New journey

I am new to this whole blogging thing, but I think I will actually enjoy it! I have now started a new journey in my life or new chapter I should say. With that being said, I feel I have new thoughts, new outlooks, new perspectives on life to go along with some of the life changes I have made. I'm not one to get down very easy, but when I do...it may take me a while to get back out of that slump. But, I am working on making things better but like all things...it will take time!

Racing season for me is now over. Boy, did it go too quick. I look forward to April every year!!! Some (or I should say quite a few) do not understand how much racing means to my life. I was raised around it from when my uncle and my dad used to race back in the 80's to now where I have many friends who race and I support each week at the tracks. I love going out to the track in Fairbury with great entertainment and great friends with dirt flying in the air and a cold drink in my hand. If you love racing like I do, then you understand what I'm saying here. 

I have had many people come in and out of my life in the last couple of months. I have learned what the true meaning of friendship really is as well as those people who will stand beside you and won't stab in the back or twist your words around to better themselves. I will be civil to people I do not like to avoid the drama and the scene. Just because I am civil...it does not mean that I like you though. I have no problem telling people if I have a problem with them because that is me being real and being true to myself. I have some of the greatest friends a girl could ask for! Amanda definitely will be named in this first post. We lived together for 2 years down at college (EIU) and we are together pretty much every weekend since we moved back to the area from college. She has seriously been a rock in my life for the last 5+ years and I don't know what I would do without her. She definitely keeps me grounded (and if you know me, you know she does it quite well...lol)! We are more like sisters!!! We can talk to each other without even saying a word (which many people have told us blows their mind!) Then, there's friends of mine like Jess, Chelsey, Kristen, Kara, Matt, Will, etc. who I do not see very often (which I do NOT like), but I know they are always will be there if I need them! Many of these people have stood by me through many situations and have been absolutely amazing!!! Then, there's Paige. She is my family in every way that counts! With these many changes in my life...she has been there for me through so much and helped in more ways than she probably even knows! I would be lost without her (and Kash)!!! She knows me too well and she stands up for what she believes in. When Paige and I are together, Amanda usually has her hands full keeping us both grounded...lol!! Then, there's Niki. Niki came into my life in the best possible moment. Granted, I've been around Niki with racing (her brother T.D. races the 32B modified) for about 4 or so years, but never crossed paths that much until she started dating Jeb a year ago this past July. Ever since last year in June (or so), Niki and I started getting to know each other and talked quite frequently. I think my birthday last year is what broke the mold though. Niki was very nervous coming out in Fairbury, being around new people, and meeting my parents for the first time (which if  you know my parents...they love everyone). Well, she had a blast that night and she made sure my birthday was memorable (or lack there of!!!) Ever since, she's been there for me for an open ear, a shoulder to cry on, advice, and an amazing friend/sister! Her and I are both very opinionated and we both respect each other for that! She knows I am always there for her as well as she is always there for me! There are other people who have came full force into my life this year (whether I have known them before or not). Some of those people (to only name a few) are Chrissy, Jay, Bridget, Jeff, Amanda O, Mike, Dustin, Lindsey, Matt, Darin, Joe, etc. These people are some people who have changed my life in ways that they will never probably fully know. They have been amazing people who have given me support and love in ways they may not have even realized, but I will not forget it! Thank you for that!!! I am sure there's many more, but my mind has stopped with this idea. 

Then there's my family! My parent's have been absolutely amazing as well as supportive the last 7 months (like they have been my whole life)!!! They are the most amazing, loving, and awesome parents anyone could ask for. If you know my parents, I'm sure you will agree that they are pretty cool. I hope I can find a husband and have a lasting relationship like they have some day (They have been married for 40 years this past May!!!!) I also have 2 amazing brothers who I know I can call at anytime of the day/night and know they will be there. They would come running full force if I needed them too. I'm lucky enough to say that I get along with my siblings and know they will be there for me. We are like any other siblings though...we have had our share of fights and misunderstandings, but we know we are there for each other!!! I also have an awesome sister-in-law and 3 amazing nieces who I love dearly and wish they lived closer so that I could see them more often!! They are my world! I have many aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents. I am lucky enough to say that I still have 3 grandparents who are with us still today.