Moving Day

was yesterday....not for me but for my twin sister, Jessica, and her boyfriend Brandon. They have been renting a duplex over the past year and decided to buy their own since their lease was coming up. Jeremy and I are super excited about their move because they now live 1 mile door-to-door from us! We love them and their new house.......pictures to come soon!

Christmastime........

....It's the best time of the year. I love the holidays especially Christmas and New Years. We have already had my dad's family get together at my uncle's house in Ozark this past Saturday. There were around 40 relatives at the gathering. It was fun to catch up with cousins and see all of the little ones. The food was also really yummy which is always a plus. On Christmas Eve, we will be going to Jeremy's great aunt and uncle's for a big family gathering. After that is over, we will head to his grandparent's house to do a gift exchange, and then I will head off to midnight mass with my parents. Growing up Catholic, midnight mass has always been a tradition in our family. I look forward to spending time with my parents and singing all of the traditional Christmas songs before the service begins. On Christmas day, we will spend lunch with my mom's family. Then for dinner we are doing just my parents and us kids. We will do our family gifts at this time. I love shopping for gifts and then giving them at Christmastime.....too bad this year I am very poor and gifts will be very minimal. I hope that everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Too bad the weatherman aren't predicting snow so we can have a White Christmas this year. Enjoy the holidays with your families and friends and remember all that you are thankful for this year.

Done with this semester

Well it is that time of year again. I just attended my last final for the semester. It consisted of a take home test and showing up to class to do an activity.....not too shabby. I have three research summaries to get done between now and Thursday to submit to my research advisor for a grade. Besides those....I am done with this semester. Praise the Lord! I only have one semester left and I will have my Masters degree. Yippee! I hope all of you have a wonderful holiday with your family.

Christmas Question Tag courtesy of Hayley Fraser

The rules:

1. Post the rules on your blog.
2. Fill out the questions below
3. Tag 5-7 people at the end of your post.
4. Pass on the tag. Have FUN!!

1.Egg Nog or Hot Chocolate?

Hot chocolate for sure! I have never tried egg nog but just the thought of it makes me want to throw up.

2.Does Santa wrap presents or just sit them under the tree?

As a child, Santa would normally wrap presents even if it was a box with a note leading to a bigger unwrapped gift somewhere else in the house. I think with my children (in the future), I will probably wrap presents from Santa.

3. Colored lights on tree/house or white?

Right now, we have blue and white lights on our house and a pre-lit tree with white lights. I love driving through neighborhoods at Christmastime and seeing all of the different colored lights.

4. Do you hang mistletoe?

No I do not.

5. When do you put your decorations up?

This year the day after Thanksgiving. It's usually anytime around Thanksgiving because, I am on school break and have time to do it then.

6. What is your favorite holiday dish (excluding dessert)?

I love my mom's spinach and artichoke dip and my mom's corned beef cheeseball.

7. Favorite holiday memory as a child:

Sleeping in the living room in sleeping bags with my twin sister. It was in a separate room with our big Christmas tree. Neither one would go to the fireplace in the other room without the other one. After we would peek at the gifts, we would go wake up our parents and the opening would begin.

9. Do you open a gift on Christmas Eve?

Actually yes, every year! It has been something we do every year with my family. We usually do it after we get home from midnight mass.

10. How do you decorate your Christmas Tree?

It is a pre-lit tree with white lights. We have a red tree skirt and red ornament balls on the tree. All of the ornaments are ones that my mom has passed down to Jeremy and I or that we have bought together. Many of them are very sentimental to both of us.

12. Can you ice skate?

Heck no! Only been one time on a date about 6 years ago. It was a surprise and I didn't want to go. I knew I would be bad at it. We went around the rink four times, and I fell three of the four laps so we left.

13. Do you remember your favorite gift?

I really don't have one. They have all been wonderful and meant so much to me.

15. What is your favorite Holiday Dessert?

I love pink stuff......cool-whip with strawberry jello mix and pineapple and of course all of the yummy pies! My mom's pecan pie is to die for.

16. What is your favorite holiday tradition?

Opening one gift each on Christmas Eve or the family Christmas exchange with my dad's side of the family. (where everyone gets a number and the gift can only be exchanged 3 times among different family members-can't think of the name right now)

17. What tops your tree?

A lit white star!

18. Which do you prefer giving or receiving?

My favorite thing to do is give gifts to others. I love spending money on the people that I love!

19. What is your favorite Christmas Song?

Not sure.....I like all Christmas songs.

20. Candy Canes! Yuck or Yum?

Yum but definitely only able to have one or two. When I was a kid, I could eat them like crazy.

21. What do you want for Christmas?

A new bathrobe, some books, and flatscreen Tv for our living room

22. Do you attend an annual Christmas Party?

My dad's family always has a get together. That is as close to a party as it gets for me.

23. Do you dress up on Christmas or wear PJs?

Pajamas for sure. My girlfriends from college are having a Christmas pajama party on Monday, and I can't wait!

24. Do you own a santa hat?

Nope, not for me.

25. Who do you normally spend Christmas with?

My fiance Jeremy, my twin sister Jessica, and my mom and dad.

I tag Katie Gillespie, and Jeanie Priebe

The end is near....

I am getting very excited because this is my last day of class for the semester, and I am completely finished with all of my paperwork/duties in the clinic. I have a take home final to finish, which I will turn in Tuesday night during the final time. I have one more supervisor final in the clinic on Monday morning and then I am done with this semester.

This semester has gone by so quickly. This is probably due to the breaks we had including a trip to Chicago with my friends for a conference and Thanksgiving break. I am REALLY looking forward to Christmas. This time of year is one of my favorites, and I love getting together with family and old friends over the break. I hope everyone enjoys the holidays with their families.

Now, all I have left to complete my Master's degree is one semester. This will consist of three weeks of class, completing my research project, and a school and medical externship. Graduation is right around the corner and I couldn't be more excited. I graduate on May 15th and get married on June 13th. YIPPEEEEEE!!

Happy 48th Birthday Dad!

My dad turns 48 on Monday. We all went to dinner at Red Lobster on Friday to celebrate. It was of course delicious. We also celebrated with some French Silk Pie, his favorite. Mom, Jess, and I got him a king size heating pad for his bed which he was very appreciative.

I have always been so thankful for both of my parents and their health. I think I sometimes forget how lucky I am to have parents that are young. (at least I think they are young) Many of my friends have parents in their late 50's and 60's. My parents are both still so active and youthful. My parent's currently stay up later than Jerm and I do, and my dad loves to ride the waverunners at the lake and see how fast he can get them up to. They both love to work out and go to church.

He has been a wonderful parent and role model for Jess and I. I am blessed to have such an incredible man in my life who I get to call dad. Thanks dad for all you do for me and our family. I love you more than words could ever describe. You are the best!!! Happy 48th Birthday!

Happy 30th Birthday Baby!

Yesterday was Jeremy's 30th Birthday. We celebrated on Friday night with my parents by going to Nakatos for dinner and then to the MSU basketball game (one of our favorite things to do). Then on Saturday, we had cake with my family and lunch with his family at Fudruckers. Jess, Brandon, Jerm, and I all went out to Houlihans for appetizers before hitting Buffalo Wild Wings for a few drinks. I got him a new PS2 game which is has already played for hours at a time. Baby, I hope you had a great birthday. I love you and am so proud of you and all you have accomplished in the past 30 years.

I'm thankful for....

1. My family- This includes everyone in my family but especially my parents who have been there for me since the day I was born. They are the best and most caring parents I could ever hope for. I hope that someday in the near future that I will be as good of a parent and role model as they have been to me. Mom and dad, thank you for all of the support you have given me throughout the years.

2. My friends- I just got back from Chicago with some of the greatest girls ever that I met in college and this trip made me realize what a loving group of girls I have in my life. Today I get to see my best friend from high school for coffee. She is in KC going to dental school and I miss her dearly. I can't wait to catch up. Megan I am so proud of you and I hope you have a wonderful thanksgiving with your family.

3. My sister Jessie- I know you have gone through some tough times recently but you truly are my best friend and I am so glad that we have been so close for so many years. No one else truly understands what it is like to have a twin sister. You have given me so much love, support, and encouragement over the last few years and we have a bond that will never be broken. Sis, on this Thanksgiving I am thankful for you and your friendship.

4. My wonderful fiance Jeremy- I love you more than words can describe and I can't wait till June 13, 2009 when I become your wife. The past five years have been wonderful and I look forward to a lifetime with you. You make me smile when I come home from a long day of school and you are standing in the kitchen doing dishes, or when I am stressed and upset and you lend a shoulder for me to cry on. You are going to be a great husband and an even better father. I love you with all my heart.

5. My sister's boyfriend Brandon- I can't thank you enough for all you have done for Jessie. After my sister's divorce, I prayed that she would find someone who truly loved her for her and would show her the meaning of love all over again. She has found true love in you and I can see how happy you make her. Thank you for all you have done and continue to do for her. I love you!

6. My puppy- I know this may sound cheesy but I have the best dog ever. Addie is so loving and brings so much joy into our lives each and every day. I don't know what I will do when she is gone.

7. My health- I am blessed that each day I can wake up and go to school even when I don't want to. Others are sick and suffering and I pray that each of them be healed by the grace of God.

8. My home- I am thankful that we have a house to come home to at night. While in Chicago, it made me realize how many individuals do not have a place they call home. Even when I wish we had a bigger home, I know that we are blessed to have a roof over our head each and every night.

9. My faith- Although I have not been going church on a regular basis, I am thankful for my faith and for the good Lord above. I know that he has provided me with all that I have and I continue to raise him up.

I hope that each of you have a wonderful Thanksgiving surrounded by family and friends. And for those traveling, be safe. May God continue to bless each and every one of your lives.

A trip with friends to the windy city

Well I am leaving Tuesday night for Chicago. A group of nine girlfriends are going to drive to St Louis on Tuesday night and stay with Lyndsay's parents. We are then leaving on a megabus Wednesday for Chicago. We will be staying at the Chicago Hilton on Michigan Avenue. We are going up to Chicago for a conference. It is put on by our professional organization called American Speech-Language Hearing Association(ASHA) for speech pathology and related fields. Undergraduate and graduate students, current professionals, researchers and others are invited to attend the conference. It consists of presentations, poster sessions, and job fairs. We will be attending these events in the mornings Thursday-Saturday. In the evenings we will all be seeing the town, eating at restaurants and bars, going to a comedy club, and shopping....probably window shopping since we will all be poor after this week of festivities. I am looking forward to hanging out with my friends outside of the Professional Building where we have all of our classes and clinicals. I am looking forward to a great experience. I will be returning from Chicago on Sunday around lunch time. Thanksgiving and Christmas are right around the corner as well as my fiances 30th birthday. I am excited for these special times and the break from school. I will update with a blog and pictures when I return from the windy city so check back in for updates. Have a wonderful week.

Midterms are here

Thankfully, I only have one midterm in the sense of a test. It is tonight at 5. I didn't study much since we were in St Louis this past weekend. I am hoping to pull an A or B on this test. I have two midterms tomorrow with my clinic supervisors. Those should go well as normal. Looking forward to another fun filled weekend with family. Friday, all 4 of us will be going to the cornmazes. I have never been so am looking forward to it although I will be scared. Saturday will be a busy day for Jeremy and I. We are planning on going to the MSU football game at 130. MSU is then holding an open house for people to come see inside the new stadium. I have seen the inside twice but not this far along and Jerm has never been inside the new stadium. That starts at 430. Some of my great aunts and uncles are coming in town so my parents are holding a get together at their house around 5. Then we are off to MSU for the meet the bears basketball introductions at 8. Sunday we may carve pumpkins and of course we will watch football. Have a safe and enjoyable weekend.

Fall Break

Well it's that time of year where the leaves start to change and fall off the trees and the nights become cooler. I am still trying to convince myself that it is warm outside by wearing my flipflops and capris but sooner or later I will have to get out the long pants and sweaters.

Thursday and Friday of this week are considered fall break for students at MSU. Thursday I spent 9 hours making up hours at work and today I was at the clinic doing some paperwork for 3 hours.....not much of a break is it?

The good news is that Jeremy and I are leaving tomorrow for St. Louis. We are going up to Westport on Saturday and staying a mile from the Westport Plaza. We plan to eat at the Pujous Restaurant and then shop and walk around. Sunday is FOOTBALL SUNDAY. We will be going to the Rams vs. Cowboys game. Jeremy is from Texas so once I started dating him, I also began a Cowboys fan. I love my Chiefs but the Cowboys have a better chance at making it to the Superbowl. We will be in the highest seats possible but we will get to watch his team play.....the last 4 years of our relationship we have made it to at least one Chiefs game a season but never a Cowboys game.

We are planning on staying the night in downtown St. Louis. Our hotel is actually right next to the stadium so that will be nice. More than likely we will go downtown for dinner and drinks.

I am going to enjoy this time off from the everyday routine of work and school. I am looking forward to relaxing with my honey over the next few days and leaving my thoughts of school at home. Addie will be staying with my mom as will Bosco, my sister's dog. She is going to KC for the Chiefs game with her boyfriend for the weekend.

O......... I do love this time of year. I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the cooler days and nights. I hope that God continues to bring happiness to each of your lives.

It's official- June 13, 2009

Well I got our trip booked. We will be staying at Sandals Grande Antigua. The city is St. John, Antigua which is in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Jess and Brandon will be going to stand up for us as maid of honor and best man. We will be there 5 nights and getting married on Saturday June 13th, 2009. Our resort has 9 restaurants, 5 pools, and 5 whirlpools. Airfare, room, all food, all drink, all watersports including snorkeling, kayaking, surfing, beach volleyball, hotel transfers, and all tips and taxes are included. It is going to be beautiful and an absolutely awesome place to get married. I can't wait to marry my best friend and return to Springfield to have a blast with family and friends at our reception on June 27th.

Nothing New Here

Just wanted to update my blog and let everyone know that things are fine around here. Jerm and I have been taking advantage of the nice fall weather and getting outside more to enjoy ourselves.

Tonight we had dinner at Ebbets Field, one of our favorites, outside on their patio. Then we came home and opened up all the windows, took Addie outback to play, and spent time just sitting on our deck enjoying each other's company. We have been taking lots of walks lately...........Addie is a little spoiled. Jerm or I can spell the word W-A-L-K to one another and she goes nuts. You can't tell me that dogs are stupid at least not ours. She knows what we are talking about whether we ask her if she wants to go on a walk or we spell the word out, it's the same reaction either way.

I found out today my possible medical externship site. I am probably going to be placed at Springfield Rehabilitation Center off of Fort Street. I already have a contract with Holland Elementary here in Springfield for my school externship. I am very excited because both of my sites will be less than 2 miles (5 mins) away from our house. That means more sleep for me in the mornings. (As you can see I am not a morning person).

School is school. I am busy right now trying to work on my research project which is a requirement to graduate with your Masters in Speech Pathology. I am not a fan of doing research but all of this will be worth it in the end.

Jerm and I are getting excited for the Cowboys/Rams game coming up in October. We already have tickets and our hotel booked for that weekend in St. Louis. We are also planning a trip to KC to see the Chiefs with Jess and Brandon.

Well I hope everyone is doing well. If you can, get outside and enjoy the nice weather. It really has been beautiful lately in the Ozarks.

This is what I come home to everyday....

Make a Smilebox slideshow

I love football on Sundays!

Well now that the NFL is underway, my Sundays will consist of watching my team the Kansas City Chiefs and Jerm's team the Dallas Cowboys. We fly our Cowboys flag and wear our jerseys on game days. We already have tickets for the STL/DAL game in October. We are planning another KC game with my sister and Brandon for this year. Not sure which game it will be yet. The Chiefs just lost their first game to the Patriots......surprise suprise. Even though my team has not been playing so good the past few years, I still love watching them and cheering them on. GO CHIEFS!!!!

A few pics from our summer vacation to FL

Kisses for my baby!

All 4 of us at MacDintons Irish Pub......Karoke Bar!!

Sisters being silly while waiting for the trolley that never came!

Jess and Brandon on the beach Jerm and I

Back to School.......AGAIN

Jerm left me a message on my cell phone this morning as I was getting ready for my first day back to school. His message said something to the effect of "today is your last fall semester ever, in fact, it is your last first day of fall semester ever". It is hard to believe that I have been in college for 6 years now. I am so ready for it to all be over with. So now my days will consist of working for my graduate assistantship 20 hours a week, going to night class twice a week, and seeing clients in the clinic which also includes preparation and paperwork. Luckily, I only have two clients this semester. It is sad to think that summer is over and I have to go back to real life. I hope everyone had a great summer!!!

Ready for the BIG DAY!

Well I now have my reception hall, caterer, dj, and cake person all booked! I have had the reception hall for about a month and the dj for a week now. Today I booked Celebrations by Sonja. Her cake is definitely the best in town. My mom, sister, Jeremy, and I all went to the Wedding Extravaganza today at the Expo Center to taste cakes. Sonja's was the best by far. I have everything booked for the reception. Now I just need to go to Jamaica, get married, and then come back and have some fun with family and friends. I can't wait to marry my best friend.

Home Sweet Home

We are home from Florida. We had a great time and it was very relaxing. I have been doing laundry and posting pictures all day today. Jerm is bringing home dinner because we have not had time to go grocery shopping yet. I have two more weeks off of school and then back to the swing of things. I took about 300 pics while on vacation but this is one of my favorites. We got to enjoy the sunset every night off the pool deck of our hotel.

Here we come Florida!

Well today is the big packing day. I am sure I will have to make a trip or two to Walmart to get the little things we forgot about. We are leaving tomorrow for Florida and won't be back for a week. It is going to be a great trip! I am hoping for good weather, lots of pool and beach time, great food and drinks, and a large amount of sleep. These are the things that will make me happy on vacation because they are all things that I have not had in Springfield the last few months. Well.........here we come Florida.

And I'm out

Well I am finished with my summer semester. YIPPEE! I had my last two clients today at school and turned in all of my paperwork so I am officially out! I have two more days at work......Thursday I will be there 8 hours and Friday only 4. I have some clothes shopping to do before we leave for vacation as well as packing. We will be gone for a week on vacation and then I will have two more weeks before I have to go back to school for the fall. I hope everyone enjoys the rest of their summer.......mine is just beginning. Hello Freedom!!!!!

I think I can, I think I can.......

Well I only have three more days left of summer school. Yippee!!!! Summer school in my world does not consist of going to an hour long class, listening to a teacher, taking some notes, and a few quizzes or tests here and there. Those were the easier days! These days summer school or should I say grad school, consists of seeing three clients twice a week and doing a ridiculous amount of paperwork such as session plans, soap notes about what occurred in the sessions, and treatment summaries. On a side note, these long and tiring days of doing paperwork are done in a room that has about 20 computers and no windows! It makes me depressed some days knowing that I have to be couped up in this building, when I know most people are enjoying their summer laying by the pool and being outdoors. The past six summers I was a lifeguard at a neighborhood pool in Springfield. Oh how I miss those days and miss those kiddos and families. I still haven't gotten by to visit any of my old lifeguards or kids. Although this post seems quite depressing, I really am excited because my summer is about to begin (although it is almost August). I have clinic two days this coming week and three days of work......then I am finished until the end of August. Only two more semesters and I am finished with school........FOREVER!

My twin sister and her boyfriend along with my fiance and I are going on vacation to Clearwater Beach Florida. We leave Monday August 4th and will be gone until the following Monday. I cannot wait! We have a hotel right on the water and plan on spending time at the beach, playing some sand volleyball, and enjoying the local food and drinks. I am sure it will be very relaxing and enjoyable!

I hope everyone is having a wonderful and relaxing summer with family and friends. Take care!

Reception Hall Booked

Well the wedding is still a way off but Jerm and I have decided to go ahead and book our reception hall. We decided to go with Knights of Columbus in Springfield. Its very nice inside and has a wide variety of food options. An in-house caterer does all of the food. We are very excited and looking forward to our destination wedding in Jamaica at the beginning of June.

Birthday and Anniversary

For our 24th birthday, Jessie and I decided we wanted to go eat on the landing. We ended up choosing Garfields which was a wonderful choice. Everyone loved their food. Mom, Dad, Jess, Brandon, Jerm, and I all went to dinner and then back to the cabin for the night. The weekend was filled with a boat ride and a little rain and then some fun in the water. It was a relaxing weekend.

Jerm and I are celebrating our 4 year anniversary today. I cannot believe how the time flies. We are excitedly waiting till our wedding in June 2009. We have decided on a destination wedding in Jamaica and will be having a reception for family and friends when we return. I love Jerm will all my heart and soul and have finally found my soulmate for life. I cannot wait to start our lives together and have a family.

Pray that I can get through the next two weeks without too much stress. Seeing clients is about the most stress I have ever had to face in my life. I have three little ones between the ages of 5 and 10.

On August 4th, my sister, Brandon, Jerm, and I are all headed to Tampa (Clearwater Beach) Florida. BOY I CANT WAIT. We will be there for a week. It will be a relaxing time for me because I will be done with summer school.

I hope everyone is doing good. Take care!

Memorial Weekend

We went to the lake for the holiday. It was fun and relaxing like it always is at the lake. Besides loosing our power for 5 hours on Saturday from a storm things were great. The lake is still really high and we have to kayak out to our boat dock so that we can use our boat and waverunners. We got to take our first boat ride on Saturday and it was awesome. We love the boat and Jerm is the pro at driving and pulling in the boat onto the lift. Jerm and I did a little fishing but the fish didn't seem to be biting. We are looking for many more times at the lake this summer with our family and friends.

A few pics of my favorite things!!!

Going to the lake for Memorial Weekend

Well this is the time of year to go to the lake. I am super excited, because I have not been down to our cabin yet this year. Jerm and I are planning on leaving tomorrow and stopping by Walmart to get our fishing licenses. We love to fish and crawdad trap at the boat dock.

This year we have a boat which is really exciting because, I have had one on and off my whole life. Dad is going to take us out on lots of boat rides and get us familiar with pulling the boat onto the lift. He installed lots of pads so we don't scrap up the boat. Lets just say we have had a few people run our waverunners into the dock while pulling them in. We all know how to drive the boat, it's just pulling it up on the lift that will be tricky.

I am also interested to see how Addie does on the boat. She loves walking down to the water.....she pretty much throws herself into the waves. She also loves taking walks around the neighborhood, but this year we are going to get her on the boat and see how she does. Her dog mommy Sophie (my mom's dog that use to be Jessie's) does very well down there on the boat. My mom said that last weekend she laid down on a towel and slept the whole boat ride. We will have to wait and see. I am planning on taking some pictures this weekend that hopefully I can post on here.

Mom and Dad are headed down today (Friday) and will be at the cabin through Monday. Jess and Brandon will be down on Monday, but we will only have one day of fun with them because Jerm has to be back to work on Tuesday. Brandon is off so they may stay down till Tuesday night. It is going to be a fun weekend in the sun. We are hoping for no rain!!! I hope all of you have a safe and relaxing Memorial Weekend.

Excited for the weekend!

I am very excited for this weekend! For one, I only have 3 more weeks left of school and then I get a break. Also, Jerm and I are going with my sister and her boyfriend tonight to Rock N Ribs which raises money for children's charities in Spfd. (Goes to a very good cause) I am sure the ribs and margaritas will be wonderful. On Saturday, we are all going to the Spfd Cardinals game and the weather is suppose to be in the 60s!!!! I am so glad the weather is finally getting nice. Sunday I plan on catching up on some school work and relaxing all day long. I hope everyone has a nice weekend.......get outside and enjoy the weather.

Stressed

Well my life is currently the most stressful that it has ever been. I literally find myself waking up hours earlier than my alarm is suppose to go off due to anxiety. Grad school and clinic have really added so much stress to my life. I will sure be happy when it is all over. I have been very emotional lately due to the stress and pressures placed on me. If you could keep me in mind and say a little prayer for me, I would really appreciate it. I only have around a month left in this semester. Then I will get a few weeks off from school. I cant wait for this summer. Jerm and I have a STL trip planned in June to go watch the Cardinals with my sister and Brandon and a trip planned to Tampa Bay Florida in August. If only summer could be here sooner!!!!

Lets go Cardinals

Tonight is the home opener of the Springfield Cardinals season vs. the St Louis Cards. Jerm was on the computer and phone at 900am the morning tickets went on sale. Luckily, he was one of the ones that got through and was able to purchase tickets.....considering the tickets all sold out within 12 minutes.

Jerm, my parents, my sister, and her boyfriend and I are all going to tonight's game. We got seats down the first base line so we will have a great view of Albert. We are going to Ebbets Field beforehand to get dinner. I love baseball season and I love the Cards!! I am so excited if you can't tell. Jerm and I will be going by ourselves tomorrow to the 110pm game. We got general admission for that game so hopefully I will catch one of Albert's balls when he bombs. Look for us on tv tonight and tomorrow.

It's going to be chilly tonight but I am thrilled! Well I need to get off here and do some homework before tonight. But if you are a Cards fan, GET YOUR RED ON!

Help!

I am wanting to find friends on blogger. Does anyone know how you look up if people have a blogspot or not?? If you could leave me a comment I would appreciate it. Thanks!

New to Blogging

I am on spring break right now and lately my days have been spent laying on the couch with my puppy reading people's blogs and playing on the internet. I have come across a few people's blogs that have really put my life into perspective. I constantly find myself checking their blogs to see how things are going with their lives. Reading the stories of these people that live halfway across the United States or people that I have known most of my life has made me come to realize that even with all the stress and craziness that grad school throws my way, I am blessed to have my health, and my family and friends.

I am new to blogging but enjoy learning about other people so I figured I should give it a shot and just maybe someone would learn something about me. I am going to sign off and go take my puppy on a walk since it is absolutely beautiful out today. May God bless each and everyone of you that reads this.