A great summer is coming to an end...

Hey! This is my first blog post in months... So much has changed between now and then. This whole summer has been absolutely amazing and I am so thankful for my family, the new friends I have made and the old friends I have grown closer to. I have been so incredibly busy all summer but it is nice to finally relax for a few days and return to my roots in my hometown.

Going home after college is probably one of the most incredible experiences. To be cliche, you don't know what you have till it's gone. Every time I come home the mountains seem a little bit larger, the sand and palm trees all the more beautiful. Mixed feelings of nostalgia and relief run through my head; on one hand, I miss the naiveté of childhood, but on the other hand I am proud of my accomplishments and am excited to move on to bigger and better things. It is so comforting to know that home is always there waiting for me...

Living in Los Angeles this summer was everything I could hope for and more. There is so much diversity and opportunity in LA- I don't think I will ever tire of its energy. I have grown a new love for Santa Monica; its hippie vibe, fresh air and quaint shops have stolen my heart. Brandy and I took a long bike ride one day and I literally could not smiling; everything was absolutely perfect. This summer has changed me for the better. I feel like I have grown so much over the few short months and I am eager to bring this new attitude with me to Chicago.

Inevitably, summer is winding down and the ladies of the kitten shack are getting excited for next year's festivities (Manda even bought a kitten calendar)! Lauren is probably editing my post for grammatical errors but honestly I don't care enough to be that meticulous so I apologize in advance :P. Today was a fabulous day and the next few weeks will be extremely busy but also fabulous!

I hope everyone is having a great summer! Feel free to message me if we need to catch up!

Sending my love,

CB