Zee and Me...1 Year Later

   I know. I'm a horrible person. I haven't written anything for this blog in almost a year. However, with the new year comes new goals. Now, I've never really been one to set "resolutions" or goals for the new year (simply because I know I probably won't stick with it past February 2) but this year, I'm doing it.

The first two goals I've set for 2016 were:
      1. Get healthy. Feel healthy. Stay healthy.
      2. Read and interact with the bible every day.

   So far, I've actually been doing really well with both of these. I've changed my diet tremendously which has allowed me to lose some of the extra weight and feel healthier than I've felt in years. I've also taken up yoga which has been amazing for stress and strength. I'll get more into my experience with Zido and yoga in a future post, but SPOILER ALERT: he loves it too.

   As for reading the bible, I've been able to read every morning before work or school with "The Daily Bible" (find it on Amazon. It's amazing.) and I've used the SOAP method of study to interact with the Word and apply it to my life (Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer).

   Now, however, I'm setting a new goal for 2016: get back to blogging. Not only does this help my writing skills (as a communication major, writing is kind of a big deal) but I truly feel like my experience with Zido is something to be shared, because let me tell you, it's nothing like I thought it would be.

I'm going to start this post with the best news of all: 

it has been 488 days since I last lost consciousness!

 

   I can't believe it. Seriously. The fact that I can now walk around and it never crosses my mind what I would need to do if I went unconscious is a testament to the change Zido has made in my life. My mom even says that for the first time ever, when I'm not with her and the phone rings, she never thinks "Courtney's in trouble" anymore. If that, alone, was what Zido had to offer me, then this partnership would be a complete success. It's only a bonus that he's grown to be my best friend who I never get tired of looking at (I mean...have you seen those brown eyes?)

   This year has also been a huge year of growth for me. Last summer, I was a graphic design intern for Hitchcock Creative. My boss and I worked with the Office of VSA and Accessibility at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts where we made different kinds of materials for some events and conferences the office and the Center were putting on. My super proud moment was going to the 4th of July event at the Kennedy Center and seeing the HUGE banners I helped with hanging from the ceiling:

4th of July event at the Kennedy Center

My mom, Zido, and I also had some fun at the event's photo booth.

   When that internship was done, I applied and was accepted for an internship at the same office in the Kennedy Center that we were working with all summer. The Office of VSA and Accessibility is the office that helps patrons with disabilities enjoy the shows, as well as helps the artists with disabilities while they perform. The office also provides educational tools for K-12 educators to learn how to teach people with disabilities. During my time, I was the communication and marketing intern, and when THAT internship ended, I was hired as a contractor for the office. It's been really cool to see how Zido acclimates to anything this city-girl throws at him. I mean, we had to ride on the metro when the pope came to town. Long story short, not fun. But Zido handled it like a champ.

   We are currently in our LAST SEMESTER OF COLLEGE.....AHHHHHHHHH! Sorry, that deserves a mild-panic attack. Not that anyone is counting, but as of this post, we are 78 days away from walking the stage (yes...Zido will have a cap and gown.) What's my answer to the question that sends every college graduate into having an aneurysm? "I have no clue what I'll be doing after I graduate." I'm applying to a few places and praying like crazy that God will provide, but after that...I got nuttin.

   I don't want to say everything that this year has held, but trust me, more posts will be coming. What's coming up next on Zee and Me? "Las Vegas...Service Dog Style"

   I'm so excited to be back and would love to hear your thoughts or any questions you want me to answer!

Love and blessings,
Zee and Me