Whew!

Another semester, done!

And I only have two classes left before my December graduation.

Sanity has returned.

And now, I will be able to focus more on: - moving to Chris's - planning our wedding - creativities - and BLOGGING! FINALLY!!

...seriously, if I had known it was going to take four years... I wouldn't have started this degree in the first place... But a small part of me is glad I didn't know. I'm proud of the accomplishment. I'm proud of the stuggle. I'm proud of what I have achieved.

In the last four years, on my own, I have:
- moved to the beach
- bought a dog
- started a new career
- bought a house

And most importantly: Managed, maintained, updated, upgraded, landscaped, decorated, and cleaned that house; spoiled that dog; travelled extensively; loved, lost, and loved again; and LIVED MY LIFE!

ALL BY MYSELF!

God has blessed me more than I could ever imagine. And He has given me help along the way.  But for 99.9% of the last four years, its been me and God.

They say you shouldn't judge a person until you've walked a mile in their shoes. I'd like to see some of the people who have judged me handle just a few steps in mine. I come from a long line of very strong women... they are the ones who taught me not only to walk - but to run, dance, and play - on whatever path life has given you. They have encouraged me because they know the journey was not easy. It is because of them that I am able to gracefully overlook the comments of those who couldn't handle this path. I'm not done with this journey yet. But finally, there is a light at the end of this tunnel.