Musical Madness!

Ahhhhhhhhh!!!!! This is the excited reaction that I faced when I found out that the Community Theater was putting on none other than the production Hairspray!! This musical is near and dear to my heart. Now before you go off and say that's just crazy, let me explain. My sophomore year of high school(long time, I know)planned a trip to New York. We went to see 2 Broadway plays. Hairspray was the first and Lion King was the second. When I saw Hairspray, I just plain fell in love. In love with the music, the dances, the plot, the characters, and well, the play itself! Being my first Broadway musical, I was in love. I loved every minute of it. Shortly after, the movie was released. Though the movie was good, it just couldn't top Broadway. And now I have the chance to see it live again!! Sure it may not be Broadway, but it is a stage nonetheless. And the stage, in my opinion is usually better than the TV. To say the least, I am super excited.

Okay, confession time. I am missing my friends something awful right now. Like for real. It is so easy to see them when we're at school but when we're not, it's more difficult than the dickens to get us together because we all live so far apart; and it makes me sad. I miss the dance parties, Sonic Happy Hour, random fits of laughter about nothingness. I miss it all dearly. Especially my roommate. She's a camp counselor and doesn't have phone or internet access for pretty much most of the time that she is there. I am so happy that she is doing camp though. She's in her element there and she absolutely loves it. I just miss her. And my suitemate Katie.

Summer seems to be going by at a weird pace. At one end, it is going by way too fast for my liking. At another rate, it is going by all too slow at the same time. I am happy for the summer and all, but I am ecstatic about what the new school year will bring. Reading seems to be occupying my time these days. Not that I'm complaining though. I never get to read for pleasure when I'm at school. So the reading thing doesn't bother me. It's nice :)

I had a job interview on Monday. It was a group interview. Though I don't believe I will get the job because I will be gone in a little over a month. So much for that. But, I will press on and deal with it. It will give me more time with my family and it will give me a chance to help my mom. And also focus on other things. Well, I guess that's about all for now. Until next time...

Sweet Dreams? Maybe not....

Well, you caught me. It's after 5:00 in the morning and a lot of why's are going through my mind at the moment. Like, why am I still awake? or Why did I choose to blog now? or how about why am I still worried about a job interview that's not for another 2 days? The same job interview that I decided that was in God's hands and what happens will be for the best and in His plan? Well see, I believe that's just it. God made me somewhat of a worrier. I said somewhat so I'm not a full fledged worrier but I do get concerned about things from time to time. Even though this is the case, I do not believe that it has anything to do with this uncharacteristic bout of insomnia. It might have been the caffeine now that I remember... But anyways, some things that have gone on lately, we no longer have our house in Greenwood anymore. Going there now I believe will still be painful because we no longer live there. I love that place so much. And though it is hard to let go, I know that this is just a part of the growing up process. Unwanted change is never easy at first though, is it?



You see the person to the left of me in the picture above? She is the most amazing woman and I am so blessed to call her my Mom. She is a wonderful woman of God and I consider her a fantastic mom, friend, and spiritual guide. She is so awesome. She had a birthday yesterday. Even though she thinks sees herself as getting old, I think that she's just getting better. I cannot tell her enough or express my gratitude and love. She has done so much for me and I am beyond words. Which if you know me is a pretty big feat.

Father's Day is coming up super soon and I am not afraid to admit, I am a daddy's girl. I love my dad. He has always been there for me whenever I needed him just like my mom. He used to take me to dance, help me with my math homework, and teaches me everyday. It is because of his constant voice teaching throughout my upbringing that I LOVE to sing. I see more of my parents in myself the older I get. And to tell you the truth, I don't mind it. I love my parents. They are great godly people and so much in love. I only hope to have the same relationship with my spouse as they have. But, being daddy's little girl (and the youngest) my dad declared I couldn't date until I was 40. We'll see how that goes. With those kinds of restrictions, I don't think I'd ever get married. Which he said is the whole point. He said something the other day that was sweet. He said, "I don't think I will ever think any man is good enough to want to let my baby girl go. Because you're special." I am so blessed to have such an amazing family.

Speaking of the fam, we're getting together tonight in about 12 hours actually, to celebrate father's day for my mom's dad. I love my grandparents and my extended family so it will be nice to see them. And I do miss Greenwood. Even with all its changing, it will still always be my Greenwood, where I "grew up". It's where my roots are. It's so weird though. It felt like I would never get out of high school. Here I am halfway through college now... WOW! What a wake up call! Lots of my friends that are my age are getting married, having babies, etc. already! It's crazy!! But even so, I find myself more focused than ever on my grades, my degree, and my career. I don't know if it's entirely a good thing. There needs to be time to "stop and smell the roses" don't you think? But with my "checklist" over my head with what are so many more things I feel the need to accomplish, I find it hard to make room for anything else. Maybe it will happen for me one day. Dad seems to think it will happen this year. I can only laugh at the thought. He is biased, you know. As I mentioned before I am his one and only little girl.

I have so many ideas, so many goals, and so many things I want to accomplish. Though I don't know what many of them are yet, I know that they are deep down inside just waiting for their chance to shine and take center stage. And for those days, I cannot wait. So, if you're reading this you're probably thinking "Isn't it about time that girl shut up?!" or "Man that girl can talk!" Which is true, I can. Especially when it is almost 6:00 in the morning and no sleep. I hope some of this rambling made any sense. I would ask that you would pray for my interview on Monday. I really want this job! I ask that you would pray for God's will and plan to be executed and seen throughout the entire process whether I get the job or not. I appreciate you making it this far and I know the journey through may have been tiring. I am blessed beyond measure and may God bless you!

Until next time...

They Say Home is Where the Heart Is

Well guys, I have a question for you. Who is happy about going home? This girl! Turns out having a big girl job and living on my own isn't what I thought it would be. But, I am moving back home now and will be looking for a new job. On the up side, I will definitely get more time with my family; which is what I wanted. For now, I think that spending a more relaxing and less stress inducing is just what the doctor ordered.

Well, that's all I have for now. Until next time...

Sweet Summertime

Well, it has literally been FOREVER since I have blogged. Like since last year when I was back at school. Every time I wanted to write, I either couldn't find the words to say, or I felt a sense of guilt for trying to procrastinate when I knew I had serious work to do. So, let me catch you up.

When I got back to school, I first joined this really awesome club called Campus Ambassadors and I love them dearly. I have gotten to meet some really fantastic people through CA's by keeping girls and taking tours with people. I cannot wait until this next year to see them all at school!

Then, I did what most college students do in the course of obtaining their degree. I changed my major. Not too much though. I was Business Administration and I changed to Marketing. And I love it!! I got to experience the 2 hardest classes of my entire college career but they were fun for the most part. haha. And I have found the best roommate ever and I love her to death! I have joined in two business clubs called the Student Marketing Association(SMA)and Future Business Leaders of America/Phi Beta Lambda(FBLA/PBL). They are great clubs that I am fortunate to be a part of

Also, I have found a place to work for the summer called Level One Marketing. I am very excited to get some hands on experience into the business world and to meet new people and really get to know them. Plus, my new friend Bonny will be working with me as well. Another thing that I am excited about is my workstudy next semester. I will get to do hands on Advertising and Marketing experience stuff that I am very excited about. I am also doing a First Year Experience Mentor program that allows me to really get to know the incoming freshman and get to talk to them about college and their faith and other things.

It has been an exciting year. And I have loved every minute of it! God has truly blessed me beyond measure and more than I deserve on so many things. I have a fabulous family, fantastic friends, a great job that I can't wait to start, and most importantly, He is my Savior that loves me no matter how many times I screw up and that I fall short of His expectations. And I am eternally grateful.

Well, that's about it guys! I love you all and I will try not to let it go so long again before I blog! haha. Until next time! :)

Procrastination...

Life back @ North Greenvile is amazing! I love it here sooo much! It feels good to be back. After this weekend, we will have been here a month and a half. Time flies by so fast. But it's been great. Me and my roommate, Kaylin have been getting along so well. I couldn't have asked for a better roomie. Love you, mean it! :)

Classes have been going well too. Classes that I am taking include: MicroEconomics, Oral Communications, Small Business Management, New Testament, and Political Science. The test that I have for tomorrow is in New Testament. I'm not too worried. We had a study group so I feel pretty good. I just need to make sure I know it for sure. I really have missed it here. Even class. haha. Weird, I know

So I am now a Campus Ambassador and significantly happy about it. I had my first sneak previewer on Thursday night. I got to show her around and kind of introduce her to college life and the ins and outs. So that was a good experience and was glad to have gotten the first one out of the way. Also, my first Encounter Day is coming up and I will get to give tours and such things helping with that and I'm excited about that.

Labor Day Weekend was good because we got a break from schoolwork and the like and went hiking with Kaylin and her family. We couldn't have picked a better day and it was amazing! I saw the first waterfall that I have ever seen then too. I actually got to see 3 waterfalls so it was a great day!

Well, I do have test I have to study for and a meeting in an hour. Intramural football is also on the way too! :) Until next time....