Riding the Changes

Well here I sit evaluating my life. There have been so many changes in the recent future it is all starting to sink in.
Most people would think that marriage would be the big one, but that doesn't seem to be throwing me off. It seemed to be a natural step in our life, even though there will always be a "wild" part of me that craves un-natural independence ( I blame my mother). Alex is very supportive of all my craziness (at least mostly) and we are figuring things out in our life.
One of the craziest changes in my life is working a full time regular job. My title is Central Support Coordinator (even though it should be glorified receptionist). Although it is a nice job and the people are great, I am just worried that I will get stuck in Eugene, where there are not that many music paid opportunities. What I am hoping is that this job will be a good basis of some kind.
One nice thing is I have the time in the evenings to give voice lessons which is great experience, and very fun! I love bringing joy to people because singing is their hobby and something they love. I am learning so much from my students--I hope to get more.
Another thing I have learned recently is that I need start saying no to some things because I am about to be crazy busy this fall term! The problem is I can't figure out what to say no to! Maybe that lesson will come soon..............
The biggest change recently that is the hardest to cope with is good friends moving away. It hit me harder than I expected it too. After a month I am just now starting to figure out my life without them here! :( Although their moving is helping me to stay motivated to not get stuck here in Eugene--it constantly reminds me is that music needs to be a major part of my life because these friends are taking the risk and living the "starving artist" life. What this means for me is practicing and getting applications filled out and becoming more financially responsible, so that I can get a masters degree.
In Finality, what all this rambling means is that growing up is happening and slapping me in the face, and I am deciding if I was ready for this..................stay tuned to find out. :)