Jewel Worthington

Meeting the Roommates:

Jewel Worthington

SPINOFF SERIES: CRIME

meaning: girl, countrywoman, creative /// farmstead 

Jewel is premed, and a Science Major. She may not officially be a roommate, but she is a best friend to all of the girls. She does live in the same apartment complex and ward. She grew up in an inner city with a single mom. She has two half brothers. She's half black. And she's the only convert in her family.

Black.

The Curse of Thursday the Twelfth

The earliest I'm aware of is when I was a kid back either in 1996 or 2002. We were at the library on a cold December night. Thursday, the 12th. Looking for books on the shelf. When my moms turned back to get her purse it was gone. Her purse had been stolen. 

Another time was in February 2004. It was the day before our school Valentine's celebration on Friday the 13th. We needed some last minute gifts, so took a quick run to Target. On the way home the roads were pretty clear. We were less than a mile from home when we passed a high school where a reckless driver sped out of the parking lot into us! My mothers quick reflexes saved us from a great deal of harm, but my sister still had her clavicle broken. We spent the rest of the evening in the hospital.

There have been disasters occur on this dreaded Thursday the twelfth for years in our family. This year, for me, was the worst.

Gabriella Montgomerie

Meeting the Roommates:

Gabriella Montgomerie

SPINOFF SERIES: OPTIONS: SUSPENSE 

meaning: helper to the priest  ///  mountain, power

Gabriella is an Exercise Science major. She is passionate about health, politics, and the gospel. She is multi-lingual because her mother is Italian and her father is French. She helped to convert Charlie while on her mission and then lived with her in foreign language housing before Charlie moved off campus. She has three brothers and a much younger baby sister. She is not at all familiar with Jane Austen. From New York.

Black hair.

Anne Fitzgerald

Meeting the Roommates:

Anne Fitzgerald

SPINOFF SERIES: ROMANCE

meaning: free child of mine

Anne has yet to choose a major. She works as a hair stylist and enjoys flirting, yoga, and newly discovered Zumba, and Dr. Pepper. She's an only child. Being from a small city on a European island, many things are new to her. Everyone loves her accent. She has only read Pride and Prejudice, but she loves it. 

Dark brunette.

New Year, New Fear

 New Year, New Fear. 

Just kidding, well, sorta. I mean, I said it because I think the new you phrase is stupid, but new things are always a little scary. 

Because it's unknown. Because it's intimidating. Because it's different.

New Years Party 2019

I have a lot of new things coming this year. Likewise, the past three years have been full of new things for me. 

New Years Party 2020

First of all is Trevor. We met and started dating three years ago today. New relationships can be scary, especially as a single mom, because there are more hearts that get entwined and vulnerable. While Trevor and I have been through a lot these last three years, good, bad, and ugly, we've grown together and have each become closer and more like God.

New Years Party 2021

Next, and possibly most transformative, is my career. I left teaching art due to covid, and I miss it a lot! I loved teaching. I was able to work for Shutterfly as a photo editor as well as David's Bridal as a CSR. Both of these rolls helped me grow my understanding and abilities in customer service, as well as make and have friends in the work place. Now I work as an ops agent for piedmont airlines, and I really enjoy it. I am feeling pushed from multiple directions to become a manager. Financially I think that would be a good choice, but personally, as a mom, I don't want to sacrifice that much extra time away from my kids. Learning the airline and operations has been intimidating, but now it's familiar. 

My kids have grown and changed so much. They aren't babies any more, but rather, pre-teens. What?!?! Their interests are changing. Their friends are changing. I just want time to slow down. 

I so grateful for the constants in my life. I'm grateful for God. His plan for me. And His love and guidance I can always rely on. Even when I don't feel Him and understand, I know He's there and that He cares.

New Years Party 2022

I'm grateful to marry Trevor next month. I can't believe it's almost here. Our six month engagement flew by! I've enjoyed being engaged. It's a lot of work. That's something I don't think grooms really consider. The engagement is the time you have to plan everything. Venue. Food. Theme. Date. Guest list. Dress. Colors. Flowers. Cake. Wedding night hotel. Honeymoon. Stationary. Hair and make-up. Photographer. The list goes on for the average wedding, and we even have a couple extra things in our case, like a temple divorce. On top of that trying to finance it, have a place to live, and actually make it happen. Will it go exactly as intended? Absolutely not. Will it be wonderful and at the end of the day will we be married? Yes. Is that scary to think about? Yes. It's overwhelming and intimidating to get married. But I'm super duper looking forward to being married to my best friend! 

Trevor is amazing and amazing to me. He treats me with tenderness and respect. He loves me and makes an effort to love me the way I need to be loved. 

New Years Party 2023

Here are a few goals for this year:

1. Attend the temple at least once a month

2. Read scriptures daily

3. Limit time on phone

4. Keep a better budget

5. Be healthier
Honorable mention: 

A. Celebrate New Years with Taia at the end of the year

B. Have a successful Creative business 

LOL