time to be honest

I feel like the picture above. I've been in denial about how much I weigh, and I was surprised to see how much I've really gained. Y'all it's the most I've weighed all my life. I'm not blaming this on anyone but myself. I let myself go. It's going to be really hard to do this and I'm hoping that since I've blogged about this I'll actually stick to a plan of action.

Change of plans

When I started this blog I said that I was planning on overseas mission trips and other things. Well as of right now there are no overseas trips. But I'm now going with the students at my church on two trips.

This weekend the student choir is going on a tour. Wooo! I'm excited. We're leading worship at Bannockburn then driving to the Dallas area to lead worship at another church. After that we're going to a christian waterpark. The next day we're doing a special mission trip at Mission Arlington. YAY! We're also singing again that night at a revial service. The last day which will be Tuesday we'll be going to Six Flags over Texas.
I'm sure I'll be dead after this trip, but I have to recover quickly because Dani's wedding is 3 days after that. I know on Wed. I'll be helping with stuff and the next day is the rehearsal. Then the big day. Dani's wedding requires many separate posts. After I recover from the wedding I'll be going with the middle schoolers to summer camp. I'm in charge of the 6th grade girls! It's going to be tons of fun, and I mean it.

Results on the Bakery Job

I talked to Ruth(Bakery Lead) today and she said she's going to hold on to my application. My schedule for the summer is difficult to work around. She said she still wants me to work with her. If I'm still at HEB in the Fall I might be able to transfer.

I'm kinda relieved that I didn't get the job. I would have to work Sundays and Wednesday nights, and I love choir and church. It was good to know that there are other options at my store. For now I'm going to work as hard as I can up front. I need the money.

I might be a bakery girl

So today I have an interview with the Bakery Lead at my H-E-B. I'm hoping to get the position and transfer to the bakery. I'm tired of the front end(cashier & bagger) and I'm ready for a change of pace. Most of the people I've talked to about the bakery don't like it, but it seems like there reasons are things I don't mind doing. So I'm hoping for the best.

I'm on a freakin' billboard!!!

Look it's me! On a billboard!!! I finally got a picture in front of one of these. It's pretty cool to see yourself on the highway. It's also fun to hear all the hilarious stories from my friends about how they saw this and what happened. You have to know that this one was on I-35 downtown, so you can imagine what would happened.

it's been way too long...

So i've realized it's been way too long since I've blogged and I'm finally at a computer that doesn't take forever to type. I'm not trying to make any excuses but I've had a lot of them. Let me start from the beginning.

The biggest reason why I haven't done this is both of the computers at my house are on the fritz. One of them has a bad virus and the other one has "issues." The next one would be school. Since the computers didn't really work at home I had to use the ones at school. I really don't like being on the computers at school because I have to stay there longer than needed. Plus, the work load was longer and I really wasn't focused extra stuff. Now I did have access to my dad's computer at his office but usually he would kick me off because he needed it.

But the main reason was forgetfulness. I honestly forgot about this for awhile. But the lovely Jenny has been making sure I don't forget this time. Oh, and Dani, too.

A lot has happened and I want to share some of it with yall but you'll have to wait and see what that will be.

i'm still alive

Hi everyone

I'm still alive. I've been really busy and the computer I normally use is broken. So I keep forgetting to update. I can't do much tonight because I'm in the middle of a research paper and editing other papers. I will update but like I said not now. I miss blogging. :(

summer school here i come

Earlier this week I decided to take at least one class this summer. I never done summer school and the thought of going to school in the summer sounds like torture, but it's necessary. Also Casey will be trying to go back to school starting this summer so I won't be alone.

So to move on today...I decided before I take any classes I would see what I have left to take. I've been at ACC for a couple of years and I've taken a full load each semester. I saw one of the advisers on campus and found out that I only need 3 MORE CLASSES TO GRADUATE! I couldn't believe it. I kept thinking this is really happening. I'll be able to graduate soon, very soon.

The 3 classes I have left will take me 3 semesters to complete which is kind of a bummer but exciting. This summer I'm going to take History of Photography. Basically a snooze class and in the fall I'll be taking Studio Management. It should be too bad since it will be the only one. Then next summer I'll be taking Portfolio Development. It's an intense class. You're required to have a strong body of work and you have to be accepted into the class. A few people have told me that I already have a strong body of work but I want to wait and get it organized and possibly stronger.

Right now I'm still really excited about school being over. I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel.

2 years...

Last Saturday was 2 years for me and Casey. 2 years! I never would of thought that would be possible. But I love him. I love him so much.

For his present I made an awesome picture frame/shadow box (inspired by miranda)

Here's the before:

It took me awhile to figure out what I was going to make him. Lately I've been having a craftster block. It's like writer's block but for crafty people. After talking to Miranda and getting inspired by all the cute little tings she's made or is making I went with the frame. Casey loves to hang pictures of us and place little things on his shelves.

Here's the after:

I was also able to make him a card out of the leftover supplies. It's really simple but meaningful.

Here's a close-up of the front:

where has the time gone?

I can't believe how long it has been since I've typed something. But no worries I will definitely make up for it because a lot has happened the past 3 weeks. I'm going to post different ones so it won't be a massive post that no one will read. Expect to see a lot of updates in the coming week.

For Jenny...

So earlier today Jenny came up to me and asked why I had not blogged in awhile? I told her I've been busy/too tired to do it. After my response to her she sighed. Since she sighed so heavily and seemed really concerned, I decided to make a short blog dedicated to Miss Jenny.

3 THINGS I LOVE ABOUT JENNY:

1. She has the biggest heart for her husband and the Lord.
2. I love to watch her laugh. You should watch her the next time she's around.
3. You can call her anytime to talk about anything. Unless you call her during bathtime, running time, or when she's eating. I would suggest that you text her. She always answers those.

I've only known Jenny for a few months, but I feel like I've known her a lot longer. I can't wait to spend more time with her and discover more little things I love about her.

School's Starting!

I'm excited because the spring semester is finally here. I'll be taking "real" classes this semester. English, Speech and Accounting. Woohoo! I really am excited about the classes. I know it will be difficult but worth it. I'm also sure that I will be talking about these classes in the future.

I really don't have anything else to talk about besides me feeling like poop today. Blahhhhh, would be a great way to describe it. Hopefully I'll feel better in the morning...

facebook connection

Yesterday I was on facebook and a name popped up on the "people you may know" thingy. At first I wasn't for sure if that was really her, but I went with my gut and added her with a personal note.

This person is Julie Felder. She was my favorite babysitter in the entire world. Not exaggerating at all. I was around 5 or 6 when she would take care of me and my sisters. She was an important part of my life.

Today when I checked my facebook, she not only approved my request but wrote on my wall, commented on pictures and wants to know more. I couldn't help it when I saw this. She remembered me! Little bitty Whitney! Another thing, Julie is still as beautiful or more than I remember.

I don't think you could understand how happy, sad, whatever other girly, oh my gosh, I love you so much emotions are happening. Here's a picture of my sisters and I around the age she watched us and a picture of her with her hollywood fiance.

A change of heart

For as long as I can remember I've said I'm going to be a portrait photographer. Have a studio and lots of equipment, etc... Well, recently the Lord is leading me to photojournalism. I've always enjoyed photojournalism but I never understood what it was. I've always thought that you have to be a brilliant writer to even consider photoj, and I've always been afraid of words. But honestly that doesn't matter. As I've grown up and learned more about photography, I've realized I have a voice and that voice inside of me is longing to get out.

I'm still going to finish my degree at ACC and have my associates in Portraiture, but I'm not for sure if I'm going to own a studio. I know photography is in my future and I know missions work is there too. I don't know how I'll incooporate all of this or where I'll be down the road. Normally I would be terrified out of my mind not knowing what I'll be doing etc, and I'm still slighty scared. But I'm starting to see the beauty in all of this. Now is the time when I have to trust in my Heavenly Father and seek His will for what's next. I know it's going to be hard and long. But I also know that whatever the Lord desires for me is more than I could ever imaginge.

New Pair of Shoes

Okay. I've been trying to think of this week and the only thing I can really remember is when I got my awesome shoes in the mail. I know real deep, but I was excited. It was the first time I ordered shoes online. I went to Academy and tried on a pair to find the right size and some other shoes I like. s you can see I picked the ones I've been wanting forever, chocolate sperrys.

The best part about these shoes is I got them on sale, free shipping and I recieved reward points through the website I went through. Oh, for the first time in a long time my mom asked if she could wear them...