I Get by With a Little Help From My Friends

These are just a few of the quotes from women I look up to, spanning from close friends to authors and politicians.

I will be adding to the list as I know I will continue to be inspired :)

"The only people you should ever get even with are the one's who have helped you."

"Even if you only take one step a day, in 100 days you've taken 100 steps."

"Be the sun and let others bask in your light."

"Nothing that is worth knowing can be taught."

"We plan and God laughs."

"Honesty is not something you ought to flirt with - you should be married to it."

"Let go of what's gone and hold on like hell to what you've got."

The Exception

A few days late but you know what they say...

Feb. 24, 2011 was my parents' 32nd wedding anniversary. On that day a boy who was 18 (and exactly four days) old married his high school sweetheart.

Although it wasn't all that uncommon back then for kids to marry at an early age, it is uncommon for it to last. It wasn't until recently that I realized just how lucky I was to have grown up with the parents I had. My world wouldn't make sense if I didn't have them in my life as a happily married couple.

I can't thank them enough for being the exception to the rule. It's why I still believe in a happy ending and why I know two people can make it work. It's why I know that I don't want just a husband, I want a partner. They never said it would be easy, but they did say it would be worth it.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, MOM AND DAD!

That New-Job-Smell

So after many panic attacks, tear-filled phone calls to my parents and restless nights, I GOT A JOB.

And not just any job; it's a real grown-up, bill-paying job. And I love it! One of the reasons why I love it so much is because one of my favorite people works there with me. She was actually the one who got me the job (I've thanked her relentlessly). I feel like Cinderella with no expiration date.

In true Caitlyn fashion, I've thought way ahead and have already picked out a kitchen table, rugs and pet for my new apartment in San Antonio. But I guess I should tell you a little bit about the position. Right now I'm doing research for a television series we're producing and, of course, a few tasks around the office. But what I'm really excited for is when I can spend more time (after graduation) and hopefully join the production team on location!

I'm only two weeks into the position but I'm so excited for the future. Hopefully there will be more to post soon!