Here Goes Nothing...

I can't believe I'm finally here. And although there are some bumps in the road even still to come, I have a sense of relief and accomplishment all at the same time. Even in my loneliness, I am truly finally getting to know myself and get to use my strengths to do what God sent me here to do. I use the title "A Grain Of Sand" only lightly to represent myself and the new world I'll be living in. A petty life among others and a completely different surrounding separating my life from plenty of others. I'm here now, so here it goes!

So I just moved to Tampa, FL from Davenport, IA. I believe it took about 1400 miles to get here. Not only is it my 4th time being here, but I am here to stay. I am attending IADT to pursue a career in Advertising and Design. All aspect of this Florida living are perfect for me, and it doesn't just include the beaches. I think this is somewhere I belong.



Today was completely uneventful (besides the task of moving in, which I wouldn't dare call eventful now that I know the horrors of moving) compared to an average Saturday night in D-port for me. I am left in a city where I am limited to the people I know so far, which consist of my 3 roommates who are not significantly younger than me, but young enough to completely hold no similar interests as I have, where I do not know where I'm going (which the GPS isn't even helping when there are new roads and interstates EVERYWHERE!), where I have NO job, and NO money because of it, but I am still in love with it. I love the joys of cooking, even though I claim I don't know how, mama has taught me enough. I'm hoping I can just master the art of spaghetti (with a personal touch) tomorrow when I cook for my greatful children...I mean roommates... I love the joys of being able to feel like I can go somewhere alone, and continue to be alone because I definitely won't run into anyone I know at the Dale Mabry Wal-Mart. I love the freedom I feel to start anew, and be me because everyone is going to have to make new impressions on me rather than what they already know (cuz they don't know a damn thing about me). It's great, it's an adventure, it's my new life.



And yes, of course, I miss my family (Sooooooo much!) and my friends (Sooooo much!)..but why don't you get your asses down here and visit lil ol me, Beach! ha.