Never Forget

Once upon a time, this happened. 

Just felt the need to remind everyone. 

p.s. Brit was 19 in this pic, and Justin was 20. I thought they were so old! I thought their relationship was legit. 

p.p.s. Selena Gomez turns 20 this year, and Justin Bieber turns 18. #perspective

Six Months of Memories

I've lived in Columbia for six months as of today! Can you believe it? I can't.

So so grateful for all the friends and memories I've already made here.

Girl Behind the Blog Vlog Link-Up

Linking up with Erin and Ashley today! Found out about this vlog link-up from Annie!

Can't wait to watch everyone's videos and get to know more bloggers!

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Vote for Abe!

So my friend Abe — I have to say that as much as possible now so that when he gets famous, people will know that I knew him when — is in the semi-finals of a TopBlip contest whose winner gets to open for Andy Grammer. (♫ But you gotta keep your head up, oh oh / And you can let your hair down, eh eh ♪)

If you don't know Abe in real life, you may remember him from this video that I posted in October.

He is super talented, he looks weirdly like Mr. Bingley, and the song he sings in this video is totes adorbs. So watch it and then go vote (every day)!

Burning Out Again

Today would've been a perfect day for a run, but I settled for a walk. I had this sunset for scenery and Switchfoot for my soundtrack. Their lyrics seemed quite appropriate for the situation.

Remember earlier this month when I said that "it seems like whenever I tell someone I'm doing better, I start doing worse again"? Check and check.

I've got a wound that doesn't heal

burning out again, burning out again

I'm not sure which of me is real,

and I'm alone again, burning out again

My hope runs underneath it all,

The day that I'll be home

It won't be long, I belong

Somewhere past the setting sun

Finally free, finally strong,

Somewhere back where I belong

 — Switchfoot, "The Setting Sun"

Hellos

My first two days in Columbia have reminded me why I love this city so much. I kind of wish I could stay in this pre-semester state and just hang out with people and never write a paper or study for a test again. Someone assure me that I can handle the workload.

Goodbyes

Thinking about leaving Kentucky makes me want to cry. I'm so excited to see everyone in Missouri, but I hate the idea of saying goodbye to everyone here. My little heart feels like it's ripping. It's been stretched too far this year. Bits of it are scattered all around the country — in Kentucky, Missouri, Georgia, North Carolina, Indiana, Tennessee, Virginia and even places I've never been like Texas and New York and Wyoming. If people I love are there, at least some part of my heart is, too. I don't think it can take any more goodbyes.