I have 4 hours until my BIG exam.  I'm so scared.  Shane is asleep right now.  I'm doing last minute studying.  There is just so much material.  I am truly frightened of this thing.

Scares me a little. So, finally compiled all the notes I need to go over for comps.  My comp review notebook is HUGE.  It has everything important from 7 core classes.  Hopefully it looks scarier than it is.  I hope so...

Heals and college campuses are not always the best mix.  I had so many presentation today, I literary forgot what I told each class. The last one I stopped trying to work up the crowd (which by the way, some of them were very bored during my presentation. Something of which I took offense).  Anyway, my feet hurt.  We have several projects to complete and little time.  Note to self, finish all data...

My wedding week went by as a flash.  It was great to see friends, family, co-workers.  Some friends that I never expected attended.  Some friends that I thought would come I was disappointed when they weren't able to make it.  Here are pictures:  www.shaneandvaleriepettit.shutterfly.com  Overall, during the ceremony and reception my only thoughts were the following. Hair Make up Church Shane (Awww...

One more week before the wedding!!!  Shane and I talked about the feminist movement of keeping my maiden name or he taking my name.  Shane being Shane thought we should combine our names to be "pettardo"  :P  So...I gave in and told him, I'll take his name.  :D  Sincerely, Mrs. Pettardo (It rhymes with too well with other names - Um, no.)

I've always wished I had a birthday some time earlier in the semester.  Luckily this is my final birthday that falls during deadweek while I'm stressed and working on projects.  No more I say!!!  "No MORE" btw...I got a $4,500 scholarship to intern anywhere I want..... :D  Trying to find my anywhere.

Dear family and friends,   It will be 1 year (November 19 th ) since our beloved son Michael was taken from our lives. Our family has managed to survive this tragedy, and everyday is a struggle. Robert and I continue to try and bring some normalcy to our lives and the lives of our children. We have joined a support group that has helped us deal with our loss and have stayed very busy with...

My brother received clearance to come to Dallas for my Wedding!!!! I get to meet my nephew, Kody!!!!  YAY!!!!

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