2010

Out with the old in with the new! 2010 has been a very intersting and exciting year for me. Some of the exciting and sad things that have happened in 2010 for me have been...

1) Changing my major, which at first I was not sure about, but turned out to be the most perfect thing for me.




2) I not only gained an amazing roomate, but also an amazing friend this year. I am beyond thankful for her. I can't wait to watch our friendship continue to grow!!



3) CSC- has been one of the biggest blessings in my life this year. I am so thankful to have found a church as a colllege student that I can grow in and be a part of.

4) One of the saddest things that happened this year was losing my aunt Lisa in July. This came as a real shock to me and I still struggle with it every day, but this has taught me not to take anything for granted.

5) This year I have learned that life is WAY too short not to laugh everyday.

2010 has been a great year, but I am looking forward to an even better 2011!!!!

Happy New Year!!!

A White Christmas

Well Christmas has come and gone, and let me assure it will be one that I will not forget. This was a very good year as far as presents go, I received a new flat screen television for my bedroom, a Drew Brees jersey, a camelbak water bottle (cause I lost mine earlier this year), some bedroom slippers and many other things. On Christmas day we traveled to Union, SC to be with my mom's family and I was actually really excited about it. The main reason being because my cousin Forthe and I have gotten really close over the past few years since we now attend the same college and I was excited to spend some time with him and all of my aunts that I have not seen in quite a while. Christmas dinner was amazing, my grandma's dumplings are to die for!! Christmas was pretty good-no real family drama except for here and there, but overall I would say that it was a great Christmas.
On Christmas day, it begin snowing in Lincolnton pretty early, but we were in South Carolina and it did not start snowing there until about 9:30 that night, but it was so pretty. I know that I have complained a lot about the snow, but I really don't mind it when it is not messing up my plans to get home. One of the greatest things in the world was waking up Sunday morning with snow on the ground and the smell of my grandma's homemade biscuits...yum!! My dad was freaking out about us getting home, but we made it safe and sound.
This Christmas has taught me a lot about family, people always say that you can't choose your family which is so true, but honestly I would not have my family any other way. Yes, we are crazy at times (which is where the wine comes in when we can't take much more) but I had a blast this year with my family.

On to the next big thing which is my birthday in 2 days! Gosh, I really cannot believe that I will be 24 years out, times flies! I am looking forward to celebrating with my friends and loved ones!!

Perfect Day

Well, going into yesterday (Saturday) I knew that it was going to be a great day. My best friend Anna was coming home for Argentina, but little did I know that this day was only going to get better. We got Anna at the airport and everyone was so happy! On our way home, my other best friend Emaly calls her mom because she wants to hear Anna's voice. We are still thinking okay nothing out of the ordinary. So Emaly interrupts Anna's conversation and says, "I have something to tell you." Em pulls a ring out of her pocket and says "I'm ENGAGED." Oh my goodness, we were all screaming and almost made Eddie (Anna's Dad) wreck because he had no idea what was going on. Michael proposed to Emaly Friday night and it could not have come a better time since Anna was coming home on Saturday. Emaly's ring is perfect and I could not be happier for her.

I say all of that to say this, I have know a ton of people who have gotten married or recently engaged over the past few years. It just makes me wonder, when is it going to be my turn? I know how selfish that is, but I cannot help but feel that way at times. It's not even that I am dying to get engaged or married, its just that I want that person in my life who makes my bad days feel better when I can come home and cry in his arms. The person who supports me constantly, and who I know is going to be there always. All I really want is that. It never fails that when I am feeling this way I get some encouragement for some amazing person in my life. That happened again last night. I was talking with my friend Laura Jo and telling her about Emaly's engagement and I just said something along the lines that everyone was getting engaged or something. She said to me "Your day will come." That was really all I needed to snap myself back into reality and to know that my day will come. God has never failed me before, and He is not going to fail me now. I know that my husband will come, when is not the issue. I am only 23 years old, I should be enjoying life and doing the things that I want to do.

This is not to say that people my age who are married or engaged are not old enough to be or should not be. God has decided it is just not time for me yet, and right now I am okay with that because I know that He has a purpose and plan for my life!

Cabin Fever

So I am dying. I am still stuck in Boone and the blizzard continues. Last Friday the University emailed us saying that they were moving the exams that were scheduled for today (Monday) to Wednesday because of the weather we were expected to get. Well the weather is here. One of my exams was put online, but I am stuck here until Wednesday for my exam at 9 because my teacher as no clue how to put an exam online. I am going to be so angry if Wednesdays exams are moved. There is another wintry mix coming in Thursday and Friday. I have go to get out of this town...

1) Because I am sick of the snow.

2) I have to go home and work at the king.

3) My best friend is coming home for Argentina on Saturday and I must be at the airport.

4) I am ready to see my family.

5) I am sick of living in the snow globe.

I have kinda been stressed all day. I am just praying that the snow will stop. That I will have my exam on Wednesday and also be able to get home on that day as well. I have never in my entire life been this ready to go home.

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

With Christmas approaching, I have had a lot of things on my mind. This month is one of my favorites because of Christmas and my birthday which this year I have decided that I am not celebrating. 24 just seems old to me, I am really trying not to think about it. Sometimes I can't help but think about it. As I look over the past 24 years of my life, I often times forget how truly blessed Iam. These blessings all started with my parents. I have known a lot of people that parents have gotten a divorce and it has been one of the hardest things they have had to deal with. For me, my parents divorce has been a blessing. My parents got divorced when I was nine months old, my mom remarried my amazing stepdad I.B. and my dad remarried my wonderful stepmom Pat. So not only do I have two parents, in reality I have four. One of the luckiest girls in the world? I think so. So that was the only beginning because my family just grew and grew. Out of all of this, I got two stepsisters who are amazing. The greatest gift two nephews and a niece, who are my whole heart. The person I am probably most grateful for is my SISTER! I consider her to be one of my very best friends and although we have had our fights (like all sisters do) we have only gotten stronger. I think everything she changed when she went off to college because we didn't get to see each other a whole lot, and at that point I realized how much I really needed her in my life!

Other great things that are happening this month are that my best friend Anna is coming home on the 18th from Argentina. I am so excited!!! It feels like she has been gone forever and Skype is just not the best way of communication. When something happens I want to be able to just pick up the phone and call her, I hate that I can't do that. So I am counting down the days until she returns, and can't wait to see her pretty face at the airport!

Also, exams start today which needless to say I am not thrilled about. I hate this time of the year. My face broke out like crazy the other night and I am sure it is just because I am stressed with all of my exams coming. My first one is today and honestly I do feel well prepared for it we shall see!

Snow

Well it is December 4th and there is probably about two inches of snow on the ground. Appalachian plays their first home playoff game today at home. Most of the time, I am a pretty devoted fan, but today I just don't think I could handle sitting out in this miserable weather. Oh, and of course I do not have my snow boots up here yet, so that is another reason why I am sitting in my apartment.

On a brighter note, one of the biggest games of the year is today. The University of South Carolina vs. Auburn for the SEC Championship. For those of you who know me and know my family know that we are huge South Carolina fans. My sister goes there now, and my mom also went there. This is a huge day for us, one that we have waited on for a long time. Although I am missing the App game, I am stoked to watch the South Carolina game on television :) GO GAMECOCKS!!