May 9th, 2012

My first class of the day!

This day is going to be very full. The first thing going on is, I am giving three finals at GMU, grading them and posting their grade online before I leave campus. Not that I can't do this, but it's just a lot going on for one day. It's what I would call-quick turn around! All in all, I have greatly enjoyed my time teaching and would do it again in a heartbeat.  We will see what happens in the future in regards to teaching. Maybe a Ph.D in communications maybe not...lol we will see. I have to find a good program that I would actually want to devote four years of my life to first!

The next thing on the agenda for today is getting ready for my going away party. Paige and David are hosting it tonight at their place. This should be a lot of fun. I need to pick up some cokes and maybe even cups for it. Living with Paige and David have been awesome. They are always there for me and have given me such a great opportunity to be in DC. Having them around, I don't get homesick as much (and I think it's like that for them too) since I have some of 'home' with me! Paige and I have somehow gotten even closer in this time and I am so thankful for her and David.

The last thing on the list is to pack everything I can fit into TC (my car). I am loading up and driving back to Tennessee tomorrow. It shouldn't be too bad, packing wise, because all I have here is my clothes and some books. The first thing I am going to pack is my storage trunk that I have stored all my winter clothes in. Then, I am going to pack my books, bags and anything that you can see outside of my closet. The last thing will be any clothes that can fit.

If it doesn't fit, Mom and Dad will be visiting Paige and David so they can get the rest, but I am up to the challenge of trying to fit it all in my car! Saying goodbye to DC will be sad, because I have enjoyed every moment here, but I am looking forward to the future.

My Master's graduation from UT

In regards to the not-so-distant future, my best friend in the world is graduating with her Master's degree from the University of Georgia on Friday morning at 10 a.m. Christen Ruff is the first and only one in her family to go on and get a master's! I am so proud of her and want to support her in anyway I can! In theory, I want to leave DC tomorrow morning around 7ish, and drive to ATL. This is not completely set in stone because I am going to make that call after the 10 hour drive to Tennessee. I would love to be there so I can celebrate this great day for Christen!

Whew! That is a lot going on, but that is my life at the moment!