I've never even BEEN to Texas before but I feel really good about this opportunity. Luckily, my aunt and uncle (Elaine and David) live in San Antonio and are allowing me to stay with them for a bit until i find another situation. Everything is just working out! Hopefully it stays that way ;)
After, I received the news that I got the job, I started packing and planning my trip to Texas. My car wouldn't make it to Texas so my little sister Samantha came and took the car with her to Idaho.It was fun spending a few days with Samantha before I left. Love that little sister of mine! After lots of changing plans, I bought a plane ticket and left two days later to visit my family in Ohio. Luckily, before I came to Ohio I was able to say some goodbyes to friends before I left. I have enjoyed my time in Utah SO MUCH! I have learned and grown so much since I moved there almost three years ago. It was a bittersweet goodbye. Although, I am excited to start this new portion of my life, I am going to miss my friends in Utah. I told all of them they should come visit me...AND I MEAN IT!
Coming to visit my family in Ohio before I head out to Texas has been the BEST decision! I love being home. Its the first time in a long time that I feel truly at home since I graduated from high school. Ive spent most of my time with Katrina and her children. Carson, Grace, and Noelle. They are just the cutest! We have gone to multiple water parks, picked strawberries at a fruit farm, went to Youngs Dairy, and hiked at nature parks. We also went to Canada for a few days which if you know me is a BIG DEAL! My parents have a cabin on Echo Lake and growing up we went there every summer. It is our "happy Place". It is the one place where the outside world doesn't exist. There is NO cell service or Internet. We get a few Canadian channels on our TV but mostly we just spend time outdoors fishing, swimming, and going on walks. And then at night we play games and watch movies. I have so many memories sitting on our dock listening to music with my feet in the water, or sitting all cozy in my bed reading books while it rains. I love that little cabin! SO yeah, after not visiting in three years, it was a treat to go back with my family. AND we made sure to stop at our favorite sights on the drive up there. Like Mackinaw City and Tony's restaurant....because it wouldn't be the same of we hadn't ;)
Another cool thing about being home is that I got to be here for my niece Grace's 2nd birthday! She is just adorable! She kept walking around yelling "Happy Cupcake" in her squeaky voice. We did simple activities that day like going to a pet store and playing with puppies and we went to Dairy Queen for lunch. She is at the fun age where she is curious about everything and she LOVES princesses. Everyday when she gets ready she always says "princess" and twirls in a circle. It melts my heart!
Oh I also bought a car to drive to Texas. Its the first car that I actually own myself so it's kind of a big deal. Its not a brand new car but its new to me. It was really important to me that I was able to find a car that I could pay cash for because I don't want to have to bother with a car payment when I have school loans to pay back. My "new" car is a 2008 Ford Focus and I love it :)
Ive also loved getting to see and spend time with my cousin Arielle and my high school/college friend Stephanie Walker.
Today is my last day in Ohio and I already know I am going to miss all the hugs and cuddles I get from my nieces and nephew. There is just something about kids...they make everything okay. I'm also going to miss my girl time with Katrina. Painting nails, watching chick flicks, eating ice cream talking about books and "the good old days". I love spending time with my twin...she is my best friend! And she is so crafty!!! She made me a shirt with her silhouette machine and helped me make a craft gift.
My time in Ohio has been good to me! And now tomorrow I start my journey to a new portion of my life. It sounds so daunting! And I admit it is a little daunting, but really exciting! :) I'll keep you posted on how it goes.
