Happy Birthday to me......Lol.

Wow, it's hard to believe that is my birthday already! The day itself is kind of a drag, and I'm debating whether or not to go to class--since its a drag I might as well attend. Lol. Thursday my parent's and I are Tennessee bound. This will make it our third year in a row--skiing this weekend is going to be a blast!

Classes this semester are great. I'm enjoying it a lot so far. I really think I have finally picked the right profession to study! It's so exciting!

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.