The Craziness Continues...

So, finally I've been given the opportunity to take a break from the craziness of this schooling stuff and let everyone else know what all is going on. I do apologize that I am so infrequent with this blog thing, but remember that I am new to it all.

To begin with, school started back up after Christmas break and classes are really neat. I am taking Abnormal Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Accounting (for fun), and an online Life of Christ Class. Even though it's only 12 hours and four total classes, I am reading more than ever in my life. I do love all the reading so far and we aren't even into the good stuff (so my professor says). Earlier in my senior year, I had heard that I just needed 5 elective hours...meaning that I can take whatever I want in order to graduate. Then, I heard from graduate schools that I have to have both Counseling Psychology and Abnormal Psychology to get into any graduate program. Then I find out that both of those classes are offered at 8:00 am (with the classes alternating days). Both classes ended up being with my advisor too. Although I enjoy my advisor, I have a little blackmail on him (he was talking to me about how good his old college roommate was at Judo and wanted to show me a move. I ended up getting flipped over his back in the computer lab). We have a good time down here at Cumberlands and it seems like everyone is family down here. Anyways, I digress. I love my classes and everything is going pretty good with them...I've only been late once!

Although I have yet to hear back from graduate school yet, the time is coming very soon. Interviews are in mid-February, so next time I am contacted from any graduate program will be to find out whether or not I get an interview. After the interview, I will find out whether or not I go in school. From there, I will look for a job and an apartment. More information to come there. Candace still has another year of undergraduate school at Cumberlands before she follows me somewhere. She will apply for Dental School late this coming summer and should know around Christmas time. If I don't get into the University of Kentucky or the University of Louisville, then my advisor has kind of promised me a spot in the Master's program at Cumberlands' Grad school for Counseling Psychology. So things should work out pretty good for me either way.

The Cumberlands hosted what is known as the "Border Bowl". This Bowl game is all of the state of Kentucky's high school all-star football players vs. Tennessee's high school all-star football players. I got asked to keep stats for the game and it was pretty neat. I was able to watch many players that are going to Division I schools all over the country. So far, I believe 10 players have signed with Division I football programs, including Kentucky, Oklahoma, and Florida State. At half time, the Border Bowl committee honored many of Kentucky and Tennesse's contributors through the years. My favorite had to be Joe B. Hall (who was the coach after Adolf Rupp at the University of Kentucky basketball...see picture tot he right). I got to meet many people from all over both states and had a great day all around. A pretty neat experience if you ever get the opportunity.

Of course, Candace and I are still engaged. We had our first marriage counseling session when we went back home over the break and have been doing great ever since. Candace's classes are very difficult, so she stays pretty aggrivated with her school work, but she's got an awesome roommate, a supporting family, and a tremendous/loving fiance. haha. Candace did just turn 20 on January 20th, so now we are back to being 2 years apart from each other. I believe that's all for now...holla at ya later!!!

And it All Starts Back...

Well...Christmas turned out to be absolutely amazing once again. Mom and Dad actually had most of Christmas ready this year by the time I got home, which was a plesant and relaxing surprise. Of course, my favorite neice got to see me and all she could do was smile (maybe that's because that's all I could do)! Rylee is growing up so fast and I can't wait for her to be Candace and I's little flower girl. Mom and Dad got me a television for the future apartment and Candace got me a Glock 22 (.40 caliber pistol)! I think I'm ready for life now.

Speaking of the beautiful girl in my life, we set our wedding date for June 5th, 2010. Yes, there is plenty of time before then, but this time will be good for Candace and I to continue to build our relationship with God and between ourselves. This also gives Candace time to finish school at Cumberland. We actually have quite a bit of planning done thus far and are just collecting money until the big day presents itself. Today, we actually counted my change (All the change I get goes into my "piggybank" and is known as the "honeymoon fund"). It's amazing how much money you can accumulate when saving your extra change, however...it is hardly enough to pay for any of the honeymoon ideas that I have in mind, so any donations would be most helpful...haha.

I came back to Williamsburg, KY on December 27th and then kept stats for a high school basketball tournament for a few days. The tournament was extended for an extra day and ran into the New Year's Eve party due to a chemical spill across the street from the high school. This chemical spill happened on the final day of the tournament, but...once again, my faithful bride-to-be stood beside me the whole tournament so that I wouldn't be alone. ahhh....how sweet...i know.

I ended up spending New Year's Eve at Candace's aunt and uncle's house with her family and we had a great time. On the 4th-6th, I traveled with Candace's family to North Carolina where we spent a couple of days skiing and relaxing in a nice cabin that overlooked the ski slopes. No one got hurt, but we were all a little sore on the way home. Mom called me yesterday and warned me that there was going to be a flood in Williamsburg (I guess she forgets that I have a window and can see outside, I don't know...haha. love you mom) So, just for her sake, I have put a picture up that shows the high school baseball field and the town park under water.

The Christmas break has been very good to me and I can't thank God enough for the people that he has put into my life to help me through each and every day. Stay tuned for the next update and more and more things are going to change for me this next semester.