Thanks for joining me! If you’re reading this – I am so happy to have you here. I have dreamed about blogging/vlogging for a little over a year, and now that I have graduated college and have more time on my hands – I have finally found the time to start. One problem though, I don’t know where to start!

Truth is, my life is just about as boring as ever, and I mean EVER. My whole life thus far has consisted of getting up, going to school, going to dance, going to basketball practice or piano lessons, attending choir concerts, school plays, cheering basketball games, football games, applying for colleges, moving out, meeting new friends, balancing work and class, joining a sorority, keeping my grades up, participating in philanthropy events, working out, maintaining healthy relationships (Gasp for air)….and now, it’s all over.

Upon graduating, I accepted a job near Cleveland. It was an hour from home, where my family was, and an hour from Kent, my alma mater, where my second family was. My boyfriend and 4/6 of my old room mates still live in Kent, so I found myself back at campus every weekend. I can’t tell if this made the transition from college easier, or harder. It’s kind of like I ended a four year relationship with a guy, but we keep hooking up on the weekends. It sounded like a great idea, but in reality, it kind of sucks. I was not happy at my job either. I sat in front of a computer all day, sending and replying to emails, occasionally chatting with a few coworkers who were all a bit farther along in life than I was. They had spouses to go home to, children to feed, lawns to mow. What happened when I shut down my computer at 5 PM sharp and headed out to my car? I drove my short, 15 minute commute home and got in bed, looked at my phone, turned on Netflix, ordered a pizza… It was a terrible, lazy, miserable routine that led me straight into a deep, dark depression.

I have never felt so lonely in my entire life. Breaking up with college is one of the worst things I’ve ever done, there. I admit it. And if you’re not with me on this, I am so glad you looked forward to leaving and I pray you have a happy and healthy transition into the “real world”. However, if you’re in the same boat, sailing a long ride to what feels like nowhere land, stick with me.

Long story short, I left Cleveland. I moved home, back into my parent’s house, and I am much happier. I live in my old bedroom, but it’s now set up as a guest bedroom so, I feel somewhere between a child I once was and a long lost great aunt visiting from seven states away. (Seriously though, we have never housed guests). Mom had high hopes…oops. I still don’t quite feel myself, but I am better. I took on a full time nanny job in my town and though it is most definitely an adjustment, I feel very lucky to have the opportunity to work with children, and work for a very sweet, appreciative family.

As you can guess, there are lots of stories in between these few short paragraphs. I can’t wait to share more – that I am sure most of you can relate to. I feel as though the best way to get through hard times is to get through it along side others. (And maybe a few margaritas).

I encourage you to follow me on Instagram: @daynaamaier and YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClaNtK_EgsVigQ3xapEPrnQ if you don’t already 🙂

Thank you so much for checking out my first ever blog post! Buckle your freakin’ seatbelts and take a deep breath folks, time to take on this life Day by Day(na).

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! — 2 Corinthians 5:17