I'm a big girl now...

That's right...I have offically registered to vote, thus making me an adult. How wild is that. I'm old enough to vote?!? Anyway, lots of good news to share. I had the great opportunity to travel up to Camp Shenandoah Springs in VA. I have the opportunity of working there every summer, but this trip was different. Back at the end of July, Hunter and Bethany got married, and so we all got together this past weekend to celebrate them. It was a wonderful weekend, full of celebrations. The Farmer's youngest son Jeff, came home from Iraq this weekend for good. It was a great surprise to see him show up at church on Sunday morning.
And....big announcement #2....I am offically an employee of Bath and Body Works at Northlake Mall in Charlotte. Isn't it great? I'm a working girl! It's a great feeling. Not much other then that going on. Going to school, starting to work, and all the other things that come with life. Keep praying for me, and enjoy some of the pictures from this weekend

Today marks the year anniversary of 9/11. It's weird to think that 6 years ago today, I was sitting in a 7th grade classroom watching the news coverage on TV. My, how much has changed in 6 years. Today, we remember the hero's that went down with the planes, the hero's that were in the towers and the pentagon, and the field in PA. We pay tribute to the hero's who went into the twin towers, who went in to the pentagon, and who spent many days and nights trying to find the survivors. As I sit and remember, I am reminded of how crazy blessed I am to live in a free country. How blessed I am to live in a country that fights for their freedom, and doesn't let any other country get away with something like this. Some of my dear friends are in the armed forces, and have been or are in Iraq fighting the war on terror, and I am so greatful that they answered the call to defend you and I. Weather someone agrees with the war or not, point blank, we ONE nation, UNITED and together we stand, or together we'll fall. But I remember thinking 6 years ago, that I take too much for granted, I take for granted that I will see my family/friends again. Take the time today to tell someone you love them...and remember those who lost someone on 9/11

A brand new week

Whew! What a weekend. Did I learn a lot. A lot of lessons that they never teach you in high school. I am still adjusting here at good ole UNCC. It is getting easier, but also in the same way it's getting harder. I've met a lot more people, including the people in the apartment across from us. They are nice guys, who were willing to let us use their plunger a couple of weeks ago. I haven't gotten stuck in anymore rainstorms, although it did start to rain during my English class again this week.
Speaking of English, we played a game at the beginning of class that really made me think. It was called "True North" You have 25 sheets of paper. On 5 of them, you write the 5 family members that you are closest too. Then, on 5 more sheets of paper you write the name of the 5 closest friends that you are closest too. On 5 different sheets of paper, you write 5 material things that are the hold the most value to you. On 5 more, you write 5 goals (long term and short term) that you want to achieve in life. On the last 5, you write 5 memories, good and bad that you remember. Now comes the fun part. First off you take 5 away. You can take from any category, then you take 5 more away 5 more away, 5 more, and then you take the last 3 away, and you are left with two, and these two things define where your heart is, who/what defines you. This really made me think when I saw the results. It makes you put things into perspective. Just thought I would share that with you.
Anyway, I'm still working on loving it here. It's an adjustment, but I'm making it. I have class early in the morning, it's 1:30am, and friends just left. Man I'm gonna hate myself in the morning for staying up so late:) Blessings and Love

B