wide. open. spaces.

Randomly heard this song today when my iPod was on shuffle.  Such a great song and it definitely brings back lots of memories from college, both good and bad. But...today, the song helped me vocalize what I've been feeling lately. I've done a lot of "growing" this past year...not necessarily growing up because, honestly, I think I have that one mastered...but just growing in a general sense. Learning more about myself, what I want in life, who I want to become, where I want to go, and who I want to surround myself with. A friend once told me I needed more people around me who would challenge me...and apparently, a little challenging is just what I needed because now I crave my own wide open space! During this past weekend to Tybee, i got to see an M. Joy that I (and the rest of you) don't get to see too often...she's carefree, spontaneous, daring, she lets her hair down, and just enjoys life without all the stresses and crap that come with reality. I miss her...and wishes she would make an appearance more often. i think that's part of the reason I was so emotional about coming home. it meant putting that M. Joy away and bringing back the other M. Joy...the one who is classy, responsible, always doing the right thing, teacher/librarian, cardigan wearing, and ultra-conservative. Anyways, this song just kind of puts it all into words!  ~enjoy~