Big changes...

So, starting August 10 I will be an Assistant Teacher at a private school. I'm very excited about this...for a lot of reasons.

~It'll be my first "big girl" job, (I'll be working almost full time)
~There's room to advance. (after I graduate I can become a full time lead teacher)
~and the pay's not so bad

Another big change for me will be the fact that I'm starting my 2nd to last semester in college. Now that I have this job, I'm not so scared, but still scared enough that I have bad dreams about failing and not getting my diploma.

Growing up...

So it's been a couple months since I last posted anything. Things are basically the same. Still working and going to school all the time. But, now I'm looking for a "big girl" job. It's scary and fun and intimidating and totally totally crazy. I've learned that just because I'm about to have my degree and I've done well in my classes and such, that I'm not guaranteed a job. I don't have experience in my field, I'm a girl, and my program is relatively young. It's the same thing over and over, but I'm not giving up...just trying harder and broadening my look. Something will come, just not as soon as I would like...

House Hunting...

frontdoor.com has become my new best friend. Aaron and I are looking for a house in the area and I most defiantly have taken the reins and have fallen in love with a couple houses. We're still waiting a few months because of lease obligations and to see where we both find new jobs. Again, this is very scary and fun and intimidating and totally totally crazy.

Random Quotes...

If you're just looking straight ahead, just imagine what you're stepping in. -Dr. Lowe (enviro prof)
I smell what you're steppin' in- Caridee English (ANTM)
Keep Steppin'...I don't want your funk!-Kelly (friend)

Emotional Wreck...

The end of the semester has really gotten the best of me. I'm so completely tired and moody all the time, I can't wait til I'm done and I have a break. My chem class is still kicking my butt. I've been studying almost non-stop for 2 weeks now, and I can only hope I pass the class so I don't have to take it again.

Even though I've been crazy the last month, I've been able to fall madly in love...with M*A*C cosmetics! Everything is soooooooo amazing :) I've been doing my make up everyday to play with all the great colors. Right now, I have on this amazing purple with an electric blue eyeliner. Tomorrow I think I will wear greens with some peachy-pink accents. So much fun!!!!

Aaron and I haven't been able to see each other as much as we used to because of his new job, (and my crazy studying schedule) which has added to my emotional month. He's a great piece of my life and I love being with him. He keeps me sane...(well most of the time) We do, however, try to make the most of our time together, which is super nice. We also decided to start going to church and we're going for the first time this Sunday!

I've been cleaning and getting rid of stuff...purging and merging. There's a lot of crap I haven't seen since I moved up here nearly 2 years ago, so I guess it's time to get rid of it. So, if anyone is looking for some stuff, just come on over. Sometime this summer I'll be getting rid of some furniture (side tables, coffee table, bookcase or 2, futon...) and some picture frames, kitchen stuff, and other odds and ends.

Aaron and I have been talking lately about planning our wedding. I swear it'll all be planned before he proposes. We looked at a couple places online in Lubbock and I've saved pictures of flowers, dresses, invitations, ect. It's quiet fun at the moment, but I wonder if it'll stay fun after he proposes or if I'll stress out...I guess we will see

Just so everyone knows, I HATE CHEMISTRY! It's been kicking my butt all semester, and I'm tired of it and I just want it to be done...forever!!!!!!!!

Time...

It's about time I wrote a blog. So much has been happening.

First things first...

My great sister put it in my mind that Aaron was going to propose this week on my bday...well he didn't, and being the person I am, I got mad at him...even after he did such an amazing job preparing my surprise party and getting me a puppy :) I wasn't mad at him because he didn't do it, I guess I was just mad because I let myself build it up like it was going to happen.

Anywho, he gave me a puppy, Flannigan, for my bday. He is the sweetest and greatest puppy a girl could have. He's a little over 2 months old and about 2 lbs. He's a Toy Yorkie, so he'll only get to be about 5-5.5 lbs.

Even though I'm not engaged, I had an amazing bday because of friends and family!!

Spring Break...

This week I have (had) 8 tests. I wanna pull out my hair! I can't seem to concentrate enough to study and my mind is just on Spring Break, which starts at 2 for me on Friday!!! But, until then, I'll keep dreaming about margaritas and tans...I'm not going anywhere, but that's what I'll be dreaming about. ha

Business...

I am starting my own business. I will be a Party Planner!!! I'm going next week to get my DBA paperwork and make some business cards and flyers! I am soooooooo excited and can't wait to plan my first party :) It's basically what I already do now, I just do it for someone else and I rather do it for me! I have tons of contacts, but if anyone has some more, please let me know :)

Greatness...

This weekend, a great friend of mine married the man of her dreams! It was one of the most beautiful weddings I have ever seen and been a part of. The fun started on Thursday with a bachelorette party we threw for her, Friday was the rehearsal/dinner (which Randi and I got lost going to...) and the wedding on Saturday. I got sick from the lack of sleep, but I'd do it all over again just spend the weekend with some of the greatest people in my life.

Sick...

Like I said, I got sick this weekend. My dear, sweet, amazing, boyfriend, took care of me Sunday and yesterday. He's totally amazing and I love him dearly.

Work...

We recently hired someone new at work, so I'll be able to cut down at work and be able to concentrate more on what matters most to me. I'll be working M-F morning and every other Saturday morning. I'm super excited on what this means for me :)

Finally...

My apartment is finally clean. All clothes up, all dishes put away, and all text books neatly put in a closet or my car. It didn't take as long as I thought, I just had to force myself to start.

V-Day Weekend...

I'll be going home this weekend to see my beautiful family (well minus Suzette and Mark) and Sunday Aaron will make the drive and join us until we both leave Monday afternoon. I'm excited about just hanging out and not having to go to work or school for a few days.

Aaron and I will be having or Valentine's tomorrow night. I think we're just going to hang out and eat and maybe watch our movie. I'm trying to be super creative with his present, but I'm not coming up with much. I only have tonight/tomorrow morning to make things happen, so I guess we'll see happens.