Last weekend my friend Kristin and I went down to Austin to visit my sister and go to the UT game with her. As you know, my sister goes to UT and is about to graduate so this was her last home game as a student at UT... :'( I'm so glad we got to go with her because we had a blast!! Texas played Tech and whooped the pants off of them! I thought I would stick some pictures up for you guys to enjoy! It was one fun weekend and I love my sister!!! HOOK 'EM HORNS!!!
I'm getting so excited about Christmas!!! I absolutely love this time of the year! ~The Holidays!!! Cuddle up in blanket, drink some warm hot chocolate, sit by a fire, listen to Christmas music, decorate for Christmas, cold weather, Christmas parties....the list goes on and on! I just love it! It's kind of been weird because it is November and it's still in the 70s, but tonight we got a cold front and I think next week, its supposed to start getting cold, so then it will really feel like the Holidays!
As for Thanksgiving, I don't know what I'm doing. My daddy has to work the day before, the day of, and the day after Thanksgiving (because he's so awesome) so I might be cooking my own little turkey and hanging out here. (ok, so I probably won't cook a turkey, but I'll cook something and that will be impressive enough!) So if anyone else doesn't have plans for Thanksgiving-let me know!
I have so much stuff that has happened within the last couple of weeks, but I just haven't had a chance to write about all of it! I have lots and lots of pictures too! I've had my Uncle's wedding, Halloween, UT game....wow! So much fun stuff!!! Everything has been amazing and I've had so much fun!! I'm just going to have to write about it later because I'm really tired, but I just wanted to let you know I have a lot of news!!! So check up later!
Last night we had girls night! A bunch of the girls from Chapter One went out to eat at Henry's and then were supposed to play putt-putt golf after. Well, we went and ate and I must say, the food was so delicious! Then we drove over to putt-putt and ended up deciding to just go to Baker's Street and get coffee and just hang out. (Because we found out that our putt-putt in San Angelo sucks) So we just went and hung out and talked! It was a wonderful time of fellowship and I love these girls!
After that, Kristin and I went to Wal-Mart to look for Halloween costumes. We want to go together, but we can't think of something that would work for a pair besides the typical things....you know, salt and pepper, doctor and nurse, etc. Well, we did think of something that would be absolutely hilarious, but I can't tell you yet. It would be pretty darn funny if we decide to do it! We are going this afternoon to look for the stuff to do it!
If anyone has any good ideas, please let me know!
Yesterday was just awesome! I'm truly blessed with the most amazing family ever, the greatest friends ever, and a wonderful job! Where do I start....?
Yesterday at work, my boss, Lisa, and I were messing around with some movies and she had walked over where our outgoing mail box is and said, "Hey, you got a package."
Me: I do?? What is it doing coming to the office?
Lisa: I don't know. Open it.
Me: (opening the small package) A camera card and furniture polish??
Her: Hm.....that's wierd.
I then realized that there was another big package sitting back over where we got the other mail, but for some reason didn't see this huge massive box.
So, I opened it and it was A NEW DIGITAL CAMERA!!!! My parents are the greatest! The digital camera I had doesn't even turn on anymore and I was really sad because I love to take pictures and I didn't think I would get a new camera until Christmas, which means I was going to miss out on a lot of pictures!
So thank you Mom and Daddy for my camera! I absolutely love it and I even used it last night already!! I love you guys so much and I'm so lucky that God blessed me when he made you my parents!!!
If there is one thing I can count on every day...it's going to work and getting a good laugh! I absolutely love my job and love the people I work with! There are only 6 people total-3 of us girls in the office and 3 maintenance men. My boss Lisa, who is the Manager, is so amazing! She is such a strong woman and is good at what she does! She cracks me up! All of her crazy jokes and thought of the day stories are well worth hearing! LOL!! It's even funnier when she can't remember how to tell the joke because that was her New Year's resolution-to learn how to tell jokes. haha! We have a thought of the day almost everyday and you just can't even imagine....enough said! :) And then there is my assistant manager, Olivia, who has become a really good friend to me outside of work and her advice gets me through the day sometimes! They are both wonderful and I'm so lucky to have great co-workers!
I'm just sitting in the computer lab waiting for my next class to start.
So, I thought I would blog. Ok, I know I just wrote one, but I was bored!
I guess I could be studying or going over the paper I'm about to turn in for my next class,
but hey, I stayed up late working on it and I think it's good enough.
This afternoon me and some of the girls are going to Abilene, to get fitted for bridesmaid dresses!!! YAY! I love doing this girly stuff!! And I'm totally excited about helping Mindy plan her wedding!!! So girls, I can't wait for this afternoon we are going to have a blast!!
Do you ever have those days when you just wonder what in the world was I thinking?? Well, I've had a couple of those days lately. How could I have been so blind to certain things?? Especially when I know better?? It's just because we get stupid sometimes and want to do things our way! Don't do that...
YAY!!! I'm going home tomorrow!!! I miss my mom and dad soooooo much!!! And guess what?? I get a HOME-COOKED MEAL!!!! I love my mom's cooking and can not wait! And I'm taking home a friend. I haven't brought home a friend since I've been in college. My parents were probably wondering if I even had friends. hahaha! Well, I did bring someone home, but that's a different story....we won't get into that one.
So anyways, MOM & DAD-I can't wait to see you! Get ready because your favorite daughter is coming home. haha! Just kidding Megan.
P.S.-I'm bringing home laundry.... :)
Well, it's been a couple of days since I've gone to the doctor, but I never filled you in on what went on. So here it goes, I went to the dermatologist for my yearly checkup (even though its been longer than a year since I went last). I had 14 moles removed back when I was going into 8th grade and 7 out of the 14 had pre-melanotic changes. I have the light hair, light eyes and lord knows the pale skin. Plus, my dad has had skin cancer before in a couple of different areas. So, I go for my check up and she was really really nice (Dr. Johnston). She came into the room and first thing she did was give me a hug. (I think she knew I was really nervous. Her nurse probably informed her) So she checks me out and turns out that I had to have 2 more moles taken off. One was in my head and the other was on my back. That tells you I didn't get too much sleep the following 2 nights because they kinda hurt and I didn't want to role over on one of them. I don't know the results yet, but I go back on October 9th to have my sutures removed and get the results then. So, I'm fine and it's going to be ok!
So today is the day I've been thinking about for about 2 months now. I set up an appointment with a new Dermatologist here in San Angelo back in July and have been dreading the day ever since. I usually go once a year ever since I had my surgery, but it's been probably almost 2 years since I've been back. It's ok. I know it will be fine no matter what. I'll write and let you know what the results are.
My old roomate, Paige, came in to visit last weekend! I lived with her in the dorms the second semester of my freshman year. We became such close friends and after the school year ended I moved to Austin and she moved to Lubbock. We're still really close and she's like a sister to me! Anyways, we had fun while she was here...went to Christoval and checked out this cool place to swim and then came home and got all dressed up and went out to eat..and of course "talked" all night! I'll show you two pictures of us...one is from when we were roomates and the other is from this past weekend! She changed just a little huh?.jpg)
Yep, it's def. been a while since I've updated again. Not too much has been going on. School is going pretty good. I like most of my classes so far. In the one I don't like (Performance Studies) we have to perform a prose piece next week and I hate getting up in front of the whole class to perform something. I can get up and talk about my life or something, but not perform an art piece. Anyways, other than that...I still love my job!!! I've been leasing apartments like crazy and getting a lot of experience with sales in a way. And the time is getting closer to when I get my extra check! Even better!! Why do I like to spend money so much?? I really have too many wants...haha! I think my daddy would agree. :)
As you know, I just recently painted my living room and I'm so proud of it! lol! So here are some pictures! Let me know what you think!
YES I DID IT! I PAINTED MY LIVING ROOM! IT TURNED OUT REALLY PRETTY!! I PAINTED IT A GREEN COLOR.....(PARAMOUNT SAGE is what it was called) I WILL HAVE TO TAKE SOME PICTURES AND POST THEM SO YOU CAN SEE!!!
Yes, it has been a very long time since I have posted something.....actually, people probably stopped looking at my page because its been so long, but oh well. Anyways, I started school last week and so far I like all of my classes-but school till sucks in general! I'm taking 2 online classes and the one is ok, but I'm still trying to figure out how to do the other one and my book still hasn't come in for it so I'm freaking out! Oh well, it will be ok.....did I mention school sucks?
I was laying on my couch this morning listening to some music after I got out of the shower (yea I know, don't ask) and I decided that I need a new project. It's something I've been wanting to do, but just never acted on it. I'm going to paint my living room!! Ok, now Dad, don't freak out! One of my friends works at home depot, so I'm sure he'll give me something to lay down on my floor and over my furniture so I don't get paint on everything. I'm just trying to debate what color I should paint it....I need some help! I have beige carpet and beige furniture. My walls right now are white and the area around my fireplace is brown wood. I don't really want a tan because then my whole room would all blend together....I need some color in here, but nothing too crazy! So let me know if you have any ideas! Ok well, I had to post that bulletin before I forgot, but I gotta go get ready for church! Oh yea, and anyone who wants to help is more than welcome to!
I know, I know, I've been very bad about updating my blog lately. School is no longer the excuse....I've been getting to sleep in in the mornings since I don't have school and when I get off of work...well, I just forget to blog. Anyways, nothing too exciting has gone on. All of my friends are gone for the weekend to a leadership thing for Chi Alpha and I'm stuck at work...so, it's going to be a boring weekend. Next weekend I'm going to Lubbock to visit my old roomate, Paige!! Man, I miss that girl! Well, I can't leave until Saturday afternoon, but it's going to be lots of fun! It's the weekend right before school starts back up so hopefully I'll get to see some of my other friends while I'm there. Speaking of school....I really don't want to start back up yet, but I keep looking at it like it's pretty much down-hill from here. I'm pretty sure I will graduate in December 2008, which if you think about it, it's not that far away. It will fly by! And thanks to my dad, I've saved all of my electives for the end so hopefully my last semester is going to be a breeze! (hopefully) Aunt Ann, Uncle Steve-I know you're reading this, so you better plan now to come to my graduation!!!
Anyways, it's tax free weekend, which doesn't mean all that much to me because I won't be able to spend enough money for it to actually help save me a good amount, but you know me-I've gotta go at least check things out! lol! Oh yea, and I've gotta get my oil changed because I'm just about 3000 miles over.....(yea, dad-don't kill me)
HORRAY!!! NO MORE SCHOOL!!!......(well, for two weeks) I just got done with summer school on Friday and I'm so excited! These next few weekends before school starts are going to be crazy! I think I'm going to make a couple of road trips since I've been in school all summer! Anyways, I came to Austin this weekend to have a good time! We went to the underground bowling on UT campus on Friday night and then to Kerby Lane to eat. I tell ya what, that's where all the wierdos come out at night! On Saturday we got up and went for a walk around the park and then came back and got ready for the day! Then off to San Marcos for SHOPPING AT THE OUTLET MALL!!!!!!!! Gosh, I love that place! Of course, I found something in just about every store I went in! We were so hot walking around that huge place, but that didn't stop me! lol! Then we went out to eat at Baby Alcapulcos! YUM!! Love that place....So, today was kind of interesting! We went walking on Guadalupe (for those who aren't true TEXAS fans, its the street right in front of the university with the CO-OPs and other cool places) Of course, I bought some more UT stuff and I'm still trying to decide on a dress....but we got some Gelato Ice Cream and went to The Popcorn Place. It was crazy....there was over like 30 differnt kinds of popcorn. Cajun, BBQ, Cinnamon Roll, Pina Colada, Green Apple, all kinds of stuff.......anyways, we are about to go to the movie to see No Reservations (how romantic right? lol) I've got a few pictures I need to post later....gotta go for now!
Only 2 days left of school!!!! I've got a short class in the morning and I don't even have my second class, but then finals are on Friday and then I'M OFF TO AUSTIN FOR THE WEEKEND BABY!!! My mom and I are going down to visit my sister and we are going to have a good time....!!
It's going to be a good week! You know why?? IT'S MY LAST WEEK OF SUMMER SCHOOL!!! It's going to be a little hectic with finals and everything, but I'll just be glad when it's over! So everyone-be praying for me this week! Pray that I do well on my finals! PLEASE I COULD USE THE PRAYERS! If anyone wants to make a weekend getaway let me know! I've been in school all summer and could use it! haha!
I know, I know....I haven't been good about updating my blog lately, but I've been pretty darn busy. Ok, well maybe not that busy, I guess I just don't have anything too interesting going on in my life......I lead a pretty boring life haha! Actually, I went out on a date and it was horrible! It's kind of a funny story if you think about it. I spent more time getting ready for my date than I was actually on it! haha! I didn't really want to go, but all of my friends kept telling me to just go for it, so I did, but I was real careful. I didn't let him come pick me up, I told him I would meet him for dinner, so I did at 8:30 and got home at 9:20. HAHAHA! NOT EVEN AN HOUR! I said peace out! Over dinner I found out just exactly what type of guy he was and once dinner was over, I said "Well, thanks for dinner, but I'm gonna go." Yea, so I'm not listening to my friends again! lol! Well hey, I did get a free meal! hahahaha (that was kind of mean) Actually, I was going to offer to pay for my own food, but by the end of the date, I said NOPE he can pay. :) My parents and friends and I had a good laugh later though! There are more fish in the sea!
I'm super excited! My work is taking us out to eat at IHOP in the morning for breakfast! If there are no employee injuries every 3 months then we get treated to IHOP! Heck yes! It's a free meal!!!!! A college students favorite words!!!
Ok, so tonight Bethany, Kelli, and I are on our way back from Quizno's (which was delicious) and we were talking about one of Bethany's friends who is in the Military and Kelli busted out with - He got deployed to Louisianna. HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! and Beth says- Deployed means you get sent like to another country! HAHAHA!!! I guess you just had to be there, but we just about died laughing when Kelli said that!
Ok so last night, was really crazy....God works, even in the smallest cases. I had been looking for a birthday card for a friend for the last couple of days and I just couldn't find the right one. I went to Target on Wenesday and looked forever-couldn't find anything, so then on Thursday I went to Wal-Mart and looked forever and couldn't find anything, so then on Friday I went back to Target and still couldn't find anything.....I know most of you are probably like-Are you kidding me? It's a stinkin' birthday card, just grab one.-Well, it was kind of a special one and it just had to be the right one, it's a wierd situation.....so Friday night I went back to Wal-Mart and as soon as I walk up to the card section, I saw "the card". I didn't even have to look at all! Maybe it wasn't the perfect card, but you would just have to know the person to know that the card fit! lol!! I had been getting so frustrated because I couldn't pick out a stinkin' birthday card and I kept praying to God that I could find a good one and BAM when I was about to give up, there it was as soon as I walked into Wal-Mart (for the second time) but I had to have the card by Friday night, so it was perfect!.....how crazy is that? So... HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my friend, well Happy Early Birthday!
Today was a good day! I'm done with my presentation and paper in my one class and I actually didn't have a test today in my other class and it's Friday!!!!! I know I haven't written all week on here, but I have been crazy busy with school work this week! Nothing too exciting going on though...
I did get hit on at work today though. Not only did I get hit on, but he actually asked me out too! haha!!! Do you know how long it's been since I've been hit on or even asked out?? A good while! He's not just some random guy, I mean I don't know him that well either, but he has a summer job cleaning carpets for this carpet company and he does the ones at the apartment complex I live and work at. Anyways, he was sweet and cute, but I'm not up for it, I think I'll pass! Anyways, I've gotta get ready to go to another SOAR tonight! bye!
This is-who I call my brother-Brandon! He's pretty awesome and has treated me like his little sister for a while now. I swear he acts like a real brother, he tries protecting me and picks on me all the time! I love him, he's great!
This is me at the first SOAR....we were just starting to set up!
This is Crystal and me working hard...hey, it takes a lot of effort holding that bucket! haha! Crystal is one of my really good friends, whos got such a great heart! We're pretty stinkin' close, I love her!
Ok, so I'm still laughing from the movie I saw 2 hours ago!!! We went and saw I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry.... it was so freakin' hilarious, I nearly wet my pants a couple of times!!! lol! Ok, so I didn't nearly wet my pants, but my stomach muscles were hurting because I laughed so much!!! If you haven't heard of it, it's about these two firefighters (no girls, these 2 firefighters are not hott, but they are funny) anyways, the one is trying to make sure he gets his pension, because his wife died a while back and he wants to make sure he gets it because he has 2 kids. In order to do so, he has to get remarried. He doesn't want to let go of his wife and move on so he asks his best friend to be his domestic "partner"....the two firefighters are played by Adam Sandler and the guy off of The King of Queens, I can't think of his name right now. So its basically, about them pretending to be gay the whole movie....you just gotta go see it yourself! Some parts were kind of bad, but overall it was so funny!
Do you ever feel like some people are not who they say they are or who they try to make themselves out to be? Or that maybe you don't give others enough credit?? I've really been feeling like that a lot lately....especially within the last week. When you've been waiting for something for so long, the things that happen in the meantime are HUGE factors of what the result could be- On your own part and on the other person's part... Things get confusing and you hurt and then you're happy and then you're confused because something wasn't said right or something else was taken in the wrong way.....don't you wish we could just talk and let things out and trust people with all we have?? I guess that's where God comes in...he's the one you can trust with all your heart and he's the one who will always be there! Sometimes, it just gets difficult because you want so bad to confide in that special someone. (Not that God isn't special) Anyways, lately it just seems like people who say they care so much or who seem to "know how to handle things correctly" can't even talk about it. Yea, we can open up when we aren't in person, but then it's a whole other story when we are in person. I understand that things take time, but there's no reason for things to go unsaid for so long......Then I feel bad because I've held grudges from things in the past and have recently seen that, I've been wrong. People DO change...No, I'm not just talking about relationships in this whole story, I'm talking about friendships too! I guess that's just life....some relationships (friendship or romantic) work and some don't......but I'm definitely getting better understanding!!
I just got done taking an Advertising test and I'm waiting to go back into class.....so pray for me that I did well on my test. I actually studied more for this one, so I hope I did better than the last one. I really wish I didn't have to go back into class!! I want to go home and sleep! It's a perfect day for it! Cloudy, rainy....just want I love! I'm super excited about tonight though! Chi Alpha is setting up a at SOAR again....I hope we get just as many, if not more, people interested as we did the last couple of times! I promise I have lots of stuff to talk about, I just haven't had time this week to get on and write about it because I've been super busy with school! I gotta go back into class now! Don't forget!!! PRAY I DID GOOD ON MY TEST!
(MOM---I even made the sign of the cross on my test before I turned it in :) !!) I knew you would like that one!!!
I was really looking forward to tonight all day long. It was just a really good day....woke up in a good mood and had a good day and somehow, tonight it quickly turned into a bad evening.
I went to a prayer meeting tonight at one of my friend's house from Chapter One. I was happy to see quite a few other people there! Basically what we did was spend time with God in prayer. We went into prayer about 4 times with different things to pray for each time. It was amazing to me because I felt God's presence was extreme! The first time we started praying, I just started crying as soon as I bowed my head. It was a good cry in a way, because I felt God wrapping around me and letting me know He was there! He was there to help ease my pain of some troubles that I've been having lately. It was good reassurance that no matter what you may be going through in life, you CAN'T run from God because He's always going to be there! No matter where you go or what you try to do, He will not leave our side. So you should call out to him for help and you'll find that he always answers. Maybe not the answers we want at the time or it may not be done right away, but that's where our faith steps in. We need to put ALL our faith in God. Learn to trust Him and and remember he will always deliver us from satan's work.
Healing is something else that is a big issue right now, but I learned that being alone is purposeful, a time of self-discovery, healing, and calming. Looking to anyone other than God in the midst of our lonliness leads to disappointment and a greater sense of anxiety. I read out of my devotional tonight that God desires to be your all in all, the One who fulfills your deepest needs and desires, including the desires to be loved, not lonely. You will never be alone! When you have that time alone, maybe that's your hint to spend time in his word! One of my new favorite scriptures that goes along with everything I've said tonight is Psalms 40:1-2 "I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand." That just amazed me because I've been waiting patiently to hear from God and to be able to be in such a firm position to pray for those who have hurt me. You know how hard that is? But let me tell you, it's possible to get to that point! It takes a while, but God will bring you the understanding you need and you'll realize that that's all you can do! Give it to Him!
I just about freaked out the other night because I was sitting on my couch in my apartment talking to a friend over the computer and I saw something move across my floor....IT WAS A LIZARD! I grabbed my candle jar that was sitting on my coffee table and was going to smash it, but then that sucker ran under my couch! There was no way I was going to get him...so for the last couple of days I've been scared to even walk around my apartment without shoes or even scared to get into bed, because I had no idea where he had wandered to. So tonight I came home from a prayer meeting and walked into my bathroom to find Mr. Lizard running across my floor! I just about pooped in my pants! I grabbed a sneaker, but I didn't have the nerve to smash him, so I grabbed a cup and tried to make him run in it, but he just wasn't cooperating with me, so I had to hit him. BUT I did it softly! I think I still paralyzed him, but at least he's out of my house now!!!
Tonight after Chapter One, a bunch of us went up to the sand volleyball court at ASU and had a little volleyball rally going on. For those of you who don't know....I LOVE VOLLEYBALL! That was my main sport in high school...Varsity all three years baby! #5!!!! Anyways, pretty much anytime I get a chance to play, I will! I haven't played since I went to Cancun in May (where I whooped up on them there too), so it took me a little bit to kind of get into the swing of it, but not too long. I was on fire tonight! Digging for it, setting it up, and had some killer serves! Man, I love this game! One of my friends, who wasn't there tonight, keeps talking some mad trash to me about how he's gonna show me what's up next time. He just doesn't know what's coming....I don't know though, I think he's pretty good, so maybe we should be on the same team. We'd be great together! .....Naw, I'm not scared. I need to put him in his place first, then we'll team up and whoop everyone else! haha! I need to get some of my volleyball pictures and post them...I'll have to do it tomorrow because I have to scan them and all that. The ONLY reason I would want to go back to high school, is to be in that competition again. There is nothing like a volleyball game...when you're close to game point, sweat dripping down like crazy, and every single play is crucial! I LOVE IT!!!
Well, I better get to bed...good night!
I know I always talk about my awesome friends, so I thought I should post some pictures so you know who I'm talking about.
This is me and Crystal at SOAR working the booth for Chi Alpha. She is my pastor's wife and I'm so glad we have gotten really close since I move back! 
Then there is my best friend Shelia! We have been best friends since I was in 8th grade. She's been there for me through everything. I can tell this girl anything. She always knows the right thing to say when times are rough...or knows how to just sit there with me, even if we aren't saying anything..she's there! We've definately have had lots of great times together! She the one person who knows pretty much EVERYTHING about me!
All of these girls are wonderful! My dad always said, "If you can count on one hand how many true friends you have, you're lucky." I'm really lucky to have them!!!
It's been a pretty good weekend...having the 4th of July fall in the middle of the week threw me off a little though. I kept thinking Friday was Monday for some reason. I didn't do too much this weekend. I don't know where all of my friends were, but that's ok because it gave me and my friend Bethany a chance to get really close! Did I ever tell you that woman is amazing? We hung out Friday night and watched a movie that was so bad we ended up turning it off. I can't even remember the name of it now because it was so bad. I felt horrible because I was all like-"This looked so good! It looked really inspiring and I've been dying to see it" UH...yea, they made the previews look good, but it was so weird! Ok, so anyways, then Saturday I went to work from 9-2 and I was there by myself! I leased an apartment out again and handled everything all by myself! After work, Beth and I went shopping for a little bit and then went and got something from Chick-Fil-A (Go figure right?) If you have read Bethany's blog's or you know Bethany, then you know what I'm talking about...so we drove around Santa Rita looking at houses while eating our Chick-fil-a....yes, we were looking for our future home, dreaming big!!! We talked about the future and how our lives right now are determining so much of it. Beth and I have had some awesome times lately! Then we came home later and watched Along Came Polly....that was way better than the night before! Then today I went to Church, went out to eat with some friends and am thinking about going to the movie by myself. (this is another one of those times that a man would come in handy) So anyways, that was my weekend!
YAY!!! First summer session grades are in!! I took Spanish I and a Communications class (Desktop Publishing) and found out just a little bit ago that I got an A in BOTH classes!!!!! You can tell I did good because otherwise I wouldn't be so excited about grades coming in. lol!! Now I just have to keep up the good work going into 2nd summer session....I can't believe I'm taking all these classes this summer, but I guess if I want to graduate by December of 2008, then I've got to do it. Everyone keeps telling me that I'm going to be burned out when the fall semester starts, so please pray that that doesn't happen.
I also leased 2 apartments while I was at work today! That's 4 so far and I've only been there a week and 3 days! I really like the job and feel that it is preparing me well to be a drug rep.
Alright, well I'm about to go grub it up at Beth and Kelli's parents house! It's great having Mexican friends! lol!!! You know I love you!
My other fish Ellie has officially died....I just watched her die a second ago. I got home from beth and kelli's and she was swimming, but upside down. She kept trying to turn back over, but her poor body just wouldn't turn right side up....i went to the bathroom and came back and she won't move at all anymore. So now both of my fish died on the 4th of July. :(
I kept thinking that the 4th of July was going to really suck because I haven't been able to get ahold of any of my friends, but then I realized how selfish I was being and needed to realize that's not what this day is about! It's about having freedom!!! I am free to praise God any time I want and free to live my life the way I want and God wants. There isn't anyone telling me how to live my life! I pray for each and every solider and there families and especially the ones who are in Iraq right now. Thank you for all your doing! The only thing that kind of sucks today is that I got out of bed, walked into the living room, and saw that my 5 day old fish died....his name was Texas and I just got him like last Thursday or Friday. I bought two goldfish and at least Ellie is still alive, but dang it...I really liked Texas. ( I named him Texas after UT, showing that longhorn pride!)
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!!
Lets see.....today was a pretty awesome day! I had my last day of classes for the first summer session and I think I ended up doing pretty darn good in both of my classes!!! I definately can speak some Spanish now! haha! Probably more than Bethany!!! hahahahaha!!!! (she will really agree with me on that) Then, work went pretty good, just learning new things everyday and likeing my job more and more. After work I really got to spend some time with my friend Shelia! She's been my best friend since 8th grade and I love her so much! I know I've already told you all about her....So then Beth came over and man, both of us were so stinkin' tired I can't even remember what all we were really talking about, but we laughed quite a bit! She's been so helpful lately!
Now, it is officially the 4th of July and I still don't have ANY plans! I haven't heard from any friends other than Beth and Kelli about what they are doing. Beth and Kelli are going to eat with their huge family, Shelia is going home to Rotan (there is no way I'm going there), and so as of right now I'll be watching the fireworks by myself.....(this is the perfect time when a man would come in handy) lol!! Just kidding! Anyways, I hope everyone has a WONDERFUL 4TH OF JULY!!!
Have you ever wondered how things in your life can change so quickly? How things you thought were going to happen- don't, and how confusing it can all be, no matter how bad someone tries to explain it to you. I don't know even know if any of that made sense, but to me it did. You learn that people who you thought would always be there-won't and people who you thought you could trust-you can't. It's hard to trust again, but there are friends, family, and God who DO love you more than anything. Don't give up on ALL just because a FEW have let you down. We have to plunge into the unknown with some measure of faith. We put our faith to the test, trusting that God will bring about the best for our lives. This means, we can't give up when times are hard. It's never going to be easy....I always heard that nothing good comes easy. Nonbelievers are hesitant to trust Jesus because they do not know him. He is the ultimate provider! Really sit and think about it....we think we are so lonely or that nobody understands us, but that is when we need to pull close to him. He WILL fulfill those missing pieces in your life. I heard from a really good friend, that those are the times that we need to spend more time with Him. Pull closer and really get connected with Him. I have felt God more than ever in the last month, but I also know that I've spent more time with Him and being understanding of what's going on in my life instead of giving up or not trying to understand. Forgiveness, faith, and love are some of the things I have been struggling with lately. I'm trying so hard to understand why people have done what they have, and trying to still have faith in things that are easy to give up on. Sometimes deep roots of hurt prevail and bitterness tightens its grip on your spirit and makes reconciliation very difficult. God tells us to forgive as he has forgiven us. I've definately seen that God has done some amazing things in me, because He's helped me handle certain situations in ways that I probably never would have before. God's got a reason for doing everything, we may not know the reason, but there is. I know this is stuff that we have all heard before, but I know that I never really sat and thought about it until certain things went on in my life and I realized how strong I was. There is still so much more I want to talk about, but I know this is getting long and I've got some stuff I have to do before bed! I hope I didn't confuse you too much, but I'll finish later! Night!
Yes, that would be me! Ms. Leasing Agent. For those of you who don't know, I got a job in my apartment complex, Sunset Apartments as a leasing agent. Today was only my 4th day at my new job and I leased my very first apartment to some guy!!! I sat him down and gave him information on the apartment and then took him on a tour of our apartment we had to show and then went back to the office and he filled out all the paper work!!! Man, I'm good!!! hahaha! Ok...maybe it's not as exciting to you guys, but this is my first professional type job and its in sales, which if I want to go into Pharmaceutical Sales, then this is good experience for me! I'm def. beginning to come out of my shell and being a really social person...lol! I know some of you are think...come out of her shell? Shoot, we can't ever get her to shut up! :) You know you love me! Ok...well that's it for now. I have to run to wal-mart and clean up a little because Shelia is going to be staying with me for a couple of days!!!! YAY! I won't be lonely!! I still have that good blog I'm waiting to write! It's just not here yet, because I have to take my time on it and I haven't had that time lately....be back later!
I'm really wanting to write a good blog right now, but I have some spanish homework to do and I have to read my devotional before bed. I have some really good stuff to talk about though, so if it's not too late, then I will write something. If not then I will get on tomorrow and write!
P.S.---You know what a really good song is?? In This Moment - by Big and Rich. I was just listening to that right now as I'm writing and thought I would share :)
I got back into Angelo today after a weekend at home in Rotan, and just felt like I needed to do some shopping! So, I unpacked and about 10 minutes later, I headed back out the door to get some stuff for my apartment. Ok, well I ended up not getting stuff for my apartment, I got some new clothes (go figure right?) BUT, I bought everything on sale!!! AND it can all be worn at my new job! I needed business attire and it all looks good! I'm a leasing agent, so I've got to look like one! haha! Victoria Secret was even having a great sale! ......hey, women gotta have that stuff to wear to work too, can't go without it! lol!!! So, tomorrow is my first day of work and I'm really nervous, but I think I'm going to like it! I'm sure you will hear all about it tomorrow night...I better get to bed so I can get up an iron clothes and do all that good stuff! Wish me luck!
Alright, well as you know, I came home for the weekend to my parents house in Rotan and it just so happened to be Rotan's Centennial. I really didn't even care to go to it or do much of anything this weekend other than hang out with my parents, but my old boss (Amy) talked me into waitressing, because she said I would make really good tips with this event going on downtown. So I did it and yes, I did make good tips, but I did realize how glad I was to not live here anymore. I might sound like I'm just griping, but I really realized how a lot of people in this small town don't have a life outside of it. Most of them have never been anywhere else and they are so caught up on everyone else's business that it's sad. I'm so lucky to have been blessed with the parents I have been and I totally respect them and how they have raised us. I just see how immature some people are and I really feel sorry for them....it's going to be them hurting later in life, not me. Anyways, other than all the small town drama, I really enjoy getting to spend time with my parents. The last 2 nights, we have sat out on our back porch and just talked. I'm really lucky to have parents who care so much about my future and who thought about that before I was even born. I've always been really close to both of my parents, but I've also always been a daddy's girl and my dad and I share some good memories and and great conversations. We talk about pretty much anything. We talked about school, graduating, my future job, boys and marriage, and JESUS! Yes, we had a long conversation the last 2 nights, but I really look up to and admire my dad for what he's done for us. He choose keep succeeding in life to provide for us. And my mom.....she's the world's greatest! I honestly don't know how she keeps track of everything she does, but she's amazing! She's always been there to make decisions WITH my dad and I hope to be half the wife and mother that she is one day! (she did like 5 loads of my laundry for me this weekend too!) :) You really don't see how lucky you are until you get older and I know there is going to be more and more that I appreciate as I get older, but I just admire my parents so much for taking a Christian stand point on every situation! I could go on and on, but I know this is getting a little long and trust me...I will have more to say in plenty of other blog postings! But I just wanted you to know that even though I strongly dislike this little town my parents live in for now, I love being at home with them and spending quality time with them! I LOVE YOU MOM AND DAD! Here's a picture of me and my family in Cancun this 
summer!!!
You know you are driving into a hick town whenever you come upon a tractor driving down the road.....I was driving to my parents house in Rotan today and I just can't really see how I ever lived around here. I passed 2 tractors driving down the road just from Roby to Rotan, which is only 10 miles. There is absolutely nothing to do around here and....well, nevermind I won't go there. It does feel good to be in my house though with my mom and dad! Nothing else can compare to "your house".....I'll finish posting in a little while, I gotta run to the store with my mom! (can you believe this place even has a grocery store?)
So, I've been wanting to watch The Notebook really bad lately.(which would only make it the 100th time I've watched it) I tried to get everyone to watch it this past weekend while we were camping, but the guys just kept giving me a hard time and said that they will only watch it when they ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO to keep their girlfriends happy....and something about deposits...I don't know. They are so full of it! But, oh my gosh! Beth and I are sitting down watching it right now and it is just so incredibly romantic! Instead of watching it with our boyfriends, (who seem to be hiding right now) we are watching it together and feeling sorry for one another. WOW! One day Beth, like I said in my last post, we are going to have that man who dances in the street with us and looks at us like we are the greatest thing in the world! He's going to be HOTT just like Ryan Gossling...but even better!
I can't even think right now, because I'm in such amazingment by this movie and knowing that one day, it's actually going to happen to me! God does have that one person to fit your life and being in love has got to be one of the greatest things in your life. We just have to be patient and not push anything. Ok...i'll just have to finish this blog in a little bit when the movie is over because I can't even concentrate right now!
My apartment is starting to come together! Slowly, but surely! I was really bored this afternoon so I went shopping (bet you had no idea I was going to say that) for some stuff for my apartment. I got accent pillows for my couch (finally) and a cute picture to hang on the wall that matches the pillows I got. Now, if I could only get one of those boys over here to hang up my big pictures, then it would look really good! I also got a new devotional that I'm super excited about starting! I found some pretty good deals today! Beth came over to visit for a while and we ended up going to see Kylah...I haven't seen her in forever, but she seems so happy! I mean, Bethany and I just can't figure out why she would be so happy, I mean she's a newlywed and well, who does that? haha! OK...can you tell Bethany and I are just a little jealous??? It's ok Beth, our time is coming and he is going to be STINKIN' AWESOME!!! We'll get all that romantic stuff one of these days! :) Anyways, Kylah is moving and that makes me really sad....even though I don't get to see her much anymore, she's been a really good friend and we went through some stuff together at one point and I'm just lucky to know her! I will definitely miss you girl, but I'm so happy for you! ~Good luck and God Bless~
Well, I'm sitting in class right now and I probably shouldn't be typing this right now, but oh well. We aren't really doing anything. The last couple of days have been pretty good! I know I said before I want a dog, but now I think I really need one to keep me company! I'm still adjusting to life back here in Angelo and it's the summer and a lot of my friends are busy working or going away, but once school starts back up, I know it will get better!
I'm extremely tired today! Only getting 4 hours of sleep will do that to you! If SOMEBODY wouldn't keep me up on the phone all night...then I wouldn't have this problem! Just kidding! The last couple of nights, I've really seen how God works! In fact, we had a good conversation about Christianity last night!
Anyways, I know this doesn't say much, but I'll write again later because we are having GIRLS NIGHT TONIGHT!!!! Well, me and one other friend. lol!
As you can see in the picture, we were cracking up trying to learn that thing! Then Sunday, we went to a different part of the river and floated it.....let me tell you, that was an experience for me! Yes, I was the first one to flip over in my tube, but I recovered like a champ! I sure did scrape my booty on some of those rocks too! Even though Heath says I can't consider this a camping trip because we stayed in an RV, I still consider it a camping trip! We cooked out, showered only once, floated the river, and I would have set up the tent...if we wouldn't have gotten all that rain! It was a good way to start off my camping experience. We all got to know each other a little more, even though we are pretty close already. This was one of the best trips I've been on! I can't wait to go again and next time I'm gonna show those guys that I can put up a tent and stay in it for that matter! :)I GOT THE JOB!!! I went for my interview at my apartment complex office today and came out with good results! I'm so excited! I think it will be a pretty cool job. I'll get to do all kinds of stuff. Answer phones, filing, give apartment information, give people tours of the apartments...all sorts of things! Plus, I get 20% off of rent every month! How awesome is that?!
I can't believe I missed my show tonight! We took my mom out to eat at the Olive Garden for her birthday, so that's a good excuse...but dang it was the LAST ONE! I'll have to watch it on the computer as soon as it gets posted up! So if any of you know what happened you better not tell me! Alright, well I'm pretty tired so....more tomorrow!
My interview got rescheduled for tomorrow, so I still don't know about a job yet...pray that I get it! Other than that, I'm fired up because I made an 88 on my spanish test today!!! I def. wasn't expecting that one!
I'm so blessed to have Shelia in my life! For those of you who don't know, she has been my best friend since my freshman year of high school. We talk ALL the time, whether it is over the phone or in person. We know everything about one another and somehow we can still sit and talk for hours. She stayed over the other night and we didn't go to bed until 3 AM because we were just talking about life. It's so crazy how in less than 2 years our lives are going to be completely different. I hate not knowing what the future holds, but I guess that is the excitement in it! I just get it from my dad, because he has NO patience what-so-ever and I think I'm following in his footsteps...
Anyways, tomorrow is my mom's birthday and I have no idea what to do for her...they are coming to visit tomorrow for a couple of days, so hopefully I can take her out or something. Aunt Ann-you better not forget to call mom! haha! Well, nothing else too exciting happened today, so I guess you'll hear from me again tomorrow! NIGHT!
YAY!!!!!! I think I might have a job!!! (finally) I've been looking for one since I moved back to San Angelo, which was only like 2 weeks ago, but couldn't find one. I applied at about 3 or 4 different places last week, but didn't hear anything from any of them. BUT today I got a call from the office at my apartment complex and I have an interview tomorrow!!! So, pray that I get the job, because I need one....-running low on cash. Other than that its been a pretty good day because I didn't have any class this morning. My spanish class got canceled, so I pretty much just hung out this afternoon. Went and laid out by the pool for a while and am now getting ready to go to Chapter One! So now, that I might have a job maybe I can get a dog after a while. haha! I don't think my dad will go for that, but I've been wanting one so bad!!! hm...english bulldog or golden retriever? love em' both! alright, well there's not too much else to say right now........
Ok....so my sister is crazy! I know in my last post I couldn't say what she was doing, but apparently she told my mom she was coming so anyways, we had a blast for like 3 hours. She drove in from Austin today, got here at about 6:15 and just left my apartment about 2 mintues ago to go see some friends for a little bit and then head back to Austin. Talk about a spur of the moment and quick trip!! We had fun though. We showed her friend Kevin around San Angelo, because he's never been out to west Texas (he's from Houston) enough said....and then we went and ate at Cheddar's and drove out past the lake and that's about it! She got to see my apartment though and loved it! It was a nice surprise! A good way to end the night!
My sister just called and is pretty crazy....I can't say what she's doing because my mom and dad will probably read this, but don't worry it's nothing bad at all! Just something that has to be kept between sisters! :) But I actually can't wait to see her! lol! Oh yea! I was making out my school schedule a while ago, and if I did the math correctly then I should be graduating in December or 2008!!!!!! My dad will be so happy to hear that news!!!!! So proud too!!! Well, I better go for now, I've got to clean up my apartment before I have company! Check in later....
