Day 1: When I grow up

Ok, so I've been seeing all of these really cute blogs on facebook documenting engagements, weddings, births, and well just life. And although two of those events have already passed for me, here it goes...

Although it isn't myself, I bring fabulous news of an engagement! My best friend in the whole world, Jennifer, got engaged last night to Art. He proposed on top of a mountain in Breckenridge, CO while they were skiing. Aww! I love her like my sister and I know that she will make an absolutely beautiful bride. I can't wait for the big day and to be a part of it.

I have started off the New Year with again more resolutions to get fit and skinny. (The official diet will start when the last semester of school starts in one week.) And that leads to the beginning of the end. I'm referring to my college career. On January 12, 2011 I will start my final semester of my college career (I know I know, about time)! As I enter into my last semester, Rob is as well. We will actually in fact graduate on the same exact date in May. (OH HAPPY DAY) I'm nervous but super excited to start my grown up life and it's so crazy to know that those days when I was a little girl in school saying, "When I grow up" is finally amongst us. I remember I used to dream of being an astronaut and then high school hit and decided that I hated flying and thought maybe building the space shuttles would be more appropriate. Then, college hit and realized that physics just wasn't my cup o' tea. So, as of May 2011, I will be the nations newest Economist. That's right, this blonde hair, blue eyed GIRL will be an Economist! Fox News and Megan Kelly watch out!! JK! As I sit in a smaller classroom with predominantly guys this last semester, I am reminded of the struggles and the strength it took to get where I am now. I can honestly sit here and tell you that if it weren't for Rob, I probably wouldn't have finished. His drive and determination of completing his lifetime to-do/bucket list has inspired me to be who I had originally thought I was. I may be from Texas and have a southern accent, but don't be fooled. My one day aspirations of "when I grow up" may have altered a bit, but are stronger than ever and hopefully one day I'll get my chance to help Mrs. Palin and her quest to be the first woman president. That's right, my "when I grow up" ambitions have now turned to the political arena and one day I would love to work on campaigns and help shape the world we live in, not full-time of course. Hopefully it the next couple of years we will start our own little french basketball team, but in the mean time I'm loving my life and the people in it. I have a wonderful family and I'm attending one of the biggest and best schools in the country. Wreck 'Em Tech and Life is Grand.

I look back on the last 5 years and think, "where has the time gone". I wish we could hit pause and just enjoy the moments that only cameras can capture. As I cross the stage in my cap and gown in May, I hope I can look up and know that Pop and Gma are happy to see that I have fulfilled the promise that I promised them in their last days on earth. It's time. "When I Grow Up" is here. Can't wait to see what's behind door #1...