life's a trip (pun intended)

I left etbu yesterday after a long week! I'm so glad I got to take a little break from good ol' alice, texas. It was much needed!

There's just something different about going back to visit after you've graduated. It's a weird feeling. I love that I didn't have to go to class, but...I definitely feel like I just don't belong anymore (because I don't I guess). I was a little sad to leave, but...it was kind of closure. Closure that I needed. Since I've been home I've been sad because I didn't feel like I was ready to graduate. This trip confirmed to me that my time at ETBU was fun, but it's definitely over, and I shouldn't be missing it too much. I miss the memories and friends I've made along the way of course, but...It confirmed to me that I was ready to graduate, and it's time to move on.

Here are some highlights of my trip:

1. Dinner with the fabulous Karlee Wilson. I really, really enjoyed seeing her and catching up. It's nice to talk to someone who is in the same boat as you...it was comforting, encouraging, and super good for my [lately sad] heart. I wish we had taken a picture together. So thankful to call Karlee my friend. Haven't laughed that much in a while :) 

2. Lunch with Chelsi, Chelsi Pitts! So great to reminisce and enjoy each other's company. I hadn't spent time with her in a LONG time, and it was super fun! She was beyond encouraging to me.

3. I got to spend quite a bit of time with Alyssa!! Lyss was definitely my best friend in college, and every minute i get to spend with her makes me more thankful for her presence in my life. I'm thankful that I know I can always depend on her. She is going to be the best nurse ever :)

4. I got to see the boyfriend! Had a good time, as usual!! We even got some semi-cute pictures together! He can really make me laugh harder than almost anyone!

{praying for him and all his hard school work!}

5. I got to see my sister Glory a little bit! My family means the world to me...we're pretty much all besties, so...it's always a joy to get to see her :)

{love you, big sis}

  6. I got to be at etbu for tiger awards! Always entertaining! :)

{let me tell you...i love this girl! so funny!}

{sfa girls came!}

{my head looks weird in this picture}

{but...i'm thankful for this boy! totes blessed by his friendship!}

{we became friends this night. hahah. so glad you were at dinner!}

Now...the trip home...by myself. Good news is that it went well! No flat tires this time :) I did take pictures of myself every hour (gotta  have something to look forward to during an 8 hour trip!) 

 {well that was fun! Haha.}

{Btw...it's hard to take a picture of yourself holding up two hands...and driving...at night.}

It was sad to leave, but...i'm thankful to be back with my family. I was kinda/super depressed today and my sisters tried hard to get me to snap out of it and count my blessings. My life would be stupid without them. For real. I praise the Lord for them. I really really do. They are my number one fans [for some strange reason], and I love them so much!

 {this is our most recent picture together!}

enjoying the journey,

gal