With graduation in sight, emotions are stirring. Actually, "stirring" does no justice to the excitement, thrill, nervousness, and anxiety that has been provoked. Although I am eagerly looking forward to the day I walk across the stage and receive a folder that looks like my diploma (knowing it isn't actually the real thing and that I have to wait for it to come via snail mail), I have started realizing how much I will miss the Palouse. This wheat covered, wind blown, snow stricken, desolate piece of land has captured my heart, -12 degree days and all.
It is not really the freezing, yet charming geographic setting that I have learned to love so dearly. It is the people. I have been blessed with so many friendships. From a second family away from home, to girlfriends who I can laugh with for hours, to my fourth set of grandparents, to my care group with Real Life (my church), to professors who genuinely care about the progress of their students, to my roommate, and on and on. Pullman/Moscow is my home. I love it here!
Ok, enough mushy stuff. This is what's next in my life...
- I will be spending the summer (June 6-August 23) in Sasebo, Japan. I am involved with Camp Adventure, a program contracted with the U.S. military. I get to help lead a summer camp for 6-12 year olds whose parent(s) are deployed. Amazing, right?!
- When I get back, my sister, Kristen, and I are going to spend a week camping in Yellowstone for her 21st birthday. Pretty untraditional 21 run! We're camping and hanging out. Can't wait! I hope I see a bear.
- And after that...I have no idea! I'll keep you updated though :)
Brittany, Me, and Emily hanging out at one of many girls' nights.
What a cool thing! I love the way you put words to your thoughts.
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