Big shock. I know.
So here is a run down on some of the things that have occurred since my last real attempt at blogging. Which was in what...late November?
This may take a while.
My last semester of college was pretty stereotypical. Senioritis is the pits. When everyone says that your hardest semester of college is your first I laugh. I LOOOOVE to disagree. I firmly believe that the last 16 weeks is the most complicated to complete. Not because the courses are difficult, but because there is simply no desire or motivation left in a student once they know the end is so near. I had to squeeze out every ounce of effort I had left to finish my school work. It was challenging and exhausting at times. I even managed to injure myself whilst writing 30 pages of research material during the last week. I know. How. Sad. Is. That. But I won't go into that now (mostly because it's embarrassing). However, despite my injury I managed to finish my requirements, turn in my assignments, and received the grades needed to become a former student of Texas A&M University. So on December 18th at 9am, I walked the stage and received my diploma.
Jordan graduated too! Unfortunately, I don't have a pic of him with his diploma on my computer so he won't get any special attention on this particular post (which is totally fine since I talk about him too much anyway).
After graduation things carried on like normal. The "oh shoot! What are we going to do with our lives now?!?" feeling had not quite set in yet. Christmas was right around the corner I and was ready to enjoy my most favorite holiday of the year and worry about everything else later.
Christmas was great! Jordan and I split our time with both families evenly this year, which meant he got to come to our family Christmas Eve get-together at my grandparents' house for the first time. He also spent all of Christmas day with us out in Moulton before departing for New York City with his father for 4 days. It was an amazing holiday and confirmed everything I felt in my heart, both for my family and for Jordan.
New Years was good as always. We made and drank really good margaritas at Jordan's mother's house while we sat around a fire and chatted. Brought in another new year peaceful and relaxing. Just the way I like it.
The crazy, fun, and exciting things began after 2010 had gone and 2011 had come roaring into our life. But, I'll save that for another blog post.
Texas A&M got their butts handed to them in yet another bowl game. Nonetheless, I am still proud of our football team and the strides we made this year.
I am still currently working at TTI but now as a full time employee. There will be changes to come, but again, I'll stress that in another blog post.
Jordan is enjoying some time off before he goes back to work. He is doing a fantastic job of doing nothing and loving every minute of it. He deserves it though. He worked hard for a very long time and deserves a bit of a break before heading off to start his career.
Currently, my every day activities involve going to work...and that's about it. I enjoy my job so it is no big deal.
The 3rd Annual Team ReJoyce Washer Tournament is scheduled for March 12th and the Stevenson 8 are busy planning and organizing this quickly growing and popular fundraiser. I am excited about this year's event and hope you all can come out and support a good cause.
So there you have it. I would say there is nothing new going on, but THERE SO IS. I'll explain all in a separate blog post when I have a bit more space, time, and energy. This cold I am coming down with has been kicking my butt lately.
So, I have graduated with my Bachelor's degree. I contemplated about changing the name of my blog since I am no longer in school. However, it donned upon me that just because I am not currently enrolled in a University doesn't mean I am not gaining some sort of knowledge every day. Sure, I may be 23 and graduated, but as far as I am concerned I am never done learning. Life is one giant course and I have yet to master it. New information and lessons are brought forth every day and I am ready to tackle my new assignments and goals in life. The best part about that is, life doesn't require I submit a thesis to do so!
I loved my time at Texas A&M and I will forever be a Fightin' Texas Aggie. I am ready and excited about what new life adventures the world is bringing my way. I am also nervous, but as long as I trust in God's plan and have Jordan by my side, I think I'll be able to accomplish almost anything I set my mind to.
Oh and that whole "what the eff am I going to do with my life now?" feeling has totally set in. And I am totally digging it.
Til next time,
Shirley
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