It's been two weeks since Spring Break, and let me tell ya, those two weeks were hectic! First off, my friends came to visit! It was their spring breaks! Let me tell you, if I had a tail I would of wagged it! Stephanie Shinrock, Bailey Bacon, and Colin Peters (some of my closest high school friends) road-tripped it down to Nashville to spend the entire week hanging out with me! They were here Monday-Friday. We had a lovely time going out to all my favorite restaurants walking around campus, going to Sweet Cece's, and of course line dancing! I tried to give them a little taste of the best of Nashville. I'm pretty sure at every meal Stephanie said "This is the best food i've ever eaten!" I really just enjoyed getting to have my favorite people in my favorite city. My favorite moments probably included their last night here and the night we went to Wildhorse.
Wildhorse is the linedancing place that also serves some pretty mean fried pickles and things. Watching Colin attempt to line dance was rather enjoyable. Stephanie spent 45 minutes in the bathroom, because the bathroom had an attendent, and was filled with about 20 different scents of soup, body spray, and lotion. She came out glowing and smelling delishious. Another upside to this night, is just how much I love dancing. I LOVE IT.
Bailey, Colin, and Steph's last night in Nashville (Thursday night), we went out to dinner. This was awesome, because Kelly, my best friend at college (and roomie next year) came with us. It was fantastic to see how well they all got along and it was my favorite people from Iowa and Tennessee coming together!
After dinner, I went back to the hotel and stayed with them. Steph and I gave Colin a makeover that we were supposed to keep a secret. . . whoops. Don't tell him I told y'all! We straightened his hair and somehow convinced him to let us put makeup on him. We stayed up quite a bit that night, just laying and talking. It was really bitter sweet, because I really love those guys.
A lot of people in college, kinda leave their high school friends for their college friends. To be completely honest, I thought I was going to be doing that. However, I realized pretty quickly, that was not going to happen. I take for granted how amazing some of the people I knew growing up were. God blessed me with an amazing family (extended and immediate) and amazing friends as well. Everyone says you meet your bridesmaids in college. Well, that might be true. But I know that there are some friends from elementary school - high school that are going to be standing next to them.
Anyway, continuing on with my update.
My mom, Chad, and Clarissa came to visit too!
They arrived Friday night! Unfortunately, they only stayed until Tuesday morning, but it was still fantastic! I also made them go to Wild Horse (I told you I love dancing. . . ), Clarissa experienced her first night in a dorm, and my fridge is fuller than it's ever been. Having them here was amazing too. Sometimes you just need your mom, ya know?
So overall, this last week was crazy hectic. It took me all week just to try and catch up with all the things I didn't get done while hanging out with them! Don't get me wrong though, it was worth it. I've just got A LOT to do this week, and it's going to just get crazy again for all of April.
Oh! Another thing I don't think y'all know about. I'm double majoring! I've added a social work major. This is kinda crazy, because it means I'll be graduating with two degrees, a BBA and a BSW. I have to take a few summer classes, but I should be able to graduate in 4 years still. (Here's hoping.)
I'm really excited to be able to help people!
Lastly, I'll share some pictures with you. I've got to wrap this up, because like I mentioned above, I'm getting up early for sunrise and homework!
Sending my love <3
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| Their first night here at Burger Up! |
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| We can't take Steph anywhere! She broke her class and in the process her "house sauce" splattered into her hair! |
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| Steph, Bay, and Colin experiencing life at Belmont! (Everyone and their roomie is in a band.) |
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| Steph and I <3 |
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| I was not supposed to take pictures or show anyone. . . but I am just SO PROUD of the makeup job I did <3 |
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| Steph and I |
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| Colin, Bailey, Steph, Me, and Kelly. Some of my favorite people from home, and my favorite Belmont friend! :) |
