North Carolina

I love unpacking & nesting.
I loathe packing & organizing boxes.
However, I have got to finish strong. I really just want to carelessly throw things in boxes or give away things that I can live without (somethings we are doing that with) BUT I really want to finish strong here in North Carolina.

Today so many people are hating on North Carolina... so I've decided to think of all the wonderful things that have happened in my time here:

1. I got to live with my best friend Whitney again!
2. I had the privilege to study under very wise professors & awesome leaders at SEBTS. 
3. I made so many lasting friendships!!! So many.
4. I gained a new family who I had the pleasure of taking care of their 3 beautiful children.
5. I giggled & had "sleep overs" talking about boys...
6. I threw my bestie a surprise engagement party! (yes he was one of the boys we giggled about!)
7. I helped with Corey & Sunni's wedding!
8. I finally learned how to use the belt-lines (540 & 440)
9. I learned the difference between "coffee" & coffee! Thank you Jesse Gordon & Counter Culture!
10. I met a boy myself (he was the other one we giggled about)... & I called my mom, sister, aunt, grandma, & friends after the 1st date. (he was extra special)
11. I got married to him in Wake Forest, NC on November 20, 2011.
12. I went to hockey games & also became friends with one of the player's & his family.
13. I took care of the sweetest baby! He stole my heart at the age of 2 weeks & 6 days. 
14. I had an unforgettable ER visit! ;)
15. I overcame a fear of singing in front of tons of people & finally sang in church. 
16. I went fishing in Falls Lake with my husband.
17. I got a dog... (who we miss... we can't take him to Florida... but he LOVES Grandma's!)
18. I got to see the Civil Wars in concert. 
19. I played in the snow... and drove in it for the first time ever!
20. I learned to appreciate East Carolina BBQ.

Maybe some of these are silly. I think they are all awesome (except maybe the ER visit) & I wouldn't change a moment of my time here. The Lord has been gracious & taught me throughout all the experiences I've had here. I'm glad to know that even though I'm moving locations I know the Lord will continue to teach me & shape me into the woman he wants me to be!

Thank you North Carolina. It's been grand!