So ...

Life's certainly different from my previous (and only) post. I'm no longer in school. I finally graduated after four and a half years with a BBA in marketing. I feel relieved to be done but still miss it. I think the thing I miss is the most is the actually learning aspect. Challenging yourself to learn new concepts. That part was fun. And seeing people my age. That never hurts either.

I'm working full time now at R-Ranch in the Mountains in Dahlonega, GA. It's not too bad of a job. The people I work with are great. The location is probably once of the best places in Dahlonega. I love being able to look out the front windows and see the mountains. It really makes you take a breath and thank the Lord for creating such a beautiful place. I finally have insurance! I joke with my mom that I'm a grown-up now. I have insurance and holiday and sick leave. Yippee!

Speaking of my mom ... She was diagnosed earlier this year with breast cancer. Just two days after her 52nd birthday is when she got the news. It's been absurdly hard for me to deal with. You never imagine that anything like this could happen to your parent at such a young age. However, her positivity has definitely been the backbone of my strength (what little there is.) I got the opportunity to meet my parents in Marietta and we went shopping for hats and scarfs for my mom. She hasn't started her chemo yet - due to a nasty case of staff - but she's already preparing for her hair to fall out. It's really scary to think about and I constantly have to tell myself that I need to be strong for her. I can honestly say that she is the most amazing woman I know. Overcoming the psychological aspects of cancer is half the battle.

On a lighter note, I am moving in with Seth this month. I've technically been living with him for almost two months now but my stuff will actually be moved over there as well. It's pretty exciting. Some people have already asked me "Do you expect a proposal anytime soon?" My answer, not so much. The boy just bought himself a supercharger for his car. That kind of put a dent a in his bank account. But .... you never know. ;o) It seems everyone around me is married, getting married, or have a better chance of getting engaged before me. For example, I know 3 people getting married just this month. Tell me that doesn't suck for someone in my position. Seth's grandma even told me that I was one of those people who's "always a bridesmaid, never a bride."

Well, I think this might be all I have to post for now. Hopefully I can keep up with this thing more now that I don't have papers or anything to really work on. Here's to next time!

Au Revoir!
Michelle



"The first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: Decide what you want."
-- Ben Stein
(Seems easier than it really is.)