minute to breathe, please?

Whew! I've been thinking about blogging for weeks but just now feel like I have the time to do it. school started back up and I am SO glad to be back. I was nervous for how it would feel stepping back on campus... and thank goodness, I have not had a single moment of fear or anxiety or anything. I love having everything on track again. and I love that a few people didn't think I'd ever finish. here I am!

it has only been thanks to an amazing gift from my parents that I'm able to do this. I think that's a big difference in my perception of school. I had no idea how much they gave me before. I had no idea how lucky I was to have what I had (and now have back :)). I am so grateful and really appreciative now of what it is they've given me... And I think that plays a huge part on how I feel about finishing school strong. I am really excited to make them proud.

mushy mushy. ;) life is busy but so good. work is great, school is fab, friends and family, while I don't see enough of them, are equally as wonderful. and this weekend we have lots of fun stuff planned!
Friday: I have class presentations (which, by the way, are completely ready to go. no more procrastinating for this one :)) and then afterward, Nathan Hughes' killer's sentencing. he chose a plea bargain so he's going to get anywhere from 16-48 years. we are all hoping for 48. tomorrow night, we have the Tech N9ne concert! I am way more excited for this than a white college girl should be but that's okay. :)
Saturday: hopefully my parents will be able to come down from EP for a visit. they still haven't seen my new apartment... I've lived here since August! otherwise, I'll be studying for my quiz on Monday and writing more of my final paper. a nice relaxed day with maybe a trip to Denver at night for drinks with Pattycakes.
Sunday: SUPERBOWL! I have to work in the morning (I requested it off but my boss needed a favor) but then we're watching the game at Ry's parents' house. the dinner plan is wings and beer... and lots of snacks. lots of people are coming so it should be fun.
Monday: quiz time in the morning, then maybe riding the quads in the afternoon! I'll be taking my quiz early and when I'm done, we're headed to the mountains for a few hours. it won't be a long trip since it gets dark so early, but just a few hours out there will be awesome. then at night, it's homework time and chillin :)
Tuesday: present my final project and finish up my paper that's due Wednesday at noon. still no work til Thursday... so celebrating the end of my first block back!

I have my camera battery charging up as we speak. I decided I don't take nearly enough pictures for all the fun things we do. I'm going to be the paparazzi this weekend :)

oh- and one fun thing for next month--Patts and I are going to see Zac Brown Band! I am sooo excited for this. March 5th can't come soon enough!
ps- happiest of birthdays to my wonderful daddy. I love him very much and wish I could see him on his day. fingers crossed they can make a trip on Saturday!