Bonjour, mamma.

This year started one way, and ended another.  At the beginning of the year I was in graduate school while teaching 8th grade English.  At the end of this year,  I am now self-employed as a medical sales rep, out of graduate school, and finally feeling "ready" to take on God's special gifts of marriage and family.  When my graduate program didn't quite fit my needs, I felt like I had failed myself and wasted all the hard work I put into it.  Little did I know that God was leading me into a career that would more succinctly suit my personality and strengths as a professional. My greatest lesson this year has been to let go and trust God.  This is the single most important thing to do.  When you can learn to trust His desire for your life, you seem to automatically do what is glorifying to Him, in even the most mundane of situations. 2013 will be a very great year for me, full of great change and great blessings.  The Lord is preparing...

Colorful walls are my favorite, but anyone who knows me could tell you that any shade of turquoise or sea foam is my favorite. Here I am, yet again, soaking up some color.  P.S. I thrifted this dress but it still had the tags on.  MSRP-$85, total paid- $5... total savings= $80.  Now I don't feel so bad about my 10-day Redbox rental. <><  #cocacola

This is my favorite song... for today.

This Christmas was one of joy, great food, and relaxation.  I spent it with my wonderfully quirky family, Michael's family, and sweet friends.  For Christmas Eve, my entire nuclear unit went to Michael's parents annual Christmas party for fine fair and good company.  It is SUCH a blessing to know that our families are compatible and get along so great (this should make an easy transition once we get married).   Mike's mom and my mom had some wonderful bonding moments and I couldn't help but to observe and be elated with joy!  Christmas day was spent opening presents with Michael's nieces and (over) eating a lovely dinner at my Aunt's house.  Although the food was delicious, I am fasting from turkey and ham for at LEAST 6 months.  OVERLOAD.  Michael and I escaped the dinner party early to have our own little Christmas as his apt where we watched a movie and talked about our New Year's goals.  We both agreed that we are on the ri...