Haven’t done a life update in a while, so here is what is currently going on for Kim:
- I am absolutely heartbroken to say that my family just put our dog of 14 years to sleep. Molly was such a huge part of our family and we are all devastated. What began as a routine check up, ended with the vet telling us we couldn’t take her home because her breathing was so labored. We never realized she was struggling as much as she was because she was such a trooper. It was a hard decision for my parents to make but we know she isn’t suffering anymore. My friend sent me this post about “dog’s rainbow bridge” and it had me bawling. Our house feels so empty now.
- I can’t believe it’s been 11 weeks since I got my face broken. That is actually super hard for me to believe. I feel ABSOLUTELY fine now. Like it does not feel like I had major double jaw surgery less than 3 months ago. I am very used to the way my face looks now and even though my bottom lip and chin are still numb, I feel totally normal. My orthodontist said I will probably get these braces off in 2-3 more visits to him. I AM HYPE!
- I got promoted at work! I am no longer an intern and I got a pay raise! My new title is “Social Media and Marketing Assistant”. This fall/spring I will be working remotely at school and I am so excited because I seriously love my job. Every single person I work with is a joy and soooooo nice. They are even throwing me a potluck next week to celebrate my getting to eat solid food again. I could not be happier to work at this organization and continue to learn more about the field I am in.
- I just got my first credit card! This may not seem like a big deal for most people, but I am feeling hella adult for this and I think its time I start building credit. Wish me luck, because I am a big spender and super worried I will go overboard or forget to pay on-time.
- School starts in like 2 weeks! I’m currently trying to get all my furniture ready because I’ll be living in a house for the first time! My Oma and I just painted this dresser and got these adorable colorful knobs for it. Currently waiting for HGTV to hit me up. I can’t wait to show you my room.
- Okay how bad-a** is Taylor Swift during her sexual assault trial? I’ve been following the trial on Twitter and by watching the news. She has been snapping back at Mueller’s attorney with so much confidence and sass. I am so proud of her for fighting against this guy. Sexual assault of any kind is never okay and women don’t always fight back against their perpetrator. It is never the victim’s fault and I think Taylor is being a wonderful example for women everywhere who face sexual assault that they can fight back.
- I don’t think I’ll be posting a lot more fashion posts for a while because I’m trying really hard to save up my money for school. I need to buy school supplies, textbooks and groceries. As much as I want to purchase new fall pieces and show them off on the blog, for now I am resisting.
- I want to donate my hair SO BAD but it’s definitely not long enough yet. The ends are wildin’ out and I’m so tempted just to get it cut and go back to a bob. I love when my hair is short and I’m excited to see how it looks with the new bone structure of my face. But, alas, I am going to wait because I love donating my hair. I’ve never dyed it before and Locks of Love and Pantene Beautiful Lengths are always in need of natural blonde hair. Don’t be surprised if in like 4 weeks I show up on this blog with no hair.
- Lately I have been thinking about how different things are this year than they were last year. So much can change in a year, and I’m not just talking about my face. Last summer was extremely difficult for me, but this year has taught me how time heals all wounds. I like to think I’ve grown a lot since last year, or maybe I’ve just accepted some things and got over them. I look back on the crises of my life and wish I could go back in time and handle them more gracefully, just because in the grand span of things, none of that mattered. Things happen for a reason and people come and go for a reason and you may not know those reasons now, but I believe God always has a plan. I don’t mean to sound super vague or preachy right now, but I am a nostalgic person and have been thinking about how things used to be and how good they are now.
- I really do feel like this upcoming year is a new start for me. I’m no longer an RA, I’m living in a house with some of my best friends, I have a new face and I finally got over things that shook me to my core. This is my senior year and I’m so excited to see what it has in store for me, especially with this blog. I am already planning so many adventures with friends and there are countless opportunities open to me now.