Being a Better Blogger

Confession:  Obviously, I am not meant to be a blogger since I can't seem to blog more than once every couple months.  However, I do think it's important to keep trekking...I want to be a better blogger.

The past few months have been quite crazy!  But I have learned so much about myself and so many life lessons throughout this journey.  I'll take you through a short timeline of events since my last post.

1. My sister got married in October:

Doesn't she look stunning?  Kim got married on our parent's 31st anniversary and our grandparent's 65th anniversary.  The dress Kim is wearing in this picture is my mom's dress altered to accommodate the change in times and Kim's taste.  It was a beautiful wedding.  My mom wore the hat, which was my paternal grandfather's favorite accessory.  That was really special to all of us because he passed away in February, so it was like having him with us on this special occasion.

2. I gave a toast:

I'm proud of this moment because it is so hard to wrap up an entire sisterhood in one short speech.  Luckily, I got to give two...but that's a long story.  Either way, Kim is so special to me, and so is Will now, and I was thrilled to be her maid of honor and get to share what a special person she is.  Through this week in Georgia, I was reminded how special family is.  Families have a unique bond that is made with love.  I am so lucky that I have two wonderful parents, many aunts and uncles, cousins, four grandparents, and two (and a new) sibling to show me this daily.  Family is so important to me and I'm thankful that through my sister's wedding that I was reminded of this special bond and love.

3. I moved to Georgia!

In  Hot Springs, I was very lonely and unable to find a job within my field of psychology.  While I was in Georgia for my sister's wedding, I had a job interview at a safe house for domestic violence victims.  I was offered the job on the spot, and took it.  When I got back to Arkansas, I put in my two week notice and began packing up my apartment!  I lived in Macon, GA for four weeks, worked two jobs, and had only two days off.  THEN...

4.  I GOT INTO GRADUATE SCHOOL

Last  fall, I applied to four graduate programs with the University of North Texas being my number one choice.  I was rejected from all four.  I thought my life was over...but I also knew that I would have to get my master's eventually, so I reapplied to UNT.  The day that I moved to Georgia, I was invited to interview.  I interviewed last spring, so I still didn't think they'd want me.  This time, however, I was far enough away (in miles) to wear I completed a video interview rather than in person.  I got to talk about whatever I wanted and really showed them who I am.  After a couple weeks of crashing at a friend's house, I signed a lease...and within the hour, I received my acceptance e-mail from UNT!  So...

5. I moved back to Texas

I came back to my home state after Thanksgiving and started job hunting.  I will be working in Frisco at Pure Barre, which is a fitness studio.  Look it up and join one.  I love it!  I go to training next week and then move to DFW permanently.  I start graduate school January 11 and I couldn't be more excited.  My life is beginning!!  Yes, I have looked into competing in the Miss Texas organization...but more on that later.