Page 2 of 365

So, I was tweeting this morning and noticed that the trending topic was Page 2 of 365. It was in reference to today being the second day of the year. I feel very good about the direction that my year is headed in. 2011 was a tough year for me. I have struggled financially by losing additional income in the form of a second job, a full-paying roommate and a number of perks that I underestimated from my previous job. It's been really tough...in fact, throughout the year, paying my tuition for my masters program has been a huge financial burden...but, I have hung on by a thread living like most Americans from paycheck to paycheck. I don't have an additional income, so, the only person that I have had to depend on has been me and I am very proud that I have been able to stay afloat. But...there is good news.

In May 2012, God-willing, I will finally walk across the stage and have a degree from the Ivy League of the South - Rice University and I recently accepted a new position that will increase my annual salary by a whopping $23,000 a year. I have been feeling very blessed. God has been good to me. Yesterday, I hosted a New Year's dinner at my home for family and friends and while I haven't started the new job yet (start date is Jan. 9), I didn't have a lot of extra money to spend on the party...I think it turned out quite nice. Did I mention that my new boyfriend was there? He's awesome and I am praying that he is my future husband, well, that is if it is God's will. I have never been the woman that had a set time frame for marriage, children, etc. In fact, I feel like when you rush into those life moments that it often becomes difficult to just live ...so many times, I see with many of my friends that they rush God's plan. I want to be in the moment and live the life that God has set out for me and I know that I can never go wrong.

I had an awesome New Year as well. I started out the night with church and from there went to a college friend's house party. I have to admit that it was the best New Year that I have had in a while. So, cheers to Day 2 and better days in 2012. God Bless!