SO, it has been a long time...

I haven't been on here for quite some time. That is just silly. And my mom has been going blog crazy, SO, I guess it is time for me to say hello and post a little update.

First of all, I graduated. YAY!! It is about TIME!!

My mom flew in from Chicago and my dad drove in all the way from West E. Oh, and of course Martha showed up. They are all so supportive! It was a cool ceremony. I really didn't want to do it at first but now I am glad I did. I will post some pics as soon as I get them off my other computer.

We went to a family dinner the night of graduation. Both of my Grandmas and my Pap were there. Even Bob made it with Martha. Thanks to Jayne and my dad for coming too. It was really nice to have all my biggest supporters at dinner together. A special thanks for all of the gifts too. That was extremely thoughtful and deeply appreciated. I tried to get Bob to come to the bar, but he decided he would not come. Some day he will show up and have a shot with me!

Also, my mother is taking me to Dublin!! We got our plane tickets for the end of February. My friend Christie is going to cover for me at work. We are spending a week in Ireland, just the two of us. I think Melissa is a little upset about that. I wish she could come but it is a bad time for her to get off of work that month. I am a little nervous about driving a manual on the wrong side of the car on the wrong side of the road, but I think we will be okay. My mom may be a little more nervous than me, but it will be an adventure. I have never been overseas before so it is a very special gift. Thanks to Matt and Seth for letting me have my mommy to myself for a week!!

That is about it. I am staying at my job for a while and hoping to start grad school by the end of the year. I know, I know, more school. But I guess I just can't get enough!!

Just as a side note, please say a prayer for Aunt Lib. She has gone to a home and I just can't stop thinking about her. What a wonderful woman!! I just pray that she is as happy as possible and knows that she is loved.

SO, winter is tough but the trip to Dublin is in my thoughts constantly and I can't wait to spend some time with mommy.

Hope everyone is well!!