As my first blog post, I thought this would be a perfect time to tell you a little about myself.
I am a recent college graduate from Saint Mary's College of California (Go Gaels!) and a new resident of the wonderful state of North Carolina. The last year of my life has been a series of (good and bad) adventures, testing my will in so many unimaginable ways. These adventures are what lead me to you. As a young girl, I had every second of my adult life planned out. I would attend SMC as a biology major, find my true love, ace every course, apply and get into dental school in San Francisco, become engaged to my loving boyfriend, and live happily ever after. Reality check: I did not graduate with a biology degree (thus no dental school), I met several gentleman in college - none of which were close to true love, I am still single and no ring in my near future AT ALL, and I now live in North Carolina, not a cute loft in San Francisco.
The move to North Carolina was exciting because I could not wait to leave all my problems back in that sunny state. I imagined my new life to be the real life Steel Magnolias with Julia Roberts. However, I quickly learned, the struggles I experienced in CA would also exist in North Carolina. For example, the boys. Southern boys still use Tinder, chivalry is a lost art, and they have strictly one thing on their mind. ( I know this does not apply to every southern gent, but I haven't been proven wrong yet.) Also, the delicious fried food and biscuits they have going on down here - LOVE THEM, however, my waist line does not.
I don't want you to believe my move has been all that terrible, I wouldn't change this experience for anything. The one person who supported me during my time in California, has continued to shine in my current life. God. I have attended Catholic school all my life, and while I may not have appreciated it fully during those awkward high school days, I am completely grateful for every moment learning about being a Christ centered woman. I have been wanting to share my God filled experiences, just like all the Christian autobiographies I have been reading lately. But I felt my stories wouldn't be unique.There is a surplus of literature discussing how people found God and their lives will never be the same. Then last night as I laid in bed crying to God, feeling so lost and hurt by the evils in this world, I felt God compelling me to share my story. To show other 20 somethings that I too experience very raw and vulnerable moments, when I reach to God praying to be filled with His peace and knowledge. Each of our experiences are truly unique in every way and deserve to be shared.
My hopes for this blog are to share experiences along my journey in finding God, while living a full life as a 20 something. From career searching, to relationships, to fashion and pretty things, all while maintaining a strong relationship with God. This is not only a place for my experiences to be shared, but also yours! Please please feel free to comment, send me emails - ANYTHING! I am hear to be a sounding board and to simply remind you, you're not alone!!
Until next time -
Michele Paulina
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