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......