Home Sweet Home (May 7-8)

It's been a stressful year so far. Tackling this accelerated nursing program has been quite exhausting. And then add on top of it the emotional roller coaster of a family loss and overwhelming memories of my dad. Needless to say I was in desperate need of a break and a little time with my mom and good friends.

So on a whim (and after some encouragement from J and Z to come home for a concert) I purchased a plane ticket for a short weekend home. Kind of crazy (especially given that I had an exam on the following Monday)...but it was well worth it!

I spent Friday day with my mom. She of course spoiled me with 2 new pairs of shoes. And a wonderful lunch at the Pike Place Market. It was so refreshing to talk with her face to face. The time difference and our busy schedules can make communicating rather difficult. I met up with Z for a quick catch up before heading off to dinner, drinks, and the Kate Nash concert with J, E, and H.



The concert was a ton of fun. Albeit the concert was late to start, Kate Nash provided a great show.



Saturday started out with a lovely breakfast with my dear friends from high school, J and N. We had a lot of catching up to do. But by the end of breakfast I think we were feeling relatively caught up on each other's lives. Breakfast was followed by a beautiful day at Qwest Field with J for the Sounders game. So glad it was at least a beautiful day because we got creamed. LA beat us 4-0. Ouch!



Saturday evening was then spent on a photography adventure with Z. We explored Volunteer Park and day dreamed about the amazing times we will have on our road trip in August. (See next entry for pictures.)

Unfortunately school was calling me back to the East coast for a psychology exam on Monday. It was a quick trip but it was so nice to see my mom and a few really good friends. I am so thankful to have these individuals are in my life! You guys are amazing and I thank you for all your wonderful support!