It's been long enough..

Wow, I cannot believe how long it's been since the last time I have blogged. What's even crazier is how much my life has changed since that last blog entry. Hmm, where to start... Well, first off I am now single, which is a hugee change! I have been spending the last 6 months figuring myself out without a significant other and it has been a beautiful experience. I have gained my independence back and have devoted all of my time to my family, friends, school and Jesus. I started the Early Childhood program at UF last semester and it truly has been a positive experience. I have learned and am still learning so many fundamental concepts regarding educational pedagogies. I started my pre-internship this semester in which I spend 6 weeks in a 2nd grade classroom and 6 weeks in a Pre-K classroom. When I first started in my 2nd grade placement I was a bit overwhelmed and pessimistic. It didn't take long, however, for those 2nd graders to capture my heart and I can already feel the tears coming on Friday when I have to leave them. :( One of the biggest reasons the Early Childhood program has been a positive experience is because of the girls that I share all of my classes with. I have made life-long friendships and have never in my life had such loyal, caring and beautiful friends. I love them all to death! Actually that picture up there is of me (far right) and Jenna, Michelle, Chelsea and Julee. These are my new, amazing friends. :) My life is turning out to be a little different than I expected, but in my opinion that's what keeps things exciting! I do not know what to expect in the future, but I do know that I'll be able to get through anything thrown my way! Yayy!!!