Back to School, To Prove to Dad I'm Not a Fool

Today I started my last semester of college.

Where did it go? They say it's the best four years of your life and it will fly by. They were right. Part of me is so ready to get out and just live life! I'll know I accomplished great things like graduating college and be able to do whatever knowing I am not slacking or taking a crap on education. When I was at home on break, I grabbed the atlas and started making a list. Not so much a Bucket List but more like all the places I have ever wanted to go and just needed to jot it all down. I started with countries - then major areas in them. Next were the states and different places in each one.

This brings me to my next idea. I started dating a new guy, Glenn. He is amazing, and we have a ton in common, especially sports, baseball specifically. So starting this summer we are going to every baseball park. We are starting by going to the Jake for opening day!!! Soooo excited!!!

I have been to Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Chicago (WS), Atlanta and Minnesota, but we are going to all of them together.

We are currently planning on a trip to Baltimore - DC - Philly - NYC - Cooperstown- Niagara Falls - Pittsburgh. During our trip we have it planned out to see a game in every city except the Falls and Cooperstown. =) Can't wait! I have only been to the Burgh for a game and then Philly for the airport. (That's a whole other story in itself!)

Then Glenn and I are going to Tampa, Atlanta and then to Miami to see the Marlins before we see baby Brinager be born.

Can't wait to graduate...

If you would like to send money to the Baseball Park Fund, please let me know...

Haha, kidding!

AUNTIE KT

So I am sure most of you have heard, Shawn is having a baby!! Well granted he isn't but you know what I mean. But ya, Nikky is pregnant and due around the end of August. I can't wait to be there and see the little Brinager! I am really excited to see what he or she will look like since they will be blood related. Don't get me wrong, the joy and happiness I felt when my sister (step) had her second and third boys was amazing. I love being an aunt! Well most of all I love spoiling them!!!

Shawn really wants to have a boy. I know he will be happy either way but still, he wants a boy to wrestle and play sports with. He would be even happier if the kid goes to Ohio State and plays football. GO BUCKEYES! You should see how hard he tries to get Rachel to say Go Buckeyes and dress in Buckeye gear. Mind you he does live in Gatorville. Such a rebel.

Come august I will have another niece Briana Marie or nephew, Brevin Michael...

=)!

No Cookie For You

Almost a year had gone by since I last talked to my dad. After the almost death of my brother in August and the real death of a friend last month, I questioned why am I still holding a grudge against my dad. We have one life, one chance...one dad. I guess when you get to the point of forgetting why you are even angry with a person, that it is time to accept the understanding of needing to fix things. I called him Christmas Day and he was more than happy to meet up for dinner the following day. Granted I sat in my driveway hemming and hawing about even calling, not knowing what to say. Luckily we just picked up where we left off and it felt good to talk to him. I just finished watching a couple of home videos from when Shawn and I were little. I wish I could remember those times a little better especially when I was really little. Nothing better than turning 2 and wrestling Shawn and saying "No cookie for you." I even found an old Christmas tape that had Alex, our doggie on it. I loved her and it was nice to see her. I think about how I want to take tons and tons of photos and videos of everyone so I can sit back and watch in years to come.

Just some random thoughts....