The Joys of Graduating!

Today I took it upon myself to apply for graduation. It was going to happen sooner or later, and now, its done! There are many things involved with getting graduation applications filled out. This process includes many interviews with Advisors and Directors of various programs.  The time came to meet with my academic advisor and her assistant looked at my transcript and proceeded to tell me that I was missing a class! Not only did my heart stop and all feeling in my body fled, but the dreams and plans we have been making to move to Missouri started to seem so far away and a distant memory. After stewing over this new information for a few minutes, I decided to meet with the Program Director and see if he approved me to graduate.

And... He did! Bro. Finn was shocked when I told him the story I had just heard. He commented on all the credits I have taken and the many qualifications I have to recieve my degree in Financial and Managerial Accounting. So of course, he signed off and I was able to see the dreams come flooding back to me and my heart started beating again at a normal pace. All the worrying was for nothing!

So... After all of the events of today, the plans continue and we are still moving in April! (Justin's fate is still undecided!)

Changes are FUN!

In April, Justin and I will graduate from LDS Business College each with an Associate's Degree in Accounting and a Certificate of Accounting.

Yes... The rumors are true. We are moving to Missouri that following week (the week after graduation). Justin and I are getting assistance from Mom and Dad Furnell when they come out to our graduation ceremony. We (Justin and I) will be staying until Easter Sunday and we WILL attend one night of the Stringham/Pritchett reunion. Excited to use those new sleeping bags Dad!

After a quick shower and packing Suki in the car, we will be on our way. A straigh-through drive to the land of our desire!

Many circumstances and events were taken into consideration for this decision. One of the major decision-making events happens to be that my time as a student-employee at LDS Business College is up after graduation. I will no longer be a student so my position goes to someone else. Finding an employer willing to hire someone knowing that they were moving shortly after they start seems pretty impossible to me.

Justin and I have made the decision that is best for us and as a married couple, that needs to be our main focus. Plus... I ABSOLUTELY love Missouri! I'm excited to be back in a "small" town atmosphere, and to meet lots of amazing people!

See you there when the time comes! Don't worry... We'll keep in contact.

The Church is TRUE!

Winter 2011 Semester

Classes started today. Justin and I only have three classes together this semester! And they all happen to be accounting courses. I am also taking a religion class, the continuation of the Church History course I started last semester, and Advanced Quickbooks. Yes... That is a total of four accounting classes! Total of 13 credit hours.

This semester will be a little more laid back than last semester but I have a lot of personal goals to work on this semester for improvement in my life and in my outward appearance! Good luck with the new semester everyone who is in school!