Peace, Love & Airplanes

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I love airports. There is something about them; all the people, all the planes, all the opportunities, all the adventures that await. But even more than I love airports I love flying. Just being so high up above everything, speeding through the air puts everything in perspective. You can see entire cities from there, it makes you realize how small you truly are. And it makes all of your problems seem so insignificant and easy to fix. That class that seems too hard? No worries, you can handle it. That job you’re starting to hate? Easy peasy, you can find the silver lining. That boy that’s being dumb? No problem, you can make things work out. All that weight on your shoulders seems to just lift away at takeoff.

Peace, Love & Mornings

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I don't think there could be a more perfect morning away from home: waking up in a big comfy bed with early morning sunlight peeking in through the blinds, taking a long hot shower, and curling up with my laptop, a steaming mug of coffee, a great playlist, and the cutest, fuzziest kitten ever. Little Kobe, who is usually very active, spent the morning curled up in my lap in a little purring ball, totally content with his life.

But now I am homeward bound, headed back to the cold and the mountains. And I can't wait to get there.

Peace, Love & Football

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At the last minute my dad asked me to join him on a whirlwind weekend trip to North Carolina. Both of my parents grew up in NC and all of our family and many of my parents’ close friends live here. My dad comes down often, and for the past four years I have accompanied him for a quick weekend of visiting as many people as possible. The trips are always too short and we always pack too much in, but I love them. In addition to the usual hectic schedule of visiting friends and family, there are also two football games thrown into the mix this year. Last night was my first football game ever. And while I didn’t really understand what was going on the whole time, it was exciting to watch my friend’s team beat the other team 35-14. And the second game should be even more fun, we are headed to Chapel Hill to watch the UNC game tonight. My dad went to UNC Chapel Hill, so I am a Tar Heel born and raised, and I can’t wait for the game.