Giving thanks...

This adventure that Tim and I have started has been amazing. We have our own apartment, a wonderful dog and an absolutely amazing relationship. I am thankful for all of those things and so much more. I am thankful for all the support we have received from both of our families. We could not have done any of this with out their love, support and help. So to our families, I say "Thank you!"

I would also like to give thanks to the new friends that Tim has made, they may not realize it, but they have made things so much easier for us out here.

I would also like to say thanks to my hobbies, because if it weren't for them I would probably gone insane. Since I have been unable to find a job since we have moved to Anaheim, I spend all my time in the apartment. My hobbies and creativity have kept me sane! Haha.

I would like for everyone to take a moment and be thankful for everything you have in life. All the little things you do for yourself, or others, that makes you happy. For all the smiles, laughs, and good times you have had. Just be thankful.

Family...

So this is the longest period of time in which I have been away from my family. I know they are proud of me for making it as far as I have, but I do miss them terribly. It makes me feel, now, that I did not spend as much time with them as I should have. My sister is in high school, and although we are COMPLETE opposites, I wish I could be there to talk to her about all the things sisters would talk about. She makes me feel so old and yet so young at the same time!! I LOVE YOU MEG!!! And my brother is going to be in junior high soon. We are so much alike it is a bit ridiculous! And although we always pick on each other and call each other names and what-not, I miss having our own little mini raves in the living room while everyone was at softball. I LOVE YOU D.J.!!!! My dad is not home much now, since he works far away, but I still wish I was at home to see him when he finally got home from a long week of working and make fun of his (now disappearing) "patch". I LOVE YOU DAD!!!!!!!!!! And my Mommy, who does so much for everyone she knows, but doesn't always get it in return, I love you and wish I could be there to lend a hand. I appreciate every lecture you have ever given to me, every "grounding" I ever got, and the moral support you have always given me. I LOVE YOU MOMMY!!!!!!! You, my family, have built me up to what I am today and I appreciate EVERYTHING. I LOVE AND MISS YOU ALL!!!!!!