I feel like life has changed a lot these past few weeks. New semester began on Thursday. I’m doing full time this semester, which is exciting. I start my internship in like a week and a half (the 18th). I’m excited, but I’m a little nervous. Counseling in a woman’s substance abuse program is intimidating. I’m a little worried about them not taking a young middle class girl seriously. I know it will be very rewarding work and I will learn a lot from this experience. I also had to cut down my hours at work to part time, which kills me because I like making money. I picked up some overtime today, and I’m probably going straight from school to work tomorrow to help out. Figure I can make a little extra money before interning and school takes over my life.

Things with the new guy are going really well. He’s so sweet with me. I try and take things slow and keep it cool, but I’ve already grown attached. I’ve never been the super affectionate type, but this kid has turned me into a mush, I’m such a dork I’m finding myself breaking all of my rules and the sky high walls I put up are coming down so fast.

Also, I’m getting sick. Again. Dang.

I have really hit it off with one of my friends. I know we only just started, but I can see myself falling in love with him. He is not the type I would usually go for, but we just go well together. We have lots of fun when we get together and he does all those sweet things I’ve missed- buying me desserts, opening the car door for me, cuddling with me at night, holding my hand when we walk down the street.

I’m very happy, and I’m trying my best to be brave and not worry too much about getting hurt.