I'm not sure who reads my blog (and my dad might be the only one? and of course my grandma when my dad prints it off for her) but if there is anyone else out there who reads it I thought I would give a little background of my life....
I was born in raised in small town, I mean REALLY small town Iowa. There were 300 people in the town and I went to school in a town about 20 minutes away that was right on the Mississippi River. I had a great childhood and spent everyday at my Grandma and Grandpa Till's house. I never went to daycare or preschool and everything I learned before kindergarten was purely from Sesame Street and Where in the World is Carmen San Diego at my grandparents house. My cousin and I were very imaginative and had numerous games/activities that kept us occupied for HOURS!!! I have many, many fond memories of that time.
Unfortunately, or fortunately depending on how you look at it...my parents divorced when I was 13. I love them both dearly but if you've ever meant them you would understand that they are clearly not meant for each other! My mom got remarried to Steve and we set out to Georgia. This is one of the hardest things I have ever done...yet one of the most rewarding. I was moving away from the only home I'd ever known at 15 years old, about to start my sophomore year of high school at an unknown place with 1500 students. Keep in mind my graduating class in Iowa would have been a mere 26!! Moving was a huge culture shock not to mention the sadness associated with leaving my dad and all of my family. My dad's side of the family is super close and I had grown up within 20 minutes of everyone!
However, moving opened so many doors for me and I can definitely say that I would not be where I am today, nor the person I am today if it weren't for my Iowa upbringing and the subsequent move to Georgia. I am incredibly blessed to have the most amazing parents and the bonus now of having a really spectacular stepdad and stepmom!
I'm gonna leave it here for now because I need to get back to studying for the second part of my board examinations and I'm on 24 hour call at the hospital tomorrow....I hope there are many babies to be delivered!!!
Until next time....
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I look forward to reading your blog, Krystal. It's a great way to stay in touch with your busy life and gain insights into your thoughts. Nice perspective on your upbringing. Appreciating family roots and values is important as we move through life. You're proof that a small town girl can survive and prosper in a big city. I'm proud of you...
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