Sprightly.

I started running again.

Slow but steady.

My mom is my motivator.

She started dieting & exercising before I got home & has already lost almost 20lbs!

Go Carrie!

To be honest, I don't care to lose any weight but it feels really good to be active again.

This is my new gear.

& my messy room.

Healthy.

Bubble bath, new shoes, daydreaming, ribs for supper, stargazing & a bonfire.

Unrooted.

I think I may have a problem.

I've only been home for a little under 2 weeks & I'm already planning my next big adventure.

Going abroad this time.

I've wanted to travel to Europe ever since I saw Roman Holiday as a kid.

Well to get to the point; I've got my sights set on the University of St. Andrews in Scotland for fall semester 2012.

How awesome is that?!

Through my experience in California I definitely gained the confidence to travel and be on my own far from home.

It was harder than I thought it would be.

It's sort of silly to think about having confidence in something like traveling but it is a really scary thing to do especially alone.

But I'm not scared anymore.

It is a kind of need that I have now.

An addiction.

I need to see things and be in different places.

I will always consider the midwest my home, but I've just got to see all that this planet holds

& if not now...when?

Bittersweet.

This is it.

My very last day in California,

& this pretty much sums up the mindset I'm leaving with:

I am forever changed because of this experience.

The good kind of changed.

My departure time is 11:50 pm and soon after I will be where I came from,

& surrounded by the people I love.

There are not words to explain how excited I am.

Thanks for being so nice to me California.

Truant.

Oh boy, I've really been bad about blogging lately.

What's the matter with me?!

Here's a list to catch you up on the recent happenings in my life:

-Today was my last day of classes at CSUN.

-I'm really, really, really excited to move back to Minnesota.

[ONLY ONE MORE WEEK!]

-Once I'm home, I'm getting my hair cut like this.

[Something that I'm also really, really excited about.]

-& I've got a bunch of studying to do before then.

Hmmm, sadly that's pretty much it.

Let's hope things liven up around here once summer graces me with its presence.

Thanks for sticking with me.

Lucky.

To my darling mother,

If I could, I would have repositioned the states to be with you today.

I hope you sat back and relaxed while everyone else waited on you for a change.

With all the love in my heart, I wish you a Happy Mother's Day.

Sincerely,

The most grateful daughter in the world

Prime.

Long Beach, Queen Mary, modern/deco hotel, hot tub, fluffy pillows, Disneyland, double-scoop ice cream cones, tea cups, burritos, Manhattan beach, bike ride, sunburn, waves, seafood, sunset, photos, blue berry muffins, shopping, & great company.

Greetings bloggers!

I hope you had a lovely weekend.

I did.

My parents & little sister came to CA to visit.

We had a ton of fun.

Everything is better when they're around.

Lackluster.

My apologies for the dull posts lately.

I'm just ready to be home & I don't know what else to say.

Craving.

Home, best friends, corn on the cob, long weekends, bonfires, hugs, photo shoots, weddings, bare feet, flowers, Alaska, birthday, French, hair cuts, motorcycle rides, books, grills, puppy & thunderstorms.

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I've got summer in the midwest on my mind.

Infatuated.

Day trip to Duluth:

Call me crazy but I prefer snow to sand.

Chipper.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

I hope your coming days are filled with lots of hugs, smiles, cookies & joy.

Indescribable.

Yesterday I woke up to this...

And this morning I woke up to this...

I am so happy to be home. All this snow seems to be a pest for everyone here but for me it is such a slight for sore eyes.

I'm in love.

Eager.

After being blessed as a daughter of Helios, I'm ready to feel Chione's welcoming embrace.

Jolly.

All the stores are setting out decorations and playing carols, so I think this is the perfect time to establish my Christmas list...

Wrist warmers

{real mittens aren't necessary during a west coast winter}

Fur scarf

{faux of course}

Black zip wedges

{drool}

But what I would like most is to be back in Minnesota and enjoy the holiday with my family.

One month and 2 days!

At home.

I GOT MY RAINY DAY!

Well it's barely sprinkling but beggars can't be choosers.

Just what I need...

PLUS, I saw a guy wearing overalls. California must have known I was getting homesick.