My poor neglected blog...

First things first, did you miss me? :o)

Well, seeing as I haven't blogged in almost 2 months, I'll fill you in on what is going on in my life. I'm going to try to go in chronological order, but I'm not sure how well that's going to go. Here we go:

First, on March 13th, I had my last day at Ticketmaster. I hated to leave there, but I couldn't pass up the opportunity I was given. The following Monday, March 15th, I started training at CASCI. Things are going pretty well so far. Is it my plan to do customer service for insurance all my life? Definitely not. Is it a good job with good benefits that will make me a better and more rounded individual? Absolutely. 

Next on the list, on April 5th, Jared and I broke up. No animosity or anything, it just wasn't meant to be. I still think he's a great guy and I wish him nothing but the best for the future. 

Since we've broken up, I have made an honest effort to get closer to God. I always knew that I had a responsibility to be a good role model to the kids in children's church, but for some reason our breaking up was the catalyst to make me do something about it. I recently went to a Casting Crowns concert and the message that they were putting out there was just what I needed. I'm trying to rely on God for all of my needs and know that just because Jared and I didn't work out, doesn't mean that someone else won't come along who is exactly what I need. God is showing me things in my life and I really feel that they'll come true. 

Well, I'm off to write the papers for the finals I've been putting off. Goodnight all!

Just the thought of you can drive me wild, oh you make me smile.

So am I the only person who loves the song "Smile" by Uncle Kracker? It gets in my head and I just want to dance around and be happy. Maybe I'm weird. Who knows? :o)

In case you've been wondering what's been going on in my life, I'll fill ya in. First off, I spent last weekend in Florida with my grandparents. It was amazing and warm and stress-free, which was my entire reason for going. Literally, I slept in, ate and sat in the sun all weekend. It was wonderful. Plus, it was nice seeing my grandparents. I don't get to see them that often, so the weekend was much needed. I also got to spend some time with my aunt and uncle who I see once a year, if that. It was absolutely wonderful! Of course, the second I got down there, everyone was asking me why on earth I didn't bring Jared along with me! They were excited to see me, but would have been more excited to see him. Haha

Speaking of Jared, everything between us is great! I can't speak for him, but I know that I haven't been happier in a LONG time! I literally get butterflies and get all goofy when I just talk about him, let alone see him. When we're together, it's just like I just want to stop time so we can spend as long as we want together without having to deal with the outside world. Ya know, people have told me for a long time that one day, out of the blue, someone would come along and sweep me off my feet, and I've always told them that they were crazy. Well, enjoy this moment people, I am now admitting that I was wrong. He came along at a time when I had pretty much just given up, and thought that I might as well start buying cats so that way I could get a head start on the whole "crazy cat lady" thing. I never saw him coming, and now he has completely swept me off my feet. I'm in deep people!

So...how are you?

"Love is everything it's cracked up to be. That's why people are so cynical about it. It really is worth living for, being brave for, risking everything for and the trouble is, if you don't risk everything, you risk even more." ~Erica Jong

The ups and downs make life worthwhile

So for those of you who may have been concerned about me following my previous post, no need to worry. I'm an optimist by heart, but that day was my pessimist day and there was a part of me that only comes out once in a blue moon that tries to ruin things. It's like my internal pessimist just pops up and goes, "Hey! Regardless of what you may think, your life will always suck, so deal with it!" Yeah, I hate that little guy.

As of now, I'm happy and content with my life. My friends are amazing and I couldn't be happier when it comes to Jared. He really does make me happy and I'm so glad that he's a part of my life. I feel like I'm on the right path in my life and it feels good. Really good. There are only a couple things I would change about my life, and compared to the past, that's awesome. So many people have tons of things they would change, but not me. I'm incredibly blessed!!

Now that I'm through rambling, I'm going to answer some phones, seeing as I'm at work, and find something to leave you with.

"My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations, knowing that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing." --James 1:2-4

Stew on that and sleep well.