Marshall Moves to Texas!

Here's the thing, I LOVE the show How I Met Your Mother.
And even more than that....I am the Ted Mosby to my best friends Sara and Zach.
In fact, I often refer to the three of us as Marshall, Lily, and Ted.
(Thus the name of this post!)

Sara and I are both recent grads, attempting to figure out our way in the world.
Zach, on the other hand, graduated last year and has
been working at UNC for the past year.
He is a Sports Information Director (an SID for short), and recently got a new job.....
in Texas.

While I am so extremely excited for the new adventure that is soon to arrive for Zach,
I can't help but feel as equally sad to see such a great friend leave.
For the time being, it'll just be the Ted and Lily show.

So Zach Bond (since I know you're reading this) here are some words from me to you:

You are an incredible person, and I am so thankful you are in my life.
You've seen me through the good times, the bad times, and
some of the times I never want to relive.
You've seen me cry. You've seen me laugh.
You've even seen my horrible dance moves.
And through it all, you've stood by my side.

In case you didn't know, YOU are one of my very best friends in the whole world.

However, more importantly than that, I am grateful that you love Sara.
She is my best friend, my other half.
The glue that holds me together.
I wouldn't choose anyone other than you for her, and I am ecstatic that y'all are engaged.

With that said, I know it will be hard to be separated from the love of you life.
Keep your head high and remember....you guys love each other. Period.
When the times get tough, always remember that.
I cannot wait to see what the future holds for you two.

And now....it's your time to shine, to excel, and to go on a grand adventure.
Just know, you'll always have a home in Colorado with people that love you.
So....get on your way.

Good luck Marshall!

Lessons Learned.

If anyone ever told you high school was the time of your life, they lied to you.

College (without a doubt) is the time of you life! 

In college you get to discover who you are, what you like to do, and hopefully, how you want to spend the rest of you life. 

I learned a lot of life lessons in college. 

With that said, I feel it is my duty to document a few of the major ones 

I learned throughout the years....

Roommates

You'll love some of them, you'll hate some of them.

The important thing to remember about roommates...they all teach us something.

Roommates provide you with a door into another world - they help you grow 

and develop and become YOU. 

My advice....when you find roommates you love, hold onto them. 

If you're lucky, by the end of college, they'll be your best friends.

(and if you ever get the opportunity to live in a house off campus, do it.)

Going to Class

Go to class, it's as simple as that.

You're paying for your education, don't ever pass on the opportunity to learn.

Also, if you're stuck and need advice, go to your teacher's office hours. 

I didn't learn this lesson until about four months before graduation, but it's true.

Teachers love to teach, and they love interacting with their students.

Plus....you'll form a bond with your teachers 

(and that's helpful when you need letters of recommendation...or a boost in your grade at the end of the semester)

Getting Involved

This is an important one.....get involved and be a part of your college campus.

There are tons of activities to do on college campuses - clubs, movie nights, Greek life. 

Getting involved helps you meet new people and gives you a sense of connection to your campus.

And the upside?....most activities on your campus are free!

I would also recommend going to sporting events (even if the football team stinks).

Relationships

Relationships are a crucial part of growing up. 

Sometimes they bring you exceptional happiness, other times exceptional amounts of anger and upset.

Whatever the case, every relationship teaches you something.
Never regret a relationship.

It's as simple as that.

Heartbreak

If you've ever experienced a heartbreak, you know firsthand how much it sucks.

From my recent experience with heartbreak, this is the best advice I can provide.....pick yourself up, wipe your clothes off, and head back to the castle.

If you don't know what I mean by this, I highly recommend reading this book.

This book was a good read, and helped me significantly these past few months.
While some relationships don't end how you would've hoped or wished,
they work out just how they're supposed to.
Heartbreaks take time to heal.
 Never let someone tell you your timeframe for feeling better.
We all heal at different rates.

The upside to a heartbreak?....It proves that you're alive and capable of love.
(even if it doesn't feel like it at the time)

Goodbyes
Goodbyes stink, plan and simple.
There is no way to prepare yourself for the goodbyes that inevitably come with graduating.
So think of it this way....
It's not a goodbye, it's a see ya later.

The Beginning.

The Postgrad Diaries.

Prepare yourself to laugh, cry, but most importantly....

to learn life isn't about the destination, it's about the journey we take to get there. 

I'm Jayme. 

I have the greatest, most loving, and supportive family and friends anyone could ask for.

I'm 22 years old, and a recent graduate of the University of Northern Colorado.

I earned my Bachelor's of Science in Biological Science.

What do I want to do with said degree?....Your guess is as good as mine!

Like most recent grads, I've experienced every emotion possible these past few weeks.

What should I do with my life? Why does everyone else seem put together? 
Do I really have to grow up? 

The list of questions is never ending.

And thus, this blog was born.

In an attempt to keep myself sane as I drudge through this often confusing, exciting, and emotionally unbalancing journey we call life, this blog will serve as my official record of all the trials and tribulations I'm bound to face in the coming days, weeks, and months ahead.

Enjoy!

(Feel free to send comments and questions my way. As my readers, I'd love to hear your thoughts!)