It's been almost two months since my last entry. Kind of disappointed in myself, but truthfully, not much to write about. Life has been strangely, normal. I go to school, I work, I try to stay organized. There has been a lot of work lately, which I am so incredibly thankful for. In the last couple of weeks, however, it has left me missing my friends... a lot. Once again, it is a valuable lesson in scheduling for me. Although I love working and dedicating a majority of my life to working, I still have a need for "friend time". Organizing myself so that I have a few days completely and totally off from school and work is a necessity so that I can unwind and laugh with some of the most important people in my life.
I thank God every day for the people, the moments, the opportunities that have come my way in life. I am beyond blessed and my hope is that I use these blessings, these gifts, these advantages to get a head in life, to better myself, to become independent. But also to touch another person's life, to give them a blessing, to do on to others what others have done on to me. Although I am young, and {hopefully} have many years ahead, I feel the clock ticking. Not in a bad sense, but in a I am becoming an adult. There are moments in a day where I find myself completely shocked how "adult" I sound. No doubt about it, I have a long way to go, but slowly, the best days are ahead.
Living to Learn...
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Happy New Year!
Two nights ago I rung in the new year with two of my closest friends. I can not believe it's 2013!! I feel like I just wrote a post about ringing in 2012!!!
Twenty Twelve was a whirl wind year. It flew by! I ended my first year of college, started my second year with a new major and career path. I turned 20, officially leaving me teen years behind! I have been working my butt off building a group of families I regularly work for.
My brother went off to college, my sister became a "upper class-man" and got her license. SkyeLeigh Rae turned three!! Abby Sue, my best friend & older sister, got engaged! I went to Country Thunder for the first time and had a blast, hopefully making it a tradition. My friendships have expanded and grown.
My goals for 2013 are to budget myself and save more money. To start paying more of my own bills. To work hard and set up things that I can rely on for years and years to come. To find a school that will be a right fit for me in the future and to hopefully make plans of moving out or something
Every day is another step in the right direction. Growing up. Living and Learning.
Twenty Twelve was a whirl wind year. It flew by! I ended my first year of college, started my second year with a new major and career path. I turned 20, officially leaving me teen years behind! I have been working my butt off building a group of families I regularly work for.
My brother went off to college, my sister became a "upper class-man" and got her license. SkyeLeigh Rae turned three!! Abby Sue, my best friend & older sister, got engaged! I went to Country Thunder for the first time and had a blast, hopefully making it a tradition. My friendships have expanded and grown.
My goals for 2013 are to budget myself and save more money. To start paying more of my own bills. To work hard and set up things that I can rely on for years and years to come. To find a school that will be a right fit for me in the future and to hopefully make plans of moving out or something
Every day is another step in the right direction. Growing up. Living and Learning.
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Engagement
Today was the Christmas!
The last couple of days have been great and I am so blessed!
The best news was when my phone rang tonight. My friend who I have known forever was calling. I picked up and she proceeded to tell me she was engaged!!! I have known for more than a year of these plans but it finally happen! I am so excited for the two of them! I don't see them as individuals any more, they are Abby&Phil. I have to admit, I cried a little.
I am so happy and overjoyed by the news, I can't wait to watch two great people spend the rest of their lives together!!!
The last couple of days have been great and I am so blessed!
The best news was when my phone rang tonight. My friend who I have known forever was calling. I picked up and she proceeded to tell me she was engaged!!! I have known for more than a year of these plans but it finally happen! I am so excited for the two of them! I don't see them as individuals any more, they are Abby&Phil. I have to admit, I cried a little.
I am so happy and overjoyed by the news, I can't wait to watch two great people spend the rest of their lives together!!!
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Holiday Season
Well,
I feel behind in my Thankful days of November. But we are now full swing into December. Maybe next year I will keep up... probably not, but three cheers for goals!
Thanksgiving was good. We went to my Uncle Darrins house and spent a few hours with them. Then we headed down to Gilberts, IL to Jimmy's Charhouse where we sat around a resturante table with my great aunts & uncles, my Grandma & Grandpa, and 2nd cousin.
It was a great meal, and great to see some faces we don't normally see. But it didn't feel like Thanksgiving. There is always next year for the home cooked meal.
The Christmas cheer is spreading like wild fire. Songs are blaring, tree's are up, lights are lit, and all the Elf on the Shelves are watching kids. I am almost done with my shopping. Just need to find something for my brother and dad. Other than that, I am done! I am very excited about the gifts I'm giving. I made a majority of them! Thank you Pinterest!!!
My semester is ending. I have two finals on Monday & I'm done. It's good to be done. It was a bit stressful at the end there, trying to get all my observation hours in for a few of my classes. It wasn't easy, but the assignment taught me some valuable lessons.
My babysitting is crazy as usual. I love my time doing it, but my goal for this month is to slow down a bit, enjoy the company of my own family and friends. Make time for "me". As hard as it is, it's good to have a break. It keeps me sane and nice.
After the new year I need to start thinking about my future plans- schools, houses, plans... it's all over whelming, but no rush and no preassure. Just breath!
Last night I went to Adam & Alex's basketball game. It really made me miss some of my high school memories. I missed watching every basketball game, I missed seeing those guys every day, I missed hanging out with them and laughing non stop. No matter how close I am to them, we are growing up and our relationship is growing. I love those boys, they are like my brothers. I am so excited for them to go off to college and play basketball on a bigger level. But a part of me is sad too, knowing that another change is going to happen in our relationship. They have been great friends and pray that we are friends for years to come, even with changes ahead.
Living to Learn
I feel behind in my Thankful days of November. But we are now full swing into December. Maybe next year I will keep up... probably not, but three cheers for goals!
Thanksgiving was good. We went to my Uncle Darrins house and spent a few hours with them. Then we headed down to Gilberts, IL to Jimmy's Charhouse where we sat around a resturante table with my great aunts & uncles, my Grandma & Grandpa, and 2nd cousin.
It was a great meal, and great to see some faces we don't normally see. But it didn't feel like Thanksgiving. There is always next year for the home cooked meal.
The Christmas cheer is spreading like wild fire. Songs are blaring, tree's are up, lights are lit, and all the Elf on the Shelves are watching kids. I am almost done with my shopping. Just need to find something for my brother and dad. Other than that, I am done! I am very excited about the gifts I'm giving. I made a majority of them! Thank you Pinterest!!!
My semester is ending. I have two finals on Monday & I'm done. It's good to be done. It was a bit stressful at the end there, trying to get all my observation hours in for a few of my classes. It wasn't easy, but the assignment taught me some valuable lessons.
My babysitting is crazy as usual. I love my time doing it, but my goal for this month is to slow down a bit, enjoy the company of my own family and friends. Make time for "me". As hard as it is, it's good to have a break. It keeps me sane and nice.
After the new year I need to start thinking about my future plans- schools, houses, plans... it's all over whelming, but no rush and no preassure. Just breath!
Last night I went to Adam & Alex's basketball game. It really made me miss some of my high school memories. I missed watching every basketball game, I missed seeing those guys every day, I missed hanging out with them and laughing non stop. No matter how close I am to them, we are growing up and our relationship is growing. I love those boys, they are like my brothers. I am so excited for them to go off to college and play basketball on a bigger level. But a part of me is sad too, knowing that another change is going to happen in our relationship. They have been great friends and pray that we are friends for years to come, even with changes ahead.
Living to Learn
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Cancer Sucks
Today my heart aches for my dear and near friend, Sam. Her amazing auntie is slowly being swept away into Heaven's gate. Aunt Dee is an amazing person, through and through. The fact that the cancer is slowly taking over, just plain sucks.
My other friend lost her father this week. She is a strong fighter, but this will tear a person down and I am praying for her. God has a will for everyone, but this I just do not understand. Period.
So many people in my life have been effected by cancer. No words can comfort them. No action can make it go away. Cancer sucks.
I pray that it will get better for my friends. I have faith God is working in their lives. But I do not understand it. Cancer brings no good, just pain.
I pray that some brilliant person out there someday soon learns of a cure for this. In the mean time, I'm gonna do what I can to fight against this bitch!
Cancer sucks. I'm living to learn. We are going to win. Someday, someday soon!
My other friend lost her father this week. She is a strong fighter, but this will tear a person down and I am praying for her. God has a will for everyone, but this I just do not understand. Period.
So many people in my life have been effected by cancer. No words can comfort them. No action can make it go away. Cancer sucks.
I pray that it will get better for my friends. I have faith God is working in their lives. But I do not understand it. Cancer brings no good, just pain.
I pray that some brilliant person out there someday soon learns of a cure for this. In the mean time, I'm gonna do what I can to fight against this bitch!
Cancer sucks. I'm living to learn. We are going to win. Someday, someday soon!
Sunday, November 18, 2012
November Days of Thanks Day's 12-18
I am so behind in my Thankfulness posts. It's always on my mind, but day are busy and sometimes there is no time to write it down.
Day 12 I am thankful for my best friend and older sister Abby Sue. I often tell people that she met me the day I came home from the hospital. I'm not really sure if that's true but she's been there since my memories began. She has always been my best friend, my older sister, and role model. I know that we haven't always been the closest, but she's a great person and I am happy to have such a person in my life. I know that she will stand up at my wedding, welcome my kids into this world, and for everything in between and after!
Day 13 I am thankful for my health. I am a healthy person with no pressing issues. There are so many people out there sick or hurting. I am thankful that is not the case for me. Life is sweet and I don't want to miss a thing
Day 14 I am thankful for little kids. They have such an excitement for life. The little things make them happy, bring a smile to their face, and bright up my life. Those little grins, belly laughs, and need to please is what makes me day better!
Day 15 I am thankful for Country Music! I am a singer, I enjoy music. It has a story, a meaning, a power. No matter my mood, I am calmed by music. Plus I'm excited for Country Thunder ! Great fun, great friends, and great memories. Not to mention Great Country Music!
Day 16 I am thankful for Fridays. Friday's excite me. It's an end to a busy week and an excuse to go out with friends... or in my case an excuse for others to go and me go work and make money. Either way, every Friday is a breath of fresh air and reason to loosen up and relieve the stress of the week. It's something to look forward to !
Day 17 I am thankful for mornings to sleep in. Although I only made it to 8:30am, I still got to wake up without feeling the need to rush out of bed. I was relax and had time to get up. I spent the morning cleaning an organizing. I love those days!
Day 18 I am thankful for I am thankful for laugher. Laughter is good for the soul. I am thankful for the laughable moments.
Day 12 I am thankful for my best friend and older sister Abby Sue. I often tell people that she met me the day I came home from the hospital. I'm not really sure if that's true but she's been there since my memories began. She has always been my best friend, my older sister, and role model. I know that we haven't always been the closest, but she's a great person and I am happy to have such a person in my life. I know that she will stand up at my wedding, welcome my kids into this world, and for everything in between and after!
Day 13 I am thankful for my health. I am a healthy person with no pressing issues. There are so many people out there sick or hurting. I am thankful that is not the case for me. Life is sweet and I don't want to miss a thing
Day 14 I am thankful for little kids. They have such an excitement for life. The little things make them happy, bring a smile to their face, and bright up my life. Those little grins, belly laughs, and need to please is what makes me day better!
Day 15 I am thankful for Country Music! I am a singer, I enjoy music. It has a story, a meaning, a power. No matter my mood, I am calmed by music. Plus I'm excited for Country Thunder ! Great fun, great friends, and great memories. Not to mention Great Country Music!
Day 16 I am thankful for Fridays. Friday's excite me. It's an end to a busy week and an excuse to go out with friends... or in my case an excuse for others to go and me go work and make money. Either way, every Friday is a breath of fresh air and reason to loosen up and relieve the stress of the week. It's something to look forward to !
Day 17 I am thankful for mornings to sleep in. Although I only made it to 8:30am, I still got to wake up without feeling the need to rush out of bed. I was relax and had time to get up. I spent the morning cleaning an organizing. I love those days!
Day 18 I am thankful for I am thankful for laugher. Laughter is good for the soul. I am thankful for the laughable moments.
Sunday, November 11, 2012
November days of Thanks Day 8-11
I am a bit behind these last couple of days but here we go
Day 8 I thankful for my brother. I miss him a lot now that is away at ISU. But I am thankful for the time he talks to me and when he comes back. Distance in our relationship has made us mature a little and I can not wait for Thanksgiving when he is home an entire week! I miss us arguing and annoying him :)
Day 9 I am thankful for my babysitting families. I love the kids. On Friday, my Friday buddy- Harper, and I sat on the sofa. She fell asleep in my arms and I cherished every moment of it! When she woke up she was so giggly and happy. Later that night I went to a night job where I got to cook pizza, do a science experiment, and play 20 questions. I love those moments with such happy children!
Day 10 I am thankful for Educators. I spent the morning at an Early Childhood Conference at MCC. I went with my Mommy and her co-workers. It was a great time! The amount of time my mom and her co-workers put in to make sure that every student of theirs is well educated and happy at school amazes me. I can not wait to get in the classroom and start me own thing!
Day 11 I am thankful for my friends! I wish one of my oldest friends a Happy Birthday today! I can not believe we have been friends since the 5th grade! It's been a hell of a ride and I can not wait until we "grow up". I also spent last night with some of my closest friends! I always laugh when I am with them and I am such a lucky girl to have people like that around. Everything we do is a fun time and I look forward to seeing what the future holds for us!
I would also like to say I am thankful for all the Veterans out there! They fight so I am free. Those who fought, are fighting, and will fight are the bravest men and woman I can think of and words can not express how grateful I am to live in a country. I am in forever debt to you! God Bless you, your families, and this country!
USA
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