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Graduated from CNU
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Moved to Savannah
I told my friend Kelly that I wanted to move out of Virginia. I said, "if you want to join me, I'll let you pick the place." She picked Savannah. I had more fun in Savannah then I did in college. I still visit there often. -
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Unemployed
I was sold the American Dream, but yet couldn't find a job after college. -
Mammae passed away unexpectedly
My grandmother, Mammae, passed away unexpectedly after suffering an aneurysm. -
Moved back to Richmond
I was struggling to pay my bills and with the sudden passing of my Mammae, I decided to move back to Richmond and live with my mom -
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Looking for direction
Moving back to Richmond, living at home caused me to lose myself. It was a drastic change from living in Savannah. I knew I didn't want to be in Richmond working in the car industry, but I knew I had to be there for my mom. -
Started with CarMax
Began working for CarMax. I saw it as a chance to move if I ever decided to take a change. Plus, it had a great reputation and it came highly recommend from a friend. -
Moved to downtown RVA
I moved downtown with my friend, Alex. It was the first time I lived in a downtown environment. I loved not living at home anymore. I loved the crazy nights that we had, having fun and making memories. -
Caelyn Ann - the niece I never knew
My oldest sister's, Brandy, life changed forever. She went for a checkup a few weeks before her delivery due date and they couldn't find Caelyn's heartbeat. -
Moved to Raleigh
After much deliberation, I took a leap of faith and transferred to Raleigh with CarMax. What a great decision it has turned out to be. My life has moved at full speed since. -
Met Jess
Jess and I went on our first date. I took her to a Washington Capitals vs Carolina Hurricanes game. We played pool afterwards, and drank way too much. Nerves. -
Promoted to manager
Passed CarMax's management assessment program. -
Adopted Charlie
Adopted Bella a little sister. She's very sweet with her family, but intensely shy with strangers. We adopted Charlie from the Merit Pit Bull Foundation. Add them on your AmazonSmile account. -
Began life on nightshift
First assignment as a manager - night shift. Goodbye 2016 -
Ryan and Ashley moved
One of my best friends, Ryan, and his wife, Ashley, moved away from Raleigh. He was a big reason I moved to Raleigh. -
Bella passed away
My first dog, my Bella Bear, passed away. She was my pride and joy. I got her as a pup my senior year of college. Lived an unfairly, short life. She is a huge reason I am an advocate for bully breed dogs. She was the sweetest dog and I could not have survived my single days without her by my side. I miss her. -
Visited Chicago
I like visiting new places. Jess and I visited her sister in Milwaukee and spent a day in Chicago. Both cities were fantastic. Went to Wrigley field, took a tour of Chicago, and ate a ton of cheese curds. -
Purchased our first home
We call Raleigh home, and couldn't be happier. -
Asked Jess to marry me
Popped the big question after a tour of the Biltmore. She said I was acting weird all day. -
Adopted Memphis
Charlie was sad without her Bella. We adopted a little boy and Jess let me name him Memphis. He is a rambunctious, cuddly pup who has a big personality. -
Night shift ends
Back to a normal life, living the same hours as all my loved ones. Best part is being home for dinner and snuggling with Jess -
Dad's scare
My aunt called me to tell my Dad went to the E.R. for severe stomach pain. What was suppose to be a routine gallbladder surgery, turned into a 5 hour ordeal. He spent multiple days in the I.C.U. -
Want a lyme with that?
Bit by a tick while doing yard work. Dragged, and dragged, and dragged. Jess thought I was lazy before. -
Started my Masters degree program at NC State
Took a leap of faith and enrolled in the MAT program. It is something I have been pondering for at least 6 years -
Hawaii
First, and hopefully not last, trip to Hawaii. We visited the Big Island. I fell in love and am still trying to convince Jess to move there. -
Charlie has CCL surgery
Poor Charlie limped for months while the vet played the "wait and see" game. Multiple months of rehab and $4000 later, she is doing pretty well. I hope to be throwing the tennis ball with her this spring.
