house is hot and most of the time, very lonely, and teaching has taken over my life...I have never been happier. 

For the first time in my life I am doing things by my rules, and for me. My home might be hot, but its mine. And I love it. I even love the pink shower tiles. My car might have cost me most of my savings, but its safe and it's all my own. My career may be exhausting and causing me sever anxiety attacks-but at least I can say I have a job.

My intro into "grown-updom" has been pretty fantastic so far. Of course, for those nights we need to forget about car payments, strange and indistinguishable house noises, and jobs that seems all but impossible at times...All it takes is a happy thought to get to Never Neverland.