This past year can be summed up in one word- CrAzY. Has it been crazy, wonderful,emotional, thoughtful, inspiring, and so many more.... One of the most important events was I have graduated from college. WOW! What a wonderful but scary challenge. I never thought about what I would do after high school...I knew that I would go to college and graduate. That was the only thing that I knew. I never thought that I would be shown and the challenges that have come my way. I am truly have been shown what it takes to make it in the world and knowing that I have a great support system makes all the difference in the world. I am still trying to find out my place in this world and am trying to get mt feet wet while making a difference in the world everyday.
When I came to UNA and I knew that I would meet people that I would fight with, love, and have long lasting friendships with but what I didn't expect was right there in front of me. I am not really an emotional person but I love to let people know when the time is right that they mean the world to me and would not be the person I am without them. I have truly learned who will stand beside me and never look back on the past. I am one of the people you either love or don't. I really don't care if you think I am ugly, mean, or cruel,,,,you need to make your own opinion of me. Its not that hard to find out the person that I really am by taking five minutes to get to know me.
Spring '09 was the BEST SEMESTER of my LIFE! I moved into an apt by myself and my mother thought I would be so upset since I am a total people person. Well....little did she know...No I didn't have a boy shacking with me....hehehe...I met the BEST FRIENDS a girl could ever ask for. I randomly asked this girl named Ashley that was in my sorority to go to a birthday party with me ---keep in mind I had never really talked to her. She said that she would and since then we have not been apart...expect she lives a few states away(STUPID). We have been through so much but nothing like this past year by acting just as crazy as we did in college...sometimes you just never need to grow up. I love you and could not ask for a better friend than her. She would yell at anyone who was talking about me or get into a "fight" with them as well----Love you ma'am and I look forward to the next 50 years when we go to Nashville, Vegas, New Orleans ( on the train) because they still will not be ready for us!
When Ashley and I became so close I met some other girls that I am thankful to call my friends. Rachael, Megan, Michelle, and Archy. Wow...Girls we have had some of the best times of our lives. We have traveled together and gotten into so much trouble together. I will never forget you and all the memories we have shared. " They might be 13-0 but we have the BEST _______________ in North Alabama." or "We be 13-0 but we still have the BEST ____________ in North Alabama" Love
Next I met oh Jessica AKA Jclay or J...We met through UPC and the trip to no where was one for the books as well as Miss UNA and Step Sing. I would have to say that trip to Applebee's is what truly did it. I never would have thought that I would bond over food but we did our favorite thing in the world which was to gossip. We talked about everything and everyone. I just love me some J...She is just a wonderful woman and I cant wait to wear my button when she runs for President--Yes---President of the United States.Her campaign for UPC president was so much fun...wearing that button with pride. We will not just beat him--we will kill him! I love her determination and cant always count on my girl. Love you and cant wait to see Reba in concert again! Maybe next time we will get seats closer. hehehe
I cant forget my little nugget...Leah Beth or LB! We first met in Dr.Sanders class when we had to be partners the whole semester on a project. We stayed up all hours or the night and became so close. We bonded over Sonic blast and chili cheese tots ( WoW cause those are healthy). We had many talks in the red that summer while riding around listening to music and singing at the top of our lungs. Boy watching as well and "Are you up?" "Yep..coming right now" That night was so crazy...that piece of concrete will never be the same. I have so many memories of you and could not even see my life without my little short stuff in it. Homecoming( she won queen) My QUEEN is Downs and ready to party:):):):):) and the camping trip will be two highlights from my college career. Those were the days...and yes you will wear pantyhose. Love.
There are not any words to describe this semester other than the BEST! I love my life and would not trade any of these people ever. I have met some many people but you have the power to chose.....
"God determines who walks into your life....it's up to you to decide who you let walk away, who you let stay, and who you refuse to let go."
Next we move on to my new hobby. Tennis. I just wanted to learn the rules and got sucked in and started playing all the time. I played so much tennis that summer and met just wonderful people that summer. I have been able to go to State twice and have some of the best memories even after the drama.
Nicole---where do I start??? I am crazy and you are calm. I am sinner and you are a saint. You love kids and they get on my nerves. We love pizza and crafting. I love being the center of attention and you stand back and let me. I speak my mind and you hold your tongue. We love people without questions. I would say they we are opposites but they say that opposites attract. Guess that's us in a nutshell. You are one of the strongest people I know. We have not been that close for very long but the time we spend together you have opened a different side of me. We are able to share the deepest darkest secrets while sitting around talking at dinner table. I have truly grown into a stronger person because of you. This year has been one of struggles for you but you will get through it...I know it and come out stronger for sure. There is so much I can say about you---You have the brightest smile and that day we meet will forever be special for me--even though I say you didn't talk to me...Its just to give you a hard time. I cant wait to see what 2011 has in store for you...Love. I would like to put a picture of us on here but you will kill me for sure so I will put one of the three of us from far away. hahaha Well kinda. Word.
I never really like say goodbye but there is one person that I am saying goodbye from this past year. If this person ever reads this---they will know that I am truly serious about the words I am writing. You will never ever get the best of me. You don't deserve to know my name. You are not worth my tears or my pain. You don't even deserve to be on my post but the next time you call or text me I will send you this link so you can read this. I have never been so happy with my life and the things that come before me. God has blessed me more than I thank him. You were apart of my life-you taught me what it was like to find true happiness and love someone without regrets. I did that and never regret that--I just regret that I still let you get to me. I hope that happiness blesses you and your life ...Please find what it is that will make you happy. Don't rely on someone to make you happy. Thanks for the memories and the times that we shared together. I will never forget them. I just know the next person that can hang with me will be one that will love me and never question my choices. Never ask me to back down from my dreams. Never lie, cheat or hurt me. Hold on boy because its going to be a bumpy ride for you. Karma. If there is such a thing. Love, peace, and joy.
WOW! So much has happened in this past year---I could never write it all down in one blog. It would take me forever and a day. This is a day in the life of Malinda. Well kinda...Just a small window.
Where love, like a river, flows
Peace like you've never known
And joy never ending lives
A place where faith can find
Hope that will never die
Peace like you've never known
And joy never ending lives
A place where faith can find
Hope that will never die
