Thank you!

What better thing to write about than giving thanks? November seems to bring about the thankful, grateful, and love of a lot of people. And sometimes it's impossible not to take a moment and be so thankful for everything you have. Today I am thankful for a mother. A comforting mother, that even though she had to work from 11:30pm until 9am, she still took the time to love and comfort me after my long day at work. It's so hard for me to think that I am leaving her in 35 days. When I went to Cali, even though I told myself it would be permanent, part of me knew it wasn't. But, this time. I am really growing up and doing my own thing. I am officially moving out. Granted, I know that I will be home for vacation, holidays, and other events, but all in all, these are probably the last days I will reside here. So, it's hard to think of leaving her. Of leaving that comfort. I am taking advantage of all the time I have left with them.

Of course, on the topic of Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving is obviously something to come up. This year, we spend Thanksgiving with my mom's family. They are the best. I mean, honestly. We are always laughing, joking, loud, and happy. From SponTUNEous to UNO we did it all. I so grateful to have family members so willing to let me in. My aunt has offered to let me do laundry at her house so I don't ave to use the coin laundry at the apartment complex, and they have offered up so much more than I could have ever asked for.

I'm grateful for having two hands. Earlier this week, I cut my hand pretty severely at work. I just about had to have stitches and a tetanus shot. :/ eek!! It really has made me grateful for the full use of all of my body parts. I have had to work around using my hand, and it's really not as easy as it sounds.

I am SO SO SO SO SO SO SO grateful for my baby boy Bruce. It's hard to think I'll be leaving him for a while until I know where my life is leading me.... and let's face it....that will probably be for the whole span of my Bachelors degree... I miss him already. I miss his warm cuddles and his mischievousness. I am grateful for forgiveness, as well as the opportunity we have to ask forgiveness even if it isn't returned. It's important to realize that even though someone else may not understand, that you still did your part and that doesn't change either way.Anyway, there are so many more things I could list, but I'll stop there for your sake.I hope that everyone had a great thanksgiving that that you all have a safe winter to come.

Today...

Well guys... today I did something extremely exciting... I changed a flat tire... Well, it wasn't really flat. More like blown. Torn apart. Un-fixable. You get the picture. I don't know what caused it, but hey, I changed a tire and it was... pretty exhilarating... NOT! It's not a huge deal because I have a warranty with Discount Tire and they will replace the tire for free, so no $$$ out of my pocket. Anyway, that was my exciting story... Adios amigos!

Another year over...

With my title you'd think that maybe I have my months mixed up.. it's definitely not January. And while that is very true, a very important chapter in my life seems to finally have made passing... maybe... Ask me in a week or so. Anyway, what is this time period marking a year for? Well, a lot of things. The ending of a friendship, while at the same time the gaining of one. I can't believe it has been a year since I decided to make big changes in my life. There are still a few things I wish I could do to tie up loose ends, but until I get past my ego, this will have to do. So many memories. I met my "Soul Sister". We hit it off so fast I can't even remember there being a time that Carissa and I weren't comfortable in our friendship.

Then of course there are all the adventures we took together. From Vegas trips, Phantom and Love Never Dies, Coral Pink, Lord of the Rings, movies, movies, and more movies, and so much more.