I often think about how much I took my childhood for granted. Growing up in the South is a blessing not everyone gets to experience. Southern thunderstorms and summers at the river are what I long for. I hope I get the chance to move back one day, and to show my future family what it's like. I miss simpler times where I wasn't in such a rush. I remember when all I had to do was worry about which pool I was going to during the summer and how late I could stay out before mom got mad. I had some of the best friends a girl could ask for, and although we haven't kept in touch all that much, I still think about them almost every day. There's nothin' better than the South and it took me leaving to realize that.
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Christmas in the South
Yesterday I bought tickets for Chris and I to go to Arkansas for Christmas. I don't think I've been this happy in awhile. There's nothin' like a southern holiday and I'm so glad Chris finally gets to experience one. This will probably be the craziest Christmas, though, considering we'll be flying from Salt Lake to Little Rock...for a week...then from Little Rock to Carmel, CA for about 5 days. Doesn't sound too relaxing, but it will be the best Christmas in about 3 years. I'm so excited to see all of my family! I saw some of them at the beginning and end of the summer, but it was a very short visit each time. Also, my best friend, Sasha, is having a baby in a few days and I can't wait to meet Harper when I go home! I am looking forward to all the goodness Arkansas has to offer, and to seeing old friends and family. Just a couple months!
home away from home
Even though it's hard being away from home, family and friends, seeing beauty like this makes it a little easier. How one could ever doubt a higher power I'll never know...
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sleep? who needs it...
sitting here, unable to sleep.
isn't it funny how sometimes you try to get away from something,
then that's the only thing you want?
i yearn for home.
i'm not wanting to move back there,
but i want to be there.
i want to see my family,
especially the new addition.
i want to see my sister.
she is so gorgeous.
a bonafide rarity.
i want to see her grow up.
help her make the right decisions.
i want to lie on the grass and soak up the southern air.
when it's warm.
life has given me amazing opportunities,
and i wouldn't trade them for much...
just for arkansas to be a little closer to utah.
photo courtesy of xan hart
10 hours
I'll be on a plane heading home. I'm looking forward to seeing my mom, sister, and best friend Sasha who are all picking me up from the airport. That is...if I'm not snowed in at the Salt Lake airport. It's been snowing like mad all day long. Beautiful snow, but hopefully not an inconvenience. Let's hope I'll land at 6:00 tomorrow evening as planned. I can't wait to see my family and friends. The first Christmas Eve in a few years that I'll be with them. Please enjoy this song and have an amazing Christmas.
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