Life has been stressful, hectic, but good.
I have gotten to be the happiest I haven been in my whole college career. I really like where I am in life, who I am with, and what I am doing. For the first time in a long time, I am not wanting to be somewhere else right now, but taking life as it comes. I work a lot, but what is new? I have no clue how much I have written this on here, but we got a new manager right before Christmas break and when I came back---we clicked immediately. Its kind of a cross between a really good friend and an abilene mom type person. She is the one who solely took care of me when I had the flu and who calls me when she hasent heard from me for a while. She makes work fun and I love her a lot.
And I am needed now...which some may understand, but I have never felt truly needed emotionally. And it is a big responsibility, but it is cool to be the chosen one in this certain situation.
Classes are really good. I'll be here all summer, but Ill make a good deal of money, too as I go to class in the morning and work the rest of the day, every day. I'm looking forward to a full summer- even though we all know I will miss the great Northwest.


Here is a pic of my favorite Abileneian who I know will remain one of my dearest friends for life.

I just got back from Vegas this morning. It was soooooo much fun. I came back a lot richer, too :) I won 195.20 at just one penny slot. It was amazing...LOVED IT!!! I was the big winner of the fam and am pretty proud of it :)
It was a pretty exhausting trip, because we didnt get back to the room every night until either 2 or 3 texas time and then were rockin and rollin the next morning around 10ish texas time...and went all day every day.
Had a hard time leaving responsibilities behind for a week, but hey nothing burned down and everything was good.

Thats about it, really...Im in Abilene til August 7th now...and then i hope to fly to PDX on the 8th for Kristi Beemans wedding on the 9th---keep your fingers crossed!