Hi from the Road!

Hello to everyone from inside a room at the Hampton Inn in Cleveland, MS. It is currently pouring down rain, which is not offering me any chance of moving from the supine position that I am currently in. After a day of driving, recruiting, and a bit of light window shopping, I am calling it a day. I'm spending the rest of the evening preparing for a presentation that I have tomorrow night (my last presentation prior to graduating with my Masters!!!!), reading a book for class, writing postcards to my sweet students who have applied to MSU, and enjoying some peace and quiet before another big day recruiting tomorrow.

The transition from student to full-time employee is still commencing. Right now I am 5 people at any given time: student, teacher, Admissions Counselor, Intern, and Graduate Assistant. What a juggling act this has proven to be. One more month and I will fully transition into my Admissions Counselor position. I am SO excited to finally be able to give it 110% of my time, effort, and focus.

I do realize that it has been at least three months since I have posted to this beloved webpage that I call my blog, and I have missed it. Let me get you up to speed in a few sentences...

1. I am done with my Comprehensive Exams
2. I have NOT found out if I passed or not
3. I am now employed by Mississippi State University as an Admissions Counselor (goal accomplished!)
4. I am almost done teaching my class of angels--Career Planning. It's bittersweet.
5. I am still in love with Greg Bentley
6. I still have the best friends and family a girl could ask for

I think that's all I've got, believe it or not. The hours of my day prior to October 18th and 19th (Comps) were filled with studying, and now they're filled with traveling and enjoying my multiple-personality life. No two days are alike, and I love that! You never know what you're gonna get.

I walked around Downtown Cleveland, MS today. Every single shop was decorating their window displays for Christmas. It reminded me that in less than 2 months Santa will be coming down my chimney. It got me in the mood! I am so ready for this rain to turn into snow and for the Man in Red to grace me with his presence...even if it is my mother who does the impersonations. 

In case I have failed to mention this, my mother is OBSESSED with dressing up as holiday figures. Need proof? Ok...

Pearl as the Easter Bunny--2011 (I think)

Pearl as Santa--2011

I am on the hunt for an adult turkey costume that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. I think Pearl needs to get into the Thanksgiving spirit, don't you? My gosh I love that woman. She's going to kill me for this post.

Well, in the spirit of Pre-Election day and Christmas, don't forget to be politically correct this season:

Happy Monday!

-BC