A New Chapter

(I really like this quote. It has always hit home for me.)

The pages have been flying by since my last entry. Loose ends have been tied up and put away, making room for new strings to unravel. My story now continues, at the opening of a brand new chapter. As I am writing my story one day at a time, there's no way of telling what soon awaits me. Maybe I'm on the brink of something new, but I'll never know unless I dive in. 

This new chapter begins where an old chapter ended, St. George, Utah. That's right, I'm returning for another year at Dixie State College. This time, I've decided to brave the heat of summer... it can't be that bad, can it? I just moved in to my new place last Thursday, and so far things have been going great! I can't even begin to explain how happy it makes me to be back in St. George. I can't really explain why, but this place is special for me. I love everything about it--including the unbearable heat. When the sun is up, it can be a little intense, but the calm warm nights make up for it. 

My new apartment is definitely an upgrade from where I lived last time I was down here. Don't get me wrong, I miss The Cave, and the awesome roommates I had while living there, but this place is just better. I have my own room now, and only share the apartment with three other guys. At first, we didn't talk very much and I wondered if that would ever change, but as I've adjusted things have gotten better. Tonight we are going camping, and that should be a good time. I'm a little bummed that I forgot my sleeping bag, but I'll just make do with blankets until I make my next trip home.

So like I said, I've decided to move down into Utah's fiery furnace for the summer. I wish I could say that I just moved down to work and play, but that's not the case. I've been looking into the Surgical Tech. program offered at Dixie, and decided it was something that I wanted to do. Well, luckily I've completed almost all of the prerequisites needed to apply... except for two. These two classes happen to be Anatomy and Physiology, plus their labs... Yikes! Both are pretty intense classes that demand a lot of focus and effort. I've almost stopped telling people what classes I'm taking this summer because I'm sick of seeing their reactions. They look at me like I'm crazy. Hey, maybe I am.. but I can't let me fear hold me back. I have a lot of faith in myself and what I can accomplish. I've tackled difficult classes before, and I have no doubt that I can do it again. Sure, it's not going to be very fun, but I enjoy a good challenge. It's always rewarding to look back and see what you've accomplished after all is said and done. It just might kill me this summer, but at least I'll die trying right?

I have one week left before my hefty schedule begins. So basically, I have a week to enjoy my summer. I think I've done a pretty good job so far. There's nothing to complain about. Since I've been back, I've been able to catch up with a handful of people that I've been missing. It's incredible to see what each one of them has been able to accomplish in their own lives since I last saw them. It make me proud to know each one of them, and it's an honor to call them my friends. 

Last night I met up with a good friend on the roof of a building downtown. Yeah, you read that correctly. There's just somethings about rooftops... they're so inviting, especially after the sun goes down. While sat there talking and catching up, I looked out over the city, taking time to notice the highlights as well as small things that often go unnoticed. As I sat there, I was overwhelmed with a sense of peace and belonging. I know this may not be where I intended to go, but I know that I'm where I need to be. 

Fasten your seat-belts St. George, it's going to be a bumpy ride. I'm ready, are you?

-G