We got guns y'all!!!!

As of June 9, I will be considered a Hoosier. Well, not technically, but at least as far as where Tinsley and I lay our heads at night. I am beyond excited to begin this next chapter in my life - I am moving in with the man of my dreams and my best friend.

Laundromat around the corner from us. Where am I living again?!

Given my past, I previously made a vow to myself that I wouldn't move in with someone before being engaged/married. However, as I am sitting here in this "new" living room, after doing 3.5 hours of work pulling rocks out of the garden, and my dog sleeps comfortably between my legs - I know that I am in the right place. My man will come home from work in a little while, we'll say a prayer for our future before having dinner together, and share stories about our day and be sure to say 'I Love You".

He and I have discussed how my move to Goshen is a big sacrifice, but really I continue to look at is as a gain. I will be combining my life with an individual who makes me feel loved every single day and I know that I am so blessed and fortunate to have him in my life. Additionally, I will be attending Western Michigan University as a member of their Doctoral program in Educational Leadership. This is an absolute dream come true - yet I never thought I would be ready to pursue this degree at 25.

So far, I am 1 chapter into a book for my summer school class and I really don't have much idea about what I am going to be studying but I know it's going to be great. I debated about what I wanted to actually obtain my degree in, and I think that Educational Leadership is going to open up doors that I never thought would be possible.

All in all - I am so excited about where I am going and what the future holds for me, Mike, and Tinsley. Recently I have been asked, "Where would you like to see yourself in 5 years" ... I think the question brings out a lot of uncertain feelings but I do know this - In 5 years I would love to be anywhere, doing anything with MSD because I know it will involve love, laughter, family, and friends.