Long time coming

It's definitely been an interesting 4 months. I went through heart break, finished the end of my second year of teaching and really had to search and see what God has for me. Finally, I stopped worrying about what everyone thought and quit wallowing in self-pity and decided to start making myself happy. I've been having a blast hanging out with new people, re-kindling old friendships and spending time with God. I've even started dating someone new. Hmmm.....God definitely has a plan for me. I'm just glad I'm finally happy and finding myself. I knew this was going to be a good summer!! :)

I have not posted in a while.....but life is so B.U.S.Y.

3 1/2 more days of school. Hallelujah!! I can hear the choir singing. I am beyond ready for a summer vacation! I love my kids but this second year of teaching was much harder than the first year. I have learned so much this year and I am SO ready to see where life will take me. Hopefully it takes me straight into a regular classroom. Oh I also decided to apply to grad school and I'm waiting to hear from Gardner-Webb.

This weekend we had a bachelorette party for my bestie Anna. It was pretty fun. I love being on the beach and not having a care in the world. I also put myself out there and definitely met some beach cuties. ;) All of the girls are so different but somehow we make it work. I can't believe I came all the way to the beach and didn't buy anything (clothes)! LOL

Anyways, the only thing on my mind right now is SUMMER!!!!!!!

Meg, Ashton, Me :) Girls night out!!

 Katheryn, Anna, Audrey!!! 

;) I've got some game. Haha. I always knew I liked Wilmington!

 Me and Matt! (He used to work in Charlotte with Ashton!) What are the odds we would run into people we know?!



Photography

A friend at school was showing me some pics she took on her families land. She said I could take my camera out there and take some pics. Maybe I should take a photography class?!? I had so much fun and I went as far as Welcome to get these pics....Enjoy!!

Patricia and her son Corbin. This was my #1 fave pic.

I love LOVE love this pic. It looks like they are praying.

                                   Yours truly!

Down Time

I have been a busy bee lately. It seems like the days and weekends fly by. I have had wedding showers, birthday parties, baby showers, etc. Life has been so hectic. I read an earlier post and I said that I was almost dreading summer because of town time. FOOT IN MOUTH....INSERT. I can't wait for summer to be here. I have a beach trip coming up and I want LOTS and LOTS of down time. I want to spend more time at my house with my dog. LOL I know that may sound weird but I get home around 8:30-9 almost every night because I am on the go. I need some alone time. 34 more days of school and my wish will be granted!! :) Praise the Lord!

Patio

I finally got my patio furniture. I also put it together ALL BY MYSELF! YAY. Not to shabby. I'm liking all of this home decorating. :)

Day 1



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Advice from a friend

“This is your life. Do what you want and do it often. If you don't like something, change it. If you don't like your job, quit. If you don't have enough time, stop watching TV. If you are looking for the love of your life, stop; they will be waiting for you when you start doing things you love.... stop over-analysing, life is simple.
All emotions are beautiful. When you eat, appreciate every last bite. Life is simple. Open your heart, mind and arms to new things and people, we are united in our differences. Ask the next person you see what their passion is and share your inspiring dream with them. Travel often; getting lost will help you find yourself.
Some opportunities only come once, seize them. Life is about the people you meet and the things you create with them, so go out and start creating. Life is short, live your dream and wear your passion.”
― Holstee Manifesto

Reflecting

It has definitely been an interesting couple of weeks for me. I have been presented with many different challenges and at times I have reached my end. Or thought I reached my end. I have been trying to learn how to be content with myself. I'm trying to learn how to relax and embrace free time. This is a learning experience. I'm not going to say that I am content with my life right now but I am trying so hard to put all of my love and focus into my relationship with God. I know that God doesn't give you anything you can't handle. I must admit losing a mother a year and a half ago and a best friend is a little overwhelming. I thought my life was planned out and things were going to start looking up. I don't know what to do sometimes. It's hard hanging out with people when they are all couples. I do think God has given me time for reflection and he is helping me realize what kind of people I want in my life in the future. I just pray that I can throw myself into God. That I can be content with the ups and downs of life and that I can truly discover myself during this time. I pray that this summer will be a fun summer. To be honest I have been dreading all of the down time in summer and this will be my only time for a break. I pray that I find hobbies or household projects to work on this summer.