I can easily say this… this summer is going to look very different from every other summer before. There are a lot of things I have planned, a lot of things I don’t have planned, and a lot of things that will happen that I didn’t expect to happen.
I will be completing my first Internship at Skyrise. I will be working directly with my supervisor, Zac, learning to build, design, and do construction. I have worked with Zac previously through Skyrise, as well as the high school theater department. In high school, I worked lighting electrical for the theater department, the school, and events outside of the school. Doing tech in high school was one of my greatest pleasures. This summer, I am more than excited to be finally doing something I want to be doing. Although it doesn’t directly relate to Interior Design, it is still the same process of going through the design process. I will be learning about materials, electrical, construction, and traveling with him to different sites for different jobs.
I will be working my regular waitress job. I started at my restaurant job my sophomore year of high school. I started as a host, moved to carryout, then once I turned 18, I became a waitress. Throughout my junior and senior years of high school, I was basically working full time (40+ hours a week), while also being a full-time student. This summer, although the internship is my priority, I need to be making money. I definitely won’t be working 40 hours a week, but I will be making sure I don’t have much free time.
I will be in love and away from my boyfriend. This is something I never thought I’d say. My boyfriend and I met in the most movie-moment way possible. But I’m saving our story for another article I’ll talk about in the future ;) But he is from Colorado, and I am from Mass. We said our “I love you’s” and we’ve never ever been happier. He goes to school at the same school as my brother which is the reason this isn’t scary for me. This summer, he will be away for two months without service. It’s hard to start a long-distance relationship, and then be isolated for two months. He told me I will be able to write him letters so that is what I’m looking forward to doing. I will be going to talking to him every single day on the phone for 2+ hours to not at all for two months. Am I scared? Absolutely. But I know how much he loves me and how much he’s looking forward to me writing to him. It will be good for both of us to enjoy our summers, but also know we have something to look forward to when he comes back. Our situation is so unique, fun and exciting. I can’t wait to have a summer of love and be with the person I’m in love with.
I will be on vacation in New Hampshire. A few years ago, I went away with Sam to Lake Winnipesaukee for a week and got to enjoy a simple and relaxing life. Life on a lake in a small cottage. A simple pleasure. This summer, I will be going with her again and will be able to relax and enjoy myself for a week with no distractions. We are older now and both understand the concept of going on vacation and being in a relaxing state. It’s definitely something I’m looking forward to.
I will be taking risks. Straight to the point. I will do things outside of my comfort zone. I will go places, see things, and try new things. I won’t be scared.
Then, I will be getting ready to go back to school. For my sophomore year of college, I will be an RA in an upperclassmen dorm. I move in sooner, I go through training and get to spend a lot of time at the beach. I will then have a strong year and be writing another one of these in a year.
Until next time,
Xoxo,
Sammie<3