You start to lose your flip flop tan

So, I've decided that I really enjoyed blogging throughout my time in Aix, so I might as well keep it up. I'm going through another new and exciting time in my life right now, and one thing that I'm learning about myself is how very deeply Californian I am. I have not worn flip flops since I have been up here, and the fact that my flip flop tan is slowly fading is very troublesome to me. My flip flop tan is something I have always been proud of. It says, "I live in the sunshine and don't have to wear real shoes. I'm laid back".

But with the fading tan is coming a fading lifestyle. I've been having a lot of fun for the last 4 years of my life, and something that is quickly becoming clear to me is that SPOILER ALERT: College is NOT real life!! Work does not happen in 50 minute increments 3 days a week. It's not quite as acceptable to sleep in until noon. A diet of Mac and Cheese and Starbucks does not lead to anything good. And watching every show on TV is no longer possible. So I'm finally starting to get what people mean when they talk about college being the best time of their lives. Top that all off with the fact that I spent the last 6 months of my college career traveling around Europe with no responsibilities, and you can start to see why I've had such a rude awakening.

So, needless to say, I haven't found life as a college graduate to be a walk in the park. But in the process of being thrown into a situation that is completely new to me, I'm learning a lot about myself. I'm learning about how I deal with stress and change, and I'm constantly re-evaluating what I want to be doing with my life. I'm starting to think about my priorities and my goals more than I ever really have. So although life might be changing, and the flip flop tan might be fading, I'm excited for what lies ahead. Mitten tan lines here I come!