I Haven't Forgotten You!

It has been so long, it may have seemed like I have forgotten my fellow WOFYBers, but it isn't true. I have been meaning to get on here and give a few shout outs for weeks now. So here I am, finally doing it! : )

Two big things to share with you all. First, I ran a marathon! It was on March 1 in Albany, Georgia. And it was, awesome, called the Snickers Marathon Energy Bar Marathon. I like to just refer to it as the Snickers Marathon. I told you, awesome! The race went really well too. I finished in 4:34, which, though not competitive, is definitely a respectable time. And I came in 4th in my age/gender division. So I was pretty excited. At the end of the race the gave me my medal and then I got this awesome solar/alien looking blanket thing. I thought of you guys immediately. I'll try to get a picture. IT really did keep me warm though, so that was nice.

Second, I got into grad school! This August I will be starting a Master's/PhD program in Marriage and Family Therapy at Auburn University. Auburn is like two hours SE of Birmingham, so I'll be making grocery shopping visits home. : ) The deal is pretty sweet though, with my acceptance I was also offered an assistanship which means I'll be working closely with a faculty member on research or as a TA and I'll be paid somewhere between 750-1000 a month, plus, my tuition is waived!! That part makes me SO happy.

I went down there at the end of January to check things out and met another LDS girl that is currently in her first of the program right now. She seems nice enough, and we're actually going to be roommates next year. It will be nice to have a roommate, especially one that can help me with my classes, but it will not be the same and I fear I will miss you all even more than I already do. Perhaps I'll make a paper-link countdown chain to our big trip when we're forty. Or whenever Megan is planning that. I'm excited already though!

Yesterday I had a great disappointment. I was at work heating up my lunch when I happened to look out the window and noticed the end of a parade. I almost cried as I watched happy people jump and scurry about to catch the candy being joyously flung from the shamrock green float. Not only did I miss a St. Patrick's Day parade, it was also a SCI-FI parade!!!! There's a big sci-fi convention here this weekend, which, trust me I've heard lots about at work from my crazy old coworkers. I was SOOO sad that I missed that parade. I will strive to stay better informed on these events.

Well as this is already fairly lengthy, I think I will conclude with a cheery shoutout to all of you. I miss you - Dr. Thighs, Dr. Face, Dr. Lis, Dr. Tops, Dr. Nog, Dr. Rry, and Dr. Vay. I hope you are all doing well, and I promise not to wait so long to post again. I'll try to get some pictures soon too. Love you all!
Peace out,
Dr. Nanny

P.S. I taught my 2 year-old niece to say 'peace out, yo' and give the peace sign. She does it whenever anyone leaves. It's so cute.