Finding Joy in my Journey

Graduation came and went. Wedding day came and went. Now, reality is setting in. 

I feel like you can never prepare for the real world until you’re experiencing it. That’s what makes life so fun. You never know what to expect! I have been adjusting to my new life as a college graduate and a wife pretty well. There’s no homework, no projects, no wedding planning stress. It’s great! But, all my life I’ve worked towards a goal. Whether it was school, work or wedding I’ve kept myself busy, and now I don’t have a lot going on. It’s been an adjustment, and something I’ve been struggling with because I thrive off a busy stressful life. Sounds crazy, but it’s true. 

So, instead of sitting at home all day while my husband is at work, I decided to get off my lazy bum and do something about it, and I did.  I’m currently working two jobs…for free. Yes, for free. As a recent college graduate, you would think I would be on to bigger and better things. The reality of that is, it takes time. I firmly believe that if you want to be successful you have to pay your dues of hard work even if it means you only get paid in experience, like me. I know the experience I’m getting from my jobs will help me land a full-time paying job later on down the road. 

I’ve learned a lot about the real world the past month. Sometimes life is going to kick you down, but you have to pick yourself up and keep going. I refuse to give up until I’ve reached my goals. And speaking of goals, I’ve decided to set some goals for myself so I can have things to stress about and work towards. Here they are: 

~Get fully dressed even when I’m working from home (it's a struggle)

~Give each of my jobs everything I have as if my life depends on it

~Finally start training for a marathon

~Get involved in my community

~Find ways to serve other people besides myself

~Be an uplifting person

These are just a few goals that have been on my mind lately and things I’ve been wanting to take part in. Life has more meaning when you have something you are working towards. We are put on this earth for a reason. God doesn’t want us to run around idle. It can be hard to take that initial step towards achieving something, and if you agree then know that you’re not alone.  

Setting goals has helped me find joy in this new journey I’m on. I hope it helps you on whatever journey you’re on.