This was the first week back after break and it was so hard to get back into school mode. I'm still not sure if I'm there. I guess it was an alright week since two of my classes got canceled. Break wasn't to fun for me considering I worked everyday and got hours added on to what I had already been scheduled to work. On the bright side I got to hang out with all of my friends and there is never a dull moment with them. I also did the dumbest thing over break and of course I was with my best friend, but it made it all the better. We went out for a hike before going out for St. Patrick's day, but had to pick up a few things for later. I was driving my car and it seemed that every placed i pulled into park there was a cute dog in one of the cars next to mine. I'm a sucker for dogs therefore I get distracted. We decided to run to Hobby Lobby where I got distracted and locked my keys in my car. Not only were they locked in the car I left them in the ignition. Jen and I got a rally good laugh until I was like I don't have a spare. I had to call my dad who told me it would be awhile. we decided we didn't want to wait around so we started walking to Wal-Mart, which we both thought was closer than it really was. WE never made it out to the place we were going to hike so the hike to Wal-Mart would have to do. It was an adventure in itself. Over all it was a good day and we made the best of it. Although I thought your were suppose to have the luck of the Irish on your side on St. Patrick's day; we sure didn't because it went downhill some more but I wont get into that. Overall break was a good one. I wish I could have went somewhere warm and away from work, but my friends and I are planning a trip next year so I can't wait. I guess I don't have much else to say for last weeks break or much more of this week so until next time. :]

Spring

Spring is finally here!! Thank God. I have been waiting for warm weather and spring break. Although I truly don't have any big plans other then working everyday, its going to be nice to sleep in! I'm also looking forward to seeing all my friends again. Its always fun getting back together and hanging out like the good ol' days. WE catch up on all the drama that has happened since X-mas break and surprisingly there's a lot more then what you would probably think. However I did just get some very good new from my friend Michael. I got heard from him and he told me that he wants to fly myself and my other friend down to see him off at the end of April. WE would be flying down to Texas, which is very exciting because I have never been there and I would get to see him one last time before he leaves for the year. He told me everything will be arranged and all I have to do is get on and off the plane. I'm very much a worrier, so him doing everything is amazing! I really hope that I'll be able to go. Not only will I see him but I'll be doing something big on my own which is scary. I have never been out of the state without my immediate family so if I'm allowed to go, which I'm praying and hoping for, I think it will be a big step for me. I have however have been out on trips with my friends families, but this would truly be the first big alone trip for myself. I'm completely excited. Well enough with that news, this past friday I found out some strange news while at work. I apparently made a good impression on one customer because he went out and bought me a car! yeah a car, I was so thrown off when he told me it was mine. I was speechless and then said I couldn't take it let afford it. He looked at me and said no worries its all taken care of. I find something about the situation weird. I mean I know this guy, hes not a complete stranger to me; but a car is a huge gift. I guess I'll have to talk to my dad about this one. Well until next time. :)

This week my grandpa passed away and it was extremely hard on everyone. We got a call early Saturday morning and spent the next few days grieving together. We also made poster that displayed everything that my grandpa was. Everything from him cooking, his camping trips, family portraits, and so much more. All the grandchildren were involved in his service which was really special. My three older cousins were the pallbearers, my sister and I shared our greatest memories of him and my two younger cousins sang two beautiful songs. I can't express how much I love him and how much I miss him but in honor of him we all wrote the following poem. When it was read at the service, there wasn't a dry eye in the church. So now I leave you with the poem from all of us to him.


For you are my Angel always & forever

Thinking of your strength over the past two years
Shows me you were one of the strongest men I knew
Now I shed these tears for you, for you were fearless
For I know one day I will see you again that much I know is true

Now your looking down from heaven above
For you are now the keeper of the sparkling stars
You now fly high in the skies, you're a beautiful dove
Though apart, you're far but not far from my heart

For I will not say the words goodbye, for I will see you again some day
You are now my lovely angel with glowing white wings watching over me
Your spirit will shine through the suns glorious rays and I will pray
For I will not forget you that is my final plea as you and the Lord watch over me