Who exactly is Shawna?

My name is Shawna Hollingsworth, Griffith was my married name and the school should have that on their files now! This is my second semester at Macon State. I am seeking a Bachelor's in Business Administration with a major in accounting. Many people have mixed feelings about accounting. Many people who find out that I am in the accounting field ask me why I chose accounting. From the day that I was mistakenly put in an accounting class my senior year of high school; I have been in love with accounting. It's all a challenge to me, and I enjoy a challenge. I am enrolled in four classes this semester; two classes are online and two classes are at night on campus. Before coming to Macon State, I attended Central Georgia Technical College for three years, but none of my credits transferred with me. That is a major sore spot with me, but I have to get over that and move on here at Macon State.

Currently, I am employed as an Accountant, Paraprofessional with a state agency. I have worked in the accounting field with various employers for the past six years, but I have been with this employer for a year. There are quite a few perks being employed by the government. One of the perks is that I work four days a week, ten hours a day. I guess you could say I have a three day weekend every weekend! That still does not leave me much time to stop or slow down! My boyfriend, Ryan, is a real estate agent and investor in Atlanta, so when I am not at work or at school, I travel back and forth to Atlanta. It's really not that bad of a drive, but I can tell you every exit number and description between here and there. I have been doing this for a little over a year now, and I do not mind it at all. In the beginning it was a test of our relationship, but now we are doing better than ever!

When I do have spare time, I enjoy shopping, traveling, and hanging out with family and friends. Luckily, I have family and friends spread out through Georgia and Florida, so when I do visit them, I get to do a little traveling as well. Ryan and I also like to take little weekend trips to various places. Sometimes we will just tell one another to pack a bag, get in the car, and it will be a surprise where we end up! As for my personality, I am a somewhat quiet, reserved person unless I know you.

I am hoping to do very well in this class and my other classes. Good luck to everyone this semester!