I've Been Slackin'

I have been SO busy lately with this internship.  I work around 9 to 10 hours a day and since I started this blog it has been filled with Training Classes, Learning about 20 different systems and even a Mortgage Business Academy.  So unfortunately when I get off work and finally make it through traffic (last night took me an hour and a half because of an accident) I am so exhausted and just want to shower, and fire up the Netflix. I swear I could be passed out by 10 every night. 

How cool is this? There are a couple right outside my office building and I always see people playing.

Like I have said previously I work in downtown Detroit.  I have been spending my lunch hour discovering unique restaurants that downtown has to offer (and most have discounts if you work for QL).  I have found a new love for Arab food, which is awesome since I’m half Moroccan although I didn’t live with my dad so I didn’t get to experience any growing up. I also am over half way finished with my AdvoCare 24 Day Challenge which has been AMAZING. I have attempted doing this multiple times during college and taking 21 credits and working 20 hours a week just allowed me to have an excuse screwed up every chance I had of eating 3 meals a day along with 3 snacks (HEALTHY MEALS, AND HEALTHY SNACKS). However the stress has been nonexistent working for QL and since graduating from college. I will have a future post directly on AdvoCare, but if you’re interested I actually am selling it now so send me a message J

View from my building. How Beautiful is this? There is a huge fountain and a beach area with sand and lounge chairs. I heard they turn this into a ice rink during the winter!

The BF is in season now so I have been forced to stay home alone on Saturday nights, well not TOTALLY alone because I have my furbaby Rockie (Puggle). However, I’ve been so paranoid and check the peephole at least 20 times a night AND leave the hallway light on when it’s time to go to bed. So, that is something I haven’t gotten used to yet but hopefully I will adjust soon. As far as if I’ve been enjoying it?  I honestly have.  I was texting with one of my friends the other day and she told me how positive I was with the whole move and transition and it made me a little proud that I have been keeping such a positive attitude. To be 100% honest I love that I am here.  I love being out of Nebraska (I love Nebraska and miss my friends and family, and I do believe you don’t realize how nice it is until you leave) and experiencing culture, diversity and a big city. I have been forced to make new friends and completely come out of my comfort zone and I honestly believe that this is transforming me into the person I want to become.  I am not by any means there yet but I am learning so much about myself (passions, hobbies, interests, life goals, personal goals, etc.) I honestly think that it is due to graduating college AND moving out of state and basically throwing myself into an unknown environment. Not having the comfort of your favorite restaurant (I miss you LaJuas) or feeling safe in everywhere you go (Don’t read reviews on Yelp about the Walmart in Dearborn, MI – it will haunt you in your sleep), seriously has forced me to grow, and mature and learn how to be an adult and try new things. I also think it has made my relationship stronger for the simple fact we both are new to this city, state, area and can experience new things together.

My Saturday night date :)

Anyways – I will be posting AT LEAST once a week from now on, now that I’m on a schedule and finally feel like my body has adjusted to these LONG work days I have been catching up on my friends blogs and they have seriously be kicking ass at posting like 5 or 6 posts on my one! I love that when I’m reading them I can picture them at their own computers typing it up, and makes me miss them a little more (a,m,e) J  

Always,
Emily

P.S. I’m also trying out a new recipe tonight so I should have a post on that coming soon too. I have discovered Whole Foods in the Eastern Market and AM IN LOVE!