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"There's a lot I don't understand about life. You meet thousands of people, and then you meet one person and your life is changed"

-Love and Other Drugs

So. That quote basically sums up life for me at the moment. I have ignored this blog, ignored all of you readers, and I have instead let this one person change my life forever.

It's crazy how completely different my life is now, compared to my life a year ago. My goals have changed, my dreams have changed. But I suppose this is all part of "growing up". Sounds cliche, but it's true. EVERYTHING changes when you meet that one person.

I have missed blogging, and I think about how I have neglected this blog everyday. But, I am back, and I plan to do a lot more blogging than I have.

With school, working more hours, and trying to keep a house clean... things like blogging, sleeping, hanging out with friends, and even sadly...dancing... have taken a back seat.

I am frustrated because I have not danced nearly as much as I would have liked to over the past few months. I do attend dance class back home every week, but it's not enough. I miss my parents house, where I was able to blast music when no one was around, and dance to my heart's content.

Now, I wake up to darkness, I get home from working with children all day... get ready for school... and come home to more darkness. It sucks not seeing the sun. Darkness makes me tired, kids make me tired, school makes me tired. I leave next to no room for dancing...which might I add, is a HUGE change in my life. Seeing as though dancing used to be the core of my being.

I'm okay with the change though. Things in my life are good. Better than good. I am happy. Nothing can fill the empty spot of not dancing as much as I used to... except for dancing. So, I plan to find the time and space to do that more often, now that school is over for winter break.

Besides school and work....sicknesses, viruses, birthday parties, family get-togethers, bar hopping, candlelight dinners, christmas decorations, recipes, baking, laundry, christmas shopping, cleaning, babysitting, driving, saving money, and trying to eat healthy have been quite a big part of my life recently.

That basically sums up my life for the past month that I have neglected this blog.

I am still dealing with a few more final exams this week and then I'm done. Christmas shopping is done. December birthday shopping is done.

I'm excited for a new year. Possibly starting WW again to get healthy and lean for trying on wedding gowns. Because, yeah, I keep forgetting that I am engaged!! And, I kind of might need a dress! I'm also excited for the wedding planning that I have to do. Reception spot and ceremony spot have been chosen. Now the fun begins!

I'm still smiling.

Always smiling.

And loving this life I have,

cuz it's the only one I got.

=)

Keep Smiling,

Karla =)