5 Truths

I know, I know, I am so late.  That is the life of a blogger.  Ups and downs.  And you as readers get to experience it with me.  A lot of things have happened these past couple of weeks that you definitely need to know about....

-My city got bombed.  The city where I took my first breathe (and hopefully my last) in was brutally attacked. My heart was not prepared.  I was broken and hurt, but all of the support and camaraderie in the city helped me cope.

-I applied to an internship in San Diego didn't get in, but was offered another opportunity to serve with them. I am definitely a little bummed about it but God always has a better plan.

-My baby brother graduates in less than 60 days, talk about crazy!

So.... these 5 truths that I have been contemplating for a while.  Alexandra, over at A loves J tagged me awhile ago and I have been too much of a loser (and a busy double major college student) to write it, so here I go::

truth one// i am the biggest hoarder you will ever meet.  the friendship bracelet that i made 10 YEARS ago at preteen camp is still in a secret drawer in my apartment.  my powerpuff girl pillow that i won when i was 7 is still in my house.  i cannot seem to throw away anything of mine, and often this poses a problem.

truth two// i hate DAIRY! more than life itself.  ice cream is about the only thing i can eat without making myself throw up.  a piece of pizza every now and again when the taste masks the flavor of cheese is fine, but more than that i am want to die. i happen to live in an apartment where everyone loves dairy (victoria....)

truth three// my ultimate biggest fear is that i will end up single.  i am growing in contentment, jump starting my professional career just in case i have to support myself, but still i get so scared and worked up thinking about the "what ifs".  what if i never marry? what if i never have children? what if this body goes to waste? 

truth four// i have a hard time loving people. in my ministry, in my family, in my school, literally everyone.  working on loving all humans is seriously so hard.

truth five// i want to drop out of school sometimes.  like seriously considering it.  i just want to travel somewhere and stay there for a few years living life.  many times i feel like i started life a little too soon.  i am young for my grade and so when i graduate college with a masters i will still be younger than some juniors in college. maybe i just need to get away for a little bit!!

Brunch for Dinner

Hopefully by now everyone knows all about my roommates and our crazy lives! We are just not normal, and I have come to the conclusion that there is nothing that can be done to correct that fact.

Victoria, where do I begin with this lovely girl.  You are a rare gem, Yes, a VERY rare gem.  I am so sorry your birthday got snowed out by Nemo, the devil blizzard.  Regardless of the circumstances, your birthday brunch at 6pm EST was bangin'.  The pajama theme, fully complete with your flanel night gown. I just don't know where to begin!

I think everyone, by everyone I mean all the internet users out there deserve to see these photos of you...

and this one, 

definitely this one,

but this one takes the "bacon",

dont worry, the rest of us were messes too!!

especially me!

yes, i randomly cried on friday.

i have many confessions to make:

1. I am starting to miss home.  Not in the way you think. I dont miss my bed (I have it here in my apartment), I dont miss food (gluten free probs), and I definitely dont miss all the snow maine just got.  I miss feeling carefree. This semester has brought on a whole slew of emotional issues that I just want to go away.

2. This friday at our All New England Campus Devotional I got to see all of the people from home.  My best friends and "family".  That was the moment when I, CRIED!

3. I am almost done with The Vampire Diaries.

this rough picture seems to embody how i have been feeling.

First day of class jitters!

Normally School is my strength, my favorite part if the day! Since adding another major I have slowly started to dread class!

Talking to one if my friends Moriah the the other day she said something very profound, " school takes work Braelan, I just realized that I will actually have to try and put effort in!"

In my quest to find the true meaning if eucharisteo, the Greek word for giving thanks, I think it seems fitting to try and truly turn my heart into a thankful one, starting with school!

this semester is off to a good start.

this semester is looking to be a great one.

it started out with Madeleine's birthday party.

it was hosted at one of my favorite places, 

MY APARTMENT. 

i may be bias but i think my apartment is the 

trendiest place on earth.

Madeleine is one of my most beloved friends,

and I cannot imagine my time in school 

without her.

i go back to school tomorrow. 

i can tell that this is going to be an incredibly

challenging,

painful,

and difficult semester.

but i believe that this will also be my

biggest semester of growth!

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday Trying To Take It Easy!

this weekend and preparing for finals

this weekend i got to go to the AQUARIUM! I do not really like animals, like at all! (i know, i am a heartless loser!) This time it was super fun, especially when it is with all of my close friend!

If you are in need of some inspiration for your finals week I suggest this playlist.  Yes, it is eclectic, but it is also full of my current obsessions! 

Enjoy!