Thursday

I just love my Thursdays. I have one class, and it's later in the morning so I can sleep in, then after class I go to work. I woke up today with a really big headache, and decided not to go to class so I texted a friend. She informed me that we were out of school AND no work today due to ...snow.(?) This was much to my surprise, so I rolled over and slept a little longer to get rid of my headache. Mom took off today t take grandaddy to the docter. Before she had to leave she and I took care of several wedding things that were snowballing, and needed to be sorted out. I also had a chance to make all of my docter appointments, and even a trip to the spa as well! So, today has been quite successful so far! I think I may go sit and actually watch a little tv for a while and enjoy being home in the peace and quiet.
The picture is one of Buddy when he was a baby! He's three years old now. Thats 21 in dog years!

The Longest Day Ever

So, today is Monday. Today is also my first full scheduled Monday. I'm still here at school, and trying so hard to keep my eyes open and my body alert! Classes began for me at 8:00 this morning and they have been placed straight all throughout the day, and still continuing until late tonight. With the only two hour long breaks I have had, I have worked so earnestly on my music that I apparently have to have prepared to sing in about 50 minutes. I just had to take a quick break from music/school. Music is an art. And sometimes, quite frankly, it's just silly to want to do your art someone else's way. School is great, and I love learning more about my art, my gift. It certainly has educated me and definately taught me self-control and lots of patience throughout the past 3 years!

Baby Shower #1

This afternoon Mom, April, Katrina, Aunt Lesa, Valerie, Jacqaline, and I had a baby shower for my cousin Shelley. She is having twins due in March. We had a wonderful turn out and she and Kevin got many, many great things! My favorite gifts of the afternoon were two matching bibs that said "If you think I'm cute, you should see my twin." Too cute!

Yummy Food

Last night John and I went out to eat with several of our friends. John and I just love Japanese food, but we hardly ever get to eat any. Last night we ate at Shogun in Clarksville. I had never eaten at this Japanese place before so I was pumped to see if it was any good. It was great, as usual. We just had the best time out with everyone. It's just so hard to get together with friends when everyone has busy schedules with work and school. John and I split the Teryoki (spell?) chicken. And of course you get the rice, salad, soup, and such. All great, yummy stuff!
I am so thankful for all of our friendships that we have developed together with other people. Sometimes I just can't believe how blessed I am to have all of my family, and friends in my life. I am a very blessed lady.
I can't even begin to express the extreme thanfulness that I have for having John placed in my life. It's amazing how my whole life I prayed for this perfect man to be placed in my life then when I least expected it, he was there. John is my best friend, and I can't wait to begin the rest of our lives together!

Do Mi So Mi Do

I am taking one of my favorite classes I've ever taken in college this semester. It's called vocal pedagogy. Which means you learn how to teach voice lessons! It's so much fun learning more about how the voice works and all the "in-depth" stuff. During this semster, we have to put what we are learning to the test and actually have a "student" that we teach for 30 minutes a week for the whole semester. So I began teaching today! I was sooo nervous and excited! It went really well. It was just so exciting to know that today was the beginning of something that I will get to do for the rest of my life.

Happy New Year and such

First I must say how pathetic I have been by not blogging at all. The case is not that I don't have anything to blog about, but I have actually had a lot to blog about.
I really enjoyed my Christmas break. I got to do many things. Dad, Josh, John, and I all went to see the Transiberian Orchestra. I have been to many, many concerts and productions so far in my life and this one topped them all.
We were very successful in the wedding planning! I found my shoes and we also purchased many other things here and there. The tuxes are ordered as are the bridesmaid dresses. And no, I'm not insane doing it this early. The dresses will not even be in until late April and the girls will then have time to get them altered. And the tuxes needed to be ordered by the first of February to assure availability. The nightmares are continuing to increase about wedding details. It's not even that I'm worried, but my dreams keep reminding me that I may be late to my own wedding, or the florist will not show. It's actually just annoying, and pretty funny to be quite honest!
John and I celebrated our one year anniversary together this month. He got me a really cool clock radio for my iPod. I was so excited because I'm so big on electronics!
I started back to school with 20 hours this semester. I'm almost finished! Only one more year. I actually had a really crazy thought the other day. I realized that this summer is my last summer until I will have a full time job somewhere! That is so exciting. I can't wait to just go to a job everyday doing what I love. I think it's so much better than having homework, and trying to impress your teachers with good grades.
With baby news: April, my sister, is doing great! She is having a boy and he is due in April around my birthday! Shelley, my cousin, pregnant with boy and girl twins is also doing well and she is due in March.
I'm beginning to hold on tight because the next 5 months are going to be filled with four babies, and four wedding! We are all so excited!