The Unexpected Incepted

If you were to go back in time and talk to me in High School, or even a year or so ago, and tell me that this Summer was going to happen the way it has I would have laughed at you. Not offensive laughed, but disbelief laughed.

I'm currently in the middle of writing two other posts, one which has been a work in progress for several weeks now, and one which I started about a week ago. The first one is more of a look at people I'm close to and how I "pray" for them. It'll make sense if I ever post it. XD

The second, and one which is more relevant to this post, is about my Summer. It's me attempting to document my Summer, primarily for my record purposes, and to pinpoint key things this Summer that have shaped me into the better person I am today.

I'm going to take a moment to go post within a post, so just bear with me.

BWOOOOMM!!

I spent my Summer living with two of the greatest people I've ever met, and two people which I would have never believed I'd ever live with. Adam and Brandon might as well be brothers with the way they interact with one another, and it really makes for awesome happenings.

BWOOOOMM!!

I was really worried about living with Adam and Brandon. We had a Facebook group chat going on, and in our conversation Adam asked if we drank. Brandon said yeah, and I responded no. This was the beginning of my worry about my roommates. They then asked if we went out every weekend, and they said yes. I'm pretty sure I stopped responding after that.

BWOOOOMM!!

I almost didn't accept Adam's offer to live with him and Brandon. I turned him down once, and even ignored Brandon's email altogether, but when he sent the second email something clicked in the back of my head. He piqued my interest, and I almost immediately told him I was in. It was a mixture of not wanting to live alone, and not wanting to drive an hour to and from work everyday.



So yeah, if you told me that someone like Adam would have such a huge impact on my life I would have thought you were crazy. Trying to think of how I can best explain it, I find myself speechless. The words in my mind run from my as I try to grasp them.

Here.

Sometimes you meet people who your natural reaction is to block out. Sometimes you meet people who you immediately trust. Adam was the first one. I interacted where needed, and formed a basic enough relationship that I was able to exist nicely. Then, in one sitting, he became that second type of person. I can't explain why, and I don't think I'll ever be able to properly explain why, but I don't really want to.

See, Adam, in many ways, embodies who I want to be. Now, I'm very fine with not being Adam, but he has allowed me to grow in ways that I never though possible. Being around Adam gives me that feeling of being able to conquer anything. There is no task that isn't doable. There's no challenge too hard. There's nothing that can stop me.

If ever asked about Adam, I will respond with the following, very true statement.

Adam is not what meets the eye. There are things about him that you can read from looking at him, and while they aren't false, they are not Adam. Adam is one of the most understanding people I've met, and always implores those around him to push themselves to be better. I have no idea where I would be if I hadn't met Adam, but it would pale in comparison to where I am now.

Now, I don't want you to think that I am only thankful for Adam as my roommate. Without Brandon this Summer wouldn't have had quite as much life in it. Brandon and everyone else I have met this Summer will continue to affect my life long after we all split and go our own ways. I look forward to that in fact.

The reason for the focus on Adam, is because he really has helped me grow, and it was his superb personality that was the catalyst for my growth. So, thanks Adam! Thanks everyone! My next post should go more into detail about what my Summer has been consisting of, and everyone I've met. So, expect a long post. XD