Things People (We) Say...

I started thinking tonight about my childhood and my past and it is so amazing the things people say. Not excluding myself because we all do it! Making promises we don't intend to keep to friends and everyone around us, and I do not what made me think about it, but my rambling mind just went there, and it started down several paths. You know as a child we dream up all these things, what our spouse will be like, what kind of house we will have, the car we will drive, and what we will be when we grow up, and not all the times but most of the times it is SILLY and so funny to think back on. When in all reality God has different plans for us, plans we usually don't see coming for us! MUCH MUCH GREATER things than what we could EVER imagine! Like usually, the moment you quit looking for love is when you find it! Or when the moment you think now is the time I give up on whatever it may be that is when God prevails and turns that right around and gives you something or blesses you in a way that you never imagined He would! But to get back to the things people say, it just amazes me because you tell your best friend from kindergarten you will be friends forever, and not to say that doesn't happen, because sometimes it does, but you don't know that, life happens, and everyone changes and goes there own direction! And talking about people change boy don't we all! I know personally I have changed, not for the bad but changes do come in our life, as life happens and things happen, they make us into who we are, so personally I think we all change on a daily basis because of who we meet, the paths we go down, and the choices we make! Kind of similar to the song by Lady Antebellum "leave your plans behind" and this is what you have to do because God's plans are so much bigger than any plans we could ever have for ourselves for example...I NEVER thought I would have such an AMAZING boyfriend like I have now, God REALLY surpassed my expectations and blessed me in a BIG way, BJ is everything I dreamed about and more. The jobs that I have today in a time when it is hard to find one, I have two maybe not what I went to school for, but that will come in God's timing and not a day before, of course some days it is harder for me to focus in on that than others but I try and I am learning it is about counting the blessings that you do have not focusing on what you don't have! I have met some GREAT people along my journey so far and know that this will continue! God has placed some very wise people in my life that make me see these positives things even when I don't really want to! And I am not one bit disappointed for the things people have said or done in my life, or the things that I have been through in my life because they all are a part of me and made me who I am today, if it wasn't for all of these things I would not be where I am today or who I am today! Never do I regret for one moment the people I have encountered or been friends with througout my life so far because they all are a part of who I am today! I feel that you are a changed person because of each person that you meet and that God places in your path! So I am thankful for each person that I get to encounter and meet each day, there is a reason for that!

Super Long Time...and SO much has happened!!!

Well...where to start?...I have finished my student teaching placement...wow what an experience...I had a BLAST and am very blessed...I learned so much and had a GREAT class...not the end though I still plan to go back and see them...through attending a zoo field trip with them, their end of the year program, and for field day! I have finished everything school related and graduate on Tuesday. It is so hard for me to believe that four years ago I started college and now in less than 4 days I will be graduated! It seems like just yesterday I graduated high school and was just starting college. I will have a degree in Early Childhood Education and now it is facing the battle of finding a job teaching...with the job market we have today. Me and BJ are GREAT...we have been together for a year four months and eight days! Hard for me to believe but I wouldn't trade our relationship for the world...I LOVE him with all my heart and soul! He is honestly the BEST thing that has and could have ever happened to me!! He stays by my side through it all...he is always there for me no matter what!! I have lost 37 pounds on weight watchers and I feel GREAT...it is the best thing I have ever done!!! I went from a size 12 to a size 4...its amazing!! I am loving the way I feel...its fabulous!!!

I love the way that people try to make real bold statements by leaving comments but yet they post them anonymously...like that takes real guts. And the thing is...is that if they weren't reading or checking my blog they would have NO idea what was being said and it just goes to say that it must have been someone that it was about or else they wouldn't feel they needed to post anonymously. They would have felt that they could post it and let their name be shown but yet again that goes back to people sticking their noses where they don't belong. And if they weren't in the wrong they wouldn't feel a need to defend themselves. And me sharing what I want to my friends and family shouldn't concern anyone else...this is used to keep my family and friends that I don't see everyday up to date on what is going on in my life and how things are going...for those that don't fit into those categories...I don't see any of this being in their concern...why would they even begin to waste their time reading my page about my life...hmmm...maybe they don't have a life of their own...well in that case feel free to read and post what ya want but don't be surprised when I continue posting about what is happening in my life and the ones I love lives as well and I can say that if you don't feel like I should be posting that then heck go find someone elses blog to read and get a dang life!!!!!!!

Some People have some Real Nerve...or at least act like it

Some things really get to me...and anyone that truly knows me knows that I let things build up and before it makes me mad or gets to me, but some things get to me right off. And one of these things is when people who don't know someone starts to run their mouth about them, that is close to me or my family and putting their nose in places that it shouldn't be!!! And lately this has been happening...a lot more and more... mostly because of certain family things we have been having going on. So I guess that makes people think they have a right to put their noses in places where it doesn't belong or to even drag people into it that has absolutely nothing to do with it. I don't know how you can throw someone under the bus that you have talked to or taken more than 10 or 15 minutes to get to know them. I guess I was always taught graowing up if I didn't have something nice to say to keep my mouth close...not by any means saying that I always followed that but I at least know not to start running my mouth about someone who is innocent and has nothing to do with the situation needs to be left out of it. I just get really irratated about these kind of things. Some people just need to grow up and accept things how they really are. But I guess it is hard to accept things when you lie to yourself about them everyday...who wouldn't have a hard time dealing with things or putting things to rest when they know they were the one in the wrong. But don't bring someone else into the situation when they aren't the problem all that does is try to focus the problem on someone else because you know you are the problem or what caused it!!!!!

Wow...how things and people change!!!!

It amazes me how quickly things and people change!!!! I have learned quite a few things here very recently and even up to the last 5 months!!! I have learned that no matter what your family and the ones that truly love you will be by your side no matter what happens or comes your way!!! I have also learned that you have to be cautious who you trust and to what extent you trust them NOT saying at all that you shouldn't trust but just that you should be cautious!!! I have also learned that the things you think will never happen probably will and the people you think will never let you down may be the first ones to do that!!! I have learned that you have to forgive and forget and move on with your life no matter if the others choose to move on or not...because sometimes they just aren't ready for that step!!!! Be Optimistic! Give people a chance they may prove you wrong!!! Love comes when you least expect it!!! Be the change you want to see in the world it has to start somewhere!!! Don't hold grudges because you never know how long we have!!! So overall I have learned that no matter what be who you are and if people don't like it that's something they have to deal with!!! Smile no matter what happens because it may brighten someone elses day that needs it more than you do!!! Laugh as often as you can and enjoy every minute of it!!! Enjoy what you have and what you do because you never know when your last moments are or how long you have!!!! These are a few things I have learned recently!!!!

Back again...after a long time of not blogging!!! Its been busy!! Still working at Ron's waiting tables and at Sassy's Tan and Style!! Me and BJ just celebrated our five months of dating on Friday :-D!!! He is the GREATEST guy ever and he means the world to me!!! He has my heart!! I am the luckiest girl ever to have such a GREAT guy!!! Yea I know some of you are probably thinking wow how has he put up with her that long ;-) lol who knows but I sure am glad he has :-D!!! I start summer school a week from tomorrow on June 2nd and will be there from 9-3 45 mon-thurs taking Chemistry!!! What fun ha yea right!!! But its ok because I know some people i am taking that class with so it won't be so bad!!! Then in July I am taking Spanish 1 mon- thurs 11 15- 1 so that isn't quite as bad!!! Went swimming today with BJ, my sis, drew and mikayla...we had so much fun!!! Well swimming wore me out today so Im off to bed!!!

Everything has started back up!!! Another year ahead!!

Everything has started back up and it has been busy busy busy for me!!! School has started and is going well!! I am in my block education courses, and they are GREAT...I have five classes on monday I have 2 classes the 1st one goes from 8 30- 11 10 and the second goes from 11 20- 1 50, then on tuesdays and thursdays I have the same class from 11 45- 1, on wednesdays I have my Clinical one from 8 30- 12 10 and this where I will be traveling to my set school to observe and do some hand on things in the classroom before beginning to do student teacheing they want us to have some experience in the classroom! So far we have been at the Child Development Center at Upstate, and it has been a lot of fun, on fridays my class goes from 8 30- 11 10. I am really enjoying this semesters classes...they are all geared toward my major and they really teach us a lot about the things we truly need to focus on in becoming teachers!!! Work is still going well. Its been crazy lately Im either at school, work, with BJ, or at church!! Haven't been able to go to church as much as I would like to bc I am over the floor at Ron's on Sundays so I have to be there! SO some Sunday nights I am able to make it to church and some Wednesday nights!! We have started meeting at Ron's on Monday nights to have a Bible Study since we are closed on Mondays ad I really enjoy being a part of that!!! Well thats what's been going on in my life lately!!!

It has been a while and LOTS has happened!!!!

Passed this semester of classes.....and got into the teaching program and will be starting classes in the education department on Jan. 14th!!! I am excited!! I also have started dating a guy that I work with and he is a great guy!!! He is respectful, very sweet, and just the best!!! I turned another year old im now the big 21 and I have heard its all downhill from here...but I believe thats just some peoples state of mind!!! My Christmas and New Years was GREAT...busy but GREAT..spent time with those that I love the most and the ones that are the funnest to be with and thats what it is all about!!!! I also just got back from Gatlinburg with my church which was a lot of fun!!! We had some pretty interesting times their and we learned a lot!!! Saw lots of GREAT bands in concert like Toby Mac, Chris Tomlin, Skillet, and Sanctus Real!! So now its just home and work and getting ready for school to start back on the 14th!! Got to get some things ready before starting back on the 14th but for the most part I will be ready to go when it starts!!! I know how I get and with me starting something new I will be nervous at the beginning but it will all work out!!!

Hey Hey!!!

It has been forever since I have last posted!!! I took the praxis~ a test that I have to take to get into the professional education program at USC Upstate~ on October 25th and passed both the reading and the math!! I am still waiting to get my writing scores back from it!!! My grandmother went in the hospital yesterday because her heart rate was too high, the doctors did some test on her that they were suppose to get back to day, she seems to be holding up fine, and I ask that each of you will keep my family in your prayers!!! And tonight my mom decided she wanted something to do at night and she starts working at Ron's Hog Pen with me tonight...she was so excited!!!! I dropped my Chemistry class and lab that I had on Tuesdays and Thursdays because I felt like if I was to stay in there it would drop my gpa so I went ahead and got out. I will be taking this class and Spanish in summer school!!! So that I will still be able to graduate on time!!!

UPDATES

Well......writing again after a LONG time!!!....Been busy busy busy!!!.......New Orleans went GREAT....got refreshed and recharged!! It was exciting and glad that I had the opportunity to go!! We gutted houses cleaned them out it was amazing to me how after 2 years how much destruction was still there and the stuff that still needed to be done there. I am so glad that I decided to go and that I was given the opportunity to go......It helped me a lot and got me to the place where I need to be face to face with God again and back on track!!! Keep me in your prayers that I will stay where I need to be and keep my focus!! Benn through a lot lately but I know God is there by my side and with me at all times...just got to let him have control of it all and keep giving Him everything daily and stop trying to do it all on my own!!! Also keep Michael Mitchem's family and friends in your prayers he was a friend of my family and died Wednesday due to a car accident that happened on Saturday

Lots of STUFF

Well...it has been a while..been pretty busy lately and on top of everything my computer at home has a VIRUS and the stupid thing will NOT turn on lol leave it to me..ha ha but its all good no worries I still can check everything at work!! Im tellin ya what a lot of stuff has changed and im soooo glad things are starting to turn around which is always a postive!!! OHHH...and the concert WOW you talking about AWESOME it was GREAT...me and Trish had a blast and we met some people we had LOTS of fun but that is always expected when you get to crazy girls like us together!!!...FUN is bound to happen lol!!! Been staying by the pool a good bit lately and working on this Tan OWWWWW!!! Got to love that!! Getting ready to leave in about a week and a half to go to New Orleans and its going to be awesome....im ready to go..I am going down there with the youth from my church to help out and I am ready...its going to be a GREAT experience!!

Awwww.....last couple of days have been pretty hectic...yesterday was a much needed day....me and Trish hung out me went and ate lunch and then went to get icees.......we laid out and swam for a little while then watched The Perfect Man I had watched it before and she wanted to see it...its a GREAT movie......then we went to the gym and then home to watch idol woo hoo......lol and we laughed and laughed and laughed we r so goofy!!!....and for today..I am off for the day :-D......we weren't busy at work so they told me I could take the day off...so me and my brother n law Craig went and bought cakes for Drew's kindergarten teacher and for Alison that said thank you on them and took them to the school we went ahead and picked drew up while we were there~ he was excited to be leaving early!!!!!! Alison was pretty surprised to see us.......awww and Mikayla was so glad to be a big school to see her mom and brother!!!

FUN...........FUN

Went to the lake today...and you talk about AWESOME most fun I have had in a while......got me a LOT of sun..swam.....got a lot of things off my mind that have been botherin me lately...cleared my head which I needed badly YAH!!! Rode on the tube and you talk about AWESOME stayed on the whole time and didn't even get thrown off........and my brother was driving the boat which is amazing because he always tries to throw me off!!!.......he almost had me off once but nope he didn't I was holding on tight...he was going through all kinds of wakes and everything tryin to get me off at first he was goin slow and just lettin me ride then he started tryin to get me off because I had rode for bout 5 min and so spent bout 5 min tryin to throw me off but he was NOT successful!!!..it was a BLAST......I love riding that tube its the best!!! Today was GREAT.......love the weather and it was oh so beautiful outside today which made it all the more FUN!!! I am telling you nothing like the lake to take your mind off things and just have an AWESOME time...being with friends and my Brother...awww he always keeps me cracking up!!!!

Lots of stuff going on!!!

Been pretty busy lately....last night hung out with Trish for a while that was FUN lol we are crazy!!! Then today went and ate with Jennifer at Wild Wings..that was fun we haven't hung out in a while and we talked and caught each other up lol we always laugh and have a great time!!! Then went to my niece's pageant and she won YAH she is Little Miss Petite Rising Star...lol oh and by the way her favorite food is brocolli lol her on stage question was what is your favorite food and she said brocolli then they asked her how much she would eat and she said a whole lot the girl doesn't even eat brocolli lol we all died laughing!! We had sooo much fun.......dad goes out of town tomorrow to play golf :-) our pool is open and I am lookin forward to layin out and swimming tomorrow and this coming week and of course the rest of the summer!! YAH!!!! So much fun woo hoo lol!!!!!

Getting Excited!!!!!

Dierks Bentley concert is in 2 days...Im getting VERY excited...my mom found her cowboy boots she use to wear when she was younger they are SOOOO cute so I am wearing them to the concert got a cowgirl hat going to straighten my hair and all OWWWWW.......YAH can't wait...3rd row here we come OWWWW!!!! Talking bout having a good time...me and mom always have a GREAT time together.....we are sooo very goofy...it is a much needed time though...I need to get away and spend some time with my mom....it always takes my mind off of things because we have so much fun and laugh all the time I can't wait.......Im so glad I have the relationship I have with my mom and all my family for that matter....me and my sister, brother, dad and all we all have our moments of course but for the most part we get along pretty well and Im thankful for that!!!.......Got a pretty busy weekend ahead but it will be EXCITING!!! Tomorrow is going to be GREAT all because it is Friday I love fridays and it is suppose to be PRETTY!!!! Suppose to have some hot wheater this weekend lookin like I may have to make some time to layout out and work on the tan!!! I got my nephews baseball game 2night......it is so fun to watch they crack me up!!!..then workin on some school work.....got a lot of catching up to do!!!