Food Food and more Food.....

A cruise= food food and more food

Since so much happened on spring break I decided to break up the posts. First off is the food, and there was lots of it everywhere. If you have never been on a cruise, leave your diet on the docks. The food we had was amazing. Look below and you'll get a taste of all the yummy food :)

Miami Vice=yummy :)

Day 1: Steak :)

Day 2: Tom the Turkey

Day 2: Apple Pie

Day 3: Lobster and Shrimp on Captain's Dinner night

Day 3: Best Dessert of the Cruise: White and Chocolate Pudding

Day 4: Beef

Day 4: Wine soaked pear...interesting

Day 5: Crab Cake

Day 5: The pretty salad

Day 5: A big piece of chicken haha

Day 5: Baked Alaska

Spring Break....

After a busy/stressful full weeks its finally Spring Break!!!! This year a few friends and I are going on a cruise to the Bahamas!! Before we can leave though we had to pack, which is one of my favorite things to do! Now it's time to hit the road!!! Have a fabulous Spring Break Everyone!!!

The List

All Packed up

The cooler is ready to go

Of course you can't forget food!!

Let's Go Camping.....

Last weekend a group of us participated in State's long standing tradition of camping out for UNC vs. NCSU basketball tickets. The night consisted of 5 checkpoints in which you had to make 4, and yes it was raining for the first half of the night. We all had so much fun, and I even managed to get a few hours of sleep. Below are a few pictures from the night. I hope everyone has a blessed and stress-free week!!!

Our campsite

The tiny tiny tent

The girls

Study Study Study......

The last few weeks have been busy! Yes, classes just started and school really hasn't gotten crazy yet, but in exactly 1 week I will be taking my first actuary exam!! All my free time has been spent studying usually 4 to 6 hours a day in preparation for this exam.

The exam I am taking is called Exam P, for probability exam. This exam will hopefully be my first step in becoming an actuary....so what is an actuary you ask. In the shortest answer possibly an actuary evaluates risk, such as insurance models for health or car insurance, they help companies establish retirement funds, and help banks and companies manage financial risks. The next week is sure to be crazy with classes, homework, work, campout, and studying. I hope everyone has a wonderful week!!!!

Happy New Year....

Today is the beginning of a new year, and after the incredible year of growth and change that 2011 brought I look forward to the amazing adventure God has in store for me in the coming year. Also, like most people I have a few resolutions and goals I would like to accomplish in 2012. So here it goes:

1. Finish reading the entire Bible

2. Sit for my first Actuary exam

3. Run in the Krispy Kreme Challenge

4. Read 12 books for leisure

5. Go on a cruise with some amazing friends :)

6. Get a summer internship

7. Blog more

8. Get and STAY more organized

9. Eat healthier and exercise more (just like the rest of the country)

10. Cook one meal or dessert for a friend a month 

I hope everyone had a amazing 2011, and I pray everyone has a blessed and happy 2012. So as I begin my new year resolutions I hope everyone remembers:

Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

Mathew 19:26

My Better Half......

At 6:50 pm on December 12, 1990 my better half came into this world. Many people wait their entire lives to meet their better half, but I had the privilege of mine being born exactly 20 minutes before me. Mary Lawrence Rawls came into my life and I have been blessed ever since. She has been the one to tell me to relax and on the occasion tell me to chill out and not be the boss (aka her mother). Mary has been mine best friend for 21 years.  I am beyond bless that God gave me my better half, a sister, a best friend for life, and an amazing individual that I have had the privilege to know for the past 21 years and watch grow into a spectacular Christian women. No matter who comes into our lives, I believe she will always be my better half, best friend, and an incredible individual. I love you Mary and Happy Birthday!!!!

Now for a few photos of the birthday girl:

Showin' some love

Wasn't she a cutie-pie

She's a world traveler.......

She's a beach baby that lives for the water and sand......

She's her daddy's girl.......

She got her mama's brains.......

She can dress to the nines.......

She's is a connoisseur of food.....

She's one of State's biggest fans.....

She's a little Odd and is in love with an Onyx

Show Me That Onyx.......

This weekend I had the privilege of receiving my NCSU class ring. :) My parents, grandma, and Mary all came to the ceremony to support me. The ring ceremony was held at the beautiful alumni center on Centennial campus. There was lots of pictures taken but here are just a few......

Now it is back to studying for the many exams to come in the next few days. Good Luck Everyone!!!!!