how's it gonna be

I have had quite the time keeping up with this blog for a while. I know that it began as something to keep in touch with people, let them know what's up with me. However, I've been feeling private about my feelings. It's not because there is anything wrong, moreso it may be that things are fabulous right now and I don't want to make a big deal of it or jinx anything. You could say I am mildly superstitious. Knock on wood, LOL.

If anyone out there is wondering, I am finally a university graduate. Grad pics have yet to be taken, but that is a minor detail for now. The big thing on my plate for the holidays is recovering from having my wisdom teeth out. Once I am feeling 100% again, I will be planning and packing for the big move west. I am going with the flow of the nation right now to Calgary where hopefully many opportunities await. I can't wait.

As for home, Julie and Shaun just got here today. We watched Chevy Chase's Christmas Vacation - a must. And mostly the holidays have treated me well. Lots of family, friends, laughs, and fun(check facebook.com for the pics). This is my favorite time of year after all. What I would change if I could is that I am missing loved ones so much. If I haven't already, I want to wish you all the warmest wishes for the season, and lots and lots of love.

be your own girl

I just got a really great compliment. I passed Ed MacDonald's office just now, and he stopped me to say that, although he hasn't yet read the letter from the Guardian the other day, a few people had asked him about it and said that it was good. Now, I love writing, but I don't often think it is that grand. However, just to hear him say that people thought it was well done is so exciting for me!

Of course, I owe it all to Ed for allowing me to take his class this semester. The artifactory was also a unique and fabulous opportunity. I knew from the start that if I got in to Applied History, it would make a great impact on me. It has, and I am thankful.