I Know Where I'm Going

During my Senior year in high school after I decided I was going to Baylor, the University sent me a t-shirt that said "I Know Where I'm Going" - They send that t-shirt to the entire incoming freshman class...I have no idea where I placed that shirt

All that to say, four year later, "I Know Where I'm Going" again....



I am going to the University of Denver to get my Masters in Social Work!


I am glad I finally made a decision. I am excited, but still a little torn. Knowing I had a chance to stay in Waco, yet consciously made a decision to leave, makes me feel a little guilty. I would never want to leave the people here. However, I am confident in my decision and am excited to be stretched professionally...and be in Colorado :)



I know where I am going and it feels SOoO good.....

wisdom from a Starbucks cup

as a person who is hesitant when it comes to committment, I needed to hear this...

"The irony of commitment is that it's deeply liberating - in work, in play, in love. The act frees you from the tyranny of your internal critic, from the fear that likes to dress itself up and parade around as rational hesitation. To commit is to remove your head as the barrier to your life."

- Anne Morriss, a Starbucks customer

Dear....

Dear Denver,
I came to you on a plane, expecting to feel at home right away...and I was right. The sunset in combination with the mountains welcomed me with open arms. The familiarity of the airport reminded me of the time when I was a kamper...heading to Kanakuk Colorado...

Dear Denver,
I went to the University of Denver today, to attend the School of Social Work program geared toward admitted students. I thought I would know the minute I walked onto the campus, which University I was supposed to choose. I was wrong. I was intimidated, fearful, and torn.

Dear Waco,
You have become home. How do I say no to home? How do I say no to people who have become my family? This decision has become a lot harder than I thought...

Dear Denver,
During the program, a panel of current students were talking. I asked them, "Why DU?" Their answers brought peace. When I took the tour of the building, their focus of clinical social work seemed to match my interests exactly...this too brought peace. Is this the place I am supposed to be?

Dear God,
I need You...I need clarity......

i'm on a boat - spring break 09

How can I describe spring break? It was UNREAL. I have not been that relaxed, had that much fun, and felt so centered in a long time...The pursuit of pleasure...The pursuit of relationships...The pursuit of peace...I could not have dreamt of a better time...I am thankful :)

SING 2009 and Graduate School

Saturday night. Last moment to ever be on stage. I screamed when I hit our final pose. It felt so good to give it my all and to soak in that last performance.

We made PIGSKIN! We yelled so loud and hard, as if we didn't think we would make it (which was a definite possibility ha.) I am so thankful. I feel okay leaving ChiO now, knowing the future is bright. The talk of the campus is, "How in the heck did Pi Phi not make Pigskin?" Oh SING drama...

In addition to getting into Pigskin, found out this Wednesday that I got into grad school at the University of Denver. I am going to go visit in early April with my parents. Waco V Denver. Where will I be? I have a decision to make! At least I have options...

The unknown is exciting!

Prank Gone Bad

This Friday night Jenne and I were feeling random, as usual, and decided to stop by Aaron and Anthony's house.

When we got there, we saw a TON of cars. They had a party and didn't invite us!? Rude. So we decided (well actually I decided) that it would be a fun idea to bang on the front door and run. So we did.

BANG BANG BANG and RUUUUNNNN!!!!!!!!

No one answered.

So, we walked around the entire house and banged on every single window. We were really obnoxious and loud.

No one answered.

Maybe they aren't home?

As we were standing by the front door deciding what to do next the front door opens, "What the heck are you doing!?"

I immediately sprinted to the back of the house to hide. I circled around until I could see who the person was. The first thing I saw was Jenne, squatting in the grass like a lawn gnome. The second thing I see is a bunch of people we do not know gathered on the front porch of this house.

"Aw it is just a bunch of girls!!!!!!"

These people were terrified. For all they knew, we were some gangster people trying to break in.

" I am sooooo sorry we thought this was someone else's house. I am sooo sorry!!!"

We scared the crap out those people. I still cannot believe that actually happened. so funny.

Peeing In Public

Funny story of the night:

The fam is in town.
We go out to eat.
Nice restaurant.
Great food.
Great conversation.
I need to go to the restroom.

I'm on the toilet.
A woman walks in.

woman: "Are you as full as I am?"
me: "Are you talking to me?"
woman: "Ya!"
me: "Well, actually I'm not too full...comfortable though. Are you full?"
woman: "Oh my God yes. I am stuffed!"

I get out of the stall and see this middle aged blonde chick. She is pretty and super friendly. I am just going along with her conversation and chatting it up. As I start to wash my hands, this lady out of no where pulls down her pants and starts going to the bathroom....right in front of me...door wide open...oh and our conversation is still going...

This is normal?

Do I look at her...Do I talk to her...errr...HELP! WHAT DO I DO?!? I just tried to ignore the fact that a complete stranger was peeing right in front of me. After a few more words we bid our farewells and I walked out dying with laughter...

Talk about challenging your social norms...