short but great

I had an amazing trip to Texas last weekend. It felt normal, like going back home in a sense. I don't know what that surprised me so much. I spent two of the most significant years of my life to date there. There was plenty of time to see friends. Time in Austin with Layton was so refreshing. It was a much needed clense. I'm learning just how exhausting my job can be. But I'm also learning the ways I make it more overwhelming than it needs to be. I've been so wrapped up in the drama of my team that my best friend's birthday came and went without me. I get frustrated with myself too easily and I'm reminding myself everyday that this uncomfortable growth is the thing of which leaders are made. I'm building up a good support network here. I stayed up til 3 in the morning last night being artistic with my downstairs neighbor, Jess. I spent significant time cooking and baking this weekend. I'm thrilled to be going home to see my family and some friends in just a few days. I'm pledging to live life fully here in DC and that doesn't mean City Year 24/7. This work/life balance is a tough row to hoe, but I need to figure it out sooner rather than later. Alright, enough thoughtless rambling.