Leaving on a jet plane....

Okay, the time has come. I leave in about 4 1/2 hours to start my long 2 month journey in Costa Rica. I am sad, excited, nervous, thrilled, ready, and grateful!!! I am really going to miss everyone so much. I am looking forward to all the wonderful people I will meet down in Costa Rica and the great adventures I will have. I am all packed and ready to go. And thanks to all of you that donated, I am able to bring 2 huge fully loaded suitcases full of clothes to donate to the people of Costa Rica that are in need. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

I am home all alone so I had to take the picture with my camera phone.

Look for updates on here, I will have access to the internet so I will try to post pictures and all the exciting things that happen!

Graduation/Goodbye Party

Last night I had a Graduation/Goodbye party. It was so wonderful and I was so happy to see everyone! I am going to miss you all so much!

The best part of the last few days was that my bestest friend Jenessa in the entire world returned from Australia. She had been gone 6 months and I missed her so much. She was able to make it back just in time to say hello/goodbye but even the few hours we had together were worth it. I love her so much and she is the greatest friend ever! I love you girl!!!!

Officially an MSW (Master of Social Work)

Graduation was long but satisfying. We spent 2 long hours sitting in the sun but there was a cool breeze so we didn't melt. It was sooo great to see all my fellow graduates one last time before I take off for Costa Rica. I can't believe I have a Masters degree, it hasn't really sunk in and I don't think it will until I settle down and join society with a real full-time job. It has been awhile since I have done that. Thank you to everyone who supported me through 2 years of hard work and dedication! I couldn't have done it without you!

Mom and Dad are so Proud!

My brother Ryan and his girlfriend Taryn

The Sohm family (My sister)

My beautiful friend Jenn and I. Our friend and fellow graduate Shay couldn't be with us at graduation because she is busy working her butt off at the Ranch for Biggest Loser. That's right, she is going to be on the show that will air in the fall! She is such an amazing friend, social worker, and person. She inspires us all! We made a cut out of her so we could have pictures with her and send them to her.

After 2 long years...

I finally cut my hair. I decided to grow out my hair for as long as I was in graduate school. Well, I graduate next week, and I was ready for a change. I like it shorter, even though sometimes I can make my long hair look really pretty. I am glad to have shorter hair again!

Only 18 Days left until......

I get to enjoy all of this in the beautiful land of Costa Rica!

2004 Toyota Camry For Sale!!!

Hello everyone, I am leaving for Costa Rica for the summer and need to sell my car before I leave on May 30th!!! It is in great condition, only 57,000 miles, new tires installed 6 months ago, sun roof, automatic locks/windows, very spacious and comfortable. I am selling it for $11,000. Please tell your friends and family and contact me by email if they are interested. shawni721@gmail.com
Thanks!!!

Graduation is Coming

So I only have 3 more weeks until I finish school and about a month until Graduation. I can't believe it is really almost over!!! A few weeks ago my wonderful friend Jenn King and I went to downtown Fullerton to take some pictures of me for my graduation announcements! I can't begin to explain how amazing the pictures came out. Jenn is so talented and creative!!! She has a way of incorporating surrounding scenes into the picture to make them look fabulous!!! I just absolutely love them! I only posted a few of my favorites here but there were so many I loved it will be hard to choose the one for my graduation announcement! Thanks Jenn, I love you!!!

This one is a bit white washed but I love it anyway!

I love this wall!!

So fun and creative!