Another Year Down

Me, My cousin Kara, My Cousin Michelle. We're hot. LOL



My Cousin Michael, My brother Brad and my Crazy Dad

Act A Fool


My Mom, Cousin Michelle, Me, My Cousin Kara and My Aunt Deanna



So, I just got back yesterday from visiting my family for Christmas and New Years. I can't even tell you how nice it was to see my family and to spend time in North Carolina again. I left the 21st of Dec and flew into Louisville. I was born there but my extended family is all from southen Indiana and that's where my parents grew up. I spent a week and 2 days there and then drove down with my family and 15 year old cousin to NC to spend a few days there. It was such a good break. I spent time between grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and a cousin that I was just able to meet. He's so adorable by the way. After living away from home for 4 months, it was a breath of fresh air to see my home and to be around the people who have made me who I am. I was also able to spend a night with my best friend in the whole world, Sarah. I love her so much. It sucks only being able to see her twice a year but everytime we are together, it's like we've never been apart. We saw National Treasure and spent most of the night laughing, which we always do, and talking about what is new in our lives. on the 30th, we drove to NC so we could do our family Christmas. I was also way excited to be in NC again because I have come to think of Hope Mills as my home. I visited Brock Cabinets on Monday, which is the job I had for 2 years before moving here to Utah. I missed it so much. I almost wanted to cry when I left. I became so close to people there and feel like they are part of my family. When I got on the plane back to Utah, I realized how much I wanted to be in North Carolina and how much I would love to raise my family there. If I could find a job where I could to support myself and not worry about being stable, then I would definetly consider moving out but until then, this is where I need to be. I miss my memories there. I called a friend, Justin, last night. We talked for 2 and half hours about what we went through out there. Together and personally. Getting away from NC the time that I did, I know was still the right thing to do. But I know that one day I'll be able to go back and live my life. He gave me some great advice and I feel privledged to know him and have a friend like him. 2007 wasn't the best year but it definetly a year of growing and learning, even if some of the situations I went through hurt me or made me sad. Hopefully 2008 will bring more joy to my life and be even better. But I've realized that it turning out that way, is all up to me.