September has been filled with so many changes, it is only fitting that fall is just around the corner.
Some of the changes have been stressful, challenging and frustrating. However, I hope that they continue. Faced with adversity I will persevere... right? ;) When I feel stressed, frustrated or upset by hiccups in food stamps, roommates, lack of work at my job or length of time it takes me to get anywhere, I try to remember that this is when I am growing. I can learn techniques to help me through these and even focus on why it is bothering me so I can remedy the issue or just deal better. It may be my painfully optimistic point of view, but I am trying to take risks and be uncomfortable. Not to an excessive or unhealthy amount, but in a way that I can learn from my trials and tribulations and become a better me.
A few of my goals this year include really getting out there. Very vague.. I know. But in the sense of using resources for the teens I will work with, being creative with food stamps and cooking with a limited budget (again), traveling around Denver by bus and finding things to occupy my time that make me happy, I want to experience life. Denver is new to me- I want to take advantage of the time I have here and get into the community. On the flip side, a large goal of mine is to really focus on myself. This is my first apartment, and after living with 11 people 24/7 last year in AmeriCorps NCCC I am alone quite a bit, which is taking some getting used to. Exploring what I enjoy doing, how I like to spend my time and partaking in a lot of self care is something that makes my FOMO (fear of missing out) syndrome anxious, but I think it will be good for me.
Alternatively, some of the changes had in September have been great. I have moved somewhere new and it went very smoothly. My room is exactly what I was looking for- with high ceilings and a walk in closet (what what!), and all the furniture I was able to purchase from the previous renter. Everyone in C.B.P.Y.T. is fantastic. We are a really great bunch of people. While playing the occasional Frisbee game, going to Thursday trivia nights, volunteering and just hanging out, I have made some connections that I am excited to explore this upcoming year.
Next month I will hopefully be getting a bike through Bike Depot's earn-a-bike program. Having a bike will enable more trips to Downtown and encourage my active lifestyle. I will also start working with kids one-on-one which will be a nice change of pace from being in the office all the time. Also, October means lots of pumpkin food/drink and HALLOWEEN!
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