Proud Big Sister

Kim graduated Cum Laude from UCF this weekend with her BS degree in Sport and Exercise Science with a specialization in Human Performance (or something like that).  She has worked hard to get where she is at and I couldn't be happier for her. Not only has she overcome self doubt academically, but she has also narrowed in on her ambition to become a physical therapist.  While in the midst of finals she went to two doctor of physical therapy interviews. I can only image how stressful the last few weeks have been for her. She is still waiting to hear from more schools she applied to, but a huge weight has been lifted from her shoulders because she was accepted into the Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences Doctor of Physical Therapy program (this is the first DPT program she interviewed with). Murphy Deming is in Virginia, so we are anticipating her to move by the time the program starts in June.

I am beyond thrilled for her to be realizing her dreams, but I cried because I will miss her when she moves away. Out of all of my sisters, I am closest with Kim. We get each other, we are the only ones in our family that understand the whole college experience (we make it look easy, but we know it isn't), we tell each other truths that are difficult to hear, and we support each other no matter what. It's no secret that Kim is my favorite sister even though Kim and Kelly are like the ultimate twin bestfriends.  I wish my relationship with my twin could be like theirs; however that bridge is not ready to be rebuilt. I have a feeling in Kim's absence I will grow closer to Kelly. I've even joked with Kim and Kelly that I'm going to be Kelly's new bff when Kim moves away. We laugh because we all know that won't happen.

DPT school is a three year program, so by 2020 Kim will be a Physical Therapist. At the moment, I would seriously consider moving to wherever she takes her first PT job.

I Survived The First Week

I know it's a big shock that I survived my first week of classes for the fall semester. This semester I'm taking Portfolio Analysis, Real Estate Property Appraisal, and Supply Chain Management. I can already tell I'm going to enjoy my two senior level electives: Portfolio Analysis and Property Appraisal. I can also already tell that I'm going to dislike the core, junior level, required College of Business course Supply Chain Management.

These three classes wasted no time in keeping me busy. I've already taken a quiz in each class. I was so busy that I momentarily forgot about my runny nose and lingering cough. I always like to set a new routine at the beginning of each semester, so this week I began running on campus. I hope to keep that up on Mondays and Wednesdays after I get out of class.


 I took advantage of a free Karmin concert UCF had for all students and went with Kim. We've been Karminites since they became a YouTube sensation with their cover of Look At Me Now three years ago. Amy and Nick's stage presence was impressive! They both graduated from Berklee College of Music. They put on a super entertaining and fun show. A little bit pop, a little bit hip-hop, and quite a bit of rap... stylistically wide ranging and truly talented!  Oh yeah, and we enjoyed it right from the front row!!!  It was first come, first seated, so Kim started waiting in line to get in after she got out of class at 4:20pm and was one of the first people in line. I met her there after I got off work.  























Let the countdown begin: 15 weeks left in the fall 2014 semester! Christmas break, here I come!