Thanksgiving this year wasn't the same, and sadly I really wasn't in the mood. Umm....maybe it had something to do with my brother and family not being here with us.

FINALLY--I have some news, and this time it going to stick! When I first enter College my major was Early Childhood Education, and later it changed to everything you can think of in the medical field....well, I have decided to stop spinning my wheels and return back to my first major. :) ECE is where my heart is--I love, love, love working with children, so I know this is a good choice. As for my other passion (Interior Design) it'll just have to be a side thing...maybe I can do that during those times school is out. :)

It seems like I've been doing a lot of complaining in recent blog entries. As I read back on previous posts I can't help but to sit here and think--What happened to the happy girl?! I've complained about work, school, living in Savannah, expressing my being upset that my brother and his family moved away from me, etc. Is life really as bad as I'm making it to be? Probably not. I've went from being happy to sad and alone, yet I'm not alone. I just don't understand it sometimes. I go through these moments where everything seems to being going my way, and then the next thing I know it's in reverse. Perhaps I should start living this new life that I have in Savannah differently. Maybe looking at everything more positively would be a great start. I'm sure if I give Armstrong a real chance it'll grow on me, and even though working in the mall isn't exactly where I want to be--maybe that is where I'm supposed to be. Just last week I complained to my district manager, and asked her for a transfer. We had it all figured out--I would switch with someone in Hinesville. The perfect plan was then shot because the next day that lady quit, which was a bummer for me. So, yes, I'm still stuck in the mall where I don't want to be, but hey--got to be more positive!:) In fact, I'm getting really positive because I already have a feeling that next semester is going to rock--well, I guess that is having faith. By the way, I have a dilemma--I've been here in Savannah for three months (unfortunately taking online classes too), and I have only made one friend (and that is because we work together lol). If I'm going to be more positive I have got to figure out where people my age hang out around here, so that way it'll be a bit easier for me to make friends. Any ideas? Well, I guess I'll end it on that note--until next time:)

Sold!:(

It's official!! My brother's house has sold! So, now--the likelihood of the family moving back to Georgia is slim to none. :( OooooHhhhh...I need to move!

As a follow up: Braves ended their best month of the season "in fashion" as they went 0-6--maybe next year guys. :)

Anyways, this past weekend was pretty good. I was home for the majority of it. Friday evening I had a girls night out with Christy and her four-month old baby Skylar, and we had a great time. Then Saturday I had to come back to Savannah for work-then it was back to Jesup I went after getting off just after 9PM. Sunday I was able to attend church for the first time in three weeks (since I had to work back-to-back Sunday's, and the Braves game the prior Sunday). It felt good to be there, and fellowship with my church family. Now that my weekend has came to an end--I find myself sitting in my room wishing I didn't have to go to work.

It's Fall Break at Armstrong--Thank God! I need a break--too bad it's only for two days--what kind of break is that?! Lol. I have almost made my mind up...I'm going to stay at Armstrong for Spring semester too, and if I still don't like it I'm going to transfer to another school for the last time! Plus, if I decide to major in the "fun career"--I'd have to transfer anyways because Armstrong doesn't offer that field. I'm going to turn it all over to God 100%, and I know He'll lead me in the right direction.

Well, work is calling my name unfortunately. SO, until next time.:)

Much needed update

Wow, it's hard to believe that I haven't at least wrote an update in what seems to be a month. School is going okay, and I say okay because I am no liking Armstrong at all. I can't exactly place my finger on it, though. Maybe it is because my living situation sucks, and work does too. My roommate leaves out every Thursday, and drives back home to Waycross until late Sunday. I go home myself every week, but nothing compared to her. Then work-I hate working in the mall with a passion. I seem to work with a "Mrs. Know-It-All," and sadly, what she thinks she knows isn't exactly correct. So needless to say, not only does working with people that think they know more than I do suck, but the clientele is awful! I deal with more rude people than ever, and if it wasn't for needing to keep medical insurance I wouldn't be working right now. I wish I would stop being so indecisive, pick a major, and stick with it. I have seriously been thinking about trying something completely different (career wise). I think it would be a fun job, but I don't want to say too much about it since I am (here lately) known best for being indecisive.

Back on September 6th I went to watch the Atlanta Braves. That game was like none other that I've been to. Lets just say, I saw Garrett Anderson and Nate McClouth ran right into each other while trying to field a fly ball (it was funny), the game actually went into extra innings, and in the top of the twelfth Atlanta pitcher hit Micah Owings in the head. SO, if you guessed the Braves lost that game then you were right. Since that game the Braves have really put a run for it in the Wild Card race, and really do have a chance to make it to the playoffs this year (first time since 2005). I'm really keeping my fingers crossed that they do! OH, about to forget, I'm going to the game this Sunday (the last game of the season). Hopefully they will win not only the game, but will have won the spot for a chance to go the World Series.

SO--I knew that this month was going to be pretty busy, and as you can see, I haven't been posting lately. Since my last post three big events have all finally occurred. I have officially been living in Savannah going on a week and a half, and I'm actually loving it. I'm so glad that Amanda and I took this adventure together by leaving the nest at the same time. We're both enjoying being on our own. I started working at the Savannah Mall. It is a lot different than what I'm used to, which means we are not very busy and the customers there are ruder. I actually was complained on (on my fourth day working there). The customer's (being this man and his wife) basically accused me of being racist when I went to help on the register, and took the lady that acknowledged me there to help first and not them. I couldn't believe it to be honest. Haha. And then school. School started for me on Tuesday. The campus isn't that big compared to Southern or any other big University, but it sure was crowded. There are a lot of students that attend. After having to park in BFE as I was walking to class I spot a cell phone on the ground. I walked by it, but didn't get very far before turning around to go pick it up. I ended up calling the person's mom, and she thanked me for doing what I did and asked if I'd leave it with a Biology teacher her and her son knew, so that was my good deed of the day. But anyways, everything is going well. I still need to bring myself to post some pictures of my place, so hopefully that will be coming soon. So, until next time...:)

Looks like it's going to be a BUSY month

This month has just taken off, and I already know that it's going to be a busy one! Yesterday was my last day working in the Jesup store. I ended up having a short day, too. I got off at 1:30, and afterwards I was off to Savannah--it was move in day! Amanda and her family was already there by the time I arrived with my movers from Gibson McDonald. They actually already had everything up in the apartment, and the only things missing were mine. Once everything is placed just how we want it I'll post pictures. :)

So, today I was off for Vacation#2. This trip to Canada won't be too bad since my mom went up there with me. JT and Jordan were both glad to see us-just has we were to see them. We plan to also go to Niagara Falls (again for me) before going to the airport in Buffalo, NY Saturday. The trip to the falls will be my mom's first, and I know she'll love it! After leaving Saturday late that evening...our plane will finally land in Jacksonville at 12 midnight. Then its back to reality, in which, I have to work Sunday (it'll be my official first day working in the Mall).

School is also right around the corner. I'm actually getting pretty excited. Hopefully it'll be a great semester.

Continuation of July 20th:)

Well, it's been about a week since my last post and A LOT has went on since then, so I'll just pick up from where I left off. A few days after calling my district manager (DM) I found out that I would not be working in Rincon, and that I would be placed in the Savannah Mall. To be honest, I was pretty upset about that move--I know I asked for a transfer, but the mall was not on the top of my list. But, reality hit home quickly and I accepted the fact, and began preparing myself for the move. In fact, yesterday was my first day at the mall and I actually enjoyed it (but how long will that last?). Now that Jesup is understaffed my transfer will not be final until after my vacation, which would be the second week in August. I have to work this week Monday-Wednesday (20 hours) in the mall, and Thursday-Saturday (20 hours) in Jesup.

Yesterday may have been my first day working in the mall, but today was my first day as the opening manager. I'm used to coming up to the Jesup store, unlocking the door, getting the deposit, and leaving for the bank all within two minutes. Today, on the other hand, was much more complicated. This store does not have a door, instead, it has a gate that lowers of a night and locks at the base of the floor where the gate meets it. Let's just say that me and that gate did not hit it off well--I seriously could not get my key out of the lock once I turned it over to unlock it. It seemed as though the key was stuck. I turned and turned, and pulled and pulled--nothing!! I ended up calling my DM just to tell her not to freak out if I didn't get the store opened on time. Haha! She was actually on her way to the store, so it worked out perfect. It nearly took me thirty minutes to get into the store this morning. Wow!!

Today, I not only got a visit from my DM, I also got a visit from my regional manager. He stopped by just to say hi, and welcome me to my new home at the mall. Both he and my DM believe that I will be a great asset to this particular store. I'm a great visualizer, and I can make that store look a million bucks (and they know it--not to sound conceded or anything, but when you're good you're GOOD). The DM told the other assistant manager today to not feel intimidated by me, but to watch and learn from me. I guess I am now a personal trainer when it comes to visualizing walls. I taught the assistant that I used to work with in Jesup, and now I guess I'm going to have to teach these I work with now. Lol.

July has seriously went by SO fast! Can you believe that my second trip to Canada takes place this Sunday? My mom and I leave out of Jacksonville Sunday morning at 6:15--the earlier the better.

Having a good week:)

This past week has been going great, and it has continued over to this week. Last Friday morning Amanda and I got our keys to our first apartment, and we're so excited. It is starting to feel real to me now. When I got to work Friday, I finally built up the courage to call my district manager and I asked for a transfer. She told me that there really wasn't anything for me in the mall, so I told her I'd work in any of the Savannah stores. She then told me that Rincon was about to have a 1st assistant spot come available after the demotion of their current employee, so needless to say, I'm getting pretty excited about that.

Yesterday, I took my parents to my apartment for the first time. I mean, I've shown them where it was located, but we couldn't see the demo room at that time. We moved in a few things, and my dad put up the ceiling fans in each of our rooms while my mom and I worked on setting up my bathroom. It's pretty.:)

Tomorrow I'm going to the best place ever (in my opinion anyways). Amanda and her boyfriend Robbie, his friend Brent, and myself are going to the Atlanta Braves game! I got us behind the plate seats (section 103 and 23 rows up). I think they're going to be pretty good ones. I'm so excited about that too. I haven't been to a game since May 24th when the Braves beat the Toronto Blue Jays.

Vacation #1

I had a great time in Canada! I spent the entire time with JT and Jordan-more so than my brother and sister-in-law (everyone worked). The first full day I was there JT kept calling me babysitter since he wanted me to stay there forever and keep him. :) If only it were that easy... While there, I did see their true colors. Some days they were good, some days they were bad, but that didn't matter because we had a great time. We went to the park a lot, which is the coolest park ever-playground and water. They enjoyed themselves. The weather was great too.

My last day in Ontario was pretty fun. We stayed at the house, went for a ride, went to a store, went over to April's brother's house for a grill out, and I played with the kids. When we were on the way back "home" April told me that her sister-in-law thought I needed to move up there, and that way I could be all of their babysitters. Then she went on to tell me that I needed to call up Dr. Pepper and tell them I wanted to use my scholarship internationally, and go to University up there since they do offer Student Visa's. Now, if I recall correctly, she told me that I wouldn't be able to move up there.

Yesterday, to top my trip off, the five of us went to Niagara Falls on the Canadian side of the boarder. It is BEAUTIFUL, and I would definitely recommend people to go visit it. We all, even JT and Jordan, had a good time.

Interesting fact: They say that 19 million gallons of water fall every minute there-amazing!

After leaving Niagara Falls, it was time to head over to the boarder and then onto Buffalo. My flight was scheduled to leave at 4:10pm, but we didn't board until 4:30pm. I had an hour flight to New York, New York, and from what I saw, NYC is very nice. I did see the Statue of Liberty from a distance, and Citifield where the New York Mets play was less than five miles from the airport. After spending most of my day in New York it was finally time to board the plane headed towards Jacksonville at 8:30pm. I arrived safely at 10:50pm, and shortly after getting everything together it was time to head home. I had an awesome time, and I didn't want it to end...I'm definitely looking forward to Vacation #2 in August.

Canada Bound!!:)

Yesterday was a great day! Friday night I got less than 3 hours of sleep, and at 2:45 Saturday morning I woke up and began preparing myself for my journey to Canada. I arrived at the Jacksonville Airport at 5:45AM. Getting my ticket, dropping off my luggage, and getting pass security was not as bad--considering that the airport was quiet busy at that time. I ended up having to wait by the gate for right at 45 minutes before loading my plane. I had a connecting flight in Washington DC, and I was not at all impressed with that airport. Not to mention, I had a layover for 2 hours! I wasn't too happy with that because I wanted to get on up here! Instead of loading the plane to Buffalo at 10:30AM I ended up loading it at 12:30PM, and at 2PM April was there to pick me up at the airport.

Despite my delay we arrived here at 5PM. JT and Jordan was sleeping when we got here. Jordan woke up first, and when she realized I was here--let's just say, we are inseparable. It took JT about an hour to come to the realization that I was here--he is always grumpy when he wakes up from a nap. BUT despite that, they are SUPER DUPER excited that I am here and neither one wants me to go back to Georgia! :) JT told me that he wanted me to be his babysitter, and at dinner tonight while he was eating some corn on the cob he said that he was SO glad I was here! Now that makes me HAPPY!:) And Jordan, well, I can't get enough of her loving--she is SO lovable!

EXCITED!!!:)

OMG! You'll never believe this--my friend Amanda and I got our FIRST apartment Thursday, and we both LOVE it! Now it is a toss up for the master bedroom. Our move in day is anytime between July 17 to August 17.:)

Today was a VERY long and tiring day at work. I worked 12 flipping hours-as I was basically the only manager there today. Go me!

Tomorrow, on the other hand, is going to be a GREAT day!!!! I'm flying out of Jacksonville at 7:15AM, and I can't wait for my plane to land in Buffalo. I'm SO beyond ready to see JT and Jordan's faces.:)

One more week:)

A week from today my plane will be landing in Buffalo, New York at 12:15PM, and I CAN NOT wait to see those little faces!!:) Making this trip alone will be an adventure-being that I have never travelled this far by myself, but it'll be well worth it.

Last night I booked another flight to visit them before the summer is up. If everything goes to plan, and I quit my job, then I have to use up my paid vacation hours or I'll lose them. But do I really need an excuse to go back for a visit?! This time I'll be travelling with my mom. The only reason she isn't going next weekend with me is because "she didn't have the money." Now, that is full of bologna because I told her I'd pay for the ticket, and plus, I don't think she wanted to ask her boss. BUT she did ask for the first week in August, so I bought the tickets last night. Since her birthday is in September-my brother and I are going to split her ticket, so she still doesn't have to pay.

*An update about school: I registered for my classes! It is really slim picking for me because I've taken SO many classes. I managed to find 16 hours worth of classes for the fall. It looks like I'll have my hands full with World Politics 1150 (online 8/17-10/5), Macroeconomics 2105, PHSC 1211 (which is physics) and the lab, some kind of Philosophy 2251 class (which starts 10/14-12/7), and RESP 2110 (which is medical terminology and it's online). I thought I'd never have to take some of these classes, but I am. I SERIOUSLY need to get into a program! Lol. Wish me luck--hopefully all A's and B's!:)

The countdown is ON!

The countdown is indeed ON!! 10 more days and I'll be in Ontario, Canada with my family! I can't wait to see my babies! Since their move my brother and sister-in-law signed JT up for t-ball, and April went today and signed Jordan up for gymnastics. JT loves t-ball, and Jordan, well I can't wait to hear whether or not she likes gymnastics. When I was a kid I loved it, and gymnastics was a huge part of April's life growing up (more so than mine)--so we'll see!

OH, by the way, my scholarship will pay for off-campus housing! Yay-I'm so excited!:) Now, all we have to do is find a reasonable places, go to school full-time, hopefully quit my job in August, and start applying for some sort of program. I've almost decided that I'm going to apply to every medical program offered at Armstrong, and which ever one I get accepted into then that is what I'm going to do. At this point, I'm just ready to graduate and get on with my life!

Rough week

This past week has surprisingly been rough. It all started with work, of course. Since an irresponsible manager left her keys in front door over night on May 17th, and was demoted the next day she came to work--her position become available for either myself or another manager to be promoted into. With no real intentions of taking the position, I indeed wanted to be offered the spot. I've been with the company longer than any other employee in our store, and I thought that I was WAY past due for the offer. Well, the week before last I let my district manager know that I was capable of doing the job, and maintain my school. I knew that I was taken a stab at even bothering to let her know my feelings about the situation, as I have already been shafted the senior first assistant manager position five time in the last two years (all because I'm in school, and basically, she knows that I'm not going to make this job my life). So, on last Monday (June 1st), as I was about to get off, the store manager walked me up to the door and told me that Sandra told her what I said and that the position was mine, but was I willing to put my career on hold for them? She told me to think about it, and to let her know sometime the next day. I told her okay, and starting thinking I'd take it just for the summer. After conversation with my mom she helped me realize that I really didn't need to take it just for the summer, and that I had a lot to look forward to. My life is full of promises, and that the Lord really blessed me enough with my Scholarship so I would be able to get my education. Makes perfect since, huh? But you can't help a girl for wanting to be offered a promotion-I'll just keep my first assistant manager tag until I quit. Lol.

My weekend was pretty eventful! Friday after getting off work at 9:30PM, I drove up to Savannah to stay the night in the hotel with my friend Amanda and her mom. Saturday morning was orientation at Armstrong, and check-in was at 9AM. We set through about an hour and a half of "getting to know AASU" PowerPoint, and about their financial aid department. It was quiet boring, and pretty pointless. After that we went to an area for an advisement session. Once advised we went over to register for the classes ourselves on the web, and got our student Id's. Lastly, we took a tour to one of the Campus housing complexes. The room we saw was horrible, and I wouldn't waist my money to live in those Apartments. Not to mention, for that high price they are asking for-they sure did have a lot of rules that was insane! SO now I'm kind of at square one-where will I live? We so thought before seeing the Apartments on campus that we would be living there, but that will definitely NOT happen now. Let's keep our fingers crossed that my scholarship will cover me living off-campus... since it looks like it's going to be that way anyways.

Christy had her baby! Yay!:)

Today was a great day despite having to work this morning. What made it so great is that at 8:00 this morning I got a text message from my friend Christy informing me that she was in Savannah in hopes of having her baby today. At 9:48 AM, Christy underwent a c-section (since the baby's heart rate was on the rise). She and Jonathan now have a beautiful-healthy baby girl, and her name is Skylar. Skylar weighed in right around 6.5 pounds. Being a baby that went full term-she sure is tiny. :)

What a long day

Wow-it's hard to believe that June is already here and half of 2009 is gone! Yesterday after I got off work I went to Savannah in hopes of getting a proper advisement, but the lady was absolutely NO help-which was kind of a bummer. When I decided to come to Armstrong I put my major as undeclared since I've changed it SO much, and all that lady had to say to me is, "you've got a lot of classes... don't you think it's about time to declare a major?" No crap lady! That is all that I want to do, but I'm not wanting to just pick something and wish that I didn't five years down the road. She then proceeded by telling me she wouldn't want to make an "advisement error," so therefor, she didn't know what I should take. I think that she is full of bologna because of that kind of attitude--you're an adviser for pete-sake. Needless to say, my trip wasn't completely a waist, after all, she did remove the advisement hold.

Last night after returning from Savannah my mom and I watched the Bachelorette. Power to those that think they can find true love on a reality TV show. Ha, we love it though. During commercials I found time to tape my bathroom. I'm off tomorrow, so I think I'll do some painting. I was planning on just painting my bathroom, but once my mom realized what I was going to do she had me tape up the kitchen and her bathroom. Needless to say, it looks like a simple job is turning into a project.

Memorial Day Weekend

Yesterday was a fun day-my days are always fun when it involves me going to Atlanta to watch the Braves. Coming off two great starts against the Toronto Blue Jays-it was time for the Braves to hopefully sweep them right out of Atlanta. I got up super early, and met a friend in Statesboro around 5:45 that morning. I know that sounds pretty early, but getting there early means autographs. We arrived in Atlanta at 9:00am. After riding around the city, it was time to try to go get some autographs. It took me about 30 minutes to realize that our chances were slim to none because it was "get-away day" (I totally let that slip my mind lol). Overall, the game was great. Luckily the rain held off, and I actually got a bit sunburned. My seats were great too, by the way. We were 12 rows up in section 117, which is right beside the Braves dugout (close enough that I could have caught a ball tossed my way from a player-although, I didn't get one). The Braves ended up getting that sweep I was hoping for winning by a whooping 10-2! :)

Today marks one month that my brother and his family has been gone. Shoot-time flies! I've started letting little things get the best of me that I probably shouldn't. I get aggravated because I never get to talk to them. They end up calling my house when I'm not around for some reason-bad timing perhaps?! And then I have to hear about everything from my mom-when I would rather hear it from them. It bothers me how when I do get to talk to them my brother and April seem to yawn in conversation. Is that a sign of "I don't want to talk anymore" or "I'm ready to get off this phone?" I guess that will remain a mystery to me.

Well, it's indeed Memorial Day and I have no plans at all. This morning I watched my new movie Nights in Rodanthe, which was a pretty good movie-I can't wait to read the book when it comes. I'm starting a collection of Nicholas Sparks books. I've grown to love his work, and have found a new addiction since JT and Jordan moved away-reading. It is a great hobby and it helps take my mind off things-I read half of A Bend in the Road in one day, so you can imagine just how good it is.

Its a soggy-fun day!

Today was a typical Saturday for me. I got up same time as always, got ready, and headed into work. We were actually pretty busy today, which was nice because it helps make the day go by faster. Instead of getting off, coming straight home, and doing absolutely nothing-I met up with my friend Christy at her house and we hung out for about four hours tonight, which was a good day to do so. Although it was raining-we both had a good time catching up, and reminiscing about the good 'ole days. She is actually about to have her first baby, a girl, and she is due June 6th. It's exciting to see your friends you grew up with happy and starting their family-maybe one day I'll join in on that parade.:)

Next Friday, my friend Amanda and I are going to Savannah for a campus tour of Armstrong. I really don't care to go on this campus tour, but, for moral support, I'll go with her. I'm actually hoping that I'll be able to get advised by someone, so I can go ahead and register for classes. I still haven't decided if I want to go this summer, or just wait until the fall. She and I also plan to be roommates, and move into an apartment over there. We're both new at this, and we're ready to leave the nest. It'll be a great experience for us both. Tough the commute is closer for me-I still want to move over there. I'm just a bit skeptical about quitting my job, or maybe transferring to one of the stores in Savannah.

For those that read my blog, y'all are probably starting to wonder when I'm going to get it together... hopefully, after some decisions are made, whether I like them or not, life might start taking me in the right direction (and not always in circles-which appears to be the theme of my life right now).

My thoughts

Now that I feel like my world has been turned upside down-I find myself writing less and less on here. The transaction and changing of routines have been quiet a dowse for me. Days like today, when I'm off from work and school, I would normally spend the majority of my time at my brothers house. Now that the family is gone-I've been very lonely. Times like this make me sit back and think. I think about all the times where I used to enjoy something we all call "life." I'm not saying that I don't have a "life," don't get me wrong, but the "life" I'm familiar with no longer exists. With that fact, I find myself wishing I could go back in time and erase some things that happened three years ago, such as the lose memories with me and my gang from high school. I miss those days more and more each day! We were a tight group, and I honestly believe that if I didn't let my emotions get the best of me at that point in time-things would be differently now. Luckily for me, I'm beginning the process that I'm going to call "recovery mode." I stopped by the Berry Patch today looking to buy a wallet, but secretly, I stopped there just to catch up with an old best friend of mine (not knowing that she would actually be at work). We ended up talking for a good twenty minutes before she realized that she'd better get back to work. They didn't have what I wanted so I walked out empty-handed, but not so much empty-handed if you know what I mean.

Today I purchased my airfare ticket! I'm so excited to have have past me... now I can't wait for June 20th to get here. My trip to Ontario will more than likely be boring, but I'm sure JT and Jordan will make me think otherwise when the time arises.

It's been an entire week since my brother and his family moved to Ontario, Canada. It's quiet depressing, if you ask me. This whole transaction has been extremely hard on me. No offense to my brother and sister-in-law, but I miss my JT and Jordan more than ANYTHING and ANYONE in this world-all I want is for them to be back at home with me in Georgia! I actually talked with both JT and Jordan on the phone Wednesday. I was VERY excited, I may add! JT was more into watching his cartoons, but Jordan on the other hand, she talked my ears off.:) At one point she asked me, "can I come to your house?" As you can imagine those words shattered my heart, and I began to tear up-the fact of reality is, it's not so simple anymore for me to just walk into my backyard to get her when she wants me to. :'( Why did this have to happen?

Despite all of my heartache, I'm actually graduating next Friday from Waycross College. The degree in itself isn't all that important, but its a stepping stone for me to get the one that does matter. I decided that I will not be walking across that stage because graduation just wouldn't be the same without my brother there to see me, so I'll be getting my diploma via mail. I have also decided that I am going to double major in Business Administration as well as Interior Design. Hopefully something works out for me, and I can get out of Georgia and move on with my life (hint: move closer to my JT and Jordan).

Goodbyes

Why are goodbyes SO hard? It broke mine and my parent's hearts today as we had to say our goodbyes to my brother, sister-in-law, and especially JT and Jordan. Today was the first time I think I ever saw my dad cry. Those little ones mean everything to us, and knowing that we probably won't see them a whole month out of the year now tears me into millions of pieces. As we were giving out our huges and kisses Jordan asks me, "why is nanny crying?" They truly have no idea that their world is being turned upside down. I actually talked with JT on the phone tonight and he asked me, "why was you crying?" He is a smart little boy, and he knows that something is happening but he doesn't really know what that something is... All he knows is that he is going to go stay with grandma and grandpa for a while. JT told my mom a few weeks back when she asked him if he would miss us, and he responded, "yeah, but nanny we're coming back soon." Can you just imagine how that feels?! Today is one day I wish NEVER came.

Their last Saturday in Georgia

Today is actually my brother and his family's last weekend living here in Georgia, so we tried to keep it a fun day. For the majority of us our day started around seven in the morning. My brother and sister-in-law was having a final "move away" yard sale, so of course I had to try to make a bit of money myself-$36 at that; I'm high rolling. Lol. The yard sale was well-worth having, as they made quiet a bit of money for their things. The morning started out a bit cold, but warmed up quickly. It was hot! I got quiet the sunburn while I was sitting out there helping them sale, and playing with the kids.

Later that evening we all went out eat. Since my brother has never been to Benton Lee's we decided to dine out there. We sat near the back in a room that connected to the deck that looked over the river right behind us. April took JT and Jordan out to view the family riding their boat up and down the river. Not long after they went outside I figured I would join them. JT was so excited about it all. He was standing on the picnic bench, and I think he thought he could have a better view by moving over to the next table. That proved to be a horrible idea. As he jumped off one bench, he was trying to run, stumbled, and banged his head on the other table. It happened so fast-nobody could prevent it from happening! SO, let's just say that Benton Lee's is one place to be remembered and it's not for their good food-it's for JT's bloody nose and black eye. The picture below was actually taken a few days after his fall.

Opening Day

Opening Day it was indeed! :) Yesterday proved to be quiet an adventurous day for my mom and I, and not to mention-quiet frustrating at times too. What seemed to be a pretty reasonable time leaving for Atlanta turned out to be my worst nightmare. Due to my mom having to work half the day, we didn't get to leave until 1pm. We really didn't encounter any traffic problems along our way, well, up until we got on the other side of Macon. At that point everything just started going downhill. We was stuck in traffic for an hour solid on I-75, and once we got to the Turner Field exit it was around 5:30pm (which was still pretty good timing given the fact). Finding a parking spot was UNREAL! I became very ill because of the SLOW pace traffic. We ended up making two HUGE circles in order to get a spot to park, and that was because all the private lots were full and the Braves lots was for permits only! Needless to say, this opening day experience wasn't at all what I was hoping for-especially when I didn't get to my seat until the bottom of the THIRD inning! I had high hopes going into this being it's my third straight home opening game. Although this "adventure" had its many cons it also had just as many pros, and I enjoyed myself overall. :)

When I finally got to my seat and saw just how great of a view I had all that frustrating seemed to drift out of mind. I personally thought I had scored some of the best seats in the house, which I may add, the game was sold out with an attendance of 48,327. So, as I found my seat and got settled in-all of a sudden with one swing of Escobar's bat the game turned in Atlanta's favor. He hit a 3-run shot putting the Braves on top 3-1. I got to see pretty much the entirety of the bottom of the third inning, and when it came to the top of the fourth with one man on for the Nationals and one at the plate, with a 3-2 count, the umpire's called for the tarps. At that point the Braves game was in a rain delay, which came out to be 2 hours long. During the rain delay there was quiet a hail storm (2 I may add). The weather was horrible (maybe this video can give y'all some kind of an idea)! It looked like pure snow falling.

After the rain delay, the Braves resumed action at 10:40pm. Unfortunately, the rain delay forced Derek Lowe out of the game and in came Buddy Carlyle. The game was awesome! Although, at times, the Braves bullpen would allow the Nats to either tie up or take the lead, they wouldn't let that put a damp on their game play. The bottom of the seventh inning finally came around a little after 12am. As much as I would have loved to stay and watch the entire game-I made myself get up, so my mom and I could start heading home (at this point it was 12:30am). I, of course, listened to the game as I was driving home. Due to a blown save by Gonzales in the ninth inning-this home opening game wasn't over yet. When the bottom of the tenth inning rolled around Jordan Schafer lead the inning off with a single, the next two were quickly retired, and Kelly Johnson was up to bat. He stroked a solid single to right. With Schafer's speedy-self, he slide across home plate with the walk-off winning run at 1:25am. The final score was Braves 6-Nationals 5.

So, like I was saying, the day definitely had its cons but luckily the pros outweighed them all. :) I got home around 4:15am, and with only 3.5 hours of sleep it was time to get back up and get ready for a seven hour day at work.

Excited

Excitement just sums it all up for me. The Braves were awesome in last nights season opener. Derek Lowe went 8 innings in his first start for the Braves, only giving up two hits and no runs. Braves won the game with a 4-1 score! :o) Today I purchased my home opener tickets-section 207! I'm thinking they're going to be some pretty good seats, and I can't wait to get out in that atmosphere.

Today after work I headed over to Waycross for class. Class was pretty boring due to our lab. I'm not too fond of dissecting squid and clams, so yeah, class was a drag. As soon as I got home I was greeted with a BIG smile on Jordan's face. She was SO excited that she couldn't wait to tell me her news. She got her ears pierced!

SO here is the story-For the last few weeks now Jordan has been telling me that she wanted her ears pierced. This came about when she would sit there and watch me take my earrings out of a night. She'd want me to put them in her ears, and I would constantly tell her that they wouldn't go in (and that she'd needed to tell her mama and daddy that she wanted them done). A few days later April tells me that out of the blue Jordan told her she wanted her ears done like mine. She just brushed it off... until it became an every day thing, so today April bit the bullet and took her. She told me that Jordan didn't cry, and she even picked out her own pair. :o)

{Well I couldn't show off Jordan without showing off JT too! :o)}

So back to word excitement-like I said, the word just sums up the day for me.

My day

Today has been a pretty good day for me (despite some). I'm super excited that tomorrow is the FIRST game of the season for the Braves!! :o) I'm so excited that for the last few days I've stayed glued to the Internet trying to find me some good seats for the home opener Friday, April 10th. Yesterday I actually convinced my mom into going to the game with me... can you believe that I had to pretty much bribe her? I ended up telling her that I'll pay for it all if she'd come. Lol. Nothing is going to break my tradition! Well, hold that thought-today my brother tried to play daddy with me and tell me that I wasn't going to the game because they are having a "move away" party on the same day. A "move away" party?! Are you kidding me-who has those? I was so mad at him I stormed out, went straight to my car, and started cleaning it. He tried to come over to me and act all jolly, I told him to leave me alone, and I'd go by myself to the game. He expects me to drop my plans that I made last year around this time so he'd have his very own no expense babysitter. I honestly don't know how he'll survive without me and our mom. BUT anyways, back to that thought-my mom and I are going to the game and they moved their "lets get drunk-move away" party to that Saturday.

SO, when I was cleaning my car my dad came over and helped me. Afterwards, he and I got away from everyone and went to lunch. I love it when we do things together like that. Once our luncheon was over I had to head over to work, and boy were we busy. Today was nothing compared to what it'll be like next Saturday, the day before Easter.

Well, I guess I'll call it quits for tonight. Can't wait to see those Braves tomorrow night-hopefully our NEW ace Derek Lowe will dominate! :o)

It's been a while

So, it's been a while since my last post. All is going well. My brother and his family have officially moved in with me and my parents. They're hoping to clean out their place, and find a home buyer. It might be mean of me to say this, but deep down I hope their home doesn't sale... I don't want them to move 22 hours away from me, and for the record-they're leaving whether their place is sold or not. OH! Speaking of my brother, although this really doesn't have anything to do with him, I received my passport in Friday's mail. How exciting is that?!

I have an update on school. I've been thinking a lot here lately (as always), and I really don't want to be a medical major anymore. I'm actually thinking more on the line of Interior Designer. I've been hooked on HGTV here lately, and I get caught up in it every time. It looks like it'll be A LOT of fun, and plus-I used to want to do this before I got into the whole medical thing. My mom seems to think that it is the type of job that doesn't pay well, but she needs to STOP discouraging me and ENCOURAGE me a bit more! It's kind of annoying if you ask me. Money isn't everything. Although it will make me happy, a job that I ENJOY will make me more than happy (if you know what I mean). After the two hours of my eyes staying glued to the show (HGTV) I came straight to the computer to check out SCAD. That school would be awesome, maybe not in the best area in Savannah, but I'll get a degree and love what I'll be doing. I don't know though, we'll see. SCAD is actually the only school that I know of with that degree option... I may need to do some more research,and that's why I say "we'll see."

Well, I thought my blog deserved a bit of an update. I'm going to try to get on a more day-to-day thing, and keep it much more updated (and yes, hopefully with things that may be a bit more interesting-Lol).

MOVING DAY

This past weekend I was faced with more news about my brother and his family's move. He was telling my mom Sunday that he had to be up in Ontario by May 28th or else all their work expires, and he would be denied access to move. Well, that night I mentioned that to April, and she told me that their MOVING DAY is APRIL 25th!! I am SO UPSET with all this-it hurts! So, now I have around a month and a half with them-from now to then I'm going to be such an emotional wreck! I'm giving myself 3 years to graduate, and then come the summer when I'm 25 I'm going to move to the Buffalo, New York area so I'll be closer to my family.

They're moving...?

So, I was at my brother's house the night before last and my sister-in-law tells me a bit of information that I would rather not hear. She was telling me that everything is looking good for their move this summer. She wants to move my brother, JT, and Jordan back to her hometown in Ontario, Canada. She's been talking about it for a good six months now, and it makes me sick (and very sad). She told me a few months back that she wants to be up there come May, ugh-that is only THREE months away!

Accomplishing things...

It's been a week since my last post, and since then I feel as if I'm actually accomplishing some well-needed things in my life. In the last seven days I have applied to three different Colleges/Universities. I reapplied to Armstrong Atlantic State University, Valdosta State University, and Toccoa Falls College. All three schools are very different, and luckily I can get 3 of the 4 degrees I've been looking into at all of the schools. I can't believe I've narrowed the school selection down to those three. I'm telling you, if Berry College didn't cost $23,000 a year, I would be going there hands down. I know I have my scholarship, but I'm trying to think responsibly and pick a College where I won't run out sooner than I need to.

Well, I guess that'll do it for tonight-I'll post an update once I hear back from the schools. :o)

Peaceful day:)

Today was a good day. I actually had most of the whole day to myself, which is very rare... AND I didn't sleep it all away. My day started out around 9am this morning. I watched some TV, I wrote my discussion question for my Biology class, did some household chores out of kindness, and then around 4pm I headed on to Waycross for class. Class was super boring, but what else would you expect?! My teacher should definitely take that Public Speaking class that I took last semester because EVERY OTHER word she says is Okay! It's SOoooooo annoying!!

Well-time is limited for me, so until next time!

Nothing important; Lol.

Well, it's been a few days since my last entry. I pretty much still have the same life story, and I'm still indecisive, but I will say I have been putting in a lot more effort in finding the school I wish to transfer to. My time is running down... I gave myself a deadline, and it's by March that I'll know what I'm going to do.

It looks like Baseball season is right around TWO months away!! :) I'm SO excited, and I can't wait. Braves dealt John Smoltz a couple weeks ago to the Red Sox, but managed to get a good starting pitcher from the Dodgers (Derek Lowe). There just might be some hope for the Braves this year, and yet that sounds all too familiar (being that every one was saying that about the rotation last season). BUT I sure hope so anyways. I want them to make it to the WORLD SERIES again. :)

Well, until next time!

I'm so indecisive!

Why do things have to be so complicating? When I think I have it all figured out life throws me a curve ball. A couple of days ago I thought I had declared a major, but now I'm uncertain about that decision. This is such a hard task for me, and I don't know what on earth I want to do (career wise). As I've said before, I have changed my major FIVE times since August 2005! I have went from Early Childhood Education to Nursing, then to Biology (which had some changes within itself-Pediatrician, OBGYN, Orthodontist, Physicians Assistant, Pediatric Dentist), then to Dental Hygiene, and now back to Education..? See, I am SO indecisive!! I'm sick of waisting my time and hard earned money. I want to declare a major and not regret my decision ten years down the road. Hopefully, the next time I "declare" a major it will be the REAL DEAL and not just a fluke!

Well, until next time I suppose!:)

Life is a mystery

So, it's been a couple of days since my last entry. I thought I wouldn't bore myself (or my readers) of my wishy-washy life... Not knowing where I'll be in five years, or where I'll be next week in life. It's all a mystery for me, and I'm learning to adapt and leave it all in God's hands.

When we need direction, we must trust that the Lord will take our faith, limited as it is, and make something of lasting value out of it. God has a plan for us. He cares about our dilemmas, hears our heartfelt cries and will answer us in ways that will astonish us and fill our hearts with songs of joy. The Lord says in Jeremiah 29:11, "I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

I truly believe that the Lord has bigger and brighter plans for me, and He proved it back in December when I won my Scholarship. Now I'm just waiting for Him to tell me where I should finish up my College career.

What a BLESSING:)

I know that this is a past thing and I've briefly mentioned it in an earlier blog entry, but I always want to remember just how great the Lord has blessed me. Back in September 2008 I noticed that Dr. Pepper had a Scholarship Sweepstakes going on, and even though I entered it thinking that I had nothing to loose and that something like me winning this thing would never happen... well, after entering their Sweepstakes, during the second week in November I get a phone call, and yes, it was this guy from Dr. Pepper telling me that I was 1 of 6 contestants selected for a chance at winning a $100,000 Scholarship during the half-time show. The event would then fall during the SEC Championship game on December 6, 2008 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. I was shocked with the news, yet very excited. He told me that I would be guaranteed a $5,000 Scholarship just by going through with the half-time show. I thought that this was too good to be true, and when I told my parents about it they told me that I shouldn't go through with it... mainly because they thought that it was probably one of those gimmick things. After Dr. Pepper sent me papers telling me exactly what to expect I knew then that this was no gimmick, and that I would be preparing myself for a trip to Atlanta come December 4th-7th.

Well, after talking with this man several times during the weeks to follow I had to turn in a lot of paper work, and if I didn't get it in to them by the deadline then I would have to forfeit my spot. Shoot, I was on the ball with this one. I turned everything in just has I was supposed to. During the week of Thanksgiving my dad set me up a barrel in our back yard, which was a great target for practicing. I really didn't get to practice has much as I would have liked due to my full-time job and full-time semester in College.

The week that I was to leave I had to keep busy. I needed to make sure that I didn't leave my store (that I help manage) in a mess, and that the walls were very appealing to our customers. This game really didn't fall at the right time for me because my full-time semester in College was coming to an end, in fact Wednesday the 3rd was our last day. All my finals would fall on the Monday after I returned home from Atlanta, so yeah, that was not a good thing. I had 3 A's and a B before finals, and after the finals I ended up with just an A and 3 B's (I was highly upset with myself on that one). But back to my testimony.

Time flew within this time and before I knew it, it was time for my sister-in-law and I to fly out of Savannah to Atlanta for an all expense paid trip. Dr. Pepper seriously treated us WONDERFULLY the entire trip. As a matter of fact, my sister-in-law's word for that weekend was "highfalutin." Once our plane arrived in Atlanta we had to look for a man holding a Dr. Pepper sign (has he would assist us getting our baggage). Once we found our bag we then awaited our ride to the hotel, which was one of those airport limos-Can we say NICE?! Dr. Pepper had us staying in the Omni Inn Hotel right there in Downtown Atlanta.

I felt like a celebrity the entire weekend I must say. When we arrived at the Hotel, before I could open my own door, there was two ladies awaiting to assist me into the Hotel. These ladies were part of the Dr. Pepper Public Relations team, and they were by far the nicest people I have ever met (they all were). They started walking me through the Hotel up to the lobby to check in, and gave me almost everything I would need for the weekend. Before my sister-in-law and I departed these ladies we were told to meet in the lobby at 5:30. While we were waiting we just chilled in our room. When my sister-in-law and I thought that it couldn't get any better there we heard a knock on the door. It was a bellboy bringing us "house warming" gifts (I guess you can call it that). I got a SEC Championship rolling cooler, a Dr. Pepper sweater blanket, two collectible Dr. Pepper glasses, a Dr. Pepper hoodie, and a super nice Dr. Pepper messenger bag. Not soon after we headed down to the lobby where we would meet and introduce ourselves to a man with the Dr. Pepper PR team, the other contestant, the alternate, and their guests. Altogether there was 9 of us. We then all headed out together for the contestant dinner at Ruth's Cris Steakhouse. The restaurant was awesome, and was actually very elegant looking (not to mention, it was quiet pricey too).

The next day, which was Friday, Dr. Pepper had a nice little agenda for us. We were going to be busy pretty much the entire day, and yes, busy being treated like royalty.:) That morning my sister-in-law and I order room service (something that neither one of us ever did). Dr. Pepper gave us each a $25 card for breakfast. Later we meet down in the Conference area of the Hotel for a contestant meeting at 12pm. At the meeting they provided us with lunch, and we discussed more in detail what the rest of the day would look like. They gave us Dr. Pepper jerseys and an official football (just like the one we would be using at the game). We met a few more people with Dr. Pepper, and the girls that would be our personal team Dr. Pepper cheerleaders, oh and not to mention, we met our hired photographers that would follow us around and snap all kinds of shots. See what I mean-felt like a walking celebrity!:) I'm telling you, they had me on cloud nine that entire weekend; it was AWESOME! After the meeting we would all then leave together and shuttle over to the Georgia Dome where we would take part in a Pre-game tie breaker.

Here I am now at the Georgia Dome walking through the tunnel that leads up to the field. Making that transition from concrete to the grassy-soft turf, and standing there on the field taking it all in was quiet over-whelming (even though the stadium was empty). To the left of us as we entered the stadium sitting at the goal line was the giant Dr. Pepper can replica (our targets), and at the five yard line was two things with five footballs in each. Not long after our arrival at the Georgia Dome it was time to do some warming up. They gave us the opportunity to practice throwing into that target. It was cool just seeing how advanced this target was compared to the one that I practice throwing through at my house. Afterwards, we then was timed and did our actual tie breaker. Now, the whole concept to this is to throw ten footballs into this Dr. Pepper can replica within thirty seconds. Whoever is more successful in the actual game then wins the Scholarship (no strings attached). So, now that you know the concept here is how the tie breaker went. The other contestant and I squared off. I threw 8 out of 9 footballs in successfully, and she threw 3 out of 10 footballs in successfully. In the event that one of us didn't go through during the game on Saturday the other contestant squared off with our alternate. The first time they tied, and the second time the alternate got 5 out of 10 and the other contestant got 4 out of 10. Therefore, they result back to the contestants first throw-off against me since the alternate beat her. They did this tie breaker Friday in the event of a tie in Saturday's half-time show. If there would have been a tie on Saturday we would have done a tie breaker on TV, but that time we would only be given five footballs. If we tied the second time then I would have won because they would then result back to the Friday tie breaker. Once the tie breaker was over they wouldn't let us throw through the target anymore, so the other contestant, the alternate, and myself formed a triangle and practiced throwing the football to each other while we waited on the CBS commentators to arrive. When they arrived the other contestant and I went over to meet them. They took us through a trial run of how we would come and go during the actual game. Since I won the tie breaker earlier, during our "interview" I was the center of attention. They acted as if I had already won the Scholarship.

The next event of the evening was Fanfare. Fanfare was awesome. Some random people that my sister-in-law and I talked to told us that a lot of people go to Fanfare rather than the game. I'm not too sure why they think Fanfare is better, but to each is own... I guess they just haven't been to a real Championship game because the game was lots of fun. After Fanfare we went back to the Hotel, and later that evening we met up with the other contestant and her boyfriend. We walked from the Hotel through Centennial Park to the Welcome Reception hosted by Dr. Pepper at the Georgia Aquarium. The Welcome Reception was awesome!

It's Saturday, the BIG DAY! Today I have the chance to win a $100,000 Dr. Pepper Scholarship. It's by far the best feeling someone could ever have, and I'm fortunate to be the one experiencing something with such high value. That morning my sister-in-law and I went down to Centennial Park and practiced throwing the football. We practiced for quiet some time before heading back up to the room. A little after 11am that day we headed off to a Pre-game party where the other contestant and I would be introduced in front of the other guests as the one's taking part in the televised half-time show. We all departed at 3pm and headed over to the Georgia Dome.

When we arrived at the Georgia Dome the PR crew showed us to our seats, which were quiet appealing. They had us seating round the 20 yard line about 25 seats up from the field. The game like I said was lots of fun watching the Alabama Crimson Tide play the Florida Gators. I'm not a fan of either team, but during that game I was all about some ROLL TIDE. I acquired all kinds of fans during the game before we went down to the field, in fact we left our seats at the end of the first quarter and watched the second quarter of the game down on the field. At the half-time break Bama was on top. The whole process from the teams exiting the field to the Dr. Pepper setup crew bringing in all the supplies needed for the event went pretty fast. Standing in the middle of the field all of the Nation and Canada got their first look at us as the CBS Sports Commentator interviews us before the throw-off. As we get into position she begins to count us down, and there we went. The other contestant was throwing her balls quicker than I was as she ran out before I did. There was about five seconds remaining and the score was 5 to 5, and then I grabbed my last ball and threw with two seconds remaining...3-2-1... it went in! Unaware that I won, I awaited on the official to motion the winner and he motioned right. I had WON! I went over and hugged the other contestant and then we headed over to where Mrs. Wolfson was standing. They brought out my check and presented it to me a live TV.

The Lord is so AMAZING!! He truly did BLESS me on December 6, 2008. I had won a $100,000 Scholarship. Many people said afterwards that I was lucky, but I was the first to correct them, "No, I AM blessed!" The Lord definitely does have bigger and better plans for me, and I am very grateful for His unconditional love for me!

**This may come has a shocker because everyone knows me as this quiet-shy girl, but--I won that Scholarship in front of 75,892 fans that day in the Georgia Dome, and I wasn't nervous at all. I used to HATE getting up in front of people like that, but being down there in the center of attention... it didn't bother me one bit!** Thank you God for this incredible opportunity, and for blessing me! I now believe that good things DO happen for good people.

Major Declared?!

Okay, so I've been thinking (once again)... Early Childhood Education would be a fun career. I love children, and being able to teach them critical skills that will be important for them to know for the rest of their lives is actually one of the most rewarding jobs I can think of. Just last month something happened to me that I would have never seen coming a million miles away. I was 1 of 6 selected as a finalist to win a $100,000 Scholarship to ANY school of my choice. At that time I had a declared major, and wasn't looking back. I had my mind set, but that was before I actually won the Scholarship. Winning a Scholarship with such magnitude my brain began to flip through ideas like I was looking through the pages of a book. I began to think that I could do anything I ever imagined, such has my dream to become a Pediatrician. Well, a month has passed since I won, and I'm really taking this time to sort through all my ideas and that is when Early Childhood Education popped back in my mind. It definitely wouldn't take me 100K to graduate with a degree in teaching, so I figure I won't stop with just a Bachelor's degree in Education but I will shoot for that Doctorate degree. Anything is possible if I just set my mind to it.

Now that I'm declaring my major... the next question is, where do I want to transfer for Summer 2009?! Until next time:)

New sights--

So, yesterday I was talking about how hard it is for me to decide exactly what it is in life that I want to be. It's quiet depressing when I think about how long I have been in school, and how I have nothing to really show for my time invested in it. Today I was talking with one of my closest friends... I elected her to be my adviser because she is already a successful individual, as she does teach College math courses. Well, today I went by her office and she had found this test online, which was very interesting. This test is the world's first and only validated, color-based personality career testing instrument, and based their experience and my interests it said that I am best suited for occupations, such as; Advertising Executive, Public Relations, Architect, Interior Decorator, Lawyer, Teacher, Broadcaster, Photographer, etc. I thought it was neat because the test characterized me as a CREATOR, and I am a very artsy gal. I have even thought about a few of those professions once before but put them in the back of my closet when other interests popped to mind, such as almost any career in the Medical field. I absolutely love children and my life long dream was to become a Pediatrician, but here lately my interests have kind of altered. I'm thinking more along the educational route. I kind of want to change my major from (one of many) Dental Hygiene to Early Childhood Education, but I'm unsure if that is exactly what I want.

What is a girl to do? I'm confused, and wish it would come to an end. Well, until next time:)

Beginner...

Hey Everyone. I'm actually new to the whole blogging thing, and I have no idea where to start. I'm currently in my fourth year of College, which feels like a lifetime for me. I have been trying to figure out what in the world I want to do, and picking a major has been quiet difficult for me, as I have changed my major FIVE time in the last three and a half years. When I think about it the career path that I choose has to be THE ONE that I'll enjoy for the rest of my life.

Anywho, be prepared for future posts, as I share the world through me.

I can't end this blog without a little something-something.:) As I was reading my Bible one night this verse seemed to hit home with me.

We all go through times in life when life seems to overwhelm us. The Bible reassures us that God's presence is with us to help us, even when we don't realize it. Psalms 23:4 says, "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me, Lord; your rod and your staff, they comfort me."