2011

Wow, it is 2011!  Apparently, I am not a very good blogger on my own site...haha

So many new things have happened in the last couple of months, I do not even know where to start! 

I guess I will start with school.  I graduated December 12, 2010 with a bachelor's in music performance (jazz studies).  It was really scary for the two weeks after that when I was kind of just like, "what's next?"  I found myself clinging to the things I did have in my life to define me.  It is so funny how much we can define ourselves as "student" or "girlfriend" or even "Miss Kansas."  Sometimes we can do that to the point of forgetting who we are deep down.  So I found myself at the point around Christmas. 

Learning how to retrust and find faith in the universe is always a painful experience, but a very wise person once told me that without the pain, there is no growth. 

On an exciting note, I have found myself a very lucky individual to be employed starting Monday, Janury 10.  I will give some more specific details once everything is official, but let me just say, it is a GREAT opportunity!

Also, Annie Up is doing very well.  We have had a lot of continued succes in Oklahoma and had an AMAZING New Years Eve Party here in Wichita.

I want to give a shout out to my dear friend from high school, Jonathon Blank.  He was injured in Afghanistan in October and there will be an auction held to raise funds for his family and him.  It will be next Sunday, January 16th at the Augusta High School.  Lunch at 12 and the auction at 2.  Hope to see you there!

One last thing, Miss Kansas 2010, Lauren Werhen (who also happens to be a friend!) is competing at Miss America next Saturday on ABC, so make sure to keep your eye out for her.  She is a beautiful woman with a great shot at the crown!

Until next time (and hopefully it won't be several months)

Peace, Love and Grace

Em