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One week from today, I will officially be home...for good. I'm making progress with everything I have to get done between now and then, but there is still so. much. I don't even want to think about my perspective drawing. yuck.
I had a bit of a break yesterday at my family's Christmas party. It's always so much fun. My dad is ALWAYS Santa Claus, because no one else in my family is willing to do it, and his beard kept falling off. My Aunt gave me an Amazon gift card, and my momma and pop gave me new lil' boots! I went on Amazon.com pretty soon after getting back, and I was overwhelmed at the possibilities with my gift card! I think I'm going to buy books, and begin a subscription with Vogue.
A couple of nights ago, Brian Powell (some of you may know him), messaged me on facebook about a trip he's organizing to Africa; Uganda specifically. I immediately messaged him back. This is something I have been wanting to do for a while, but I was never sure how to go about doing it. I was talking with him on the phone last night, and he said as of right now, he thinks we would be traveling to schools in Northern Uganda (Gulu, I believe?), to help children who have been displaced by war, and have lost parents due to AIDS. He said that basically, we would be giving these children our love, and as cheesy as it sounds, I have so much love to give! I want to make a difference in the lives of children, more than I ever have before in my life. I can't think of a trip that would be more profound, and life changing. There is going to be a meeting about it either the Sunday or Monday that I get back. I really, truly hope I can make it happen.
My cousin Anne is getting married! She called me last night, and I am sososososo excited for her, and her now fiance! Weddings are the best!
I should probably get myself together. I'm going to make my very last trip to the grocery store around here this morning! Good old, Associated Supermarket. It's going to be strange leaving. The only person I'll probably be keeping in contact with is Brit. She's leaving Pratt this semester, as well. We've already made plans to meet in Manhattan for the opening of Topshop this spring. It's been only 4 months since I've arrived and formed this new little life. I'm connected to it, but I have no connections with it. I'm so exhausted right now, and what I want to say is not coming out how I want it to. Basically, I'm going to miss the people, I'm going to miss Brooklyn, the convenience of Manhattan, but not the work, not the school. I'm also really thankful I didn't turn into a hipster. Thank.GOODNESS.for.that.
Hi Lizzie! It took a while, but here is my update! :-)
I had a bit of a break yesterday at my family's Christmas party. It's always so much fun. My dad is ALWAYS Santa Claus, because no one else in my family is willing to do it, and his beard kept falling off. My Aunt gave me an Amazon gift card, and my momma and pop gave me new lil' boots! I went on Amazon.com pretty soon after getting back, and I was overwhelmed at the possibilities with my gift card! I think I'm going to buy books, and begin a subscription with Vogue.
A couple of nights ago, Brian Powell (some of you may know him), messaged me on facebook about a trip he's organizing to Africa; Uganda specifically. I immediately messaged him back. This is something I have been wanting to do for a while, but I was never sure how to go about doing it. I was talking with him on the phone last night, and he said as of right now, he thinks we would be traveling to schools in Northern Uganda (Gulu, I believe?), to help children who have been displaced by war, and have lost parents due to AIDS. He said that basically, we would be giving these children our love, and as cheesy as it sounds, I have so much love to give! I want to make a difference in the lives of children, more than I ever have before in my life. I can't think of a trip that would be more profound, and life changing. There is going to be a meeting about it either the Sunday or Monday that I get back. I really, truly hope I can make it happen.
My cousin Anne is getting married! She called me last night, and I am sososososo excited for her, and her now fiance! Weddings are the best!
I should probably get myself together. I'm going to make my very last trip to the grocery store around here this morning! Good old, Associated Supermarket. It's going to be strange leaving. The only person I'll probably be keeping in contact with is Brit. She's leaving Pratt this semester, as well. We've already made plans to meet in Manhattan for the opening of Topshop this spring. It's been only 4 months since I've arrived and formed this new little life. I'm connected to it, but I have no connections with it. I'm so exhausted right now, and what I want to say is not coming out how I want it to. Basically, I'm going to miss the people, I'm going to miss Brooklyn, the convenience of Manhattan, but not the work, not the school. I'm also really thankful I didn't turn into a hipster. Thank.GOODNESS.for.that.
Hi Lizzie! It took a while, but here is my update! :-)