Journey to Me

OMG! It's been so long since I've posted. My last post was in February and it is now October, pretty much November. I don't even know where to begin! I've been through so much, it seems like the process never ends (not that I'd want it to!). I can say that I'm definitely making progress. So, here's an update. I hope I don't miss anything.

I am in my last semester of undergrad!!!!...!!!!! I am absolutely overwhelmed with life at this point. My classes are a handful, but I'm holding it down. I'm taking 12 credit hours right now, which doesn't sound so bad. I'm taking a class about Sustainability where I've had 2 group projects going on at once. One is done so far, the other will be done when the semester ends (thank goodness). We're working on seeing how we (the University) can use the Green Roof on the Physical Sciences building to grow native, threatened, and/or endangered plant species to preserve, protect, and reproduce them to replenish and beautify the campus. I'm also taking a class called Biology and the Environment, which I could take with my eyes closed. It's a 1000 level course that I'm taking as an elective. It's pretty interesting, though. Up until now, I wasn't familiar with Environmental Science at all. This class is pretty much an introductory course. I am also taking a Black History course to finish my minor. The professor seemed so intense and uptight at first, but she's really just a sweetheart on the inside. She's just really about her business!! We discuss some pretty interesting topics that cover the antebellum period in America. Finally, I'm taking a course called Capstone which is the exit course for the Interdisciplinary Studies major. I did say I changed my major, right? lol...

I'm graduating December 14th, 2012 at 2:30pm. Yes, Lord. Thank you! I can't begin to express how I feel about graduating after 4.5 l o n g years! I'm just so thankful for the support system that I've had in my family this whole time. It hasn't always been easy, but it's turning out to be very much worth it. All the tears and feeling homesick and lonely sometimes, it was all worth it. I'm not sure if I've mentioned this before, but I am a first generation college student, so I'm very proud to represent my entire family when I walk across that stage. I dedicate my graduation to my parents, grandparents, and older brother. WE have all arrived. And to my younger siblings and cousins, ya'll need to handle business now. I changed the game for you!

I am also working for the first time during the school year. I love and hate my job at the same time. I'm in retail right now and I love meeting new people and helping women look their best, it's just time for a change. I've been there since the end of March and I'm ready for something new. The pay sucks, but my 40% employee discount (that's right) is everything!! Can you say shopaholic?

 I am still dating the same guy. We've been together for over a year now :) I'm in love *swoons*!! I'm about to get mushy here, so if you'd rather be spared, then skip to the next paragraph. Anyway, I never thought I'd feel this way about someone. I've been completely open with him about my entire life, pretty much, which I've never done with anyone before. He looks like a big tough guy, but he's just a big teddy bear. He's so loving, giving, protective, kind, loyal, honest...I could go on and on!! Geez. Where had he been all that time before? How did we not cross paths sooner? He's been home with me a few times and met my family. My grandparents adore him. They always ask me when we're getting married. You know how old people are. "This isn't the 1950's, Poppy." That's what I have to tell him. lol... You don't marry the first person you seriously date these days. My grandparents have been together 49 years and my granddad is 73. *does a quick computation* He was 24 when he married my grandmother. Yea, people don't get married that young anymore either. Any who, I'm rambling. We're both 22 and just enjoying each other, for now!

My hair is growing! I decided not to cut it anymore. It's time for something new. My goal is to have a nice bob. I'd like to try the asymmetrical bob with a little color in it. We'll see how it goes. I'm smack dab in the middle of the awkward phase right now. I just don't know what to do with it. I'm about to try to make my own clip ins so I can give my hair a break from all the heat styling I do to it. I'm about an inch away from being out of the awkward phase. My make up is looking great these days, but that's a separate post! I'll update on all my new products soon!! (like I really have an audience, anyway) lol...

Oh, I moved into my own apartment at the end of the summer! Finally, room mate free! It feels good. I can do anything I want to, anywhere in my apartment, butt naked if I so choose! Yes, that's the best part of living alone. I've always spent a lot of time with my man so he's there with me more often than not. So, I don't get lonely. However, I do get super bored when he's not around! I live in a pretty nice community. I just go out and go for a walk around the park if I'm that bored. The people there mind their business, but are friendly enough. Okay so the biggest difference I've noticed now that I don't live in student housing is the peace and quiet!!! OMG, I think that's the best part. My last semester in student housing I believe my upstairs neighbor was a DJ. I'm not even exaggerating. The music was non-stop!! Where I live now is so quiet! I love it!

Well, I'm going to write a book if I don't stop here. I think that covers pretty much everything. Life is good, I can't complain! Just living it up!

♥ Dai