This blog post definitely has to go out to the ones that MATTER!

This past month has been nothing short of insanity and October is looking just as crazy.  I feel like I have no life to speak of and sincerely feel like I have neglected my friends.  This post serves as an explanation and an apology.

I know the first thing my Aunt Kim will say is that people who love me understand and I don’t owe anyone any explanations…which I love her for.  But I wanted to let you all know what is going on and where I am at this moment.

First -

I am moving!  I have been searching frantically for a place to move to because my current place is about to need some serious repairs.  Actually there are several reasons I am moving but that’s the easiest one to explain.  I am moving to some apartments in Mauldin (remaining nameless for security reasons of course) but if you wanna know just ask.  I am sure once settled in there will be a party or dinner of sorts.  In addition to actually moving I had to pick someone to move in with.  THAT has been a challenge in itself.  However, the best most positive opportunity presented itself in Glenn.  I know I know.  Moving in the ex?  Am I crazy?  No, just the opposite.  He is reliable, one of my best friends, a lot of fun, I trust him, and he needed a place too.  So it’s gonna be great.  I am very excited.

Second -

My older brother Jason moved in with me for a bit.  We all have had struggles in our life where we needed help and family.  Jason came to that place and in doing so needed me.  I am in a position to help, and that’s what I decided to do.  With that comes a lot of changes, responsibilities, and some struggles.  Now I have two mouths to feed.  (Couponing comes in SO handy here!)  I am doing fine and managing but there is literally NO ROOM for play time.  Where I used to be able to go out and eat all the time and do whatever I wanted, I can’t anymore until Jason gets on his feet.  Don’t get me wrong…I don’t mind at all.  That’s what family does.  I am just hoping that people understand that when I turn you down for dinner, or drinks, or nights out it’s not because I don’t want to see you, it’s because my money isn’t allotted for that right now and it’s not a priority.

Third -

Work has been so insane!  Today was our yearly deadline to get as many students placed as we possibly could and it has been a very very very stressful few weeks.  I have enjoyed just coming home and crashing.  I am happy to say that we hit our goal of 70% and are very very proud!

Fourth -

I started dating someone.  It has been a rocky road with this guy, as some of you may know, but I am really enjoying his company.  Some of you probably don’t like that I am with him because of some of the things that have happened over the past months but he is trying very very hard to be a good and better person.  And even though he doesn’t really know how to treat someone like me…he has made it clear he wants to learn and right now I am willing to try.  Maybe that’s more then I should tell but I need to let it out.  He is the exact opposite of me…and therefore it will be a while before anyone meets him…but no one is perfect and I am happy when I am with him.  So for now I am rolling with that.  No that doesn’t mean I put him above my friends because I don’t…I am just letting you know there is another number in this equation.

Fifth -

Some of you know and some of you don’t but in addition to all this I am also in school.  I take 2 classes every semester and the homework load is massive as I am trying to get my bachelor’s degree.

Sixth -

After dealing with all these stressors (and many I didn’t mention) I am flat out plum tired and exhausted.  Sometimes it takes everything in me just to stay awake at my desk.  Or to even write this blog.

I hope that after reading all the above my friends can understand and maybe sympathize my situation.  The last thing I want to do is ever make someone feel like they aren’t important because you all are to me.  I know people have things going on they need me for but I really don’t have anything to give right now.  Give me a month and I will be back to normal!

Love to you all!

 

Courtney