Category Archives: Life

November 12, 2012 · 10:43 am

First comes love then comes marriage then comes…

It’s big announcement day on the blog! There’s been something I’ve been wanting to share for a few weeks now but wanted to make sure my friends and family knew first. I know that both Kevin’s family and my family are excited about the prospect of babies after our wedding…but I think that’s going to have to wait a little while. I’m going back to school!

Remember these friends of mine?

books

I hadn’t really provided an update since I took the GMAT back in March, but I ended up scoring higher than I had anticipated and started thinking about what path for MBA programs I wanted to take. Did I want to go full time or part time? Do I want to stay in Florida or go out of state? Kevin and I spent months figuring out what would work best for us, and I consulted many MBA graduates at work and in my personal life for advice. I got great advice from many mentors who took a lot of their own time to help me reach my decision.

A few weeks ago I was accepted into the only MBA program I decided to apply for: the University of Florida’s part-time MBA program. I will continue to work full time and go up to Gainesville (about two hours away) once a month for  two full days of exams and classes for  the next two and a half years.  In between those trips, I’ll study, have online assignments and virtual team projects.

UF MBA 

That’s right, I’m a Gator again! I have to admit that I’m excited to be able to go back to my alma mater once a month; although I’m sure conditions will be a little different than just a typical visit.

I’ll be done in 2015, which is when Kevin and I will start thinking about starting a family. Right now I’m focused on our wedding in less than three weeks then classes start up in January. Life will be hectic, but Kevin has been the best possible support system, and I’m excited for another new chapter in my life. It’s a lot, but life continues to be a great adventure.

Everyday I feel more and more blessed. Yesterday my step mom and sister hosted my bridal shower. I was surrounded by so many wonderful women in my life: family, soon-to-be-family, friends. I am just overwhelmed by gratitude for the support and love I’ve experienced through this whole wedding planning process. I had a wonderful shower, and now our home is overfilling with fun new toys for our new life together. 19 more days!

Any tips for balancing work and school?

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February 8, 2012 · 10:01 pm

Focus on the positive

I’d like to present you with an unsolicited dose of positivity.

Thumper

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A wise rabbit once said, “If you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say nothing at all.” (Actually, I think it was the rabbit’s dad.)

I’ve been noticing an influx of negative comments lately on blogs I read. Kath had one of her posts called pointless and several other harsh adjectives, then it was later revealed that she is pregnant(!) and was having really bad bouts of morning sickness. Meghann was called self centered on her birthday.

I don’t deal well with confrontation. We actually took personality tests at work to determine how we react in difficult conversations. Some people tend to go silent and keep everything in while others tend to develop a stronger voice. I am a silent type.

Mean Girls

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Even when I disagree with a blogger or writing style, I would never type anything that I wouldn’t say to someone in person. More than likely, I just click the red “x” in the top, right corner.

I’m not quite sure how I would handle a barrage of negative comments. Does that mean I shouldn’t have a blog? I believe in the power of conversation and community through a blog, which can result in differing opinions, but I also believe in tact and expressing opinions in an appropriate manner.

I also try to keep my blog as positive as possible.

Parko

Sometimes when I’m feeling overwhelmed, sleepy or hungry, I can get extremely negative to the point where it affects the ones around me. It’s then that I realize I have a lot to be grateful for in my life that I need to keep in mind. I think it’s important for all of us to take a minute to appreciate our lives and to consider feelings of others.

Some positives I tend to focus on:

  • Kevin’s willingness to help with nitty gritty wedding details
  • Parko’s puppy eyes
  • Access to delicious food
  • Morning coffee

“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.”

How do you deal with conflict? What is something positive currently going on in your life?

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