That's why my name is Anna!

The dog days are over :)

2012-06-22T20:06:00.001-05:00

Ready, set, go! I know I know... Not a long post. Life is good. God is great.

Summer is almost here...

2012-05-22T12:51:00.002-05:00

Summer always comes so quickly. We wait all Fall, Winter, and Spring, then somehow it still manages to be a (welcomed) pleasant surprise. Last summer, I was excited and going away for the summer. This summer, I'm stuck in Boringham. Maybe I can find some fun things to do. Or even a fun summer job. I need a distraction!

~Anna

Every day counts.

2012-05-15T15:56:00.000-05:00

Math and 2 Journalism classes were all I took this semester, and it is a very good thing. Considering the load this semester has dealt me personally, academically I haven't been on good standing. After last night though, I know I can't go on thinking about what I thought I had or what I knew was true. I have to stay grounded, keep focused, stay practical, and more than anything-- stay. I am not pitiful. I will not be pitiful. I am scared, lost, and hurt. But I have to graduate, and pay bills, and I want to take on life fully! Even if it seems forever away--- life. :) One day, I'll be okay again. And until then, I'll do what I have to do.

2012-05-10T00:42:00.001-05:00

My friend is trying to get a dog park in our city, it is LONG overdue and would be a great think for our community. Please take 3 mins go to hey will you go like this page?

https://www.facebook.com/hueytowndogpark 

and LIKE the page! We need your help! We need 500 by May 22nd!!!

Thanks :) AK

I haven't blogged since December?!

2012-04-11T15:40:00.001-05:00

Goodness, that's no bueno. Today's post is an announcement for an exciting event happening at one of my favorite places in the Carolina's...

Camp Canaan, in Rock Hill, South Carolina, Creates 1st Annual Canaan Music Festival Featuring Tenth Avenue North, National, Regional and Local Charlotte, N.C. Bands

read more about it here!--http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/4/prweb9388027.htm

interested in the camp?! there's a link for that :) http://campcanaan.org/

For all the details about the Music Festival--- http://campcanaan.org/music-fest.

And to order tickets, visit http://campcanaan.org/music-fest/tickets.

I haven't blogged since December?!

2012-04-11T15:24:00.000-05:00

Goodness, that's no bueno. Today's post is an announcement for an exciting event happening at one of my favorite places in the Carolina's...

Camp Canaan, in Rock Hill, South Carolina, Creates 1st Annual Canaan Music Festival Featuring Tenth Avenue North, National, Regional and Local Charlotte, N.C. Bands

read more about it here!--http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/4/prweb9388027.htm

interested in the camp?! there's a link for that :) http://campcanaan.org/

For all the details about the Music Festival--- http://campcanaan.org/music-fest.

And to order tickets, visit http://campcanaan.org/music-fest/tickets.

Back to mobile..

2011-12-12T09:42:00.001-06:00

In efforts to blog more... I've downloaded Blogger mobile again. I also downloaded Google + and Google Current. Reviews and comments about both of these apps are in the works.
It is definitely finals week, and when I'm nervous, I indulge in as many distractions as possible. #justsaying

Happy Monday!
~Anna

Its beginning to feel a lot like Christmas

2011-12-03T15:40:00.000-06:00

First HC post

2011-11-22T13:16:00.000-06:00

First HC post

2011-11-22T02:58:00.000-06:00

First blog post for my new friends @HonestCollege! Check them out to thanks for all of your love and support...is..

here it is...
http://www.honestcollege.com/2011/11/honest-college-top-10s-tips-for-1st-gen.html

Photography!

2011-10-05T19:30:00.000-05:00

exciting news

2011-09-28T10:32:00.002-05:00

Welcome to the world Aubrey Nicole... My boyfriend is now an uncle and this is his sweet little niece. She is beautiful! And my new favorite subject to photograph ;)

"Great American Things" !! So exciting!!

2011-09-20T17:15:00.002-05:00

America! The land of the free! We the people have spoken! We <3 America!
This new blog turned website, greatamericanthings.net will make your day. No, really. It will ! :) I might be a little biased since I attended the meetings that made this website what it is today. *yep, I was there! ;)* This summer I had the opportunity to meet and work alongside the author of the blog. He is so sweet and down to earth, and meeting him made me love the blog that much more! Robin Chalkley started the blog in 2009, after hearing so many negative things about American. Apparently he was writing what "we the people" wanted to hear. By 2010 the blog had over 80,000 views each month by word-of-mouth alone. Today the new site is live and looks incredible! I am so proud of Robin and my uncle, Chuck Robbins for this brilliant idea and can't wait to read the book! ;)

Visit the site here: www.greatamericanthings.net

School

2011-09-14T12:03:00.000-05:00

Samford takes over my life so quickly. I do not wish to use this blog as an outlet to complain, so I hope I communicate this lightly. First, Spanish. No wait--- Let me back up. Before Spanish, there stands the academic hold. Somehow there was confusion about a class I registered for this summer, and I wasn't given a grade therefore my whole Samford financial account was placed on hold. For me, I could not even see the usual items (scholarships, loans, grants, etc) that I receive every semester to pay for tuition. For 2 days I had no idea what was going on and where my future was headed. It was really frightening. That, my friends, is one of the not-so-joyous benefits of living off campus. I couldn't just swing by the OFA (office of financial aid) whenever I wanted.

So, Spanish. I had hoped to test out of it. Being that I am ADHD, a lot of ADHD students have a serious problem with learning a new language in addition to their studies. I talked to an adviser on campus about it last Spring, and she gave me some paperwork to give my doctor to complete for review and to see if I could indeed test out. Well, to go through the process Samford requires, it would be 1,000 in medical expenses. Needless to say, I'm going to have to tough Spanish out. I did however make friends and a study group with those friends, that has helped me learn a lot so far.

Now, Independent Study. The class I took this summer in addition to my internship was an independent study. So I meet today to talk with my adviser as to what we are going to do in order to get in incomplete off my account. ! :/ It really has been so stressful. I want to graduate in May, and I don't know if that is going to happen or not.

There are so many questions I have right now, and I am the type of person that wants an immediate answer, and right now, immediacy is just not possible.

In the meantime, I'm trying to get my work study with Samford worked out so I will know where I am going to work this semester, and figure out what works best with my responsibilities at Cache, all while commuting and smiling... right? :)

Truly, I am thankful to be at my dream school doing what I honestly did not think was possible, graduating from Samford University. This is one of those seasons in life I think where I can't quite see out of my little box to the big picture, but I know God is with me, and I know He knows the outcome.. and His Word says He knows the plans he has for me, to give me future and hope, not harm.

Just keeping it real ya'll.

xoxo ~A

Dierks Bentley Concert!~

2011-08-29T11:25:00.000-05:00

Amazing in concert!

That's why my name is Anna...: 90s throwback session...

2011-08-26T09:51:00.000-05:00

That's why my name is Anna...: 90s throwback session...

90s throwback session...

2011-08-25T01:35:00.001-05:00

That's why my name is Anna...: The greatest invention ever... and my weekend.

2011-08-23T23:46:00.000-05:00

That's why my name is Anna...: The greatest invention ever... and my weekend.

The greatest invention ever... and my weekend.

2011-08-23T20:10:00.000-05:00

Tup and his new way to ride in the car :)

Not so happy here. He's used to having his way. Ha.

AND the newest addition to my life... Chase :)

Sunshine and water... Add a wonderful guy and I'm one happy girl!

This weekend is the beach! I can't believe I start school in 5 days! EEK!

August! From 2010 to 2011...

2011-08-11T16:00:00.003-05:00

Orientation 2010

Meeting my favorite local Sports Reporter, and getting to go backstage! On my 23rd birthday :)

My Samford girls--- I love this group!

Craig's 21st

I waited 23 years for my laptop! :)

The bravest young lady I know! Craig :)

Would not have survived fall semester without this girl.

First SU basketball game!

Sax! I wrote my first article for the Crimson about this guy!

In downtown ATL with Samford News Network!

First weekend of the summer-- My cousin Christopher :)

Sliding Rock/Asheville, NC with CRAIG!

Father's Day 2011 :)

These are my boys! My boss is on the left, and John Rembold , my cousin from CA on the right! This was one crazy night!

Had to get Chris...

Revenge... ;)

One of the girls from the sweet family that stole my heart this summer <3

Fourth of July weekend! So much fun! :)

My last day at the office, with Haines Maxwell, head of Neat Stuff University (and of course we had to include the mascot!)

courtesy of one of my best friends I made this summer, a picture from my photo shoot!

My second mom, on Jessica's big graduation day :)

Wow, I know its too cliche to say the summer really flew by, but goodness is it August?! :) Tuesday was my last "official" day of summer classes even though I've been home from Charlotte for almost 4 weeks. It feels good to be free for a little bit. I've been updating my bathroom (omgoodness, it really needed it!) and hanging out with my family and friends. I cannot believe I will be a SENIOR AT SAMFORD UNIVERSITY in 2 weeks! The Lord is so faithful, He alone has brought me here. I remember my first day at JeffState, how TERRIFIED and clueless I was... but with the help and encouragement of some great people (David Griffin, Scott Dawson, Trent Jackson, my friends at FBCPG, and my brother) just to name a few, I have made it this far. All in all though, I look back and its humbling to me how intricate the details God worked out along this journey.

This summer gave me time to really reflect on all the hard work and experiences I've had getting to where I am now, and I stand amazed.

Lord willing, in May or August, I will be the first university graduate from my family. It is hard to bring him up, but I know my dad would be so proud of me. I think that without all the obstacles that tried to interfere with me getting my getting this far (like not being accepted to Samford the first time, the 45 min drive to JeffState, the classes I had to drop because I was still learning the ropes of college) have actually motivated me to push on and stay on track.

I'm so thankful for the experience and incredible opportunity I was given by my cousin, Chuck Robbins, this summer. It is also crazy to think that up until March 2011 I had no idea he and his wonderful family existed. My mom thought I knew, but I didn't, and when Chuck and my mom reconnected on Facebook (of course!) He asked who I was... and the rest is history! :)

See what I mean by the intricate details only God could put together??? Sometimes seeing His hand just requires taking a step back for perspective. I'm feeling pretty overwhelmed with gratitude today, so I wanted to share my thoughts on here. Thanks to everybody who reads this :)

~A

Millennials are driven, not entitled narcissists

2011-08-09T11:53:00.000-05:00

Millennials are driven, not entitled narcissists

This is an interesting article, and timely considering the recent downfall of the stock-market yesterday. We have the ability to make a change and improve this country :)

Jessica's Graduation

2011-07-31T14:01:00.000-05:00

It is crazy to me how fast time flies! My bff graduated UAB Nursing school Friday night! I was so relieved that the first thing Jessica said after the ceremony as we were getting into Josh's car was "were you guys as bored as we were??" Haha, It was worth it though. And we made up for the boredom at Stix afterwards! :)

Happy weekend everyone!

~Anna

Back home--

2011-07-24T22:46:00.000-05:00

For those of you who do not know, Tim Tebow is the reason I like SEC football... It is the running joke between my close friends and I about Tebow and I's love affair. Haha, it is a big joke my friends started because of me being a Florida fan. (and of course they are Alabama fans)... My friends were anxious to see the new addition to my Tebow collection acquired in NC! So there it is! :)

Stay tuned!

~Anna

Back to the Beach 2011!!!

2011-07-18T09:58:00.000-05:00

My brother and I made it to the beach yesterday afternoon around 6:30! I made it home from Charlotte to Birmingham Friday night (well really Saturday morning) at 1:30am. It was so wonderful to see my mom and stepdad! Goodness, Tuppy could not stop wagging his tail! He was definitely happy to be home. I left him with my mom and stepdad while I'm at the beach. Our house in Destin is perfect! The location, the size, everything. The house is gorgeous! It is so much fun to be around my nieces and nephews and my brother and sisters again. The Kelleys and Prices are like my 2nd family, and I have missed them oh so much this summer too!

Last night was Harrison, Olivia, Leann, and Tommy's birthday. We get to pre-color cards this year!!! (long story, it deserves its own blog post!) Long story short: pre-coloring is a GREAT thing!

We also assigned color teams last night! The games begin tonight after birthdays. Harrison, Madalyn, William and I are on the ORANGE team~!

time to go the beach!

Last day!

2011-07-15T11:38:00.001-05:00

Exciting new discovery... Blogger for Android! Today is the day... I'm going home! It's going to be crazy but here's my plan:
Leave Charlotte by 5pm.
Home by 11 tonight.
Spend the night at home.
Leave Tup with my parents.
Drive to my brother's house Saturday night.
He and I leave for Destin Sunday morning!
I know I'll be exhausted by the time I get to my brother's, but by then I will have a chance to breathe and get some rest! (I hope)!

Stay tuned. There's sure to be adventures ahead! a