I don't wanna be just another face you see...

I only waited almost two months this time! I know I say this alot, but I really enjoy going back and reading posts from the past. My previous post really gave me the motivation I needed to move on with school and life for the next semester. I start the last semester of my junior year tomorrow. I can't believe I am one year and four months away from being a NURSE. I feel so accomplished. I am going to get a little sentimental now: I really couldn't have made it this far without the unconditional love and support of my dear family and friends. My parents have been able to give me so much and push me so hard that I really am proud of what I have accomplished in my life. To them: I know alot of times I seem ungrateful for the things that I have, but I never will take for granted the love and support I have received over my (almost) 23 years. I really don't know what I would do without any of you. As for my friends, many have stepped and stepped out, but I know you would be there for me any second I needed. To my friends from high school, to the state friends/ZTA girls, to my family of nursing friends. I couldn't have done it without any of you. Every one of you keep sane and I love you all dearly. As some of you know, I lost a dear friend this weekend. It has really taken a toll on how I live my life. The person and I weren't extremely close, but he was a person dear to my heart. Please keep his family in your prayers. Life is so short. I am learning to express my feelings when I can, because sometimes we may not have much time. Sometimes it seems like we have a lifetime to let people know we care, but in reality, many times lives get cut short for various reasons. We have to follow our hearts and trust God's will. He knows what is best for us. I have finally picked back up the pace with my working out. I have a more convenient gym membership so I am able to go more often. It seems to be working well. I have also started making my own recipes to sample. I really enjoy this. That's pretty much it. Song: Saturday Girl, Ingram Hill. You know you love me, GG

Maybe God just kinda likes Cowboys and Angels...

Well, It's been four months since I blogged last. Surprised? Again, looking back, I see how different my life is from the last time I blogged until now. It's amazing how much someone's life can change in four months. As far as an update on my life, my main focus right now is summer school. Never knew how much the "Real World" was going to suck, but I'm definitely getting a nice taste of it right now. I have ONE month left of summer school before I am off to a 3 week vacation. CAN. NOT. WAIT. I have 4 semesters left of school. I'm starting to get giddy about graduation. Next December I will have RN, BSN behind my name! Just got to push through until December and it will all be downhill from there. Clinicals are super exciting. I've learned so much about what being a nurse is really like. It's exciting. There really is never a dull moment. I LOVE IT. Thinking back to when I started college, almost 4 years ago, I would have never thought this is where I would be. It's amazing how God takes you on a journey, placing you exactly where he wants you to be. He brings people in your life when you are at your very lowest and pulls you back up again. I thank him everyday for the things he has done and the people he has brought into my life. I ended a friendship with a good friend this week. I never knew how hard it would be to go through ending something like this, but it really has been rough on me. However, I don't feel like If I am putting in 100% to be a good friend to you, and you're giving me 10%, that I can deal with it. I don't have time to allow someone who doesn't want to give me their full friendship to take up my time. I am mentally and emotionally drained from this semester. I never thought I could learn to live on 5 hours of sleep every night. You learn something new everyday, right? I miss some days when I actually had a social life, got to sleep at least 9 hours every night, and actually had time to myself. I know I have to keep moving. This is only a season, as Ms. Anderson would say. As far as a love life, I'm just trying to take it easy. I know that if God can bring me all the way from my decision to become a pharmacist at MSU to 4 semesters away from being a NURSE, He is going to bring the perfect person into my life. Simple as that. I know that He has a perfect plan, and I'm just going to sit back and watch it unfold. My weight loss was going very nicely for a while. I have gotten so busy with school that working out got put on the back burner. It's time to drag it back out. I feel so much better when I am working out. Serious dieting starts this week. Promise. This is alot of info for me to go back and look at in about a month when I will get on here next, but I love to see where my life is and where it has been. Song for today: Cowboys and Angels, Dustin Lynch. LOVE it. You know you love me, GG

Blessed.

I realized tonight how long its been since I've posted my last blog. Once again, I go back and read all the things I have thought and said, and see how far I have come since the last time I posted. It is such a blessing.

I am constantly reminded how blessed I am. Looking back, I thought my life was so hard, and wondered why things happened to me, but in the end, I know it has made me the person I am today. I can't say I'm completely proud of me, but that is only because I know I have to keep on trucking on the journey to bettering myself.

Like the last post, school is ridiculous- and just when I thought it was bad last semester, I see how different everything is this semester. Ten times harder. LOVE my life. Making it though, and doing rather well for myself.

I have decided to get my body back to the way it was last year around this time. I can't stand to feel tired all the time. I am going to get back to my 5 day workout weeks and healthy food. It is going to be a struggle, but I am tired of being overweight. It is time to finally do something for me. I deserve this. I will be keeping everyone updated on the progress, hopefully a weekly blog.

Talked to an old friend last night for my birthday. It was super exciting, but made me miss this person so much. It's like another part of you is missing. Eventually, everything will fall into place.

Song of the day: One Day You Will, Lady A.- seems fitting.

You know you love me,
GG

Craziness.

it's midnight. i'm, of course, still awake-even though I know I have to be up early in the morning. cool. Last night and tonight have been a little rough. I'm not really sure how to think about life. Today, I had the realization that the person you know you're destined to be with will be your best friend. They will be through there through everything. I have two of those, but both already have significant others.

My control issues are at an all-time high right now. It's so hard to let God handle things in your life, because you think you know what is best for you. He has a better plan than we could ever imagine, and I have to make myself remember that, especially on nights like tonight where I wonder where the love of my life could be. Being single (now, for almost a month), it has shown me how much I needed to be alone. This shows me that God knows what's best for me.

My social life has finally picked back up again. I've missed being around people who want to be around me. Thank God for my friends.

School is killing me. I should have listened to my friends and not have taken two science classes. AHH, Baptist, why must you make everything so hard...

I miss my guy best friends. period.

This weekend will be good. I promise.

Song of the day: Wanted, Hunter Hayes.

You know you love me,
GG

Down the road the sun is shining...

Just a warning: Emotional Wreck is about to happen.

I just wish some people would go fall off a cliff. Break-ups happen. I know that. But, seriously, do guys have to check to make sure they hurt you bad enough? Is it necessary to text someone just to make them relive the last X number of months and weeks that you spent together? I literally don't know that i've ever hurt this bad before. I thought I was doing okay. Until, he had to cut open an already deep wound. I want to hate you. I really do. But I just don't know that I have it in me.

To the person who did this to me:
I want you to know how bad this hurts. The physical pain is almost unbearable. I cry myself to sleep about five nights a week. The other two nights, i've passed out from taking cough syrup. You don't even care. You never did. I wish i would have never let myself get to the point that I did with you. You are a sorry piece of crap. I hope the next girl does the same exact thing to you that you just did to me. I guess it helps that you know you treated me like crap....

To the people who have been there, I thank God everyday for each of you. You can't even imagine how much I appreciate you. Even at midnight, you're there to cheer me up. My new friends, and the ones who have always been there: you guys are amazing. I couldn't have made it where I am in life without you.

Sorry, I had to get this all off my chest. I'm not usually like this...

Song for today: One Day You Will, Lady A. Perfect Song.

You know you love me,
GG

Too tired for a title...

Well, here it goes: Blog #2! Told you I'd be better about updating this thing. :)

So, my life today is yet again, another rollercoaster. I'm beginning to believe I'm never going to get off of this adventure ride. Got some pretty hurtful news today, but then again, what's new?

Relationships are hard and complicated things. You can't make someone love you if they don't want to or can't love you, and you just can't make yourself stop loving someone whenever you want to. I'll tell you this: It's hard to look at someone you love, knowing they don't love you back. Life sucks sometimes.

But, y'all know me, gotta make this positive: God is looking out for each and every one of us. He knows what's going on in our lives, and he knows what's best for us. Just gotta learn to keep your eye on the prize. Don't live in the past, but don't forget to look in the rear-view mirror every once in a while. We shouldn't bask in what has happened to us, but we don't need to forget the lessons we've learned either.

Sorry, this might seem a little scatterbrained- i've taken some cough medicine (for my bronchitis) and it's making me a little tired.

Success happened today. One step closer to some of my goals. Lost 2 pounds. Yay for me.

Well, that's about it. I need some sleep.

Song of the Day: If you could only see; Tonic. Listen and Love.

You know you love me,
GG

All you need is Friends...

Well, kids, fell off the blogging wagon again. I am going to make an effort to blog more often now. I know what you're thinking- Heard that before...hahaha. But really. This time is for real.

I've decided, once again, it's time for goals. I have two weeks before school starts so I have time to get myself in gear. Plus, I watched the follow up video on the show called heavy tonight. Time to kick myself in high gear. So, Here's the list:

1. School is very important, and this semester is going to be super hard. I want to make a 3.5 GPA this semester. Stout, I know, but I know I can do it. Time to buckle down and STUDY!!

2. Don't fall in love at the Jersey Shore. (funny, yes, but I cannot let my relationships stop me from achieving my goals.)

3. Working out is a new priority, four days per week is the goal. I have motivation now that there's a tanning bed in the gym.

4. Get a pair of MissMe jeans for christmas. I can do this!!

5. Make it to at least 2 MSU home games this football season!

I guess five goals can be enough. I cannot wait to look back and see this! I want to know how I did with my goals this semester. I'm going to make a cute poster so I can keep up with how I am doing. Jessica G.- you would be so proud.

It's time to be the free-spirited happy me again. It's been about a month since I've felt that way. For some reason, my heart hurts. I just have to lean on God and know that what he's doing in my life is what is best for me. Because, after all, it is...

Quote of the Day: “No matter who broke your heart, or how long it takes to heal, you’ll never get through it without your friends.”

I need to thank my friends for putting up with me the past couple weeks. Thanks for letting me vent, cry on your shoulder, hug you until you about threw up, praying for me, and spending some of the best nights with me. I don't know what I could or would do without any of you. You hold a special place in my heart.

Special shout-out to my other halves javascript:void(0)in Madison, MS. :)

Song of the day: Freshman Year, Brantley Gilbert; Love reliving college...

You know you love me,
GG

Today was just one of those days. You know the kind that nothing seems to be going for you, yet somehow you find a light at the end of the tunnel. Always looking for the best in everything can be hard sometimes. Well, It's a new day. That's always a positive.

Don't get me wrong, I love life. I am SO blessed to have the things in my life that I do. This is why I strive to make everyday count for something, and for someone. It is so important for people to know that they are needed and wanted in this world. Just a little something I've gathered over my years.

Today, I had two MASSIVE tests, a paper due, and a to-do list as long as I am tall. And for once in my life, I am not stressed about it. THANK YOU LORD.

Making friends is so much fun. I throughly enjoy it. I am really starting to see that everything happens for a reason. Although I miss MSU, I am so happy to have met some of the people I have at Baptist. LML.

That pretty much sums up today EXCEPT: It was weigh in day! Another 2 pounds down. HOLLA!

EIGHT DAYS UNTIL I'M 21!

Today, my song of the day is going to be Tomorrow; Chris Young. Listen to it!

You know you love me,
GG

In Christ, there are no goodbyes; RIP, Matt.

This post is going to be pretty intense, just a little warning.

You know, life is so precious. We live; We breathe; We attempt to leave a mark on this world. But, if you think about it, no one really knows when it's their time to go. This weekend, I lost a friend of mine in a car accident. The crazy part about it: I just spent last weekend with him. It's crazy how life happens that way.

This experience takes me back to March 5, 2005. A day I will probably never forget. Being at the mall, and finding out a close friend had passed. You don't realize what you've got 'til it's gone.

We don't expect things to happen to us when we're young. We're invincible. Think we have it all. Matt Johnson, you were one of the sweetest guys I have ever met. A barrel of laughs. So fun to be around. I know you are missed and loved by many. Watch out for us down here. PS: I still owe you $10. :)

This whole thing leads me to a couple great points.

One: Don't take things for granted. We're not promised time on this earth.

Two: Everything happens for a reason. Even though things happen in our lives that seem to be bad, God is looking out for us.


Just a few things to catch you up on my life:
I have lost 12 pounds on my dieting adventures. (yay.) I miss starkville and all of the people there. And because of this weekend, I plan to live my life a bit differently.

The song of the day, (Actually, there's two!) Halfway to Heaven; Brantley Gilbert, and Homesick; MercyMe.


you know you love me,
GG

She hides her Paul Mitchell hair under that John Deere Hat...

Hey, Sorry It's been a little bit since my last blog. Things have gotten so hectic in my life. I have finally forced myself to focus on school and finding a job to replace my old one. Suddenly, I have NO time.

So, here's my venting for a little bit. I am in nursing school. The class that is giving me the most work load, World Religions. Something a little wrong with this picture? I think yes.

My life has recently turned pretty dang good. I mean, It has always been that way, though. I am just starting to notice that the more important things in life are the things that make me happy. (Always a good thing, right?) I am glad I don't need certain things to have a good time, such as drugs and such. Addiction tears people and families apart. Sad day.

BTW, dieting is going INCREDIBLE! I lost another 3 pounds this week. I'm feeling fabulous about myself.

Love life is pretty dull. I miss my guy friends. :(

So, I am super excited about this week's SONG! It's "My Kinda Woman", by Craig Morgan. I LOVE IT! Fit's my life, kinda perfectly.

You know you love me,
GG

You know, it won't be long 'til the guitar starts to play...

Well, it was an interesting day to say the least. I had an A&P test, which I originally thought was killer, but ended up only missing one question. YAY for being smart! Can I tell you what cholinergic versus adrenergic, not really sure.... haha. I guess I'll be figuring that out sooner or later.

It snowed today, like a freaking blizzard snow. It was nice, only I'm sooo ready for summer. Ready for pool parties, laying out, and NO SCHOOL! The sad part of that is that I just started school and it's the dead middle of winter. BOOOO. Oh well, spring and summer will be here soon enough.

So, here's my issues for this week: I can't focus on school. I have no idea why, but all I want to do anymore is be out with my friends. I think it's a little bit irresponsible, but I'm 20 years old. I feel like I can make mistakes, even if they are ones I know are wrong and I intentionally make the decisions to do them. I'll make up for them when I'm older. You're only young once, ya know...

Weighed in today because of the snow! Lost another pound! yayyyyyy! Getting ready for summer!

Hoping that Prince Charming shows up soon, I'm getting a little impatient.

Song of the Day: There's TWO! and both Brantley Gilbert again. Sorry, I just LOVE him! Saving Amy; & You Promised. (Not relative, just meaningful songs.)

You know you love me,
GG

We were young and wild, hanging out too late at night...

Girl, I love you crazy. It comes so easy after all we had. I can love with all my heart, but the hardest part is, I just can't love you back. Not the song of the day, but a pretty powerful and relative song to my life. Heart breaks HURT. And, I don't mean just a little bit. They tend to hurt alot.

I'm finally free from being bound to heart break. I have finally let go of everything and realize that God has a plan for my life. The pain and the overpowering thoughts were holding me back from what I really want in life.

Speaking of what people want in life, My world religions class is starting to get to me. We are covering Hinduism. They believe some crazy things, but they have hit the nail on the head when it comes to what people want versus what people really want. Alot of times people believe that power, success, money, pleasure, etc. is what life is all about. However, life is more than that. Life is about love, and joy and all the things in life that you can't pay for. I love that a class I was dreading is turning out to be very positive for me.

Oh, Great News! I lost 5.3 pounds last week! I was super happy. I hope I do just as well this week! It's amazing how much better you body works when you feed it healthy food and not just junk (for lack of a better term...).

Met some really great people this weekend. SHOUT OUT to you guys!

That's about all that's going on in my life right now....

OHHHH, Song of the day is an incredible song; Freshman Year; Brantley Gilbert. It makes me smile REALLY big.

You know you love me,
GG

Maybe I'm a dreamer...

Maybe it's time for a change....

So, I just took on a whole new goal in life. Weight-Loss. I say that as if I've never done this before. (I clearly have...) Anyway, I started Jenny Craig on Saturday morning. It's an interesting diet, and I must say, I really like it. (so far, at least.) I believe it's finally time for me to do something for myself. I deserve to live the life I've always wanted for myself, skinny. I guess I can give an update every friday at weigh-in. That way, I can see my progress on here as well as let you guys know.

So, something has really been bothering me lately, and I figured I would share. A friend of mine's sister lost her boyfriend recently. I'm not sure of the whole situation, but that really has to be hard. I can't even imagine what that would be like. This whole situation has really got me thinking about my own life and relationships. As sad as this is, people aren't here forever. I have started evaluating my friendships, and have decided that I really need to start putting in more effort. I love everyone in my life and couldn't imagine losing one, especially I had not treated them like I loved them.

I might be moving out earlier than expected! I have to see if things come through for me, so, we shall see. I'm pretty excited. I will enjoy being on my own, i believe.

School's back in; BOOOOO. I have tons of homework, already. Guess I outta get some sleep so I can do it all tomorrow.


You know you love me,
GG

I gotta thank the wrongs that led me to a love so strong...

Well, It's a new year. Looking back, I had many adventures, ups and downs, people coming in and out of my life. Wow, 2010, I can most likely say, "Don't let the door hit you on the way out."

Today, I have a smile on my face. I know in my heart that I am a strong, beautiful person that can accomplish anything I set my mind to. I guess these days that's the mindset you have to have to get anywhere in life.

Lesson for today: It doesn't really matter what a person really looks like. It's more of the way people carry themself, confidence being key. People can tell when others are down on themselves just by looking at them. I've learned and somewhat taught myself that even if it's a fake confidence, people notice a difference in you.

I miss being five years old. Nothing to worry about except who got to be star student and the line leader the next day in class. Man, those were the days. Sometimes I wish I could go back, but I kinda like the way I turned out. :)

Sorry, but this one is going to be a little short. I start back to school thursday. Gotta clean out my room and start attempting to pack.

You know you love me,
GG

It's the climb...

I can't get you out of the sunshine, I can't get you out of rain...

Lesson Learned this week: Sometimes, you just have to cry and cry and cry. It makes everything better.

I thank God every day for second chances. We all need them, and if any one understands this, it's me. People screw up in life. It's a simple fact. And, honestly, I would hate to live in a world when everything everyone did was right. It's like we would all be walking robots. Second chances always brings me back to the lesson in the last blog- Can't appreciate good times if you've never experienced the bad times.

I try to find my purpose in life, ALOT. I haven't exactly figured it out yet; but, I'm pretty sure it has to do with helping someone out. I mean, I am going to school to be a nurse. But, I also think it might be more than that. I want to have an effect on every person I meet. (A positive one, of course.) Which leads to another thing...

Lesson Learned #2: You can't please everyone. It's a hard one to accept, but definitely TRUE. Because everyone is different, it is impossible to please everyone at once. I'm trying harder now to make decisions for myself, not because someone or some people want me to. I feel like my whole life I have made decisions for someone else; now it's time for me to grow up and make them for myself.

I'm back to the valley, making the trek up the mountain. It's been a bumpy ride this time, for sure. If you asked me, I would say I'm not excited about the climb back up the mountain... But, It's the way life works out sometimes. I do however feel like I am changing my life for the better. Everytime I get in the valley is like a fresh new start, which is quite nice.

School starts back next week. Not sure how I feel about it exactly. I'm ready to move on with school but, I have alot of work still left. Gotta start somewhere I guess.

I'm so happy tomorrow is Friday and I'm off work. :)

Right now, I have to admit: I'm listening to Justin Bieber; I love "One Less Lonely Girl". I guess this one can be the song of the day.


That's all I got for today.

You know you love me,
GG

We're only human here, after all....

So, it's a brand new day and close to a brand new year. And because it's close to a new year, I feel the need to wrap up this year by saying a few things:

1. To all the people who entered my life, I couldn't be happier that you did. Each and every one of you are amazing people and I wouldn't trade you for the world. I know some of you and I have had many ups and downs, but God is shaping our relationships because he knows what we need and desire in this world. You have all made me so happy with life; a happiness you can't even imagine. THANK YOU!

2. To all the people who exited my life: I am glad you were a part of my life. No matter what the circumstances are, you left an imprint on me and shaped my life into what it is now. I am glad God put you into my life.

3. To my best friends: You guys never cease to amaze me with how much you stand by me and support me. I don't know if I could have done some of the things I have without each and every one of you this year. From moving schools to losing a close friend to just helping me keep my head up during the hard times, you guys are AMAZING. And just know, that I hope that I have given you the same feelings inside that you have given me.

4. To my family: Thanks for putting up with me through all the things that have happened in the year. I don't know if I could have made it without you.

2010 was a spectacular year and quite a miserable year all at the same time. But I have come to realize that God puts trials in our lives to help us grow as people and mature into something great. You can't expect everything to be all hunky-dory all the time. Going through a tough time makes you appreciate when you finally do get to the top of the mountain.

I'm ready to see what 2011 brings. Ready for new challenges, friends, and maybe love.

UPDATE:
1. Last day at Macy's was Wednesday. I throughly enjoyed working there as well as the people I met. I'm currently looking again, hopefully something will come up soon.
2. School is still out, ended up with a 3.79 for the semester. AHHH!
3. So happy to have my friends back home.
4. No loves. Hoping God brings the right one soon. :)

There's some insight into my life.

Today's song: Come On, Green River Ordinance. :)

You know you love me,
GG

Hey, It's me again...

So, I know it's been a while since I posted last; I'm trying to get better. I've had my ups and downs within the last few weeks. There are some FANTASTIC things going on in my life right now, and there are some no-so-great things too. I'm definitely keeping my head up. Just to keep those of you following me informed, Here's the lists of some of the goods. :)

FANTASTICS:
1. I found a jobbbb! Finally, after a long struggle, I am finally employed. It's not exactly the job I wanted but, I am still working on finding more options.
2. I take my last two finals on Monday. HALLELUAH! (And, I think I might have a 4.0!!!)
3. My braces are coming off Tuesday. I'm so excited that i'm barely sleeping at night.
4. I'm happy being single. I never thought I would say that, but it is a good feeling.
5. Christmas is soo soon! I can't wait. FAVORITE HOLIDAY!

So, I've finally made some decisions for myself. (I'm pretty pleased with myself, haha.) First, I will not settle on dating someone I know is wrong for me. I also will not date anyone who treats me anything less than what I deserve. I've done this wayyy too long and it's time for a change. Second, I know God has a perfect plan for my life, and I have finally stopped being a control freak and given it to him. He knows what I want, and will give me exactly what I desire and need in my life. I'm learning to trust him. It's a day to day process but, so far, IT'S AMAZING! Third, I need to focus on school like I did this semester, every semester. It's such a nice feeling to be at the end of the semester and not have to stress about grades.

Still missing my friends at State, alot. It's really hard being away from my support system. I guess that's what Facebook and cell phones are for. I'm so happy they will be home soon. :)

New favorite Song: Me Again, Uncle Kracker. - he actually has a softer side, and a heart. AMAZING song. Sorta explains what I am going through. (This is where the title comes from...)

Just learning to keep my head up; As put by another: Nothing puts your problems into perspective like passing a car engulfed in flames on your morning commute. "Yeah this meeting is gonna suck, but at least I'm not on fire.

You know you love me,
GG

I'm going to have to learn how to let you go somehow...

So, today is a downer kind of day. It rained today for the first time in months and it's doing crazy things to my emotions. I can't decide if I'm actually okay, or just pretending. I'm really confused about how I'm feeling right now. Am I over him or am I not?

Somehow, I'll move on baby just like you, when the desert floods and the grass grows blue...; Carrie Underwood.

All I want for my life is to be a successful nurse and mother. I want a beautiful marriage. It's just really hard being my age, which is not that old and seeing all of my friends getting engaged and married; and then there's me. It's really hard to trust God and be patient. But, I'm trying my hardest. That's for sure.

Anyway, there's my life. Hope it starts to look up soon.

You know you love me,
GG

Roll with it...

Bad things sometimes happen to good people. This is a lesson I'm beginning to learn in life. God doesn't put things in our path to be hurtful or to just sit back and laugh. Everything happens for a reason, whether you make a bad grade on a test, or lose your job. God is shaping us to be the best that we can be so he can use us in his kingdom. You have to praise him in the good times and trust him in the not-so-good times. Thank you, Romans 8:28.

Insight: You don't always know what you've got until it's gone. This is a perfect quote for what I am currently dealing with. Like in my last post, I misssss MSU. Although things in my life are going okay, I miss my support system so much. This also goes for my friends at home. I miss you guys too!

Little Bit of an Update:

1. SCHOOL: yay, good gradesss! Dr. Kerns, my A&P teacher curved exam #2 and I got an A! :) Working towards my first 4.0 and Dean's List in Nursing School. Finally doing what I love!

2. Dating: Too complicated. I've decided I have much better things to do with my time. If that special someone comes along, then we'll talk about dating then...

3. Employment: Also complicated. Job search isn't going too hot. I hope the Lord puts the right opportunity in my path soon.

4. Home life: Still crazy; The top is for my mother, and me of course.


I'm keeping my head up for now.

You know you love me,
GG

You live, You learn. ♥

You know, It's always great to be able to go back and see how I felt about things in the past. It was incredible reading my last post and knowing I learned and have matured from the experiences that I was going through at that time!

I know it's been an incredibly long time since I blogged last. I know this because I couldn't even remember the password to my blog. Thank goodness I finally remembered. I am going to have a hugeeee update starting NOW:

1. Love life: Well, see I was in a relationship for quite a while and it ended in early August. I can't believe it's almost been two months since the breakup! And, for all who know me, I would usually take something like this and let it be a negative experience, but I haven't. I am probably the happiest I have been in a long time. I am free to do as I please and I am growing as a person every day! I loveeee my life right now. As of new potentials: none so far and I'm probably going to keep it that way!

2. School: What's up, Nursing School? Yes, I transferred from the love of my life, MSU and I am now attending Baptist College of Health Sciences, located in Memphis, TN. Not going to lie, It's nothing like MSU, but it definitely has it's perks. My classes went from 250 people to 25. I am free to speak up in class! FINALLY! I feel that I learn better this way! I am making some new friends, and I'm pretty happy about it.

3. Here comes the cheesy, sad part: I miss Starkville, MS more than anyone would ever understand. Starkville is where I found myself. Where I can be myself and feel like no one judges me because they are all in the same boat I am. Zeta Tau Alpha girls were/are my life. Because of ZTA, I have found my best friends, my bridesmaids, and some of my lifelong friends. Never in a million years think that I would be the person I am today, but because of Mississippi State and the Gamma Zeta chapter of ZTA, I learned to become myself and I thank God everyday he gave me the experiences that he did while I was there.

4. Myself: This summer I went through my jaw surgery procedure! Finally, after two years of fighting insurance companies, I finally was able to have it. It was a fairly good experience, only had one major complication (I'll spare the details; it wasn't pretty.) I lost almost 20 pounds during the liquid diet I was on for 2 weeks, always a plus. Finally, it's been about 6 weeks now and almost all of my swelling is gone. On another note, I enjoy going to the gym now. It's pretty much one of my favorite things to do these days.

5. Employment: I am currently looking for a job, hopefully one in a hospital to get some good experience!

Anyway, that's about it for me, tonight! I have a huge test tomorrow!

You know you love me,

GG