I am officially moved into my new apartment in Georgia and have been working for 3 months at Stephens County Hospital. Oh, I am getting married next month! Time is flying by. It will be nice when Thanksgiving comes because my family will be driving back through my area when they leave Florida to see me.

Life is busy, but good. Xanga isn't a top priority right now (as anyone can see since I haven't posted since January).:)

Hope everyone is good who reads this. Take care.

My first post of 2008 and I'm lovin it.

I'm ENGAGED!!!!

Ok, since everyone is waiting to hear what happened I will give in....

December 18th 2007: Michael and I decided to go on a walk to a nearby rose garden in Raleigh, NC (where my parents are now living). We found a nice bench underneath a beautiful tree that was full of red flowers. We sat there for a while talking, but finally I was getting too cold and asked if he wanted to keep walking. Michael told me we could in a few minutes. I thought nothing of it. I was looking around the garden and when I turned back to look at Michael there was a beautiful ring being held up to my face! I couldn't believe my eyes!!! Was it really happening??!! Michael got the strength and said, "Rachel, will you marry me?" I barely got the word "Yes!" out before tears filled my eyes. I guess it's such a flood of emotions all at once and you're trying to take in every second that I could feel my eyes watering.

All I have to say right now is that I am very happy! :)

And for all of you who are wondering, we are planning on having the wedding this next December. The date is not finalized.

I just passed the biggest test of my LIFE!!! I have never had so much pressure to pass a test! I took my instrument test yesterday and if anyone failed it they had to pack up and leave the room right then... It was like... my life resting on the outcome of one silly test..!!!... just glad it's over..

Michael left Wednesday. He was here for a few days because he had Fall Break. It was great to see him and catch up. I miss him a lot already, but time has been flying by so fast that I know we will be together again soon enough...:)

There isn't much to update about Holly... Just the fact that life if going better now that I have finished that test.:) I have a test Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday of next week. I HAVE TO pass the ones on Thurs and Fri or you're kicked out..(like yesterday).... I'm not so worried about those though.. I think I will do really well.:)

Alright. Have a sweet day!

Blessings,

Rachel(jo)

Life is soo busy right now for me. My surgical technology class is going well. We have a test every Monday, and the next one I have is all on drugs and anesthesia.. It is going to be a killer...

I just got back a few days ago from flying up to Georgia and visiting Michael. It was REALLY good to see him and all my friends. I really miss them, but I know I will be back up in a year so I just need to focus on this hard course.:) I go to class 3pm to 10:30pm so none of you call me that time Mon-Fri.:) Sundays are good days to call because that is the only day I am home usually.:)

Alright, just letting y'all know I am still alive.

love.