How Fast? Very.

A while ago, I wrote a post called "How Fast?". A basic summary is how fast will you let yourself live the most epic life, listen to the Spirit, and how fast things can change when you follow Christ. I wrote it in September, right after we had settled in Esparza, Costa Rica, and I was struggling. Lonely, sad, and friendless. However, I knew that something better was going to happen. So I wrote about it. And now that better thing has happened.

In January, I moved to Panajachel, Guatemala. The ultimate "amen hallelujah". I love my life here. I love the people, the lifestyle, and the things I've learned and the person I've become because of my time here.

March 28th, I left on an epic solo adventure (well, solo for a couple hours). I flew from Guatemala City to Las Vegas. This was the beginning of a two month period of pure awesome sauce. I went to Washington D.C. with the Clark County Children Choir, took a day trip up to St. George to visit some friends, went to a wedding, attended two sessions of Elevation, and had group therapy at the Brown's table (shoutout to the Browns for opening up their home to me, a wandering hobo in need of vegetables). I was able to see so many family and friends, explore a little more of this wonderful world, and love more deeply. Because it's hard to write about two months in one post, I'll just give a quick summary of each experience.

Washington D.C.:

I LOVE AMERICA. I got to see a beautiful city and culture, apply what I'd learned in U.S History, and fangirl over Abraham Lincoln (no shame).

St. George:

I have so much love for this adventure and these people. From cake batter chapstick, to Cafe Rio, to Pineapples, to International Shoot Up, to stalking Mr. Brown, and Veyo Pies, this day was the best. I'm honored to call these people my best friends. 

Erin's Wedding:

Because sometimes you need to go off-roading in Tuxedos and Dresses. 

The wedding cake may or may not have fallen on me on the drive home.

The Burger Meet Up:

I realized that it's not that rare of a phenomenon to see your friends in the flesh. #ThanksWilliamsburg. 

 ELEVATION:

The most incredible two weeks. First session I went as a student (HARD CORE POD 4 #sparklesssss) and second as a photographer. My life was changed. I was changed. I made amazing new friendships, saw old friends, and strengthened my relationships with my people. I'm so grateful for Williamsburg Academy and the roll it has played in my life.

Hard Core Pod 4. I love my sparkles. 

Weekend Adventure:

Again. Seeing your friends in person isn't totally foreign! Cliff jumping, seeking fortune elsewhere, Kanarraville Falls, Even Stevens, Waffles, Urban Renewal with Wes, homemade vegetable soup, getting sick, spending majority of my time with my best friend sleeping, and discussing America's political stage with Ben, I loved these few days. Thanks for all the memories.

LANV's formal:

Shoutout to Ames and Bri for being the best brownies ever.

Mini Pod 4 reunion!

THE BROWNIES (much love).

In a few months, my family will be taking off for Europe for x amount of months/years. That's kind of crazy to think about. I'm grateful for this life. I'm grateful for my God and my Faith. I'm thankful for my family. I'm thankful for friends. Thanks for making this life awesome.