SoCal Bound! :)

After a busy, busy week I am finally about to embark upon my Southern California adventure!  I am currently sitting at the airport about to board my 5:55 flight and I couldn't be more ecstatic! I feel as if this trip has been building up for far too long and finally the day has arrived.  This week consisted of four midterms in three days, MOM'S BIRTHDAY!, and copious amounts of pre-Valentine's day cuddling and celebration with my girls :) 

Mom was down over the weekend and it was so good to see her.  I had been coping with a minor bout of homesickness and seeing her for a couple of days was exactly the remedy I was in need of.  We went out to lunch and did some shopping (just the two of us :)) and then she treated me and some close friends to a delicious dinner at Maggianios.  We all had doggie bags to take back to our rooms which we all indulged again a couple nights ago for a late night snack.  Mom helped me study for my Comm midterm and I felt like it was high school again, having my parents at the ready and using them as an amazing study tool!  Ahhh how I missed someone else motivating me and being able to push me to study those extra fifteen minutes...kinda hehe.  I was sad that this was the first birthday I hadn't spent with her in probably 18 years but I am looking forward to seeing both her and Dad in exactly a week!  Happy Birthday again Momma, LOVE YOU!

Over the last week I have received some lovely care packages from Virginia, Jan,Cathy, & Kezzie, and just today I picked up a little package from the Currans.  There was the cutest card that I plan on keeping for forever in which they recorded a personalized message!  Audrey is too cute, she wrote on the chocolate lips, a Valentine's treat they sent down as well, "To: my big sister Love: Audrey." I couldn't stop smiling and even had a little tear come to my eye and Casey said she got the chills.  Cannot wait to see them hopefully over spring break when I am home and all those thoughtful care packages made me miss home and family that much more.

On a lighter note...I get to spend the next 4 nights and 5 days with

                             MY TWO BEST FRIENDS!!! 

I cannot wait and have been antsy all day long!  I have my camera charged, bags packed, and myself ready for what I know is going to be one of the most amazing long weekends EVER!  My flight appears like it is going to be slightly delayed :( and I want to run down the runway and hop in the cockpit to speed up the process...however, I really want to make it down to Burbank not in handcuffs and behind bars so I'm managing to restrain myself for the time being.  

Wishing everyone at SCU and home a wonderful, fabulous, and amazing weekend full of love and laughter.  Cannot wait to share my stories with you soon :) XOXO