I'll be seeing you

    

                                                                               Well, it's been one week since I said goodbye to my best friend. I was prepared, I was ready, I had made my peace with it, but as soon as we started to drive away, I lost it. The thought of Ben being 4 hours away this year suddenly became real, and this week it's been my reality. When I'm busy, it's easy. It's almost like nothing's changed, but when I'm bored, sadness takes over. It's weird to think that we didn't have our annual first day of school breakfast, that we won't be going on dates, that he won't be here to rub my back when I've had a bad day, that I can't just see him whenever I want, and that he's really, truly not here. It's going to take some getting used to and some hard work, but I know we can do it. I know it because when we facetimed tonight (thank God for technology!!!) it was like nothing changed. We laughed, we teased, we told stories. I know we'll make it because my boyfriend may be four hours away, but he's still my best friend. He's still loving me, pursuing me, and making me laugh even if we're not in the same town. So long distance? Bring it on! 

Fashion

Here are some of my favorite of my fashion moments over the summer. I'm really trying to experiment more with clothes and wear what makes me happy versus what is "in". I sure did get a lot of wear out of my high-waisted shorts though!

Time flies!

Well, I started this blog 100% dedicated and ready to take it on. Then, life happened. I had a very busy summer, but as school is starting back and I'm looking for new ways to procrastinate, I've decided to give this blog another try. Here's a snippet of what you missed!

                                   Trip to DC// Ben's prom&graduation // Bonnaroo // Playing Logianne in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee // getting my wisdom teeth out // leaving Ben in Charleston as he starts his freshman year at College of Charleston 

The sun'll come out tomorrow!

Last night I went to go see Annie at Robert Anderson Middle School with this cutie! Annie is one of my all time favorite shows, it takes me back to being a little girl when all I ever sang was "Maybe"...and yes I cried the whole way through. And laughed! I'm always reminded by middle schoolers how exciting shows can be and remembering how badly I wanted to live at the playhouse when I was in middle school. I'm kinda feeling that ache right now, it's been so long since I've been in a show. Here's hoping I'm in one soon! ;)

Anyway, it was so much fun to be reunited with my special Robert Anderson kids. They seriously stole my heart last year, and they've all grown up so much. This is Dalton, Ben and I pretty much claim him as our own. He played Rooster and was probably the cutest thing EVER. I felt like such a proud mama. 

And here's Annie! AKA Kelly Crittendon. Seriously, a Crittendon just means the show is gonna be fabulous.  They're Anderson theater royalty in my eyes. It helps that they're all polite, adorable, hilarious, and sweet to go along with their incredible talent. This little one has grown up so much since I met her. She was playing the Marta to my Liesl in The Sound of Music.

And here's a baby Crittendon, who calls Ben "his best friend" and had to remind me that Ben is graduating and leaving Anderson soon. Sigh.


"When I'm stuck with a day, that's gray, and lonely, I just stick up my chin, and grin, and say, The sun'll come out Tomorrow. So you gotta hang on till tomorrow, come what may" - Annie 





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Hidden blessings

Today started out with something I was dreading, another thing on my to-do list. A placement that had been sprung upon me. The conditions in this school were rough and it was a sad situation. Then, I met the kids. They were so full of joy, laughter, and life. They latched on to me and for the short while I was there made me feel so special. I was also so thankful for everything I have. (kinda made me feel guilty for complaining about being "broke" when I met these kids). It's funny when things you think are such a waste of your time turn out to be a huge blessing.  Thank God for sweet children who can turn a whole day around.

Spring Afternoons

In my on-going quest to lose 10 pounds, I've walked the AnMed track a million times. However this one had to be the most fun. Sunny skies, my favorite shorts, and my hilarious boyfriend making me laugh the whole time. There was squirting of water bottles, singing of musicals, and lots of heart-spilling conversations until we were so hot and sweaty we called it quits. Then we settled down for some much needed cuddling and Arrested Development time. Such a perfect afternoon, it almost made me forget that I have a huge Sociology  project due tomorrow.