A New Chapter On The Horizon

Sorry guys, I've been so been this past month and haven't had time to post anything.  It's been insane, hope you forgive me I'll try to post more often.

    I landed a part time office job at end of April, the beginning of May.  I absolutely love it and could not be more blessed to have this amazing opportunity fall in my lap!  My co-workers are great and have adapted well to me being in the office.  They say they learn more from me than they learn from the job.  Hopefully I'm there awhile as it's close to home and it's nice to get a paycheck.
    I have been trying to balance this job, my shelf employed job, my schoolwork, soccer...don't forget family and friends too.  It's been a learning process but I'm finally getting the hang of it.
    As the school year comes to an end, I'm still working on my AP courses through IU until hopefully this fall.  I'll graduate with an AP diploma.  I'm going to college for web design/development and business.   My brother will be a junior in high school and is getting his license this summer...scary!  Colleges are already looking at him because he's a honor student and a good baseball player.
     My soccer season is wrapping up fast, only 7 weeks until nationals.  Lots of practicing and preparing will be done between now and then.  Hopefully my team wins the whole thing (toes crossed!)
     I'm having my graduation party in July because all my friends are leaving for college in August and I want to say a final good-bye to them as they start a new chapter in their lives too.  They have been my support throughout my years in school as well as many others, my family and God.  I wouldn't been where I'm at today without their amazing efforts, unconditional support and love.
     I'm ready to get the summer started and am excited to see what it brings.  If you're disabled or even if you're not and are reading this, just remember that anything is possible and nothing is out of your reach.
Hope. Believe. Live.

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