"If you want to make God laugh, tell him about your plans" -Woody Allen

     I'm a planner. I always have been. But I come by it rightfully. It's in my genetics to plan. You could blame my type A personality I inherited from my father.  I had my life all planned out and it looked really great on paper. I was 21, going to Boise State University for a degree in Health Promotion. I was going to finish school and land myself a great career. Well, here came life curve ball number 1! I got pregnant into my 3rd year of college with the biggest blessing to come into my life. Chance Clifford Garrett was born November 14, 2009 at 7:29 pm. He weighed 6 lbs, 14 oz and was 20.5 inches long. After that my plans changed. At that point, the most important thing in my life was to stay at home and raise my little boy. After 3 years of being blessed to be a stay at home mom, here came life curve ball number 2. I found myself a single mother trying to get back on my feet. I've waitressed for what has been almost a year to kind of get my surroundings figured out and get a new game plan.
       So here I am, almost a year into single parenting, and I have decided to go back to school for Elementary Education. This was actually my passion in high school, but my passion for health and fitness took over and I went that route instead. Well, now that I have my son, Elementary Education seems to be the right path for me. The number one priority in my life has not changed; my son. Teaching would give me summers off with him, as well as school breaks and hopefully the same hours, giving me the most time at home with him.
       I know its going to be hard and at times might just plain suck. But I am determined to finish my education. I work full time, and am a mom full time and now I am adding school to my itinerary. Reading that out-loud makes me almost second guess my decision! Its a lot on my plate, but honestly, I am sick of working for 3.25 an hour and depending on tips to pay the bills. I'm ready to get into my career and prove to myself, my son, and everyone around me that its possible.
       Despite life's crazy curve balls and my plans that haven't quite worked out, I am honestly the most blessed person on this planet. A great support system, my friends and family, a great job and a beautiful little boy at my side have put me where I am today, and I am so so thankful.