October 12, 2009

Compared to last week's test schedule, just working steadily on projects throughout the week seemed to provide a little bit of break for me.

Tuesday, was the monthly Merchandise and Apparel Design Association meeting, which are always both informational and fun! We learned how the local bridal and dress shop, Black Velvet, got started and how it developed its own niche within Stillwater. The useful entrepreneurship information that was discussed in the meeting could be helpful to people of any major. Black Velvet not only caters to the bride's dress selection, but they coordinate entire weddings. The meeting was intriguing and inspirational. It's always good to hear from people who have made their dreams come true, especially in the middle of a school week or even a semester. It enables you to take a look at your own goals and keep your determination high, when sometimes we get in a routine and forget about the things that are important to us on a bigger scale. Also, the owner, who attends fashion markets four to five times a year and plans weddings, majored in Aviation at Oklahoma State University. This reiterates something I feel is very important; your degree in no way limits you to what you can do in life. Although it may be beneficial to study what you would like to pursue a career in, I believe if you follow your dreams and have a passion for what you do, anything can be achieved.

A quote that I've always said is, “if it rains on your parade, break out the slip n' slide.” Although that may be figurative, I could have literally had a few slip n' slides out on Thursday, haha. Despite my efforts to keep my belongings dry, quite a few of my things were affected by the downpour, but “it happens.” By mid-day, I was soggy and ready for fall break to start!

Thursday after class, I was on the road, and on my way to Weatherford, OK for the first time since summer! Now, I'm not the type that ever gets homesick, but I am still very close to my family. Needless to say, I was very excited to spend a long weekend at home with family. My mom and my grandparents have been extremely influential throughout my entire life, and continue to be so on a daily basis. Jane, my mother, is a single parent, school teacher, and has raised me to be the person I am today. She, as well as my grandparents have instilled the values and morals that help make up my character. I am truly grateful for everything thing they have given me, from love, to advice, support, and so much more. On the subject of families, I would say I'm the luckiest girl in the world . Did I mention that my grandma is an amazing cook! Yay for homemade food, haha. “Gram” is also a bigger college and pro football fan than any guy I know, so it was a fun-filled Saturday of football. The highlight being the Oklahoma State game; I'm proud of our Cowboys!! It was also wonderful to see my dog, Gretchen. I miss her so much while I'm at school. Fall break went by too fast. Here are some pics from Sunday after church.

GO POKES!