I'll start off by telling a few basics about myself. My name is Colleen, and I am a college junior. I am an Elementary Education and Communications (interpersonal track) double major with a minor in Middle School Education (math concentration). I live at home with my parents and 3 younger brothers. Being the oldest child, and only girl, I have always been the spoiled one, and my brothers are always saying that I'm my parents favorite. Obviously, parents don't have favorites.. ha..
I consider myself an outgoing person; it just takes me a little bit to warm up to people, but once I do, I'm loud and laughing all the time. Honestly, I am always laughing. I am probably one of the easiest people ever to make laugh. My boyfriend and I play a version of the staring game, except with us you can't laugh, and I pretty much lose every time. I do beat him occasionally though; it's good when you can make a guy laugh. Since I brought up the boyfriend subject, I guess I should mention that I am a huge romantic. My boyfriend and I have been dating for 5 years, and he is the most amazing guy I have ever met. I love him to pieces, and I would be lost without him. I can't wait until our wedding day, and starting a family together.
I am also very understanding. My friends come to me a lot of the time for advice or just an ear to listen. I believe that everything happens for a reason, and I try to relay that message to my friends when they want advice. No matter how small a situation may seem, or how bad something may be, in the overall picture of life there was a reason it happened.
I am in shape, and love to exercise! I run at least 4 miles everyday of my life. I absolutely love to run. No matter how bad of a mood I may be in or how tired I may be, running wakes me up and puts me in an outstanding mood.
I have a very close relationship with my mom. I know that I can tell her anything, and she is always there to listen. I believe she feels the same wa about me because there are nights when we stay up pretty late just sitting on my bed gossiping and chatting about everything and anything. I try to give her advice, and she does the same for me. Both of us can immediately tell when something is bothering the other, just by walking into a room where the other person is. My mom is truly my hero and my best friend.
I also belong to a sorority. I joined last semester, and I am so happy that I did. The bonds that I have formed with those girls are irreplaceable. There is always someone to go to for help, advice, or just to go on a random shopping spree. All of my sisters are extraordinary, and I cannot imagine going back to not having them in my life.
I am extremely involved in school and always on-the-go. My planner is filled with meetings and work. I somehow manage to balance everything, and still have time to go to the gym everyday. Time management is something that I learned early on from my dad, and it is probably one of the most important elements of my daily routine. Relationships, school, work, clubs, exercise and still having a social life is an extraordinary balancing act. I am thankful everyday that I am able to have the skill and talent possible to take on everything that I am doing, and I pray to God every night to continue to guide me and give me the support to remain focused, happy, in love, and, of course, fun!
