So it's almost the end of August. That means many things to me.
First off, summer is basically over and classes will be starting in the near future. It will be my final year of undergraduate study here at the University of Minnesota. I cannot believe how fast the past 3 years have went. As crazy as it is that I will be graduating in less than a year, it is also completely thrilling to think about what the next chapter of my life will bring. As I sit here waiting for school to start, I am waist deep in Graduate School applications. I wish I was much farther along with them, but it is definitely a long process. I wish I could just blink and they would be complete. That, and I could know which school I will be attending come next summer. Unfortunately, that wait to get acceptance/rejection letters will last well into next year. As if I wasn't stressed enough.
Secondly, I am starting school my sister will be in the same boat, only this time she is starting college. It still baffles me that she is old enough to be going to college. I feel like just yesterday we were riding bikes around the block and fighting over the last chocolate chip cookie. Oh who am I kidding, we did just that last weekend. ;) But I am excited that she is embarking on this new chapter in her life. I can't wait to see what college brings for her. I am complete faith she will survive and thrive.
Next, I am officially entering my final week of work at camp. These past 11 weeks have just flown by to me and my fellow counselors. Each week brought new challenges and I am happy to say I learned a great deal this summer thanks to the wonderful kids I got the chance to work with. There were times when I did not want to face them or their attitudes, however the hugs and smiles I would receive from most kids made up for it. I got to experience so many different things this summer. I finally learned how to sail, broke boards in Tae Kwon Do, and became a full-on crafter again. I am sad to say I will miss these kids but I have faith they will all go on to accomplish great things.
Lastly, August has meant the beginning of volleyball season and my first officially duty as a coach. I have been in informal positions many times, but this is the first season where I am really getting to coach and put all my knowledge to use. Needless to say, I am very exciting about what the next few months will bring for the team. I hope to learn so much from them as well as my fellow coaches. Hopefully I can pass on some of my knowledge as well.
There are so many other thoughts I could share but that would get boring real fast. So I hope to be back soon with another update.
P.S. How good to my Brewers look right now? :) And the Packers are ready to make this season real interesting. can't wait.
Until next time,
AJ
