next chapter.

   I guess you could say that it's been a while.


   Since I left you last, I've been admitted to the NC State Honors College, UNC Chapel Hill, and the Oxford College of Emory. I will be attending... drumroll please... Carolina! So excited to be a Tarheel. I'm leaving for campus in less than two weeks to begin band camp! That's right, I'll be in marching band... on piccolo. As if I'm not obnoxious enough. As for my major, I'm not so excited. CHEM CHEM CHEM NONSTOP CHEMISTRY. I'm considering switching from Pre-Pharmacy to Pre-Dent so I could become a pediatric dentist, because I'd feel better with more of a concentration in biology and I love kids. I guess I'll figure it out eventually. Prayers please.

  On a sad note, my high school suffered a loss this year. A recently graduated senior took his own life, and it has hit many of us like a ton of bricks. I could only imagine how much pain he was experiencing, and I pray for his family members and that I would be able to discern when a person is in need of help. You were a cool dude, Brandon.

   Also, my cat died. He was cool too.

    I hope to use these next two weeks to prepare, spend time with my family, and spend time with God.

   I have also decided with a friend to do something crazy within the next ten years. It's going to happen. Nothing irresponsible or inappropriate, it's just that it's huge. We both have excuses to do it. We also plan on recruiting a couple other friends for it. My only clue to you is that I will live up to the title of this blog.

Until next time,

               Allison

6. All I've Ever Needed- AJ Michalka

college.

Time for post-holiday depression to settle in.

I'm supposed to be applying for scholarships and whatnot, but I'll do that tomorrow. Maybe. Anyway, I am officially done with applying to college as of Sunday. Woo. I started in what, August? So. Many. Essays. Scholarship essays aren't that much better. On the bright side, I've been admitted to the Honors College at the University of Alabama (full ride too! Roll, tide, roll!), the Honors College at the University of South Carolina, and North Carolina State University. As of right now, I'd probably end up at State. I'm really hoping to receive a big packet with light blue print on it (it's not like it could be a really, really, really long rejection letter, right?), and it should come this month. Really hoping. The anticipation makes it seem like every day is two years.

I'm just really glad that I'm going to college somewhere. It is truly a dream come true. A likely dream, yes. I always knew that I was going to go SOMEWHERE for an education. But now, that dream is taking shape. I cannot wait to see the marvelous outcome. :)

Love,

              Allison

5. E Ti Promettero- Josh Groban