She's standing in the heart of darkness
Saying I know you got a soul even though you're heartless
How could any woman in their right mind be so blind,
To find something this safe
Instead of walking with me she should have walked away

-The Script

When we long for absolution, there will be no one on the line.

-The Script

Life

You live you learn, you crash you burn and thats life.

Big Changes

Today marked the finalization of my transformation to becoming a student at a NEW University this fall. Something I never would of thought I would say, but I am officially a transfer student. Many people have been asking me and trying to understand how I could leave San Diego, and the beautiful beaches and west coast and come back to Texas and attend a college in Huntsville. This was by far the hardest decision that I have ever made, but it was one of the first big decisions that I have made with a mature attitude, and focusing more on my future, than on the ocean and beautiful view that my old campus offered. Challenges are faced daily throughout people's lives, but last year was full of so many that my limit was pushed. Each day was hard for me to focus, and I went into a state of extreme anxiety from my course load as well as being half way across the country with no transportation and thousands of faces I didn't know. My emotions got the best of me, and the bottom line was that I wasn't doing well in school, my drive was not there, and I really missed home and missed my job, and although I loved SAN DIEGO, and all of my friends I made while I was there, wasting my parents time and money was something that needed to be faced. This summer I took the step and decided that maybe I should re-think my options, and while no one may understand, I feel like everything does happen for a reason, and many challenges will be thrown you way, and when they are you have to dodge them, overcome them and keep on running through this journey of life. College is an experience no matter where one chooses to go, and the friends that I have made so far have been some of the best and most influential people that have ever come into my life. I love all of you, and I will miss all of you so much. Wish me luck, and good luck to you this year. Goodbye to that chapter of my life.

Until Next Time...

Laura

30 years

Today is my parents 30th Anniversary! Congratulations to the best parents in the world, for being together for 30 years. They are currently cruising the East Coast to celebrate, while my brother and I are home to fend for ourselves. While I am not at work, I am making a hobby out of my pictures, but with no kids to take pictures of I must resort on my pets and nature. Interesting to say the least, as these past few days with my parents gone has really made me realize how much can go downhill when they aren't here.

For Example:

My dogs shed like crazy, and normally my mom vacuums the hair up daily, or the maids do it...well Mom isn't here so our house is a fur ball.. I almost threw up when cleaning the cat litter (literally) and our meals consist of Chic-Fil-A, Dominos, and Subway..Yeah, thats what to expect when two college kids are left home alone!

Anyways, yesterday I hung out with my friends Krishten and Sarah, and we took on Target and spent a little too much money..but we all bought SATCHELS! yay! Satchel's are a purse that you wear on the side..pretty convenient for someone like myself who hates purses and just carries my wallet, keys and phone around in my hands all day. Super cute! I got a dark brown one, Krishten got a mustard yellow one and Sarah got a red one!

Here are some pictures from today!

One Month

Until I head back to Sunny California. Growing up in Texas, and surviving 100 degree humidity and scorching temperatures, San Diego sounds like the perfect solution to escaping the heat, but in many ways it is definitely a bittersweet goodbye. Homesickness was something I dealt with greatly last year, being on the other side of the country, away from family and my work which I absolutely love! I am a swim instructor at FINS, where I work with children and teach them how to swim. There is something about kids that just intrigues me, their never ending happiness and care-free attitudes makes it impossible not to just smile when you are around them. Going back to San Diego next month marks the beginning of my sophomore year in college!

Things to be excited for:

1) Having a car this year!

2) New camera=many pictures to be taken of the beautiful scenery

3) My friends!

4) New dorm and roommate (Emily Herbig!)

5) FRO-YO!

Things I will miss:

1) The awesome food in Texas..there is NOTHING like Tex-mex

2) My work, and everyone at it..they are friends that are truly irreplaceable

3) My puppies!..even when they are bad and eat the trash(like this morning)

4) My parents, and sister and brother -in-law

5) ALONE time! I swear that is one thing at college that I never get

Bittersweet, yet exciting, I am looking forward to another amazing year with new students, and new adventures to come. While every good thing must come to an end, I know I will be back home in Texas soon enough to endure the heat, humidity and amazing food.

My sister Carolyn, my nieces and Drew were recently in town, here our some pictures from the trip! We were in Galveston for the 4th of July, and hung out at my house in the pool!

Pretty sky in Galveston, TX

Until Next Time!!!