Mid Week Update

Nashville Trip (One Week)

I'm excited for the chance to be in a new state that I have wanted to visit and check out--which if you ask me is nothing short of an understatement. I am ready to get away for a couple of days and refocus on what can be done as I persevere through some hard stuff. I know it is gonna be an incredible experience for me and my family to spend time with each other, but also explore what the state of Tennessee has to offer. It's certainly gonna be awhile until I can get myself back into blogging once this trip is done. I am ready for a chance to take care of myself a little more and get some decent photos while my family is there visiting. I know it will end up going by too fast--but there is only so much more I am anxious to see in person while we are there!!!

Council Member Status (Unofficial Story)

LONG STORY SHORT---I have so much more to still learn and get used to... but I am grateful for new opportunities to grow and develop more of my talents. I am obviously trying to have a smooth transition as this continues to be an emotional chapter in my life, but I cannot simply give up to make myself feel better about things. When I am solely committed to anything, I'd never want to pretend like this isn't necessarily if not the biggest leap of faith I have ever taken in my lifetime, but is there not anything I am not capable with being able to do???

I am truly grateful for the chances I have to serve with so many people who love what they do and just want the best for me in my time on the council. I know this was not gonna be an easy transition for me to become used to as things in my life change and try to fall into their places, which I am not sure if it's what I really want or simply need. I cannot necessarily return back to those unforgettable youthful days of mine but I am determined to keep being a good example for others as much as I can be possible. I am obviously not sure what other adventures lie in my path between now and then--but if I do end up with a decision to be made I will let you know. 

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Future Plans

Back To School (Next Thursday)

I was originally planned to return back to the local elementary school yesterday afternoon & ended up being rescheduled to help out next week. I am really excited to be back where my volunteering journey started and especially since with all that happened two years ago, it will feel so nice to be back in a 3rd grade classroom again. I am grateful for a chance to help with anything that needs to be done and get to know those kids a little better, which I am sure will take some time--but I'm perfectly okay with it. 

People First Member???

I have obviously not made a decision yet about this, but I am trying to contemplate on whether I want to be involved with the People First of Utah. I did it a long time ago with my independent living center, but attendance was not very good among other issues that made it extra hard for me to participate on. I think serving alongside with my friends would be so fun and give me a chance to learn some new things about making the disability community on our society a better place for everyone. 

Regular Council Member 

Serving on USILC continues to be a rewarding experience for me, but it has come with difficulties in realizing that my official youthful days are over with and that continues to remind me that I have a lot more growing up and maturing to do. It's obviously a different vibe from what I was used to for such a long time and not being able to have that anymore is tough for me to say the least--but I know things will get better. I may end up having to mirror what other council members are doing to get used to stuff like this and I am still not certain what that means exactly-- but all I can do is just hope for the best in what does come in my path. I am obviously kind of an outsider when it comes to council meetings like this because it is completely starting all over from the beginning and yet I feel as though my involvement is either needs a boost or just extra time for me to adapt myself into. I didn't know what I was walking myself into when I applied to be on USILC and felt like I just kept making one mistake after the next without realizing my participation was very small and fresh all at the time. However, I can only hope for things to keep me at ease without too much trouble and make a good impression on everyone who I still feel like know more than I do about a lot of things, which is not something I am not gonna lie about. #ItsTheTruth.

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