Time Flies.

We are knocking on November's door which means I have officially been in Tennessee and MTSU 4 months. I have to say - it was a good move for me. I feel less stressed, more important work wise, and just generally happier. I fully understand that nothing is perfect but this was a great decision for me.

The independence I have at my new job is wonderful. I really feel like it is okay to run my building and my staff how I want. I don't have someone constantly breathing down my back making sure that my staff is "following rules" or that we have complete the necessary activities. I know that my supervisors trust me to do work.One time, I asked if I needed to let my boss know I was going to Walmart to go shopping for a program. Her response was "I trust that you are working. Do what you need to do." WHAT?! It was spectacular to feel so trusted.

Granted I miss some things about my old job. I miss having my best friend down the hallway where we can chat when there is nothing to do. I miss RHA - advising a student organization was awesome. My team did wonderful week and I loved watching them grow and develop into a better organization year after year. I miss my RA staff from both years. It is weird to go from having my wonderful RAs constantly around to not at all. I want a starbucks trip with Danielle, Abby and Kendall. I want dinner with Deion, Hannah, JJ and Tiff. I want a movie night with Danielle. I want to see Zach fall of the stage (I couldn't resist). I want to have Jackie or Zach Pierce say something or do something that I absolutely don't understand. I want to have girl talk with Rachel, Alex, Casey, Ashley and Danielle. Don't get me wrong - I absolutely adore my new RAs, RDs and DAs. But they don't replace that wonderful place in my heart that my BC RAs had.I think that is the hardest part - being so far away from people who you have grown to care about.

But in the end, I am much happier as a person now. The people you work for and with make a complete difference in happiness. More importantly, being in an area where there are things to do is awesome! I can go out, meet none work people, and becoming involved in the area - without worrying about running into students on a regular basis. And if I do run into students, I most likely have no idea who they are.

I think I could get used to living out here. Definitely off to a nice start.