Rest and Relaxation

So today was one of those exhausting days at work that leave you feeling completely drained. Besides the fact that I worked from 9-6, it was a "nothing can go right" type of day. Needless to say I'm thankful to be home! Relaxation is something that hasn't been coming easy for me lately. School and work have been keeping me extremely busy. I go to class from 9am-730pm Monday through Thursday and then I work 8 hours a day Friday through Sunday. And lately I'm feeling like I have very little "me" time, or even time for my friends and family. Just the other day my mom commented on how she felt like she hadn't seen me in days. I'm someone who HATES to miss fun things. I don't like to feel left out. So not being able to go out with my friends because of my "responsibilities" drives me crazy! I think they might be getting frustrated with me as well. How many times can you ask someone to go out with you, only to be turned down, before you quit asking? I think they've reached that point. I don't blame them. Tonight, a Saturday night, is going to consist of studying and going to bed early.



On a lighter note, I've started reading The Shack. I have to admit I love to read and it's really hard for me to NOT enjoy a book. But this one is special already. It's one of those books that grip you from the beginning. If you haven't heard of it, it's a story about a man's struggle with his faith. His daughter is kidnapped while on a family vacation and never found again. As you can imagine that would make any parent's life turn upside down. Four years after the accident occurs he recieves a note apparently from God, inviting him back to the shack where the evidence that his daughter may have been murdered was found. Against his better judgement he goes and what follows is an amazing story that just may change the way you view the struggles in your own life. I definitely suggest it! I already know it will soon be on my list of favorites.

Hello World!

If anyone would have asked me, prior to today, if I would be a "blogger" the answer would be a loud resounding "NO!". Yet, here I am. I decided to jump on the blogging bandwagon. "Why?" you ask. My answer, "why not?". Hopefully this will be a wonderful way for friends and family to see exactly what Allison has been up to. I'm secretly hoping my life will take a turn towards exciting so I have at least a few fun things to update you on. However, I'm not holding my breath. For now my world consists of school during the week and working during the weekend. If that doesn't spell thrilling I don't know what does. But I have to admit, I enjoy it. After taking a year off of school I've realized just how much I love and have missed learning new things. I actually do find my life thrilling in little ways. New concepts in chemistry excite me. Even math! And no, I can't believe I just said that either.



As for work, as much as I complain and complain about it, is wonderful. I have been blessed in my life with wonderful jobs and co-workers. If you didn't know, I am currently a Pharmacy Technician. I work with a group of women, and a few delivery boys, who keep me laughing constantly. There's nothing better than laughter. What more could I ask for??





I just had a much needed weekend getaway to Gatlinburg with 10 of my best friends. It's amazing what a little warm weather and beautiful scenery can do. My spirits were instantly lifted. We were lucky enough to be able to hike on Saturday. We found a wonderful trail that ran along a creek and up into the mountain. "Beautiful" doesn't seem to do justice to how fantastic the view was. And of course, I forgot my camera. Doesn't that just figure. The one time you need a camera you don't have it. None the less, tt was exactly what I needed. I returned home refreshed and ready to focus on school work. And even though I am enjoying school I'm counting down the days until summer! It can't come fast enough.