To sum up the last 32 hours.

Saturday

1:40pm - Impulsive though: Drive across WA to go to ex-boyfriends wedding.

2:00pm - Called Brandon and he agreed to go along

3:00pm - Finally leave for Kennewick WA - in hopes of making it to 7:00p wedding
4:12pm - Pulled over at Exit 85 with thoughts of turning back - what the heck was I doing? Going to an ex-boys wedding, what???? Called Jenny and she assured me this was the "adult" thing to do.

5:42pm - Arrive in Kennewick WA (great timing!!), pull into Arby's parking lot, change and do hair/make-up in car.

6:59pm - Finally arrive at wedding after driving around for 30 mins being lost

7:00pm-8:45pm - Watch ex-boyfriend say his "I do's", finally meet his wife, watch them be in love and dance, reconnect with many old friends, realize that I could have been the one getting married, freak out, reminisce about all the fun times we shared, know that I am blessed for getting out of that relationship, and watch a beautiful sunset.

(Scott and Jeni - first dance)

Beautiful sunset

9:00pm-Stayed night at Nate Siler's.

Sunday

8:46am- Woke up and hit the road to come back
1:15pm - Returned to Seattle (Thank you Jesus)
2:24pm - After showering, headed to Tully's for a major study time
2:26pm - Heading to Tully's and BOOM ......... got T-boned. My poor "Dotty", my baby, crushed in on the back end. =(

My poor baby! =(

2:40pm-4:00pm - Talked to parents to find out what to do and gather advice.4:15pm- Finally to Tully's (Lit, so nicely, offered to drive me down and drop me off so my friend Casey could pick me up and we could head to dinner with the "fiercesome foursome" and clan. 6:00pm- DINNER with amazing people! Krissy's mom was in town so we all had to get together.

(Silvia-Krissy's friend - Krissy's Mom, Krissy, Katie, Me, Casey)

9:00pm- Attempt to study for test with Katie and Casey

10:44pm - Just finished send off emails, writing the accident report, doing hw, and other such errands. Soooooooooooooooo ready or bed.

WHAT A CRAZY 32 HOURS!!

But God is AMAZING. Thank you Jesus for keeping me safe and loving me always. Amen!

the best me.

Today was one of those days - one of those amazing days that you want to have over and over again and that will leave a mark on your life. It all began by waking up to the beautiful sunshine.

The warm weather and sun always bring out the best me. I can not even explain why this happens – I am sure it has something to do with the ways our bodies react and have a need for sun light, or because we need to breathe in the fresh air every once in awhile. But more than that, I learn to appreciate things more, enjoy nature from a new perspective, and happiness just overwhelms my life. I NEED the sun.

Do you ever have a day that makes you want to be better than you are? It is kinda like a kick in the pants of encouragement to be the best you. The sun and warm weather is just one aspect of this kick in the pants for me (the one that says get the heck out of Seattle and go some place you love); however, there were two more things that happened to me today that makes me want to be better.

1. The people who are graduating this year from my program gave portfolio presentations today for their exit exam. These presentations were filled with knowledge, experience, love, hope, sweat, fun times, and development. Reading through some of the portfolios and hearing the words of reflection from my peers just resonated in my heart. In one year from now I want to be able to look back on the last two years and be able to thoroughly articulate my development, my knowledge gained, and my love for student development. This has encouraged me to not take for granted all of my experiences, my class work, my readings, or the network of colleagues I am beginning to make. At the end of my two years I want to be able to pinpoint my growth and see my professional and personal development!

2. I have a friend whose name is Sean (I like to call him “Sean Friend”). He is one of the most amazing, most challenging, and most affirming friends I have ever had the opportunity to get to know. He makes me want to be a better person – he challenges my thoughts and perspectives, he cares so deeply about helping others, he is humble, he is caring, he is one of my biggest encourages, and he lives a life of integrity. I want to live a life like this – I want to affect other people like he affects me.

I end today feeling encouraged, loved, and ready for what tomorrow will bring! God, thank you for such a beautiful and amazing day!

blessed

i love my life.
i have been in california for the last three days and am just having the time of my life.
if i did nothing else besides sit with my friends in the beautiful sun, i'd could die a happy woman.
dear Jesus, thank you for this time with my amazing friends.