My puppy...

I decided this semester to bring my dog back to school with me. Since I live alone, I thought this would be a good idea. I did not expect the transition to be as difficult as it has been. She was living with my mom, who stayed home all the time. Also, there were five other dogs to play with. Now she is in an apartment with no other dogs and only me. I'm busy most of the day and at night I try to get my homework done. I feel like I don't give her enough attention. Well, I know I don't give her enough attention. But, I feel like she is going to hate me one of these days. I'm trying, but patience is not one of my strongest virtues. I know that I just need to be more patient and things will work themselves out, but then I think maybe taking her back to my mom would be the best thing. So many options. So much to think about. I'll just keep trying and see what happens. Maybe everything will be okay! I sure hope so. Well, until next time.... ~Norma Jean

I'll Make It Somehow....

So, I know that each blog post I've made has started out with something along the lines of this is going to be a new start and everything is going to be wonderful and that just doesn't seem to be the case. It has been a long time since my last post and a lot has happened in my life. The main thing that I've been dealing with is the passing of my dad. He died in September and I've been having to figure a lot of things out. I know that someday I'm going to travel and I'm goign to write about everything I see. Right now, though, I'm going to get through college and graduate with a double major in Journalism and English. I'll do it. I have to. This semester is going to be difficult and fun all at the same time. I'm going to build my writing skills. I'm going to build my portfolio and I'm going to get an internship that'll lead to my job. I'm going to do it not just for myself, but also for my mom and dad. Dad, I miss you and I hope I make you proud.