Thanksgiving.

I guess it's been a little while since I've updated this, for those of you who enjoy reading my blog *if there's one out there*.. sorry. I've been so busy, its crazy. But I read someone's blog and it inspired me to do one of my own. Just to let you know, this is going to be long.

I have officially started my holiday season. It started off with Christmas Village this past weekend, and continued with The Rockettes last night. *an amazing show by the way, good for the WHOLE family!* The holiday season is always incredible, There are such happy spirits everywhere you look, and family is the big emphasis. For me, I'm a huge family girl, and this time of year is especially my favorite. I just have to stop and think of all that I really am thankful for. First of all, I'm hoping these people read this, because I never get a good chance to thank everyone for the inspiration and love they bring into my life. I'm going to start off with Pastor Rick and Jenny Morris. My youth pastors since sixth grade, and they have helped me through all of my crazy stages through out my school years. Frankie and Denise Chew, who showed me friendship, opening up their home countless times for poker and rice krispie night. Of course there's Emily Light and Heather Beamon, my best friends since middle school. We've definately had some rough patches, but always pushed through them. One thing I have learned is no matter what, friendship will always be there. and NO stupid fight is worth losing a best friend over. We're seperated all throughout the state now, and I miss them more than ever. To the Roberts family, I can't thank you enough for everything you've done. I remember when I was so scared to even call your house, and now I feel like I'm already a part of the family. To my better half, Joseph Roberts, you have shown me love, patience, guidance, and taught me more about myself than I would have ever known. I can't wait for the day when we have a family of our own. HSYM Youth, you have made me stronger than you could imagine, with the good and the bad. Mom and Dad, thank you for being behind me 100% in whatever I wanted to do, and where ever I wanted to go. Even though I don't tell you, I appreciate every time you've driven downtown at midnight to pick up Jo, or everytime you drove to Angela's house to pick me up in the middle of the night. To my older brother, Chuck, I am so proud of the man you've become. It was a long, tough road to get there, but I hope to be as good of a person as you have become. Tonya, Nathan, and Kevin, and Savannah-- I couldn't imagine life without you now. You boys keep me laughing whenever your around, and Savannah brings joy to my life. Tonya, you're the most incredible sister-in-law, and you're more like a sister I never had. I guess I should go ahead and end this for tonight, but I could think of so many more to type. You guys know who you are. I love all of you, and know that You are the reason I am where I am today.

School, Work, Life.

How about an update to Mandi's life?

We'll start with work. Unlike the other businesses in Streets, Brixx is still doing well. I love the job more than any other job i've had. I'm trying to get my cousin to apply there too, it would be fun to work with her. But since Brixx isn't making tops on tips right now, I'm thinking about getting another job. The YMCA is hiring for a school-age assistant, so i'm putting my application in tomorrow. Hopefully everything works out managing two jobs and school.

School is going good. I have made the decision to stay at Vol State until I graduate. I hate VSCC, but it's cheap. And if I get an associate's degree from there, I get a $3000 scholarship to any college in TN. That's a nice motivation. As I've said before, I'm now majoring in Communication Broadcasting for Radio/TV. Pretty exciting if you ask me. =) I'm very happy with the decisions I've made. We'll see if there is anymore decisions in the future.

For the first time in a while, life is calm... not stressful and crazy like it has been. Yes, sometimes I have dissapointments, hectic schedules, and arguments. But i've learned to embrace the bad with the good.

I'm going to the doc tomorrow about my back. I'm too young to have back troubles. =( Hopefully they can do something for me, without prescribing me muscle relaxers, cause I don't want them.

Until next time blog readers.

Have a safe and happy halloween, and speaking of halloween... come see me at work. =(

Life in College

The past couple days have been a blast. We'll start with last week, Emily came home. So I got to hang out with her. I was so excited to see her!! Friday, we went up to visit APSU. Contrary to what I thought, it's actually a nice college, with AMAZING dorms and rec center. Jo and I both really liked it, but we're still going to visit Western before we make the final decision. Our WKU visit is on Nov 15. Saturday, I rode to Knoxville with my dad and uncle. The ride wasn't that long, we made it to UT in under 3 hours. I stayed with heather while they got a hotel room. We went to the UT vs Miss St game that night. It was so much fun. Our seats were 2nd row of the student section. Not to mention, WE WON! So that made it so much more exciting. =) After the game, we went to Buffalo Wild Wings, and it was so dang packed. But we still got our food, and decent service, so all was good. We got back to her room and were gonna go out again but the guys we were gonna go out with didn't feel good, and we were both tired so we just hung out in her dorm. Then, she showed me some site that you can watch movies on, so we watched Eagle Eye and eventually fell asleep around like 2:30ish. Sunday we made it back home around 1, and I had to go to work at 4. Yesterday was pretty boring. Did nothing all day except work. Today, I officially changed my major. Instead of Education, I am now majoring in Communication- Broadcasting. Thats right, I'm going to be a radio dj. =) I realized I didn't want to major in edu anymore because my edu class bored me where as I was so much more interested in my comm class. And now I am in the process of writing my first speech. The topic I chose was the seven ancient wonders of the world. Buut i guess this might be all for now. Enjoy the beautiful weather!


<3 PEACE DAWGGGG.

What I Would Say to You.

Life's a funny thing. take it as it is or leave it. it will never be what you want it to be, and that's okay. maybe you don't know what you need, you just think you know. first and foremost, you do not need a member of the opposite sex to make you happy. get that thought out of your head now. you are a beautiful person, and possibly that person was just holding you back from shining your brightest. take risks. stand up for what you believe in. don't just conform to everyone's opinions, make your own. never forget where you came from. physical appearence means nothing, when you have a heart of gold. cherish the friendships you've had, but don't expect every friend to always be there. people will let you down, even the ones closest to you. no fight is worth losing your best friend over. things change as you get older, don't fret. it's a terrifying experience, but you'll make it through. think of life as a book, and every book has chapters. not everyone you know will make it to the next chapter of your life, there's a reason they don't. don't be afraid to leave your comfort zone. life's too short, live it large. make the most of every day. when you find something worth holding on to, never let go.

Mandi's new hobby. =)

I have decideded to take up a new hobby, cake decorating. I'm actually very excited, as you can do some coooool things with cakes. My first two projects must be done by Saturday. A my little pony cake for Gabby and a billiards cake for my brother. I'm super stoked, I think it will be fun. I have an algebra test tomorrow and then fall break! hallelujah. and i'm off of work until sunday night! oh my gosh i'm thrilled. Friday will be my cake making day. =) along with resting my butt off. and next weekend I'm going to KNOXVILLE!! My dad is going to the UT game so I'm riding up with him, and staying with Heather for the night. I'm so exicted about that too!! =) Well, this is all for now. peeeeeeeeeeace.

Post Secret

Managing school and work isn't getting any easier. Especially cause my schedule at work changes week to week. I'm so worn out, and feel like I never have time to rest anymore. It's so crazy. But I have learned that I probably won't have a job while I'm away at school. If i do, i'll work minimum hours. Speaking of school, I'm going to Austin Peay to visit next friday. I'm really excited cause it looks like a really good school. =) Hopefully Jo and I will transfer next fall. I can't wait to transfer schools. I'm so excited to move out on my own too. Yeeeuuuhhh. Well, i guess there isn't much to say. I might go to Cleveland on thursday to visit ms. emily light. I'm not positive tho, cause it depends on what Ms. heather beamon does. Friday night is the Post Secret event at Vanderbilt. I can't wait to go! This is on my list of things to do before I die. if you've never heard of post secret.. you should look it up. Be warned that its not as clean as it should be, so i'd say "viewer descretion advised" It's this thing where people write their secrets on postcards anonymously and send them to this guy, who posts a select view on a website. He also has published books of the secrets he has sent to him. Its really neat, and makes you feel closer to everyone around you. Since its anonymous, the person sitting next to you could be the one who sent in a secret. I really like the program, and am very excited about friday night. =)

well i guess that's all for now.

Check out the website: www.postsecret.com

=) bye for now.

Life, Love, and The Persuit of Happyness.

I've just noticed how amazing life truely is lately. The feeling of talking to a best friend who lives 3 hours away. The feeling of your 2 year old niece running up to give you a hug. The feeling of looking into the eyes of the one you love, and hearing them love you back and you know its true. Life's little joys. What use is there to being sad or upset? What use is there in holding grudges or unforgiveness? There is none. Life is too short. Love. It's the scariest feeling. The scariest, but the most rewarding. Its crazy what people will do for love. I consider myself very lucky. I found my high school sweetheart, and I was smart enough to realize what I had, and to hold on tight. Now after everything that has happened between us, I cherish this relationship more than ever. Three years together, but it already feels like a lifetime. The feeling is unimaginable, unexplainable. I'm just very... happy tonight. =) I love it. I love life.



Its a little late but, Happy Anniversary Babyyyy.
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