I made the switch.

Okay, It's about time I made the switch from a pick-and-choose who sees your entries to a more public forum. It's equal parts liberating and scary. I had been avoiding the internet while my grandfather was sick for the past six months, but I can't keep doing that when I had been blogging consistantly for over 10 years before that. I'm obsessed with remembering every part of my life. So, I figure I might as well share my day-to-day thoughts and life's events as it is a pretty transitional time in my life right now. Before I move forward, I should probably mention that I function in life by following lists. Bullet points are my life. So, without further ado:

• I'm beginning my final year of undergrad in a few weeks. 10 more classes to go until I have a Bachelor's degree in Communication Disorders. I cannot wait to get into grad school. To find out 

• After a long, hard battle with pharyngeal cancer, my grandfather passed away on February 21st. This is my first real experience with death. And when I say "real" I mean he is the first person close to me who has passed away. It's indescribably heartbreaking. Something you'd think you would be able to prepare for after facing the reality of his mortality for so long, but no one can ever be ready to lose someone. Mostly, I miss the way he could convey just how much he loved you by just looking at you. He was the kindest, sweetest man. I see so much of him in my own father. 

• I'm engaged to a marvelous man whom you'll hear plenty about on this blog. I have been avoiding wedding planning amongst all the mourning we've been doing, but I think it'll be really helpful in the "moving-on" process. I'm feeling a lot more comfortable making concrete decisions now, which is awesome. I have plenty of ideas saved up and a tumblr dedicated to wedding ideas. 

• My little sister is graduating in 3 months (pre-med/genetics, art history minor I believe? Correct me if I'm wrong, Jes!). She is one of my favorite people in this entire world. 

And that sums up where I'm at about now.