Patience

Hello friends!

I know this blog is WAY overdue (my apologies!) But, in my defense, life has changed so drastically since my last post. SOOO. . . here is my life (aka the past 6 months) in 6 points:

1. I LOVED my internship at the American Cancer Society! I learned so many valuable things and now know that I definitely picked the right field of work for me. I was also blessed to meet so many people during that time that have helped me in so many ways. the ladies at the office were so welcoming and helped me with much more than they had to. . (for example: actually doing everything I learned in college)

2. I miss Bowling Green. I moved back to Nashville in August & I love my hometown and being around family and friends, but I was no where near prepared for really leaving college. For 4 years, I built up a life that I basically left cold turkey. no fun :( I know I have a great life ahead of me, but I have never been someone that is good with change & it was ALOT of change all at once.

3. Well, while I do not have a "big girl" job, yet. . . I am still trying. (I blame the economy.) Don't worry, though. I am still VERY hopeful! I know that there is a great job coming up in my future, I just have to be PATIENT & wait for it to come around. (easy enough, right? HA) But, in the meantime, I am working at Barnes & Noble. <-- perfect job for an English nerd like me :)

4. FALL! I. love. Fall. (& everything associated with it!) so, naturally, my mood has brightened lately! Why do I love fall? Let me list the ways: the colors, football games, bonfires, hayrides, pumpkin patch, Homecoming, pumpkin carving, BEST WEATHER EVER, Octobrfest, Halloween, Thanksgiving, SCARFS!!, boots, layers of clothing, & decorating for the season!

5. Okay, soo this has been the year of weddings! I have gone to, been invited to, and been in weddings this year. I feel so lucky to be close to so many wonderful people & be able to share in their special day!

6. Well. . . you guys know I LOVE pictures, so for my last point I am sharing some of my favorites from lately!

This is from the Luminaria service at one of the Relay for Life events during my internnship.

Do you like my pumpkin? I had so much fun carving it. Go Phi Mu!

For Halloween, I helped out with a trunk or treat. This was my car :) {I was a pig, too!}

As you know, I am a crafty person & I saw some ornaments like this on Pinterest. . so of course, I had to make own!

BINGO! I thought Bingo was an easy going game. . WRONG! But it was soo much fun!

Well. . . That's all folks! ha. talk to you soon!

Oh, Summertime. . .. .

Hi friends!

Alot has changed since the last time I posted! (graduation, going alum, beginning my internship) I am quickly learning that the search for a real world "big girl job" is tough. Luckily, I am interning with the American Cancer Society this summer, so I am not just sitting around wasting time :)

[Sorry this is so short, but I promise a longer, more interesting post will be coming soon!]

Lions, Quatrefoils, and Pink. . . . OH MY!

As you know, I am a proud member of Phi Mu Fraternity for Women. I love finding our symbols out where ever I go. So, I decided to share some of the spottings here with you!

First, I will remind you what our symbols are:

The LION! (you can get this picture at Walmart.)

The Quatrefoil! (I LOVE this mirror! You can get it @ Lowes.)

The Rose Carnation! (obviously these are fake, but pretty nonetheless!)

This Shower curtain (& the entire bathrrom set that matches) can be found at Walmart.

This was a child's valentine box full of chocolates. (once again @ Walmart.)

These cookies were GOOD, but even better was the Quatrefoil on the side :)

Hello, Again. . . .

So, this blog began as a school project for my argument analysis class (hence my serious first post). Recently, I have decided to give this a real chance, though. I am very new to world of blogging, so I am sure the posts will become better through time.

Right now, I am finishing up the first half of my senior year at Western Kentucky University. I am a proud member of Phi Mu Fraternity. I manage to keep busy between sorority stuff, work, Greek Week committee, and Relay for Life committee. I prefer to be busy because it keep me on my toes. When I am not on a strict schedule, I tend to not get anything done. I love my down time, but I just don't have much of it these days. Basically, I am just ready for a break. Thankfully, Thanksgiving break starts tomorrow for me. :)

On the Thanksgiving note, I was just browsing through one of my all time favorite sites TheLoDown.com by Lo Bosworth and stumbled across her article "Avoid Overeating This Turkey Day." I LOVED it. I know I am guilty of overeating all throughout the holiday season and she gives some great tips.

Also, I am soo proud of the Relay committee and everyone else who has helped out with fundraising so far. I proud to say that we won the Division I Collegiate Rivalry Week Challenge! GO WKU!

Well, I guess that is all I have to say for now, but stay tuned :)