Moving Forward

Crazy times!

It's been a while since I've posted and I'm sure those of you who know me are well aware of why. I have been insanely busy for the past 3 weeks. School has basically taken over my life, not to mention the things I've had to deal with outside of school. BUT I gave my senior project presentation last night and I'm done!! It went fairly well, but of course I'm always going to think I could have done better. I did the best I could and I don't care anymore because I'm done. I also had a major presentation this morning where my group and I were repsonsible for 35-45 minutes of class. This is a major protion of our grade in this class, but that went well too. So I'm not too worried about graduating at all. I'm very relieved and can't tell you how nice it is knowing that I only have one actual test for finals... and I don't even have to study for the test because i've done really well on the other two tests in that class. It's been the longest five years of my life, yet they've flown by... if that makes any sense. I'm actually not sure if I'm ready for the next part of my life, you know? I'm comfortable having every afternoon free to just sleep or run or fly kites :o). I have to start looking for a job... as in a real job. I could settle for Walgreens, but I promised myself better. Not to sound cocky, but I deserve better. I feel like I've paid my dues. We'll see though.
As per the things outside of school I've had to deal with... my brother isn't doing very well. He and his fiance just broke up which means he has to sell his brand new house and move back in with my parents. he can't pay the morgage on his own. I'm really sad for him. Don't get me wrong though... I'm glad this girl is out of his life because she was a money-hungry you-know-what and so selfish, but i want him to be happy. He's had it rough, only because that's the way he's chosen to live his life, but I don't believe he deserves to be in pain... who does? So my heart goes out to him. I've really wanted to be able to go home and be with him, but school hasn't allowed me to sleep let alone go to Arizona for the weekend. I also have a few friends dealing with rough spots in their lives and I'm trying to devote as much time and care as I can to them. It's hard. Time management is not my forte.
Then there's just stuff I've had to deal with personally. I recently chose to make myself vulnerable in a situation which isn't something I like to do (as I'm sure you know) and it was really hard to do. But things are working out well and life is moving on. I'm really glad to be moving forward, if you will. It's exciting.
Easter break was amazing though! I saw so many people I haven't seen in forever, which was awesome. Also, my sister agreed to come to church with me and she brought my niece, Kayla, who has never been in a church is her short, little life. And of course anytime I spend time with Kayla is great. She brings me more joy than I ever thought a niece could. Plus... she's hysterical. She definitely has my sister's attitude. (if you don't know what Liz is like, count yourself lucky *wink*) She's just very blunt, sometimes rude to people she doesn't know, and she definitely doesn't care what ANYONE thinks of her at all. She's funny though and I love her.
My parents and brother, Vinny will be out here in a week and I can't wait to see them. It's only been a month and a half since spring break, but having the whole family together is always a good time. My parents and Vincent haven't seen Kayla since Christmas, so it'll be fun!!
I haven't forgotten about the topic I said I would write on, but for now this is all you get. I'm going to go take a nap until graduation!

posted by Moving Forward @ 2:06 PM