Life and Times...

Wow, I knew I hadn't updated my blog in a while, but I didn't realize just how long it had been.

Life has been pretty crazy. Work is hectic as usual, with it being the beginning of a year, quarter and month all at the same time. Things are still pretty unsteady, with more budget cuts and such, but thankfully, I still have my job. And it's a good job for which I'm very grateful. I work with and for some amazing people.

I wrote some goals for this year the last time I blogged. I'm doing...well...okay on those. I've decided to take a kickboxing class that has added to my hectic schedule. But it will help me reach some of my health and fitness goals for this year.

I started another online class, this one offering graduate credit through the Citadel. It's not too hard, but probably a little stricter than my last one.

Our singles theater group at church is doing another murder mystery dinner in April and I'm in it again this year. I'm looking forward to it, but it's something else to add to my schedule.

The best part about my busy life is the time I get to spend with my family and friends. I'm realizing how valuable true friends are. Through Facebook, I've been able to reconnect with a lot of old friends, some I've had since kindergarten, and because I'm a naturally sentimental person, it's made me reminisce about my life from the time I was a child and all the people that God has allowed to cross my path during that time. There have been very true and loyal friends, and maybe some not so true or loyal, but they all served a purpose in making me the person I am today. Those who may have betrayed me have made me a stronger person better able to handle the trials that life has handed me. Those who have stood by me have shown me how important it is not only to have true friends, but to be a true friend. Those who have made me cry have shown me that tears and hurts are a part of life and how to let God heal them. Those who have made me laugh have taught me how to find the funny parts of all life situations. So I'm thankful for all my friends, past and present, and the way they have shaped my life. And I'm thankful that God has shown me how some of my friends are more faithful than I ever realized.