Where to begin...

Millionaire by 21. Meet the man of my dreams at 22.  Married at 25. First kid at 26. Second at 28. Third at 30.

Sounds perfect right?!  Have you ever heard of that saying, "man makes plans... God laughs"?  That quote pretty much explains who I am.  You see - I had my life planned entirely.  Every year, every milestone.  I knew what I wanted and was confident that I could accomplish what I desired, when I desired it... until I wasn't.  I turned 18 and created my five year plan.  I was going to graduate college early, get my Master's degree, become a School Psychologist, have my family, conquer the world, and call it a day.  I was 18 and invincible! I had my family, my faith, and my friends... until I didn't. 

After graduating high school, I went to college with a scholarship and a full semester under my belt.  I had more friends than I could count and spent every day either with them, my family or in the church. Taking 21 credits a semester while working a full time job may seem like a lot but time flies when you're having fun.  Looking back on those days I think about how much time I took advantage of time.  I LOVED my life - who wouldn't?  My life seemed perfect.  Confident, beautiful, talented, secure.  I didn't give a second thought to what anyone was saying or thinking about me.  It was my life.  I treasured it.  

It's funny how life works.  *Insert every cliche you can imagine here*  Life was good.  Up until that point, the worst part of my life was when my grandpa's passing.  I survived that, so I thought "I can survive anything".  The problem was, I was 18.  In one year I lost my friends, my faith and my song.  I used to think something tragic needed to happen to me in order for my testimony to count.  I was so convinced that I needed something negative to happen that I found myself praying for it... be careful what you ask for.  

As great as life was back then, I wouldn't change my journey for the world.  It's what made me, me.  From 18 to now, life has been a whirlwind that has shaped me in to woman I am today.  It has given me a testimony, that I may not have needed but wouldn't want to live with out.  I have a story to share if you have the time to tune in.   

Senior Year Photo 2011