Last Year vs. This Year

I graduated with my undergraduate degree in four years. I had this great plan to move and become a teacher. When the time came for the plan to start; I freaked out. So, I convinced my parents and myself that staying to get my masters was a better plan then growing up. I was happy about my choice until about this time last year.

I felt stuck. Stephenville and Tarleton had been my home for 4 1/2 years. I could not bare to leave a little over a year before and now I was finding every reason to bail on the weekends. I, in turn, became very depressed. Some of my best friends had big girl jobs, handsome boyfriends, and good lives. While I was stuck in the same town, with the same people, and the same crap. Do not get me wrong, I had fabulous girlfriends but I was in a serious rut. I started feeling guilty for being depressed. What was really hard about my life? Why are you depressed, when you want for nothing, have good friends, and have a job? It was a never-ending debate in my head. I started making plans to leave. I tried to finish my masters as quick as I could so I could walk away fulfilling my plan. I found a job in Fort Worth, and haven't looked back since.

A year later, I am content with my life in a way I haven't been in years. I have amazing friends, a great boyfriend, and a job that fulfills me. I did not even realize that this type of happiness was out there. Last year, I was just so unfulfilled with the life that I was leading that I could not make myself happy. I needed a full busy life to be happy. That is what I have now and I wouldn't change it for anything! If you were wondering I did not finish my masters. I will be finishing it this summer in SCOTLAND!!! Yes, like the country. I will be there for 5 1/2 weeks. I am pumped!

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Day #9

Two Songs

This topic could go so many ways. Do I put my favorite songs? My favorite songs right now? Or do I just put great songs?

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One favorite song right now. One all time favorite song.

Now Song

Good Life - One Republic

This song reminds me that I have an awesome life and I should be thankful.

Black - Pearl Jam

I can remember my Dad singing this song in his truck. It is also, just a great song.

Workin' For The Weekend

Dance through the day people.........it is ALMOST the weekend!!!!!

Yay, 80's music!!!!!!!!!!!!

Come on, admit, you are in a better mood now.

Movie Quotes

I cannot get enough of quotes. I use them in my classroom. I post them on my bathroom mirror. I recite them in normal conversation. Movie quotes are some of my favorites. I thought I would share quotes from the movies in the previous post.

Drive Me Crazy

Chase: She's the kinda girl that will call you on your bullshit. She isn't afraid to dance and she offers to pay. She doesn't decide before a date whether or not she's gonna kiss you; she's not earnest, yet she's not completely ironic either... She orders dessert and she can be ready in ten minutes.

Mr. Hammond: Are you stoned? You can tell me you know, I'd be cool.
Chase: Yeah I know you'd be cool.
Mr. Hammond: What is that supposed to mean?
Chase: It means I've read your yearbook. "Onward through the fog. Light up and party, have sex be free. We're the class of '73."
Mr. Hammond: Are you stoned?
Chase: Dad, until you come in here and you see a black light and a felt Led Zepplin poster, rest easy.

Lord of the Rings

Gandalf:  Many that live deserve death. Some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them, Frodo? Do not be too eager to deal out death in judgment. Even the very wise cannot see all ends.

Frodo: What are we holding onto, Sam?

Sam: That there's some good in the world, Mr. Frodo, and it's worth fighting for.

Gimli: Certainty of death. Small chance of success. What are we waiting for?

Burlesque

Christina Aguilera: How much to Los Angeles?

Ticket Guy: One way or round trip?

Christina Aguilera: Are you kidding right?



Day #8

Three Films

1. Drive Me Crazy

It is such a typical teenage movie made in 90's. It is totally mindless entertainment. I am totally okay with that.

2. Lord of the Rings

Really, with my Harry Potter fastination you didn't see Lord of the Rings coming. It is such a good trilogy. Even those who do not like fantasy things would enjoy the movies.

3. Burlesque

I love Christina Aguliar in this movie. She is rockin' it. I love the music and the acting. Good movie!

She Huffed And She Puffed...

And nothin' came out. This has been the story of my life, lately. I have been sick for 2 weeks now and it is getting a little out of hand. I am all congested but I can't get it out for some reason. (probably too much information, ha) My dad had finally had enough of my coughing and decided a home remedy would work. Whiskey mixed with my cough syrup. Yes, it is as disgusting as it sounds. I have stopped coughing though so I'm not exactly knocking it. I hope you all have a fabulous Monday. :-)

A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words

Over Thanksgiving my grandparents got IPhones because they liked ours. I kept trying to show them how to use all the cool features and they would get frustrated. I don't think they realized how awesome their phones were until tonight. It is my Papa's birthday and I FaceTimed him. It was hilarious. He tried to put the phone to his ear at first till he realized I was on the screen. He was so excited to see my face and to be able to talk to me. That look on his face was worth the money I spent on the phone.
Technology is neat sometimes and today it really was. Steve Jobs, thank you for allowing my family to remain close. And here is a picture that sums up the experience. :-)