I cannot begin to tell you how happy I am at this current moment in time. I just feel like everything is going right. I honestly do. Of course- I am writing this BEFORE I start my database homework- so this feeling is sure to change before the day is over.

It just feel such a sense of newness in the air. I feel like I can conquer anything. I have met so many new people lately- and are developing new friendships. I feel like this is what I should have been doing in college all along- but have been distracted. I feel like I am finding myself, I am listening to new music as well- which somehow seems to have a big impact on me. It soothes me so much.

Newspaper is going great- and I am getting compliments about my articles. There is no greater feeling in this world than to know people read what you write. Words are so strong. I even learned that one of the computer science profesors that I didn't even know lectured on my article the other night. :)

My parents are trying to adopt. I will post more info about this at a later date (since nothing is official yet- I am not even sure if the kids know this is what is going on). They are great though- I was so worried that I wouldn't know how to handle little kids again (ages 5 and 7), but I quickly learned that the kids do not judge you- they just want a little love and attention. They are great. And so sweet. My parents keep asking if I am jealous. And I must say, the only thing that bothers me at all is trying to tell a story- or talk on the phone- b/c everything is so busy on the other end. But I am honestly so happy for my parents, and for my little sister Alaina- to be able to experience what it is like to be a big sister for a while.

My world is constantly changing. I am continually amazed when I stop to take a look around. A year ago, I was brand new here! Knew almost no one. Didn't know where anything was, or who to hang out with. And now, I am having the time of my life. I honestly am. My biggest challenge now is trying to fit this new lifestyle in with the homeowrk and 32 hrs of work I do every week (yes, I know, I didn't realize I worked that much til I did the math yesterday).

I am so excited about things to come- and know that it is only going to get better.