Hard work pays off

Let me backtrack a little bit...

This is the third time I have attended this summer conference and every year there is an awards ceremony. I love awards and watching people win awards and this ceremony is no different. However, Florida has never won at this conference, mostly because they have never nominated themselves, but it has always been disappointing. Once I took over as President, I was determined to nominate Florida for at least one award and I worked my behind to have a successful year that was deserving of such an award.

Fast forward...

It paid off. We won! Not only did we win the award that I nominated my chapter for, The Local Excellence Award, but I won an award too :) My dear friends nominated me for Outstanding Leader and I won! I am beyond thrilled and little bit sad too. I feel as though I made such an impact in one short year, but now I have to graduate. I keep imagining what cold have been if I had gotten involved earlier and had more time.

This mission if you do so choose to accept will start in 12 hours.

Mission Destination: New Orleans

Transportation: Roadtrip

Length of Stay: 12 days

Tomorrow is the day in which I will learn to sit in a car for 8 hours. I have never, NEVER, been in on a road trip of this caliber and I am frightened. On the other hand, I couldn't ask for better road trip companions and for that I am looking forward to the trip.

Things I am most looking forward to: Bourbon street, creole food, open container law, seeing my friends from around the country, Outreach to Teach, meeting new friends, conference workshops, etc.

New Orleans, here we come! Get ready for the party!

Moral of the story: if I can remember what happens each night, I'll blog about it!

I got me a real paying job :)

Ever since my favorite store closed and left me unemployed, i have tried to decide how I wanted to waste my Summer away. I finally decided that babysitting would be a great way for me to interact with kids, but it is more open ended and flexible then a job at a daycare or preschool.

Thus began the search. I tried Craigslist, my university, babysitters.com, a local nanny placement agency and just when I thought I would never find a job or a family, I received a return email! I went, I interviewed, and I never heard back...

I was so upset, I thought the family really liked me, but then again, I think alot of people like me and it turns out..NOT SO!


I decided to give up and apply for some positions at the mall, a daycare, etc. I went on an interview or two and then I GOT A RETURN EMAIL FROM THE FAMILY! They like me, they really like me and want me to nanny for them this Summer :) I am not sure what I got myself into, the family has 3 kids, 2 dogs, and some chickens and I am working 8-5 M-F.

Anyways, it looks like this girl is a working girl! and I am very happy about it.

Moral of the Story: Just when you think it is all over, it might just turn around and be a happy day!

Alays a Bridesmaid, Never a Bride...

Not like I'm complaining! This little lady, wants nothing to do with marriage or kids until she is at least 30. Seriously, I want to be settled, in my career, and very independent before I decide to share my life with someone FOREVER!


I am however, thrilled for one of my friends who is recently engaged and asked our very close group of friends to be bridesmaids! It is going to be a blast planning and throwing an excellent bridal shower and bachelorette party!


Moral of the story: This is going to be tons of fun and I have already started to collect penis shaped items in celebration!