April 11th-15th, 2013 - Visiting Home.
Like I said, I was headed home for a couple days. I know this is my college program trip report, so I'll keep these updates on the brief side. Unfortunately, this was an incredibly emotional weekend for me. I would really prefer the comments to be kept to a minimum about everything... but thank you for your support.
April 11th, 2013
This morning I got up at 4:50 am and Dad and I headed to the airport. My talk with Preston last night just didn't go well and I had to leave the Polynesian, so I was crying my whole way out. We took a Southwest flight home and met my Mom at the airport. My Dad and I had SUCH an amazing trip together and I was so thankful for every second. We still haven't stopped talking about it and I am sure that these memories are going to live on forever!
(Please excuse the fact that I had been bawling my eyes out the entire morning. I still managed to smile for the picture, surprisingly.)
Dad had to go into work so Mom took me to the mall. It was so rainy and cold out. (ew, how did I live with this weather my entire life!?) The biggest problem was that I didn't have any pants. I only had shorts and the Floridian version of me didn't process that I needed to bring pants home. Ah well. We got breakfast sandwiches at the mall and then we went to a bunch of different stores. I got some nice sweatpants and Victoria's Secret that I was excited about. I also got a few shirts at American Eagle... and some flip flops in Old Navy!
We went home and Pep was SO excited to see me. I had to go over to him and wake him up out of a deep sleep. (he just can't hear anymore, poor thing) He woke up and saw me and his eyes got ALL big. His tail started wagging and he was smiling and he ran up to my Mom as if he was asking her "is this real!? Is Jess really home!?" Needless to say, I burst into tears, being the emotional wreck that I was that day.
Pep actually had surgery a few days ago to get a bump removed from his leg. Poor puppy!
Mom made salmon for dinner. It was so nice to have a home cooked meal. I spent the rest of the night sleeping and writing trip reports because that was the most logical thing to do.
April 12th, 2013
I got my haircut in the morning! Then my Mom and I were on our way to get my eye brows done, and we were stopped in traffic. We saw this lady stop in a very weird place on the road and we were wondering why she wasn't moving.
I looked outside and saw a little dog in front of her car. I FREAKED out because I thought the dog was going to get hit. Oh my God. There was so much traffic.
By some miracle, the dog ran RIGHT to my car door. I didn't know what to do, so I just opened up the car and was like "come here puppy!" and the dog jumped right in! Weirdest thing ever but she was SO CUTE.
So the dog came in the car, sat on my lap, and she was SO HAPPY that I saved her life. She was like hugging and kissing me all over. Oh my God. That dog loved me. AND I LOVED HER. I took pictures because obviously that was the logical thing to do in the situation.
We're best friends.
DOGGIE!
She's cute. <3
My Mom and I didn't really know what to do, but we kept driving to get my eye brows done anyway! My Mom was like "I think we just stole a dog." And I was like "NO WE SAVED HER!"
She was the most beautiful dog. While I was getting my eye brows done my Mom called the police so someone could pick her up. Once I was done, I got to hang out with my puppy for a little while longer. She was apparently calm when I was in my appointment, but once I came out she got SO EXCITED to see me! Gahh I miss her.
The police came and picked her up and as of today (4/22) she is at the SPCA. I hope that she finds the perfect home with a family that will truly love her. She was literally one of the sweetest dogs I have ever met.
After that really random yet adorable and heroic episode, Mom and I picked up Maggie and Kristen from school!
Kristen, Vickie, Alicia, and Maggie ended up coming over for a sleepover! It was so good to see them all. I couldn't believe they were all able to get together. We literally ordered three pizzas, chicken wings, and chicken fingers for our gigantic feast. We spent the entire night chatting and catching up on life.
April 13th, 2013
I woke up this morning and everyone eventually had to leave one by one. I got myself out of bed and I went to go meet my friend Josie at Spot Coffee. Josie is my closest friend from college and I needed to see her. We are pretty much the same person and it was about time we were reunited.
So we got to Spot Coffee, ordered some dinner, and before we knew it, Josie had to leave to go back to school for a dance rehearsal. We really didn't get to see each other for that long so I decided that, even though my life was dramatic, I was going to come sleep over at school.
We went up to school and it was just really weird being there. We went to Josie's dance rehearsal, then we went to Wegman's to get ice cream, and then we went to our friend Haley's room so we could just talk. The whole time I had been begging Preston to talk to me in person, and finally around 11:45 pm at night he was finally ready. It was such a difficult thing for both of us.
Long story short, the distance is hard. Anyone could've guessed that. Nobody did anything wrong, but for now we are going to part ways. I need to figure out what I'm doing and he needs to figure out what he's doing. I know that God has a plan. I just have to leave everything in His hands now. Life has to move forward.
And like I said, minimal comments about the situation please. Thank you.
April 14th, 2013
I went home this morning and my Nana had all of us over for a spaghetti lunch. It was absolutely delicious! I got to see my Nana, my aunt, my uncle, and my little cousins. It felt so good to be with my family again!
Aprill 15th, 2013
This morning I went back up to my school because I needed to make a class schedule for the fall. I didn't know if I was going back for sure, but I thought I should make one just in case. I decided to drop my theatre major and solely focus on communications, so I was actually excited about that. I was spreading myself way too thin before with the double major.
After I got that all situated, Mom and I picked up Josie and we went out to eat in the town near by. We went to this little barbeque place and I got a hand carved turkey sandwich with sweet potato fries!
We went back to school and I got to see my friends for about 20-30 minutes before they had to run off to class. They were trying to figure out housing stuff for next year. I got to see Preston one more time before leaving. We had to say one last goodbye. It's really sad but there is just nothing else we can do.
After that I went back home. Nat, Kristen, and Ellen came over to spend some time with me before I left! We had a cookout and my Dad made hamburgers and hot dogs! Yep, I had one of both. My Mom also made pasta salad and banana split cake (YUM). I was in food heaven.
We had a bonfire too which was really fun. My Dad's favorite thing to do is make bonfires so we I definitely wanted to have one before I left. This was the first 70+ degree weather day they have had in so long, so I'm glad I could bring the sunshine back up home!
We had a little photo shoot and made delicious s'mores! YAY MORE FOOD!
Very attractive, I know!
Little Nat!
Ellen, Me, Nat, and Kristen!
The girls stayed until like 10 o'clock and then we had to say goodbye!
After that I packed up my stuff and laid in bed. Then it was time for bed! I was Disney bound in the morning!
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They were all truly wonderful and I hope to go back for her 91st next year.
I love it, I love it.
Eventually I fell asleep and I had a very early morning coming up!
I'm so happy for you that Kristin & Nat are going to visit you at Disney. I think your trip to surprise Kristin was one of my favorite reports! Well..actually all of them are my favorites 
