In the last few years, my life has gone through some MAJOR changes. Most of them, if not all of them, for the better. Some of these changes include graduating high school, getting a job, starting college, moving out, and getting my hair cut. Now, this last one might not seem like such a major change, but for me it was! I haven't had an actual haircut for over 3 and a half years. That's a long time. So, my hair was decently long. The longest part was below my waist. Today, I got an extreme haircut. It's now just below my shoulder with a lot of layers. I really like it and I think it was definitely time for a change! I'm pretty excited right now :)
Graduating High School: I attending Pikes Peak Christian school for four years; during 8th grade, freshman year, and sophomore year I was enrolled full time. Then for my Junior year I was enrolled part-time at PPCS and I was home schooled for the rest. I got sick of all of the drama at my high school, which was a small private school, and I just decided that I was ready to move on. So during my Junior year I started taking CLEP tests and worked hard with my Mom so that I could graduate at the end of that year. (CLEP tests give you College and High School credit - so I finished my high school math and english classes, and got my first college math and english classes out of the way) So although I had a graduating class of 1, my family held a ceremony for me, and I got my diploma. (I finished school when I was 16, but the ceremony wasn't until I was 17 because we took a trip to Arkansas to see my nephew be born and help them move to Colorado). As soon as I got out of the immature environment of high school, I grew up a lot. It changed me a lot, and it was DEFINITELY for the better.
Getting a Job: That summer, I went to Mazatlan, Mexico with my best friend Ashley and her family. We went for 16 days and it was spectacular! I had an amazing time and it was super exciting. A week or so after I got back, my mom mention that my Chiropractor, Dr. Kurt, who was joining a new practice, was looking for a Chiropractic Assistant. She also said that he wanted to know if I would like the job. So I said, sure. I went in for an active interview, and just like that, I was working at Alta Vista Chiropractic. This job has become a big part of my life now, and I love what I get to do there!
Starting College: Like I mentioned earlier, I started taking CLEP tests which gave me college credit during my Junior/Senior year. So when I enrolled at Pikes Peak Community College (I went from PPCS to PPCC) I already had 7 credits. I've been taking quite a few classes ever since, and I will be graduating with my Associates of Art in Fine Art Photography in just a few months!! (as long as I pass all my classes) I like college, but I'm ready to be done with school. I feel like I am ready to be out of the classroom and into the "real world" and what I do in the real world, I like a lot better than what I do in the classroom. It's once again, time to move on!
Moving Out: As I mentioned in my last post, I am living in a house with my sister, Taylor. We purchased our first home in June :) This has been a HUGE and very expensive, but well worth it experience. We've put in a lot of hard work, and the changes have been phenomenal. We replaced the carpet and put in some hardwood, and new carpet, we've added trees to the backyard, we've painted most of the inside, and we're doing other little things daily to make it our home. I'm SUPER excited for Christmas, because I can't wait to decorate my house for the first time!!
Anyway, these changes and many more have been going on with me in the past year and a half. While I know sometimes change can be uncomfortable, it can also head great results!! I've been thrilled with the new things that life brings me every day, and I'm continually looking forward to the next new thing.
Kortney
Jeremiah 29:11
'For I know the plans I have for you,' declared the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future..."
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