Optimist today!

I'm more cheerful today than I was before.

I've been praying more, and I think God is just putting stuff in my life to draw me closer.

I've got the hint, Father. I've got it. I'm coming!

I know that sometimes people grow apart, and sometimes circumstances prevent growth in a friendship, so I'm praying that things will improve. I still care about everyone in my life very very much, and they should know that if I can ever do anything for them, I will.

I miss my friends from So. IL very dearly...I hope I get to see them soon. My mom is paying for me to go to a childhood friend's wedding (it's her best friend's son. we've shared a crib), and that's the only reason I'm going home. I will be there for maybe 3 days...I will have to come back since I'm taking summer classes. I'm so glad she was willing to buy my ticket...otherwise I couldn't have come back.

I hope to visit for a week or two in July. I'll be bringing Taylor with me so everyone can meet him and see how wonderful he is!!!

I've turned in about 8 applications for this summer, all in retail. I really need some new clothes, and I thought working in clothing stores would be beneficial for a summer job. Be praying that something comes up! I'm going to apply to other places, too, like some daycare centers. That way I can put some relevant work on my resume, and maybe have a different work schedule in the fall. I'm not getting much sleep since I work late most days. The goal, since my classes are done early, is to work a couple days a week, be done with that by 5, and have the evening to relax and study, hopefully getting to bed BY 11.

It's a stretch, but it's doable I think.