Hello, 2009!

Well, it certainly has been quite some time since I've written.

It's hard to believe that we're approaching the inauguration of a new president, gas prices are down below $2 a gallon, and I'm about to start second semester of my sophomore year in college.

I can't say I'm looking forward to this semester... with History of Rock Part II being the only saving grace among Business Economics, Statistics, Business Communications, and yet another semester of Accounting. Despite all of that I keep reminding myself that I'm very lucky for many reasons.

I am grateful everyday that I have parents who can and do financially take care of my education and support me every step of the way. I've got a handful of great friends with whom friendships have survived all sorts of obstacles, including the distance between Bloomington and Newburgh. I'm going to a great school that's setting me up to be as prepared as possible for a future career. And I haven't broken any bones in almost a year! (Which is quite a feat for me given the year PRIOR to that which saw both a broken vertebrate, a sprained foot, and a severely torn ligament)

I also have plenty of things to look forward to in the coming future: a trip to Hawaii over Spring Break with my dad, several good friends giving birth to baby girls in the coming month, a possible trip to some undecided tropical destination with two of my closest cousins in may, as well as starting to look into studying abroad, among many others.

This year I'm not trying to make any crazy resolutions, but there are a few things I want to try to accomplish. I would like to start eating healthier, and getting on a better eating schedule despite the crazy time constraints college brings. I also would like to start getting more involved in my community and want to start to accomplish this by getting involved with the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. As hard as it will be with everything going on, I also want to really focus on school this semester. It's going to be a long and tough one, but I'm hoping to pass it with flying colors... or at least close!!!


I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and has something of their own to look forward to this year. Happy 2009, everyone!