tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post5924393840594226642..comments2024-03-22T04:01:14.613-04:00Comments on Life According to Steph: And I drove out of there with no one behind me...feeling funny and freeSMD @ lifeaccordingtostephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09884611147965544589noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-61737294000733268612016-02-25T22:47:48.709-05:002016-02-25T22:47:48.709-05:00Keep pressing publish. I remember feeling the sam...Keep pressing publish. I remember feeling the same angsty way when college was over. At the time I was the only one in my class without a job, so I definitely felt like I had failed, but you're right - life went on - and quickly at that. It was a remarkable time for self discovery and adventure though... Thanks for sharing something that resonated with my experience, too. ;) Goes back to your post the other day about people understanding more than we think they do. sara [at] journey of doinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09328180529729262449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-89218028338081141912016-02-25T12:28:21.140-05:002016-02-25T12:28:21.140-05:00It is amazing to me how deeply I felt about leavin...It is amazing to me how deeply I felt about leaving college. It was such a time of open possibilities but also a lot of fear of what was to come, and if I would find a job. I wish I was that carefree again but I wouldn't want to go back to that time either. Kerry @ Till Then Smile Oftenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15665402939137040730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-38582179579487095172016-02-25T10:54:19.408-05:002016-02-25T10:54:19.408-05:00i never went to a real college - i did all my uni ...i never went to a real college - i did all my uni online, a few years later than i was 'supposed' to, but i totally remember this feeling kind of, and the feeling now. i've taken risks and stuff, but you hit the nail on the head 'I've never been as open to possibility as I was then'. So true. i would never go back either, but i have this strange feeling about that time, the early twenties or even late teens... i mean, i'm still in my twenties so i'm sure i will feel even more so as i get older. it's a weird feeling. Kristen @ See You In A Porridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09592108031437491276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-37217522928200906332016-02-25T10:20:39.452-05:002016-02-25T10:20:39.452-05:00I only ever went to community college so I never e...I only ever went to community college so I never experienced this kind of thing specifically... I do feel it about my early 20s in general though. I wouldn't go back either... life is better now... but sometimes it's fun to think about how awesome I used to think it was back then.Amanda - Voyage of the MeeMeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08820601784610439713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-19647239962560038852016-02-24T20:11:35.684-05:002016-02-24T20:11:35.684-05:00That is such a funny moment in time. Looking forwa...That is such a funny moment in time. Looking forward to adulthood with your dabbling in it being set against the college backdrop. Definitely a moment in time like no other. I like reading your thoughts! Keep posting them. :)Caitlin @ Candyfloss & Persiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10643817536737845811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-22675278048569339422016-02-24T18:20:57.411-05:002016-02-24T18:20:57.411-05:00Love this . . . and I've definitely felt this ...Love this . . . and I've definitely felt this way a various points. It's scary and exciting all at the same time. I think these posts are awesome. Amy @ Getz Girl on Firehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00056695150503978234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-91421998785963087532016-02-24T17:28:48.151-05:002016-02-24T17:28:48.151-05:00Sometimes I think what college Nadine would think ...Sometimes I think what college Nadine would think about today Nadine. My life turned out very different than I imagined, but in a good way. It is a crazy feeling being young and done with college with the world full of possibility!!! But I wouldn't go back either. Nadinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06920454010509077779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-87970971745844546812016-02-24T16:17:36.161-05:002016-02-24T16:17:36.161-05:00I definitely get the same feelings about college a...I definitely get the same feelings about college and post-college me, it's definitely a timeless and care free time that I'm sad we'll never get back. My 30's have been way better than my 20's as well, but it still makes me sad sometimes. Great post!Kate at Green Fashionistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11104665064880942943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-54738710437968174232016-02-24T16:08:15.442-05:002016-02-24T16:08:15.442-05:00Ahh, college. I left college with no job and moved...Ahh, college. I left college with no job and moved back in with my parents- so I felt more trapped than anything for that first 6 months post-grad. The possibilities didn't even seem to exist for me! Great writing, Steph :)Erin LFFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07769034488164372047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-55189646141850168942016-02-24T15:29:20.877-05:002016-02-24T15:29:20.877-05:00You write so well! It's that fear of the unkno...You write so well! It's that fear of the unknown and shift in life that takes you out of your comfort zone. Been there... done that for sure!Emily @ Martinis | Bikinishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13771245700613396017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-79869092993941402072016-02-24T15:16:24.103-05:002016-02-24T15:16:24.103-05:00For whatever reason, I've been listening to a ...For whatever reason, I've been listening to a lot of old Tori Amos and Indigo Girls lately, so in that nostalgic way of thinking about how huge all things felt back then, I can relate!BHShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05452646552597239826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-58024336477082325772016-02-24T13:59:18.139-05:002016-02-24T13:59:18.139-05:00It really is a crazy feeling when you leave colleg...It really is a crazy feeling when you leave college and all of a sudden you're in the real world. I wondered the same thing about if I had done college right.Ashley Lillishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07780724561089709501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-83659301718431148002016-02-24T13:14:30.391-05:002016-02-24T13:14:30.391-05:00Love this. Things seemed harder and scarier then, ...Love this. Things seemed harder and scarier then, and I think back now like "what the hell was I so worried about?!" I love who am I/where I am today, but I would go back to being a senior in college in an instant. Heather Lockharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02362609895956252991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-76997743508298959052016-02-24T12:19:13.331-05:002016-02-24T12:19:13.331-05:00i love posts like this from you. it's so raw a...i love posts like this from you. it's so raw and real and I feel like i'm in the moment. makes me remember why i started reading on blogs in the first place. we all have moments in time that stand out like this makes me think of my time when i left college. Helene in Betweenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03734694540206484285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-20997097933193778192016-02-24T11:24:53.071-05:002016-02-24T11:24:53.071-05:00Two of my favorite people in that picture :)
I&#...Two of my favorite people in that picture :) <br /><br />I'm so glad you hit publish on this post. That last day was an incredibly emotional day and I can't believe it's been almost 17 years. It's amazing how much we've all changed but also haven't. <br /><br />We had a good time in college. Definitely the best 4 years I'd never do again.<br />Jana @ Jana Sayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15501814243709445827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-51142522526701000312016-02-24T11:15:44.383-05:002016-02-24T11:15:44.383-05:00Man I felt so similar when I left college. I was t...Man I felt so similar when I left college. I was the first to graduate from college as well. I felt a lot of pressure to do it right. Even though I appreciated it (and enjoyed it) when I was there, now when I look back I wish I could tell myself to enjoy it more. Amber Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07784191631606085116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-45557299837339585102016-02-24T11:01:35.349-05:002016-02-24T11:01:35.349-05:00College is a big privilege, however, my life would...College is a big privilege, however, my life would be vastly different if I had gone to college. Beyond ecstatic that my chickens are college graduates. Keep on sharing your memories and thoughts. <br />Love. Your. Momma. Linda Sheridanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719274719027029150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-90522181275364778742016-02-24T10:39:51.189-05:002016-02-24T10:39:51.189-05:00I felt the exact same way. College was such a uniq...I felt the exact same way. College was such a unique experience and nothing will compare. I love reading these posts!srjones03https://www.blogger.com/profile/03429556475446816594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-69986735323274806612016-02-24T10:28:23.956-05:002016-02-24T10:28:23.956-05:00Your random thoughts may not feel finished to you ...Your random thoughts may not feel finished to you but could be exactly what one of your readers needs to hear so publish away! Your writing is always full of emotion whether it be rage, soothing, hilarious it all hits it's mark. llf1020https://www.blogger.com/profile/16196234993611944142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-54429697543981828922016-02-24T10:23:50.160-05:002016-02-24T10:23:50.160-05:00Oh goodness. Yes. All the yes. I definitely felt t...Oh goodness. Yes. All the yes. I definitely felt this way all through college and often do approaching new decisions. I was also a first generation college student. One of my advisers was exasperated trying to understand how weighty any decision was to me once, when I finally said, "I'm the first one in my family to go to college!" He took a step back and realized that by default everything was a little different for me than it was for most students he was used to. I'm also the oldest kid. So every big decision feels SO big. I'm trying to let go a little and focus on what I want right now work with my husband on that stuff and avoid the crazy that can spiral when I try to consider anything too far ahead. It's tough, but a work in progress. I hear every year is a little easier. I hope so. Thanks for writing this! XO - Alexandra<br /><br /><a href="http://simplyalexandramyfavoritethings.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Simply Alexandra: My Favorite Things</a>Simply Alexandra // My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10005714012822874818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-1669348103155994712016-02-24T09:51:37.936-05:002016-02-24T09:51:37.936-05:00i love this post and you should push "publish...i love this post and you should push "publish" on stuff like this :)<br /><br />reflecting is such an important part of life; it really makes you proud of how far you've come :)Kathy@MoreCoffeeLessTalkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11044005966979731361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-82902080407598933332016-02-24T09:39:24.428-05:002016-02-24T09:39:24.428-05:00I reflect on times like that, too. Almost like tur...I reflect on times like that, too. Almost like turning points where I went left but could have gone right, and in some cases, I do wonder what if. Not with sadness, but I do focus on how one choice, or the way the wind was blowing that day, to use your metaphor, has shaped every moment since and gotten me here. The older I get, the fewer turning points there seem to be.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01625993635674294934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-37626784845385663042016-02-24T08:56:19.254-05:002016-02-24T08:56:19.254-05:00I definitely miss my younger years and wish I'...I definitely miss my younger years and wish I'd made better use of my time then. <br /><br />I spend a lot of time thinking about moments that changed my life, I couldn't see them then for what they were but looking back I can see the markers of how my life came to be. Kelli @Kellibeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10238309385635022369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-35143479350392965072016-02-24T08:51:23.601-05:002016-02-24T08:51:23.601-05:00I moved out when I was eighteen, and worked and di...I moved out when I was eighteen, and worked and did the whole college thing that way. I remember the day I drove into my new apartment complex on my own after working. 311 was the cd in my car, and I was excited and also scared to become an adult. I was also kind of pissed because I wasn't ready for all that yet, but as many life changes as I have had since then, that day is so clear, and one of the few moments I can recall being IN the moment as it was happening. I kind of miss that age, or rather, I wish I had appreciated it more for what it was, if that makes sense. I love this post today, Steph!Nichole @ casadecrews.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16965329389850039573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-17163110096126188752016-02-24T08:51:10.935-05:002016-02-24T08:51:10.935-05:00I loved how well you wrote this post. I remember a...I loved how well you wrote this post. I remember a lot of the same feelings when leaving college. Thanks for sharing this and helping me reflect back on that time!Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11330910749491673996noreply@blogger.com