GOOOO DUCKS!

I am so pleased to announce that my first college acceptance has been to the University of Oregon!  It was my first (and only) application in so far.  I am finishing up my apps to San Diego State, Colorado State, and University of Arizona.   I am thinking of applying to Stanford and the University of Chicago to pursue english, but I am incredibly pleased and thankful for the acceptance to Oregon!  It is a gorgeous school, but now I'm just faced with the burden of weighing all my options.  Arizona and Oregon are like two different worlds.  Do I want to stay in state at CSU, so I don't have to leave my brothers behind?   On the other hand, I'm ready for a whole new change in scenery, yet I know it will be a difficult adjustment.
As you can already tell, I am conflicted.  A lot of decisions will have to be made in the next few months and I've got a lot to consider, but I am ready for all these exciting changes.  I just wanted to share the special news with all of you!  Until next time xxx.

Pray for Paris, Pray for Japan, Pray for Mexico, Pray for the World, Pray for Peace

I wanted to make a quick post for my readers in other countries.  I have quite a few readers from France, Japan, Mexico, and other corners of the world and I would like them to know that my thoughts and prayers are with them.  November 13th was a tragic day in history all across the board, and all I can think about is the people that have been personally affected by these natural disasters and acts of terrorism.  We do not understand them.  I can not wrap my mind around such senseless tragedies.
November 13th was also World Kindness Day, in all it's irony.  I know I can not personally bring solace to those that are grieving, but I wish I could fix everything and reverse time to erase these tragedies.  Wear white to symbolize peace, tell your friends and family that you love them, and keep on standing strong and standing united.  The world is with you, and we love you, and we will overcome this as not "France" or "Japan" or "Mexico," but as human beings.  Until next time xxx.