Dad

I missed my dad's birthday, as usual. Oh, and don't forget the Easter cards. I always have these big expectations that I will send out cards/updates to all these people. I buy the cards. I write the cards. I even stamp the cards. Then one year later I find them sitting in my card box. What a waste! So, I was late this year...but I sent the cards anyway.

As for my dad's birthday, I did what any normal 35 year old would do! I made a photo album for my dad. About me. I know that sounds pretty selfish, but the thing is...I'm never around him. I have been all these different places - and while he's heard some stories, he never gets to see the photos! So, I made a little story book of my life after 18. Pics of me all over. On the pics I glued in tiny little pictures of my dad - so he would know that he was always with me even though I was far far away. I know cheesy kids stuff. But hey - I got him to cry. And that itself is amazing!

Happy Birthday Pop!

Spitfire Spark

Things are looking up! It's been a heck of a run - I've been here 3.5 years and I can't even believe how fast the time has flown! I got approved to continue on my thesis...so this means I will have the summer to get it all together. The goal is August. But with the delays of all the profs...December looks to be like the real deal. The difficult part now is to juggle the finances enough to work hard through the summer and still keep my head above water in the fall when I can't really leave yet - but don't have any classes to take! It will be an interesting time, I'm sure.

I feel as if May is really the month of many changes for me. Each year something big comes along and gives me a little twist to my plans. But that is ok. I'm ready for it. Fortunately for me, I only have one more week of finals...my last classes I will ever be required to take! Hooray!