Here’s a post from my Tumblr from March 18, 2012. It’s old, but it showcases a bit of my journey so far. Happy reading!
Here we are, March 18, 2012.
To say it’s been a wild year would be an understatement. It was almost exactly one year ago that I first came to visit Ball State University. To my small private Christian college brain visiting the school for the first time was an almost overwhelming experience: so many people, such a large campus, so very different than what I had come to know at Indiana Wesleyan.
Once that initial culture shock had passed I realized that Ball State, and Muncie as an extension, was mine to enjoy and experience. I have explored more, started (and quit) more jobs, and overall served the community in a more measurable way than I ever did in Marion. I am learning much about myself, my values, and my profession. So far, it has been an immensely challenging and rewarding experience.
As I think about where I was one year ago, I begin to smile the bittersweet smile of nostalgia. My IWU friends and I stay in contact, but they are on opposite sides of the Country (One in Redlands, CA, one in Austin, TX, and one in Virginia Beach, VA). We 2 Westers are quite a spread out group these days. Of course, missing friends is the sad part; the happy part is the new friendships I’ve been able to form.
I was a different person a year ago. When I look back, I cannot believe how much I have grown and changed; I thought I was too old for that stuff. I guess I’ll never be done learning, however, and I now realize that every section of life is an equal part of the journey. I cannot ignore my awkward formative high school years or my ‘forever alone’ junior high stage. My late high school metal band persona is no less important than my days as an Apple Store employee in college. The impulsive fun days of college with my 2 Westers have an equal share with my newly-developed professional life where people refer to me as “Mr. Mocherman.” When did that happen?
When did I get so old? Where has the time gone? It’s been very interesting to see the change in me and the way I live my life. I’m excited to see where it all ends up.
I hope you have enjoyed this small insight into my life at the moment. That’s all for now.
Question: When did you first realize you were an adult? What was it like?
Thoughts on Reserve 