AutoCAD and Okies

Today I had a good opportunity that I'm very glad I got to participate in. Currently, the association that used to be FIDER, and is now CIDA, is visiting UCO. Seeing as though schools have to be accredited by this association for their design programs, I was thrilled to talk to them, because obviously it's a big deal that they're there. Some of my work was selected to be shown, as well as other students', so it was even better to know that I was one of seven that was chosen to speak with them and give them any input and answers on our program. While I am only as far in as a freshman, maybe beginning sophomore, I couldn't answer some questions, but its just nice to be surrounded by people who know where your coming from and and understand your situation. It can be a little overwhelming sometimes, but this was very encouraging to me and I'm realizing everyday how much I love design.....now if I could only get through AutoCAD......

So, today was also my birthday. I don't know about anyone else, but my birthdays have been getting less and less exciting as I go. I had a party on Saturday night and it was fun, but seeing as though my birthday was actually today, it was pretty uneventful. I was at school all day and I did get some birthday wishes from some people, but its just not the same. But while I am wary of 25, I do look forward to maturing even more and growing up. I used to think that I never wanted to get older and have responsibilities, but honestly, this is much easier that being a teenager. I would never go back to those days, and although I am inching closer to my mid-20's, I think if I could be stuck at any age it would be 25. Maybe I'll change my mind after 25 comes and goes and my life progresses, but for now I'll just keep telling myself not to worry.

In other news, I'm officially an Okie now. Ughhh, I hate saying that, but I only say it because I now officially own an Oklahoma license. And I came home and looked around for my old, Kansas license and they kept it. Kind of makes me sad.......a piece of home that I don't have anymore. But its ok, progress comes in many forms..........this is only a small example, so I think I'll survive......

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So, I've been wanting to write for a while now. I just didn't know what I wanted to write about. Lately I've been involved with someone. I fell hard and made a simple mistake and now I don't think its going to work out. And it just amazes me, because in the back of my mind I keep telling myself I can do better, but I just can't help it. It seems that I find a guy with a few qualities I like and one that just sends me over the edge, but I can't find anyone with the "total package". I know I shouldn't be too worried about this involvement because this guy has committment issues anyway and it probably wouldn't have worked out........but then again it could have. All I know is that I enjoyed spending time with him and he made me laugh so much and I can't help but like him. I don't know whats going to happen; probably nothing and I'll just have to get over it.

Other than that, I haven't really got much to say. I'm going to classes and working and going home. With the occassional karaoke thrown in there. I have been thinking about furthur studying interior design in the future and specializing in kitchen and bath design. I'll have to finish school first and work in the field I think before I make any decisions though. It just seems more challenging and fulfilling to me I guess.

Thats it for now, until next time. Till then I'm just gonna keep on, keepin' on.