12.14.2015

So I take my last two undergraduate exams today. It's kind of surreal. This whole college journey has been quite an experience. It's had its highs and lows. I started my college journey in August 2006- I was a senior in high school who was taking college classes at Georgia State University- and I thought because I started early that I would finish early. I didn't know... 

I didn't know that I would change my major so many times. 

I didn't know that I would get sick. 

I didn't know that I would transfer schools. 

I didn't know that I would transfer back. 

I didn't know that I would be misdiagnosed. 

I didn't know that I would run out of money. 

I didn't know that my major would be phased out. 

I didn't know.  

But, I'm so grateful to God and my parents because wherever I fell short, they had me. I'll graduate. The journey was completely different than what I expected but it's my journey. I am blessed to say that I started at The University of Georgia and that I'm finishing at The University of Georgia. Go Dawgs! 

12.4.2015

I graduate in exactly two weeks. It's kind of scary. It's not promised. I have a few assignments to complete but for the most part, I'm done. 

I started UGA in August of 2007 and I'm almost done. To God be the glory. December 18, 2015. Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Georgia. 

Well done, Brittanie-Claire, well done! You've fought for this. You didn't quit. You came for the degree. You knocked down any barriers that got in your way (which was quite a few). You made great friends. You have some amazing memories. But the best part is that you get to move on to the next season. 

What does this next season hold? I have no idea. I have to finish getting healthy. I have to lose about 100 pounds. Yikes. I have to gain my teaching certification. 

What to do? What to do? 

Last year this time I was preparing for two surgeries. I was spending all of my time in the hospital. I was in so much pain. I never thought I'd be back at UGA to finish my degree. It's amazing how much can happen in a year. 

11.8.15 Cherokee Cattle Company

So I went here today with my family for my Dad's birthday dinner. 

Overall, the service was GREAT! We had Zach as a server and he really went above and beyond to help us. Thanks Zach, you rock! 

I ordered the French Onion soup which was DELICIOUS. Seriously, it had enough cheese, onions and it was a rich broth. Awesome. 

Second, I ordered the cheese bread. It was okay. It was cheesy enough but it seemed oily as well... on the bottom. Weird. 

Third, I ordered the Hawaiian Luau Ribeye. The flavor was so delicious. But I cried because it was mostly fat.  I'm well aware that a ribeye should have fat. I'm aware that it should be marbled. This steak had huge pockets of fat. Not okay. 

For my sides, I ordered loaded mash potatoes and a house salad. My mother ate my salad. I barely touched the mashed potatoes because they tasted bland. Meh. 

My family enjoyed our time with one another and we really enjoyed their service BUT we won't come back. It was a really far drive to have the quality of meat.