f r i s c o.

sitting at the gate at lax. A whole hour and a half early! Quite different from my last flight. Haha. for those of you who don’t know, we nearly missed our flight back from Colorado—arriving 45 min prior to leaving, without having done a pre check-in or anything. THAT was an experience.

Anyway. Reflecting on my time at home, I’ve come to the conclusion that I really enjoyed it. I’m used to having it go by really slowly, seeing friends here and there, and spending the bulk of my time at home. But this time, I was able to see not only my closest friends from home, but some of my close friends from school as well! I also got to spend yesterday in Irvine with BRENNER (all the way from hi!) & epic hi sp crew 08, as well as nina bonina, sarah, and Kathryn. Had SO much fun. And I would love a repeat again soon. ☺ other than that, I got to spend my last night at home with 2 of my closest friends, tam and j. it was so nice to hang out with BOTH of them at the same time. Even if they had to hang out and watch me pack! Ha.

Now I have the last 5 days of break to look forward to, spent up in norcal. I’m quite excited ☺ although, sadly I do have a few things hanging over my head that I do need to get done while up there. =/ Likeee, finishing my summer project application (only 3 short answer questions away from finishing!), fixing my resume, and writing a cover letter. I had planned originally to start writing a support letter too this break, but I’m thinking that might have to wait until after I figure out where I’m going. Let alone if I even get accepted! Despite all that, I’m looking forward to going to a King’s game (my first NBA game EVER), with roomies Kristin and Jenn ☺. Then NYE at City Hall with Katherine & co., and a splendid dinner planned when I get in tonight! I have a feeling this trip is going to go by rather fast. Whelp, better make the best of it!

Aside from break and whatnot, my parents and I actually talked on the way to the airport about plans for this summer. And it just hit me. I’M ACTUALLY GOING TO DO IT. I’m actually going to live out my lifelong (ha well, for how long my life has been so far) dream. I’m moving to Hawai’i. I’ve always been somewhat adventurous, but this just trumps every decision I’ve ever made. Who would’ve thought? My parents are on board. Grant is on board. I’m clearly on board. And I’ve got an amazing roomie to look forward to when I get there! Now the more particular plans come into play, like finding a place, finding a JOB, and booking my flights.

Now the job thing is just killllin me. I’m PETRIFIED. What if I don’t find a job? What if I’m not skilled enough? Or prepared? I just don’t want to fail. I think that’s why I’m making it a point to get my resume checked, and out within the first month back at school. So there. I said it. ☺ Better get done! If you see me around February, ask me if I did it. If not, tell me I suck. Haha.

On the flip side, I’ve gotta say, I am getting quite sad thinking about leaving everyone behind. I’ve been thinking about that A LOT. Being home made me realize that this might be the last big break before I go that I really have to spend time with old friends, and these next 2 quarters will probably be the last time I see people from school for a while. =/ makes me sad because I’ve spent the majority of my last 4 years with these people, and they’ve become my family. It’s gunna be sad not to wake up next to hi-me<3 in the mo’nin, walk a few houses down to go to the guys’ house, go to zeta rush events, weekly lunch outings, Sundays at reality, running around with my partners in crime, dancing with ito, coming home to my roomies baking. Annddd. Not going to ucsb epic meetings every Wednesday, or core meetings on tues. I’m going to miss it all.

But I guess I gotta grow up sometime. I graduate in just 3 short months. And then it’s real world time. Ready or not, here I come.