BEDA 1 (Recap)

I feel like I start projects online, and before they even hit their infancy, they take their downward spiral. Though, I suppose this downward spiral could be chalked up to the fantastically busy summer I've been having. That could be construed as a positive, right? Nonetheless, here I am, with the knowledge that I am terrible with daily happenings and habits. This is my one last time attempting to blog everyday. (For the month of August.) Now, before you tell me that August has started, I know! It's had a strong start at that! But I like the sound of BEDA and I've always wanted to attempt such a thing.
Today won't be the fascinating day that it should be so as I sit here, in the air conditioning of the library, I will give you a recap of my summer. I would say just August, but truly too much has happened to pretend you just know.

June:
I welcomed in this year's June while in Utah. I was chatting up family, searching for apartments, basking in the dry heat of the desert, and enjoying the luxury of having a car to drive. All while terribly excited to be finished with my first semester of college. During this week I came out to my uncle, it wasn't taken lightly, but he was respectful and assured me that he still loves me. Success? I should say so.
A week after we got home I had my drivers test. That whole week I spent my time getting behind the wheel and practicing myself to tears, because there was no way I'd walk away from the DMV without a license in hand for the second time. All of my practicing was well worth it too, after 20 minutes of the test I was back in the lobby of the DMV listening to all the things I'd done wrong when she looked at me, smiled and said “Congratulations, you are a fresh new driver!” I passed, and I totally borrowed that car more times that I
was technically allowed.
The end of June was spent moving my stuff from my dad's place to my mom's with the help of Eric, Vicky, and James. It was a whole lot of work, but a whole lot of fun. After the move day the four of us took a trip to a local park and while Eric and James played card games, Vicky and I took pictures. My best friend is my best model and I love it.

July:
I sprang into July with high hopes for my relationship and I watched them tumble like a sack of potatoes not even two days into the month. The break up was ridiculous and the reason even more so. I am glad to know the reason behind his behavior, but it makes me regret giving him the time of day. I vowed I would not put up with such treatment ever again, and I won't. It was unacceptable.
I got a job at the beginning of July and I spent most of my time working and hanging out with friends. Mostly just Lauren and Chris, we've gotten really close this summer. There was one really hot summer day when we went into C-burg to go swimming and the three of us had the time of our lives.
My uncle flew me out to Utah at the end of July for my cousin's wedding and it was honestly fantastic. I've never had such a great time with my family, and I know that they will always be number one in my heart.

So here I am in August. I've been working a lot, which is good. It means I'm earning money, and money is always a help to have. I've been struggling with my attempt at making MATC work out. I have optimism, I just hope it's not foolishly placed, that things will work themselves out. I've decided though, that even if I'm not at MATC in the fall, January will be a good alternative.

-Ashley Reyn