Summer's End

I'm ready to enter into my second year of grad school. After this semester I will be half way through the program which is hard for me to believe. (I feel like I just started). This summer has gone by too quickly. Between the rainy, cold weather and my summer class, I really only had 6 weeks of summer to enjoy.

On a more personal note...After a year of dating, Eric and I decided to go our separate ways. It was sad and it certainly wasn't easy but I believe it's for the best. We will grow and change - Maybe one day we will find each other again or maybe we won't. I'm back in the dating scene again and my life will be different. Being single is fun, liberating, scary, uncertain, exciting, and an adventure. Hopefully I'll meet lots of new guys, have some great stories, interesting experiences, and fun memories.

This past Monday, I went to Fire Island with my mom for a girl's day. We walked along the beach and enjoyed the beautiful weather. My mom took me to the bar where she met my dad and the restaurant where they had their first date. It was beautiful there - away from the busy city. It was the perfect way to clear my head after a difficult week and for me to prepare myself for the busy times that await me.

Next week I'll be back into the grind - the applications for Juilliard will start coming in, my classes begin, and soon I'll be rehearsing again (until then I have some serious practicing to do!). These next two weeks are the last of the summer season. As much as I love summer, I'm looking forward to autumn this year. I'm ready for a new season and a new beginning.