Update for B-Tuck

I am currently gmail chatting with Becks, and she asked about this blog. I haven't written in it for over a month, so I thought I would update it before I head off to another day at the Winner School.

Before I start the catch-up, I should mention that I am dreading work in a half an hour because I am working with the Bears (3-year olds) for the rest of the night, and working with a brand new girl, which means I have to do everything. I am also coming down with a cold, and to top it all off, I am looking for a job. This is the hard part because I now have to pay for everything, plus save money for grad school. AND study for the GRE. What a load, but it'll all work out at some point......I hope.

Anyhow, to catch up on what happened since I last blogged (a small list to start off): I graduated most importantly, found myself homeless, and had family move away to Indiana.

Yes folks, it's true, I graduated. It is a good feeling to see all those years of hard work pay off. Although, I will admit that I am not such a fan of the whole ceremony. It is so formal, and I feel weird having people stand up as I enter......kind of weird. I did it though, and ate some delicious CPK after in celebration. This graduation showed me just what a supportive family I have. My parents brought me flowers, and my sister brought a goodies bag full of my favorite stuff. This is the second time she has done this, and she always makes a funny card "signed" by famous scientists or entertainers. This time it was signed by Al Gore, David Cook, and Mia Michaels, among others, though my favorite was from Howie Mandel. I also have amazing support from extended family who have given me loving notes and generous gifts. I am so lucky and blessed to have such an amazing family.

After I graduated though, my roommates and I, the Bathroom Holla gang, found ourselves homeless for two weeks. The Riviera kicked us out, and Victoria Place won't take us. However, some of us did beat the system by staying with friends at the Riv. We moved all our stuff into a storage unit (with no room to spare) in two days, and I moved home. Though it was an incredibly stressful day, Emily very graciously offered to take all four of us to Mamma Mia in payment for letting her stay with us rent free. It was a great movie, and a great way for the four of us to part ways.

Being home has been fun though. I like being able to relax without drama at the family casa, and not have to pay for food. I am also back at the Winner School, can I possibly get away? I do love that place though, it feels like home no matter how long I've been away. It is awesome to walk in and have so many people and children excited to see you. I have never felt so old though because my first class I ever had are now going into 2nd grade. I remember when some of them were born!! I love all my kids, and will miss my two boys Emilio and Aiden the most when I leave since I have no intention on ever returning again.

And some sad news, Thomas, Bethany, and Ainsley have left us for Indiana University. I miss them all so much, especially when we have family gatherings and their absence is very obvious. The baby is really starting to grow up, we've seen from pictures and skype. And I miss my granola older brother and my sweet sister-in-law. I think we get to see Beth and Ainsley in October sometime, and will probably see them at Christmas, but that still doesn't seem soon enough. We are such a close family that it is weird to be so distant. I'll say it again, I have the best family in the world, and am lucky to feel like I could tell any member of my fam anything.

That is a long blog, I'm sorry. I will update more often so they don't get so long, and possibly add pictures. You never know. Once I have a job and no more studying, I may have more free time at nights on my hands. We'll see,

S