July List

June List

1.) Pay for the person behind me. This was so nerve-wracking for me to do! I think being gracious can be mistaken sometimes, but I hope the couple behind me was able to pay it forward.

2.) 2-3 Pinterest Projects. Well, I tried the bleach pen leggings-that was a disaster. I made this recipe and added some more veggies to spice it up.

3.) Add instagram feed to my blog.

4.) Go on a group blind date with my besties--their idea! Read about my date.

5.) Participate in High Five for Friday-a blog link-up hosted by one of my favorite bloggers. You can find my post here.

6.) Workout at least twice a week. Well, does once a week count? Cycling class kicked my butt!

My most successful monthly list yet.
The July list will be shorter because I am moving and working at camp! Not much time to get much done.

July List
1.) Say goodbye to those I care most about.
2.) Attend two more cycling classes.
3.) Pack it all up and move to Seattle!

That's it folks. That's all I got time for!

What are your goals for the month?

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The First Goodbye

Tess and I have been best friend since 3rd grade. You can read her post about how we met

 on my first impressions post.

This girl has watched me grow up, go through numerous breakups, cry over the most ridiculous things, and supported me through everything. She listens to every thing I say and calls me out when I need it. I act like a complete goof-ball and hilarious Rachel is present when she is around. Now she is moving to L.A. to begin her dream of working in the film industry. I cannot believe she is the first to leave. I have been on edge of tears for the last month. Two weeks ago I couldn't even say when she was leaving without tearing up. This week I couldn't even say her name without feeling the tears come on. I am writing this post in advance for the reason that I will be balling my eyes out today because my best friend is not in the room next door, less than a 20 minute drive away, and no longer working by my side at work.

 

In honor of her, we had a fun little adventure to celebrate our friendship and give her some moments to say goodbye to her life here.

 

We started the night at steak n' shake because the west coast does not have one! Can you believe that? Where is she going to get the best steak burger ever? And if you do not know what a steak burger is, well, that's very unfortunate.

 

During the evening we went on a country drive as it was tradition to do these while we were in our undergrad. These drives always led to deep discussions about our lives and our futures. It was a beautiful day so we drove with the windows down and admired farm life.

We made a visit to the school Tessa and I met at and played on the Adams playground. It had been years since we both had been here and it was crazy to remember that this was the coolest thing about elementary school.



And of course we visited the home I remember spending numerous nights in. Lucky for us, the owner of the house let us peruse the house again and show Michelle where we had sleepovers and parties. 

Tessa's old childhood bedroom. It was green when she lived in it. 

 

 And one of my favorite parts of the night was going to Kohl's to find our own "Sisterhood of the traveling pants" idea. We of course got a purple scarf because purple is all of our favorite colors and scarfs can be worn in all three states we will all live in. Tessa is taking it first to California along with the journal we will be passing along with it. Michelle will get it next for the start of graduate school and then me!

And we had to end the night with some karaoke. Tessa's mom joined us and sang some songs with us. We laughed a lot and were the youngest people in the joint so we definitely sang all the teenie-bopper songs we grew up with. 

 

We ended the night writing where we see each other in the next 5 and 10 years, guessing who would get married first, have the next kid, move in with their in-laws, and many more things.

 

To even try to explain to you how much this girl means to me is not even possible. She's my friend, role model, counselor, and so much more. My heart is heavy today and I am cherishing the time we've had together.

I look forward to Thanksgiving break where we will hopefully be re-united together living it up in L.A.

 

Love you Tess!

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Becoming more Me

 

 

The beauty of the Seattle school is its attendees have beautiful wording.

I have a mentor at the school who has been emailing me about what is to come and answering questions I have regarding the school. My mentor replied the other day with this beautiful poem and encouragement.

 

The Journey, by Mary Oliver

One day you finally knew 
what you had to do, and began, 
though the voices around you 
kept shouting 
their bad advice—
though the whole house 
began to tremble 
and you felt the old tug 
at your ankles. 
"Mend my life!" 
each voice cried. 
But you didn't stop. 
You knew what you had to do, 
though the wind pried 
with its stiff fingers 
at the very foundations, 
though their melancholy 
was terrible. 
It was already late 
enough, and a wild night, 
and the road full of fallen 
branches and stones. 
But little by little, 
as you left their voices behind, 
the stars began to burn 
through the sheets of clouds, 
and there was a new voice 
which you slowly 
recognized as your own, 
that kept you company 
as you strode deeper and deeper 
into the world 
determined to do 
the only thing you could do—
determined to save
the only life you could save.

Peace to you, Rachel. You are taking a step to becoming more you, and I am glad. 

 

I almost cried reading this because I knew I will be experiencing many of the emotions that the poem describes. Everyone I have talked to describes the first year as one of many changes, disturbances, and an unraveling of sorts. That sounds terrifying, right?

 

Even though it scares the crap out of me, I am so ready for it. I am ready to face the first year and see what becomes of me after a year. I already feel myself becoming more of me, but I know this time next year I will be even more of the individual I want to be and should be. Great journeys are to come; I hope you continue to follow me on it.



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Dear Indy,

If you have been following for a while, then you know that this is Indy:

 

 

 

 

She is a camp counselor, a hidden identity, and sometimes a white Storm for Superhero night.

 

As I was packing up some of my room this weekend, I found this lovely letter that Indy wrote to herself.

 

 

Dear Indy,

 

This summer has been a year of first for you: leaving home for the summer, tubing, blobbing, camping out under the stars, playing guitar in front of people, and so much more. You spent a summer working for God and allowing Him to work in mysterious ways. You made some awesome friendships and relationships you will not forget.

 

Remember all the joy you shared at camp, all the tears of laughter and sorrow, and all the hugs from campers. You made a difference; God used you to make a difference. We were sent out on this path to Washington for a reason: to grow, to love, to experience, to mend and to heal. Don't forget all you learned this summer for it will travel with you forever.

 

 

That Indy-so wise! She knew exactly what would come of her life and how that beautiful place would never leave her heart.

 

Here's to you Indy and the wisdom you have invested into me!

THIS JUST IN: INDY IS MAKING A REAPPEARANCE THIS SUMMER!
I have been blessed with the opportunity to work at camp again this summer which means my move to Seattle is closer than I thought. I have less than a month in Indiana before I move out.
When there is a desire in your heart, God will do his best to make it a reality.
So blessed!



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Confessionals

It's been a while since I've confessed. Actually, it's been my entire life seeing as I am not Catholic.

So who better to confess to than my lovely blog family!

 

I confess....

 

-I lied about my car breaking down in Wisconsin so that I would not have to work the next day. I just wanted to spend some time with my family!

 

-I also purposely skipped work one day and then lied about reading the schedule wrong. Whoops!

 

-That I wear leggings as pants at least 4/7 days of the week. Get off my back!

 

-That I love myself. I think I have great eyes, great hair, and great legs. It's just healthy self-esteem, right?

 

-That I dream of being Celine Dion. The women is funny, musically talented, and has a great accent!

 

-That I want to fall in love and getting married right now. I say I love being single, but let's be real, a ring and a man wouldn't be too bad either.

 

-I am trying to increase my blog traffic. THERE! I said it! I want to turn this into more than something for me. I want others to read it and I want to go on a blog date. Is that too much to ask?

 

Whew! My heart is all cleared now.

Until next time...

4M4TQ6YQYG9S

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#Rachelprobz

Thanks to:

 

 

 

I have been inspired to write problems that have to do directly with me.

Feel free to make fun of me or openly admit these all apply to you as well.

 

1.) I trip over the air at least 2x's a day. #rachelprobz

 

2.) My left arm muscle is bigger than my right because of serving. #rachelprobz

 

3.) I will talk to myself in the car about the things I wish I would have said to people. #rachelprobz

 

4.) I make up my own words and fully believe they are in a dictionary until I look them up and realize it is not a real word. #rachelprobz

5.) I believe that Dr. Pepper from Chick-fil-a tastes better than any other Dr. Pepper in the world. #rachelprobz

6.) I will have at least one bruise on my body each week because I walk into things often. #rachelprobz

7.) I could spend the entire day watching Netflix and not feel bad about myself at all. #rachelprobz

8.) I think I'm an awesome driver, but really I'm the worst. #rachelprobz

9.) I cannot see blood, not even my own without wanting to pass out. #rachelprobz

10.) I can think of my future with the stranger who walks through the door in under five minutes.  #rachelprobz

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Blind Date Night

A few years ago my best friends and I participated in our first blind date experience. It was only supposed to be the three of us, but then it expanded into 9 individuals with blind dates. That's a total of 18 people altogether and it was crowded!

 

For some odd reason, we decided to do it again and keep it to a smaller size this time. While it was not just the three of us, we were able to limit it to 5 blind dates. We spent a week and a half scrambling around trying to find each other dates and I just want to say we did a great job for most of it being last minute. Most dates were found the day before the event or the actual day. We are great!

 

Overall, this was the best blind date experience I have had. We all had a great time and it seemed much more relaxed compared to our first time. It's sad to think we won't have very many opportunities to do things like this together anymore, but I am so grateful we could do it one last time together.

 

We started off the date by grabbing some dinner at Fireside Grill which was delicious. Burgers, wings, and French fries. How can you go wrong?! Then we headed to the batting cage which is where all the pictures to come are from.

 

We hit those balls and laughed as many of us missed some as well.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And this is the whole group! 5 dates and one odd man out, my awesome brother who just wanted to come for the batting cages.

 

I know blind dates sound scary, but if you do it the way we do they are a lot of fun.

Go try a group blind date and remember to have fun!

 



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