T-Minus 9 Days!

Original Post: February 19

Ja and I have 9 days left to check the single box on forms. I have 9 days left to use 'Collins' as much as possible. I kind of feel like I need to mourn the loss of my last name. And oh what a good one it is!

I have been a Collins since I was thought about. I've been called Sarah Collins on the first day of every school year, I am Sarah Collins at the doctors office, and I am Ms. Collins at school.

Collins represents my Deddy and all of the strengths he has and passed down to me. I drive the way I drive because of Deddy. I have eyes like I do because of Deddy. I am very money conscious because of my Deddy. I work hard every day and understand the value of hard work because of my Deddy. I also get some of my smartass-ness from my Deddy. He's been dishin' it out to Mom for a long, long time!!

Collins also represents my mom and all that she has taught me and all she has done to help me become who I am. I am sassy because of my Mom. I am a smartass because of my Mom. I believe in myself because of my Mom. I understand the importance of being a smart, independent woman because of my Mom. I know the importance of being who you are no matter what from my Mom. There is a lot of hard work, confidence, and laughter that comes with the Collins name.

Being a Collins woman (which I will ALWAYS be) is something I am very proud of. Even when I take Jason's last name as my own, I will always be a Collins woman.

Ok, enough about that. I will become a Smith in a few days and I am happy about that, as well. You better believe though my name will be Sarah Collins Smith.

My mom sent me an email today with some great news! My all time favorite musician of all time, Edwin McCain, will be playing in Wilmington on February 28th. Even though I won't get to see him, just knowing that Edwin is a few minutes away just makes everything that much more incredible! Maybe he'll decide to go to Level 5 after he plays and we'll get to hang out!