Very Exciting Weekend...

I know, I haven't posted in a few days. It has been a very busy couple of days!

Friday: I worked a double at work. Yes, second day working and they gave me a double. I didn't mind though:) more money=good news! Lunch was kinda busy...and I made a whopping $6 in tips. Again, not complaining...better than nothing at all. Then I worked dinner that night and we were busy slammed. The entire dining room was full. We ran out of silverware and plates. It was insane. I thought I was going insane since it was my first night on the floor. But I made $29 in tips, which made me happy:) can't wait to get more hours.

Saturday...I got a new car! Woot! I traded in my beloved GMC Envoy for a cute 2005 Scion xA. I needed something that was way more fuel efficient that what I was driving. I cried when they drove my car away, because I really loved it!! But I know I am going to love saving money on gas and all. But I'm going to go ahead abd post a picture :) it looks kind of purple (maroon), but the color on the sticker is Black Cheery Pearle.

If I Die Young...Bury Me In Satin...

If I die young bury me in satin

Lay me down on a bed of roses

Sink me in the river at dawn

Send me away with the words of a love song

oh oh oh oh

Lord make me a rainbow, I’ll shine down on my mother

She'll know I’m safe with you when she stands under my colors, oh and

Life ain't always what you think it ought to be, no

ain't even grey, but she buries her baby

The sharp knife of a short life, well

I’ve had just enough time

If I die young bury me in satin

Lay me down on a bed of roses

Sink me in the river at dawn

Send me away with the words of a love song

The sharp knife of a short life, well

I’ve had just enough time

And I’ll be wearing white when I come into your kingdom

I’m as green as the ring on my little cold finger

I’ve never known the lovin' of a man

But it sure felt nice when he was holding my hand

There’s a boy here in town says he’ll love me forever

Who would have thought forever could be severed by

The sharp knife of a short life, well

I’ve had just enough time

So put on your best boys and I’ll wear my pearls

What I never did is done

A penny for my thoughts, oh no I’ll sell them for a dollar

They're worth so much more after I’m a goner

And maybe then you’ll hear the words I been singin’

Funny when you're dead how people start listenin’

If I die young bury me in satin

Lay me down on a bed of roses

Sink me in the river at dawn

Send me away with the words of a love song

oh oh

The ballad of a dove

Go with peace and love

Gather up your tears, keep ‘em in your pocket

Save them for a time when your really gonna need 'em oh

The sharp knife of a short life, well

I’ve had just enough time

So put on your best boys and I’ll wear my pearls

--The Band Perry "If I Die Young"--

This song has definitely been stuck in my head for a while now. At the beginning of the month, I found out (through facebook, of course) that a classmate from my graduating class had passed away. So needless to say, the chorus to this song was stuck in my head. No one ever found out why he died...or so I guess. All I know is that his Dad came home and found him in his bed unconscious and not breathing. His Dad tried CPR and he was unresponsive. So they pronounced him dead that night around 7 P.M.

Today, as I am getting ready to go in to class, I found out that a guy that graduated from our "cross county rival" (we had one high school up until I was a Sophomore in high school. So my class was the one that got split at the end of our Freshman year. So we knew everyone that graduated from both schools.) had passed away. Again, I found out through facebook, but didn't care. I have heard rumors on what happened, but I don't want to post those on the Internet for everyone to see, since they're just rumors.

I am so glad that I had the pleasure of knowing both of these amazing guys. It's so sad to know that we have only been out of high school three years this past May and there is already two guys that have passed away.

I know that God had amazing plans for both of these boys. And I know that both of these boys are now partying it up with God and looking down on all of us down here. But I know that God also has a plan for my life and will take me whenever it's His time. So, I never know when my last breath can be...or when my heart will beat one last time. Only God knows that.

Wordless Wednesday...Sibling Love

When Life Gives You Lemons...

What do you do? You make lemonade of course. Or for us Southerners...you cut the lemons up and drop them in an ice cold glass of Sweet Tea. MMM.

Anyways, I said I would elaborate more on why this year was one that I would love to forget soon. So while I have the time, I will do that.

So...I rang in 2010 married. I was the happiest I have ever been...or so I thought. Well, my marriage came to an abrupt end in May of this year...after being married 6 months and 1 week. We won't go in to details on why it ended. If you know me, you already know why it ended. Basically, he and I had many problems.

Anyways, on Friday, May 7 (yes, I remember all the dates)...I was told that my ex wanted to take a break (6 months and 5 days after the big "I DO"). So, I gave him a break, and he said he would let me know within two weeks what he wants to do. On Sunday, May 9 (two days later...also Mother's Day)...I get a text message (I was so pissed!) saying that he wants a divorce and it's what he believes is best.

So, I give him the divorce. We went on Wednesday, May 12 to file the papers. Basically, I was told I had to move on with my life. The hardest thing to this day I have ever had to do. So I did the thing I believe anyone would do. I cried. I got mad. I (for a while) faked being happy. I turned to God when I needed Him the most.

I waited 30 days and called the courthouse to set up a hearing to finalize our divorce. 30 days came and went...I called, they gave me a final hearing date...June 22, 2010.

I had just gotten the best Summer job I had ever had a week before my hearing, so requesting off scared me. But I requested it off, saying I had to be in court that day. June 22 came...and I went to the courthouse. I was so nervous, but excited at the same time. They granted the divorce. I walked out of the courthouse, went to the Social Security office to change my name, and then went to the DMV. It hit me that evening that I was single again.

Looking back on the 6 months I was married, 6 months engaged prior to that, and the time we dated before...I was happy faking my happiness. Today, I know that I am the happiest I have ever been. Yes, I still struggle some days. But I am so much stronger now than I have ever been. I can't thank my family and friends enough for being there for me when I needed them the most. They are the best! And I know I wouldn't have gotten through all this without God by my side the whole time.

Wow...sorry this is so long! But it feels good to finally write it down so I can look back and see how far I've came later on down the road.

Oh yes, I finally got a job! But I'll save that for another post since this one is so long.

Countdowns...

Fall is probably by far my favorite time of year. Between football starting, the leaves changing colors, by birthday, Thanksgiving, and then Christmas...I get so excited! So here, I am going to countdown the few things that mean the most to me!

Kickoff...13 Days! And yes, I am a diehard Georgia fan! So...GO DAWGS!!

Fall...30 Days! There is nothing like driving to the North Georgia mountains and watching the leaves turn!

My Birthday...87 Days! After the horrible birthday I had last year, I have been looking forward to this one this year! We have many reasons to celebrate :)

Thanksgiving...95 Days! I have so much to be thankful for this year. And yes, while I am thankful for them every day, I have an actual day to show my family how much they mean to me! I'd be lost without them after the year I have been through!

Christmas...125 Days! I am pretty sure that Christmas is by far the best day of the year! Good food, fellowship with family...can't get much better! I love the month of December all together. And yes, I do know and believe that Jesus is the reason for the season :)

2011...132 Days! I am so beyond ready to kiss 2010 goodbye and welcome 2011 with open arms. This yeah has been one that I would love to forget and never look back on. I will explain later!

But these are the main things I am counting down to! I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! And I will try to blog more this week! I already know a few things I want to blog about...so that'll help!

Slacking...

I know, I've been slacking this week in the "five per week" blogging. Things have been hectic around here with school starting back and trying to get back in to the swing of things. I know that things will get better once I get use to it. But right now, I'm just going to keep this short. I will start trying to blog more often with I get the chance. Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Wordless Wednesday...Football is around the corner :)

Summer Is Officially Over...

So, summer has ended and another school year had begun. As sad as I am that summer ended, I am so ready for school. I have some classes that I am dreading (like Spanish and PE) but I'll will be okay. Talking about PE...I haven't taken that class since I was a freshman in high school. Seven years ago. I'm pretty sure that I am going to get my ass kicked in this class. And Spanish...I haven't taken it since I was a sophomore in high school. I remember some Spanish...even speak it when talking with friends (like the words that everyone knows). So I am a little worried about that. I am taking Psych....which the only thing that worries me about that is that it's completely online. Hoping I do well.

I am attending a little community college here, and seriously, it should be name *insert county name* County College instead of given name. I saw so many people I knew today and it's crazy. I guess that's what I get for not staying away from here and coming back to my home town.

I had a job interview today...and I think it went really well. Or so I hope. I really need a job at the moment since my summer job ended at the end of July. So keep your fingers crossed for me that I get this job.

Anyways, I'm done rambling today. Hope everyone had a good weekend!

Trying to Get Back Into Blogging...

This is probably my third or fourth try at blogging. I am bound and determined to make it work this time. I will be blogging about school...trying to find a job (or once I get a job, work), and whatever else comes to mind. I'm not going to sugar coat it, I will probably post what is on my mind a lot. Mainly because I feel like venting. I am going to keep this one short and to the point. But I will be back at the beginning of the week and blog. Hope everyone has a wonderful weeked :)