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| Sisters on New Years Eve! |
-January was a big adjustment for me. I had just moved home from college and had no idea what I was going to do with my life. This also meant that Ross and I were not living in the same town, which stunk! During January I had my first interview to become an Educational Leadership Consultant with Alpha Xi Delta. I also started cooking a lot for my family, which I really enjoyed.
-Late January came with exciting news, I was asked to come to Atlanta for the final ELC interviews! I was so excited!
-One of my best friends lives in South Carolina, so we hardly get to see eachother. I finally got to meet her sweet baby boy, Knox!
-At the beginning of February I went shopping with one my Littles to buy my first suit! That was a stressful and expensive day, but I wanted to look perfect for my interview! I packed up my car and drove to Atlanta, met a lot of nice Alpha Xi Deltas from across the country, and had my interview. I was nervous and confident all at the same time. I knew that I had done my best, and then the LONG waiting game started.
-In the middle of February I got more awesome news, I had gotten a job at Lizard Thicket, an adorable boutique in our town. It was the biggest blessing in the world and I LOVED my time there. My coworkers were the sweetest, my bosses were awesome, and I loved the customers!
-At the end of February, I attended Zeta Omega's Alumnae Luncheon. It was at one of my favorite Carrollton restaurants, Plates. It was so nice to all get together after it had been a while since we had last seen each other. Our family took so many pictures!
-March held a lot of working and a lot of waiting to see if I had gotten the job. Ross' niece Bristol turned 1 and that was a very fun day! Ross missed it because he was studying abroad in Barcelona, we missed him!
-April was a stressful month and I was not sorry to see it go. By this time I thought that I was not getting the job, so I was very surprised when I was told that I got it. After a weekend full of worry and tears, I accepted it. I instantly felt at peace and knew that this was God's plan for me.
-On April 28th, Ross and Kerri graduated from UWG! I was a very proud girlfriend and Big! They both worked so hard to get to this point and I was so thankful to have been a part of their journey!
-My family went on a vacation to the lake. We were really starting to treasure the time we had left together before July 9th came.
-At the beginning of June, Ross's best friend got married.
-The next week, I headed to the University of Maryland for my first ELC trip! I was so excited and nervous! I was so stressed about what to pack. After seriously dramatic travel days, I got home in one peice. I had so much fun and I knew that I was going to love my job!
-I was only home two days before I hit the road again, this time for two weeks! The first part of my trip was at UNLV. I was excited to see Las Vegas for the first time! I got to lead my own small group of women on this trip, and I loved that! I could really see how this job was going to help me build relationships with Sisters all over the country!
-After I left UNLV, I travelled to Indianapolis. My best friend was getting married! I spent a week with her doing last minute preparations. I was so honored to stand next to her as her maid of honor. She was a BEAUTIFUL bride!
-My sweet friends held a "see you later" dinner for me. (We refused to say goodbye.) It was so nice to have one last evening to spend together before I left.
-July 4th is always one of my favorite days of the year! We go to my Uncle Ned's house and grill out and spend time together.
-July 9th was a tough day for our family. Saying goodbye to my brother who was moving to Australia was so hard. I just kept reminding myself that it was only for a short amount of time and that we would be back together before we knew it! Saying goodbye to Ross was not easy, either.
-July was a whirlwind of trainings, trips, and conferences. I loved getting to know my consultant Sisters!
-August 1st is my favorite day because it is my two favorite guys' birthdays! Kyle turned 20 and Ross turned 25.
-On August 6th, I started my official travels. I travelled all over the country for a few months. I got to be a pro at navigating airports and packing. I met incredible women who are all so different but were all my Sisters. I loved that!
-In October, I got to go home for my birthday weekend. I was so happy to be home after being away for three months!
(At this point my computer wont let me upload any more pictures!) : (
-In November, I came home twice. Once for a friend's wedding and then for Thanksgiving.
-After travelling a couple more weeks, I came home for Christmas break. My brother was home from Australia, which was a highlight on my break!
Overall, it was such a great year. I learned so many things, saw so many different parts of the country, and met wonderful people. I missed my family and friends but learned to love them more than I ever have. I am continually reminded as to how blessed I am.
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