Here we go. Post #1.

I'm officially blogging. I always thought this day might come, and after giving it considerate thought, I decided this day, July 25, 2012 would be the perfect day to make my first post. I always kind of wanted to do this, for a few different reasons. Here they are:

1. Blogging is good outlet. I guess it's kind of like a journal right? 
2. It's a great way share my thoughts with those people who actually care... Like my mommy and daddy and granny and maybe a few more random people.
3. Someday I will be able to look back at these and go, "Haha, I was dumbest, most dramatic, immature 18 year old EVER." Okay, hopefully I won't think that, but I guess we shall see.

Anyways, I really just want to document my thoughts and experiences as I go through some pretty dramatic changes in my life over the next few months. Not just that though, I want to share the little things too, the everyday fun things that I do or think about on a daily basis. And maybe, just maybe, it will inspire me to become a more interesting person.

Now that I've set this up a little bit, I guess I will do a little about me. I realize that no one probably cares about anything I have to say, because this is boring, SO FAR. But remember I said I am also doing this for myself, and I need something to build on, so here it goes:

My name is Anna Swift, as I am sure all of you know or have figured out. I enjoy listening to music, singing, riding my bike, puzzles, coffee drinks (I'm still working on regular coffee), hot tea, my family, my friends, dogs, crafts, the St. Louis Cardinals, football, the lake, twitter, night time, and much much more. I am from a tiny town in southwest Missouri. I am about to embark on a journey to a slightly much larger town, called Columbia, Missouri where I will be attending the University of Missouri, AKA Mizzou. Unlike what seems like the majority of my freshman class, I will not be majoring in Journalism, so please forgive my poor writing skills. No offense to my high school English teachers, they did the best they could, ha. Despite my fear of moving three hours away and leaving everything I have ever known, I am extremely excited about this next phase of my life. I am excited for many reasons: new experiences, friends, being closer to my brother and sister in-law, etc. More than anything though, I am ready to find out where I am supposed to be and figure out what all of this is all about. Alright, that is a good general overview on where I am today, so stayed tuned if you want to hear more, that is if anyone is even still reading ;) ADIOS.

Here's a cute picture of me on my web cam from the other night.

I'm a grandma. 

P.S. Shout out to my girl Brodie who just told me she would read my blog. She's been one of my best friends since she moved to this little place in 5th grade! Love you girl!