It's been so relaxing being back home. I've met up with so many of my friends from high school and am loving my bed! Can't believe that on the day I come back home, Atlanta gets hit with three tornadoes! So severe that some of the roof of the Geogia Dome came off while a college basketball was going on! Some houses got messed up as well as other buildings, but it all occurred mostly downtown. Glad to be alive indeed, looks like I went from a snow storm to a tornado! But at least no one died. We've been hit with far worse tornadoes in the nineties, but this was one odd because of how sudden it was.

No big plans for this break, and it would be hard to make some in a short week so I'm just taking each day by day.

Yesterday actually marked 10 years since my Father passed away. I was just 10 years old when it happened and couldn't imagine that the time would've went by like it did. He died from having a preforated ulcer. My mom sister and I went by the gravesite and reflected. You never know how much your life can change in just one day. I'm sure the he would be so proud to see all his daughters through college and on their way to success. I do miss him and remember him well even though it's been so long. I just sometimes think about how different my life would be if he was still here today. My dad played Alto, Soprano, Tenor and Baritone Saxophone so I'm sure he would help me with my own playing. I know my mom could certainly use the help, but through it all she's been such an example of strength for me. I don't know why God had this happen to my family, but I know I have to keep on pushing because everything happens for a reason. Whether to teach me how to persevere and endure trials or understand the life of being in a single parent home, there's a lesson for me losing my father, and I try to figure it out a little more each day. He would want we to strive to my fullest potential just like he did in life. I'm sure my dad sees all the things I'm doing on campus and is smiling, but it sure would be real nice if he could see it in person.

For the rest of my break, I'll probably just spend more time with family, maybe hit the movies, and overall take it easy. I definitely will enjoy this time away from the books.