Where do I even begin? Let's just go in chronological order.
My summer in Charlotte was fantastic. And that's an understatement. I'm sure most of you have already noticed that Everly Michael has captivated my heart and I'm never getting it back. Forget the fact that she is THE most beautiful baby I have ever seen. She has such a fun personality that is always changing which ensures a constant chuckle on my end. I cannot wait to watch her grow (although I wish she could stay this little forever), teach her how to dance, take her to her first concert, and to see how her precious little life lays out before her. I did not know that our hearts were capable of holding so much love for such a little person.
I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Jennie. Because of the vast age difference between us, we haven't had time like that to really do the things that sisters do. There were plenty conversations about first kisses and worst dates. And I discovered that she is in fact the goofiest, most entertaining human being I know. I have never laughed so much and so hard as I did this summer. I really love that girl.
Although I miss the busy life that comes along with living in Charlotte, it is good to be home. I finally appreciate the obnoxious crickets that seem as though they host a family reunion every night outside my window. I cannot say that I missed the sand. Not sure that you will ever hear that come out of my mouth. After much procrastination, I can now see the shaggy carpet in my bedroom. I could make up excuses such as, "I was gone all summer", or "I was living out of a suitcase". But the reality is, I am a messy person. Things are much easier to find if they are all layed out on my floor. There is a method behind the madness, which is something my future roommate will have to understand. I have already starting praying for whomever that may be.
I am off to Africa at the end of October! There ya go. How's that for a fall break? I could say that I'm ecstatic but that wouldn't do my excitement justice. A little bit nervous. It should be an adventure for a girl who has never been camping before. You better believe I will be blogging during that time and very often up until our departure. More details to come later.
On to the problem at hand. Tomorrow is my first day of my senior year. My last first day of grade school. What? Yes Lili. You learned how to dot your i's and write in cursive. You've mastered the concept of the scientific method and how many sides are on a pentagon. You will be the big fish in a little pond. Sometimes I have to remind myself of simple things such as those listed. I have written my name in sharpie on every new school supply and have crafted the cutest book covers for those boring textbooks that I will be lugging around all year.
Everyone claims that time flies when you're having fun and I usually nod my head and respond with a "yeah, it really does". But my goodness, time really does fly when you're having fun. I hope that this year slows down a bit. The never-ending deadlines concerning college and scholarships will keep me busy. But I would say I'm pretty good at taking time for myself and my friends to have fun. Probably more time that should be devoted to studying (which I strongly believe does not work). I look forward to discovering what this year holds. I will do my best to tell you everything. Everything.
Here we go!
