back in action.

Well, I'm back one last time for my senior year. I can hardly believe it. This past Thursday my mom and I left at 6 AM to head down to Florida. I was incredibly sad that my dad was unable to make the journey, but we still had our chats along the way. I miss you, Papi!!!


Our first stop was my grandparents house in Vero Beach -- it was so good to see them. My grandfather never ceases to amaze me and my grannie is just as beautiful as she was years ago. Here they are:


Yes, they are cute as buttons. It's true :)

Friday morning we headed to Palm Bay and had lunch with my brother... He's doing so well and I'm very proud of/for him. I miss him so much. Every time I see him I realize how much I wish he was still right down the hall from me. He's one of my favorites.

Next stop: Tampa. Jason and Meghan (the newlyweds) are living in Tampa now -- which I am ecstatic about! They are fully aware that many a weekend will be spent at their casa. We were able to spend the weekend with them. Jason, being an amazing brother, and Meghan, being the willing sister in law, both came and helped me move in Saturday. Which, by the way, felt surreal. For some reason, this year feels completely different than any other move in. I'm pretty sure it's a.) because I'm living in the old boys dorm and b.) because I'm a senior. It's just different... I'm not sure if it's a good different, bad different, or just different.

I miss home -- more than I have in all the years I've been away. This summer, Georgia has become my home. I have friends there and my parents -- well, they're the best. I'm almost positive that they will never fully understand how much they truly mean to me. I think this feeling of anxiety is knowing that after this year things will never be the same. Ever. I don't like the sound of that... But life goes on, I grow up.

Well, tomorrow is the first day of classes. Here it goes...

And just for you, Papi: Jesus, take the wheel.
:)

Love and miss you.