It's been awhile

Yeah, I know that I haven't posted in a long while. I honestly didn't have any exciting news to share.
I have a new nephew that was born on October 24th. I can't wait to meet him February as I'm sure he is just a doll. No, I don't post pics because this blog isn't private as my facebook page is and myspace.
Christmas is coming up fast and my family is coming down here to visit me. I went there last year so they will be here this. It sounds like a fair trade right.?. I can't wait to see my niece and nephew that I haven't seen since August.
In August I went home for a quick trip to attend a baby shower(nephew above) and to be at my niece's 4 birthday party. I missed my nephew's 1st birthday party so there was no way I was missing this one.
I went to her birthday party and then stayed for awhile. Later on that night I went and hung out with one of my friends. The next day I went to the YMCA with my niece, nephew, sis, brother, and sister-in-law to spend time with them. I miss them more and more everyday. I then went to my other brother, girlfriend's baby shower. This was for the one born on October 24th. It was a great time seeing everyone who I hadn't seen since my grandpa's funeral. It was nice to celebrate joyous occasions and not sad ones. That trip I also brought back my dog, whom I missed so much. She now finally stays by herself at the apartment.
I finally get to enroll at UNC-Chapel Hill in the Spring and I won't have to pay out of state tuition. Yippee! I'll be a resident of NC this November, I honestly can't believe it is going to be a year in about a month and a few weeks. Wow, time has sure flown by since I got down here.
I won't be home until right before or around my birthday to visit. I just don't want to be in an airport where there the potential to get H1N1 if I do decide to fly. I know my hometown and surroundings are having outbreaks of it and I just don't want to risk it either. I am not completely sold on getting the shot either as there is so many unknowns. I am going to research a little bit more and then make my decision. I do know that I won't be getting the H1N1 nasal mist as I haven't read great things about that. If I do decide to get anything, it will be the H1N1 shot and I might also get the flu shot.
I hope everything is going well with everyone else. I hope to see you all in February. I promise to blog more often.

Little Update

Not a whole lot is going on right now. My parents came up to visit a couple of weeks ago and took Macey home. They took Macey home to teach her to stay by herself as she doesn't like to do that and I can't train her to do that here.
It looks like I might get to see my niece and nephew sooner then I expected. Speaking of my niece and nephew, I'm going to have a new nephew in October and I can't wait. My other brother is going to have his first child. Dang I really need to find a guy to marry. LOL, no pressure on myself, right.
I have an interview tomorrow so I'll blog about that sometime.
Well I'm off of here for now.
Miss and love you all.

Catching up

I know I haven't blogged in awhile,but I promise I will do that more. I just have forgotten and the school semester is coming near a close.
I'm 24 years old now and I can't believe I'll be 25 years next year. Oh my gaw, I'm going to be 30 soon.Yeah, I seriously need to get on finding a guy to marry in the next year or two or I'm not going to have kids by 30. No pressure on myself. LOL.
School is going great,but I'm transferring next fall well I hope to if I get into UNC. Keep your fingers crossed for me or say a prayer. I'm going to major in Elementary Education as they don't have Early Childhood Education,but I'm hoping some of my credits transfer over. If not then I'm going to be beyond mad and I might just throw in the towel and go back to Marketing. Nah, I'll stick to being a teacher.
I have had a few interviews to be a nanny and I can now saw I have a full time nanny job and two occasional sitter jobs. I'll make more then enough money for bills and have almost $100 or more to spend and save.
Macey(dog) is doing well and is being spoiled rotten by me. I feel so dumb by saying she truly is my best friend who I know will never hurt me. She is truly almost like my old cat who died a few years ago. DJ(cat) was there through everything when I was growing up. I had her going into junior high,high school,through my family's health stress and everything else. She never judged me and loved me unconditionally. My dog is exactly the same way and even has her attitude. She reminds me a lot of my cat. Now I sound like some crazy animal lover,but I do have trust issues and animals won't hurt you. Plus it is great to know someone there is to listen to you at the end of the day who can't talk back.
Let me leave you with my favorite quote.
Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans

My Time

I'm almost 24 years old and I haven't met the one yet. I wanted to be married by 25 and start a family by 30 years old, I don't see that happening the way I wanted it to. I know I still have another whole year. My brother is already married and has two kids, he is a year younger. I love the fact I have a niece and nephew,but it isn't the same.
I know I have standards,but why shouldn't I. I want a sweet, charming, funny, intellectual, loves his family, has God number 1 in his life, enjoys the simple things in life, wants a family, is not afraid to shed a tear, romantic, and a lot of other things. I just have this in vision of the guy who I will marry,but am I asking for to much.
I have my whole wedding planned out even though I don't act like the girl who would. I want the white dress with the detail, the beautiful bouquet, the flowers on the floor, the bridesmaid dresses that are stunning, and the tuxes that fit perfectly. Not to mention the beautiful table cloths, the exquisite center pieces, the elegant wedding invitations, and the beautiful wedding favors. I want that romantic dance with the one I'm going to spend the rest of my life.
I guess I don't take this whole marriage thing lightly. I love the idea of Happily Every After and the idea of becoming one. The special union that God created and let no man come between. I'm just not going to settle to get married and I shouldn't have to.
The reason for not dating so much is because why put your heart on the line when you will be heart broken. I know you have to date to find that guy, your soul mate. I don't want to date a guy I know I'm not attracted to or know in my heart that I won't have anything in common. I don't want to waste my time with the person when I can miss the opportunity to meet my soul mate. I'm a hopeless romantic and I wear my heart on my sleeve.
So Mr. Right are you out there.?.
Here is how romantic I am that I already have my first dance narrowed down to three choices.

1st choice


2nd Choice



3rd Choice

Poetry

A poem I wrote when I was 15 to my future husband when I took the vow of purity. I can tell you on this day that I have kept and keeping that promise until my wedding night.


I made a promise to a shadow.

I carry this promise for all tomorrows.

A promise so true and no one could ever borrow.

I made a promise to a shadow.

Eight years ago that is when I took that vow.

To keep my self pure, not let it become a dirty towel.

I made a promise to a shadow.

A ring is the only outward appearance of this promise.

I wear it so I won't give up my vow to a compromise.

A measly little gold ring with a cross worn were my wedding band will someday be.

I made a promise to a shadow.

I will never let someone untie my Innocent heart.

To never let someone random have this present I brought.

You are the only one who will untie this vow because your love will seal the deal.

Until that day I see your face, your a shadow that I made this promise to.

Careers&Jobs

Since I'm going to school full time, I have decided just to be a nanny/babysitter while in school. It will be a lot easier for me then working a 9 to 5 job. I found 3 companies that you can set up your profile and submit apps. for jobs. The jobs pay anywhere between $5-$15 a hour so not to bad. I'll bring home about $200 a week or more.
I also decided to get my associates in Early Childhood Education and I decided to do that when I took these classes. Schools out here require you to have either 2 years experience or your associates in Early Childhood Education to work in pre-k. They make between $9-$13 a hour and that doesn't sound to shabby. I would love to have the summer off and holidays so this a good fit. I will also be still atteneding classes to major in Marketing. I will eventually use that if I get bored of teaching. It is always nice to have a back up plan the way the economy is now of days.
I'll be moving in a few weeks and I'm so excited.

I'm moving again

We got the news today that we got the apartment in Mooresville,NC. I'll be moving out of Statesville to the new apartment on March 3rd. I'm so excited because we got the apartment we wanted. I love that we are going to have deck that we can sit out and enjoy. We will be on the second floor. It will be great.
We will be living at the carriage club. You can see the floor plan at this website.
http://www.carriageclubapts.com and click on the 2/2 plan. You will then need to click on floor plans. Wait for the window to pop up and click on over on the arrow to the Breckenbridge. I love my bathroom with the huge counter space with the sink.
I just wanted to share my exciting news.

Flying home for Grandpa's Funeral

I got a call last Monday that my grandpa died so my cousins and I had to find a flight. This would be my first flight without someone with me. My second flight total in my life. The third one would be back home to NC.
I left Tuesday morning from Charlotte to Chicago and that flight was miserable. This lady had all her seat and half my seat too. It was really hot where I was sitting and she didn't make it any better. The second flight was better just hit some ice under the plane wing,but all was fine.
I went straight from the flight to the funeral home. I spent almost all night there except for a hour. I went to spend some time with my niece and nephew. When I was out the funeral home I saw a lot of people who I haven't seen in forever. The death of my grandpa didn't hit me until I saw him laying in the casket. It wasn't what I was expecting. I mean I knew he was gone,but I was some how hoping it was a dream.
The next day was the funeral. I got a flower from the grave site and went to my cousin's for a lunch. I just kept looking back while walking away from the grave site where his casket was sitting. I kept thinking if I look back this one last time it won't be there and this all will be a dream.
My aunt and uncle came over Friday and we went through pictures. I got a few pictures of me when I was younger and took them home. I left Saturday morning. The flights were fine and I miss everyone.

Pictures from flight.
Lake Michigan

Lake Michigan

City

On the way home to NC

Kinda late on this-New Year's Resolutions

I was going to write this blog a week ago but never got around to doing it. Here are my new year resolutions or I should say goals for this year.

1.)Loose 40 pounds- I hope to do this over the year and have reached my goal weight by Dec.31st to ring in the New Year.

2.)Start to pay off some of my school loans.

3.)Get my Real Estate License in NC.

4.)I want to have at least $2,500 in savings by the end of the year.

5.)I want to learn to play golf.

6.)I want to at least pass all my classes this year with a B average.

7.)I want to get into University of North Carolina(Charlotte).

8.)I want to move into a nice apartment that isn't quite so big.