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Life update!

I haven't really been blogging a lot lately. Mostly because....well I don't have a valid reason why. Just haven't really had much to say I guess. I figured I would give a little update on life up to this point:

1. I have finally registered for classes at NOVA. This community college down the street from my house. I am finally getting serious about taking classes and preparing for the GRE. I'm well on my way now. I'm actually quite excited about starting classes. I've always loved school.

2. I finished reading Kite Runner. And boy was that hard. I wasn't prepared for the content but I'm proud of myself for making it through the entire book (especially since I have yet to finish The Lovely Bones.) I had many a revelation while reading this book which have been difficult for me to accept.

3. My birthday was splendid!!! I went back to Atlanta and had a grand time as usual.

4. Recently a really good friend of mine have become more distant. It bothers me but I refuse to beg someone to talk to me once they've decided that they won't. I hate friends being ruined over men and I feel that things will never be the same. It's unfortunate because I truly valued that friendship. I'm just not sure how I should handle the situation.

5. I've been plagued with body image issues again. They've always been persistant in my life and at times I'm able to over come them and others I'm not. Right now I haven't been able to shake them. It's just really hard to tell yourself you're beautiful everyday when you don't believe it.

6. I've really been trying to be better with updating my sports blog! Haven't really succeeded but I'm working on it.

And that's all folks!!
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