Just know you're not alone, Cause I'm going to make this place your home...

After a hectic month and even just a busy weekend, I think I am on the path to getting myself back on track. I have added some more miles to my tally for the year, kept my head in the books and stayed concentrated on my goals.  I had to really take a step back and evaluate what my game plan is for the years ahead.  I have recently been asking myself A LOT  "what do I want to do with my life"? 

But.. why did I choose these lyrics?? Well this honestly relates to my past 2 weeks.  With all this focus on Residence Life in these past two weeks I have realized I have made Clarkson University my home and showed others that it can be a humble abode for them to live in as well.  Through Carousel Weekend I have been reminded of the family that Res Life provides me and the family I can provide for my residents.  It allows me to realize how far I have grown in just 3 years at Clarkson.  A timid freshman to a role model for the underclassman.  It was a nice refresher and eye opener even though it was a bit tiring.

My mom and siblings were going to visit me at Clarkson on Friday, but of course my mom the busy bee she is got called into work.  Yes, I was disappointed and the fact my little brother cried because he missed out on an opportunity to make fun of my residents. The little smart ass that kid can be!  Just the thought that my mom and my younger siblings we're going to visit the arctic of Potsdam truly meant a lot to me.  Which makes me even happier that the days are getting closer and closer to spring break.

After calling my mom today, I realize that family and that sense of "home" will always be important to me. Whether I be in Canjo City or Potsdam City, I will always "make that place my home" and that I won't be alone with the new families I create.  My mom told me on the phone that she thinks I'm "getting my groove back" and she couldn't be happier.  Which in return makes me happy of course =)

So where ever you are, who ever your with, I have come to the conclusion that anywhere can be made your home if you really try and without my family, I wouldn't have been able to bounce back, or "get my groove back".

Here's to family, home and Beyonce (just cause I love her) =)
Anybody with me?