Well I think I'm going places.

So, one of my good friends just found out today that she got into Greenville Tech's nursing program. She's been  on a waiting list for like a year now. I'm really happy for her, truly I am. But at the same time, I'm slightly jealous. Now she gets to live the dream. She already has her brand new Jeep Liberty (a really badass Liberty at that, it's the Jet Sport edition), she has a full-time job at the hospital in patient transport making over $10/hr. plus she gets benefits, and now she's into one of the best nursing programs in the upstate. Granted, I've got a pretty good life too. It's my first year at Clemson, I have an amazing boyfriend (and we're closer than ever), and I have a steady job too. But I'm not exactly where I want to be. I see Civic Si's and Lexus IS250's and Mini Coopers everywhere and wish I were driving them. I want to make more money and have a good job. And I want to be in a nursing program too. I'm applying to Clemson's nursing program next year. I want to get my GPA in tip-top shape first though. This semester has been such an adjustment, and I want to be on track before I do anything major. Anyway, I guess I'm just more determined than ever to make my future start happening.

On another note, John came to Clemson to visit me today. It was a surprise, a very appreciated one at that. He and I had lunch at El Jimador, a little Mexican restaurant near campus, then we grabbed smoothies (half price!) at the '55 Exchange, and then we headed over to the Botanical Gardens for a brief study break. I took a couple of pictures while I was there. The place is just so beautiful, especially this time of year. I'm hoping John and I can go back next week on Black Friday and take some pictures together.

Come to think of it, the whole campus is pretty beautiful this time of year. Definitely my favorite season. The leaves are all orange and yellow, and the air is nice and cool. The best part is that it's almost time for the holidays. Thanksgiving is just over a week away. I'm actually looking forward to the break from school though. And work is going to be fun. I'm working from 4pm to 1am the night before Thanksgiving, and my best friend Jamie will be there with me. It's going to be a fun shift. And Thanksgiving Day will be nice too, as I'm spending the day with John and his family at his grandmother's house. I can't wait to see the leaves up around her house. I bet it's absolutely beautiful right now. And speaking of, John and I have actually thought about planning a wedding there. A fall wedding. It would be so pretty, and I could encorporate my school's color (and hopefully John's too!) into the theme. No formal plans have been made, but it's a nice idea.

Christmas break is just around the corner too. I'm really looking forward to it. I'm looking forward to going to the mall with John and feeling the holiday spirit (okay, that sounded a little cheesy, my bad). And date nights. He and I haven't been able to have a legit date night in forever. You know, one of those where we actually ride together to a restaurant and have a nice, relaxing dinner and have one of those fun couple talks and just spend the evening together? Yeah we never get to do that. School and work and time and money are always problems. But hopefully we'll be able to find the time and money over break. And *crosses fingers* I really, really hope we get to have one of those days where we spend the morning in his room and get to watch Up All Night or a movie and snuggle and have macaroni for lunch. But the weather has to be perfect. It has to be cold and rainy. And it would be best if it were a day when neither of us had to work, but the last day we had like that was so therapeutic that it didn't even bother me that I had to work. So, once again I'm hoping time is on our side. Oh! And I forgot! John and I are going to the Biltmore House again this year! Only this time we're going with a real couple, our good friends Heather and Matt. I'm so excited. Christmas at Biltmore is absolutely stunning! And the hot chocolate is a bonus, hehe! 

Anyway, it's taken me forever to write this blog - and I realize how short it is - but I'm going to end it now. I just hope that John and I can get through these next few stressful weeks. I know what's waiting on the other side will be well worth it. 

Goodnight all!