Sic 'Em

A couple weeks ago I found out that I was accepted into a program at Baylor called Strickland Scholars. I'll start school this summer and in 15 months I'll have my Master's in Education. I'm super excited about this and I'm super relieved I have a plan for next year! It's so exciting to begin to see what kinds of wonderful things people will be doing next. It's beginning to set in that I'm actually graduating. Crazy!
                                      

It's a new year...

As a new year rolls around I've always enjoyed reflecting on the past year and looking forward to what is to come. This has been a great year for me. I've had a lot of great people come into my life and I've gotten the opportunity to be involved in many things that I enjoy. I'm very proud of the things I've accomplished this year, but in looking ahead to 2012 there are some goals I really hope to stick with.
2011 left me feeling overwhelmed. I'm coming up on graduation and there are still so many unknowns. I hope that this year I can worry less and enjoy new and exciting this to come.
I also feel like as the year has gone on and I've become busier I've lost track of my priorities. In 2012 I hope to make time for the things that are important to me.
I can't wait to see what this year brings! Hopefully, I'll be a better blogger and you all can enjoy the ride along with me.

Here's what's been going on in my life lately:
1) I've returned to school--like a month ago, but who's keeping track? Things at school are SUPER busy, but I like it that way. I'm taking a 3 education classes and a class on media psychology. I'm also being kept busy by all my extracurriculars. The volunteer action committee is up and running. I'm also one of the newest members of the Hendrix College cheer squad. Needless to say, big things are happening around here.

2) I'm starting my applications to grad school. This has had it's stressful moments, but at the same time I'm kind of excited to see what the future holds. I'm also excited to see what it holds for all my friends too. It's weird to think that in a year we will all be in totally different places.

3) I've also recently become addicted to pinterest. I don't know what took me so long to jump on that bandwagon, but I'm sure glad I did.

I will certainly think twice before wearing sandals in public for a little while.


http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44543191/ns/us_news-weird_news/

I'm a proud Texas girl...but this article makes me want to retract the proud part. What are they thinking?!
http://www.good.is/post/screwed-up-priorities-texas-to-layoff-100-000-teachers-while-giving-millions-to-formula-one-racing/

one of the many reasons i love kiddos...

Here is a picture of me.

And a lovely, sweet note.

lists

I was inspired by my dear friend Jillian to create a list of things I want to accomplish this summer. I too love making lists and getting life a little organized. I think summer is the perfect time to get some of these things done when life has much fewer distractions.

• Work on my love/hate (mostly hate) relationship with running. I've started the couch to 5k program and I'm hoping it will help me boost my confidence that is pretty low when it comes to anything remotely athletic.
• Continue reading for pleasure. I read about a book every few days and I love it! I rarely never get to read for fun when I'm at school, so I'm enjoying being able to do it at home.
• Cut back on sweets. This one is going to be super difficult for me. I read this magazine article about being addicted to sugar, which I most certainly qualify for. 
• Complete some crafts. Last summer I discovered my love for crafting, so hopefully I'll be able to do a couple more this summer.
• Write letters to my friends from school where ever they may be. 
• Do more hanging out with my friends from home! I get stuck in this rut of just hanging around my house and never thinking of something to do, when really I should be spending precious time with those I rarely get to see during the year.
• Start doing some sort of journaling/reading my bible. I've kind of been feeling in a bit of a spiritual rut lately, so hopefully I can do something to get myself back on track.
• Research grad school stuff and take the GRE. I have no idea when I got to be a senior having to think about these things! Part of me wishes I could just be a freshman again, but I know that life will continue to be an exciting adventure and I'm looking forward to seeing where that adventure takes me.