Thanksgiving

Hello all, I'm just sitting here in my dorm, listening to Christmas music all alone and missing my family greatly. Unfortunately, I don't get to leave until tomorrow because my brother has to work. This week, and month, has been an interesting one that has really made me reflect on things. I am sitting here writing my paper because I couldn't do it yesterday because all of campus was shut down at 3 due to a "huge blizzard" coming to town (never happened). But then today, I was fortunate enough to witness my dorm area get flooded because some construction workers broke a water pipe and it spilled all down into our buildings. Luckily, only our building's basement was affected. But, I still had to get evacuated. This is where I'm EXTRA thankful for my second family who just happened to be in town today. I love these kids with all my heart and was in dire need of a Taylor fix:)

I only had them for a few hours, but that's all I needed to remember how blessed I am to have them in my life.

I'm also grateful for family. I know I say it all the time, but when I found out that I was really able to go home for Thanksgiving, it was then that I realized just how homesick I was. And as the moment gets closer and closer for me to make the journey home, I get more and more antsy and I just want to be there already! The one thing that will be missing from this holiday season is my sister and brother-in-law. Unfortunately, they won't be joining us for Thanksgiving OR Christmas (those vondrukes) and therefore, I won't see them till at least next April. I'm very sad because Christmas just won't be the same without everyone there. I'm thankful for my mom and how kind and loving she is. She never judges me when I'm feeling like a failure. She is my best friend and I can't wait to see her.

I love you, Mom

Then, I get to see my best friend in the entire world, Jessica Gillmore. She's another thing I'm so thankful for. She's been my best friend since that great day in Photo when we both discovered our shared love for A Goofy Movie. She is absolutely wonderful and I cherish every moment we've ever had together. We get each other and I don't think we'll ever lose that bond. She is my sister and I love her.

Well, it's a mere 4 and a half hours till I have to wake up and get in a car with my brother and his crazy friends and make that dreaded 12 hour drive to Mesa (for some reason, I'm not dreading it as much this time). I'm packed and SO ready to be with my family in my home and eat a lovely turkey dinner:) Tonight will be perfect.