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I haven't written a blog since 2007. good gracious.
not that anyone reads this.
but just in case anyone does...

things have changed drastically since I last wrote.
I changed my major to early childhood education. I felt God was leading my heart in that direction, and I'm very glad that He did. that puts my graduation date at June 2012, after I've already been in school for about two years (officially - unofficially, I should be graduating in May - long story). I'm a little discouraged by this, but I know that God has a reason for everything He does. I'm not too worried.
I moved back into my dad's house in January of '08. things weren't very good - Dad was incredibly depressed & stopped taking his meds. he's diabetic and ended up passing out one night before work because he just wasn't taking care of himself. he almost went into a severe diabetic coma & died - thank God we got him to the hospital in enough time. after that, I moved back into the house. I had very sad summer - no job, doing nothing, very very unhappy. then in August I had the opportunity to move into a BEAUTIFUL apartment with my best friend from high school. we lived together until December, when she married her Marine. I moved back into Dad's, but this time the atmosphere is much healthier and happier. currently, my brother Nick is on tour with his Christian rock band until about the middle of March. we miss him, but we are SO proud and thankful that God is giving him this amazing opportunity. and something even MORE exciting - at this very moment, my daddy is out on his first date since the divorce was finalized. he finally got over Mother enough to join Match.com, and he's also talking to old friends/girlfriends that find him on Facebook. he's starting to get some of his old sparkle back - Praise God from Whom all blessings flow!!!
now for the change of major. I was incredibly unhappy being a musical theater major. I felt my talents were not being utilized and that I was being taken advantage of on many levels. so I started thinking about changing my major - I did over the summer, to music. for the most part I was happy, but still felt something missing. during this time, I had the opportunity to begin teaching the children's choir at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, where I am also a part of the adult choir. after a few weeks of teaching, I was hooked! then in December, I felt God calling me to early childhood education, so before classes started in January I got all the paperwork done and am now planning on being a preK or kindergarten teacher. I am SO excited. I plan on incorporating lots of music and movement into my teaching, which I've learned is the best thing for early development.
another very big, very important, very HAPPY change in my life - I am currently in a very wonderful relationship with someone incredibly amazing. he & I have been dating for almost four months (on the 26th) and I couldn't be happier. I am so thankful that the Lord has brought him into my life, and I pray (and feel) that we are meant to be together forever. he is such a positive energy in my life and always makes my day brighter. I'm very much in love with him.
right at this very moment, I am thankful for the many blessings I've been given. I'm thankful for the clean bathroom that I worked so hard on this evening. I'm thankful for the big sale at Goody's that Daddy & I went to this afternoon - lots of great stuff for very very cheap. I'm thankful for the AMAZING dinner at Rioz last evening, another lovely treat from Daddy. I'm thankful for my kittehs, and my warm bed, and my daddy being happy again. my God is such a great God!!

God is great and His praise fills the earth fills the heavens
And Your name will be praised through all the world
God is great, sing His praise all the earth all the heavens
cause we’re living for the glory of Your name
The glory of Your name...