North Carolina, you better raise up!

AHH, I love North Carolina so far. We are living in a small-ish town called Goldsboro. It's the biggest town I lived in since leaving home, but it is still lacking a lot of fun. However, we are living in possibly the coolest house EVER. It was built a loooonnnggg time ago by a very eccentric man. And you can tell by the decor. (pictures to come!)

While we are here we are working for Habitat for Humanity. Building two houses, and LOVING IT. Our sponsors are absolutely amazing. I am learning so many new skills, that will help me when I become a homeowner. For instance, the other day, Matt and I built and entire deck. Anyone in need of a deck? I can build you one!

For Memorial Day weekend, my team leader, two teammates, and I took a vacation to Atlantic Beach, North Carolina to soak up some rays. Atlantic Beach is the cutest beach town I have ever seen. And they have a killer aquarium that costs only 8 dollars!!! If you are ever looking for a place to vacay, choose Atlantic Beach.

I really love working with Habitat for Humanity. Just the other day, I was working along side the future homeowner of the home we were working on. You could tell how excited he was to have such an amazing opportunity presented in his life. Habitat is not only an amazing corporation, but it is an amazing life changer. Get out in your community and find a local Habitat for Humanity to volunteer at. It is well worth it.

flight itineraries & three days.

Although I am leaving in a mere three days, I have just barley received my flight information.

They like to keep ya on your toes, I guess!

I am very excited to start this adventure and boarding three different planes in one day.

Twin Falls -- Salt Lake -- Dallas -- Jackson -- Vicksburg

And even though I am feeling sad, happy, a little bit frustrated, and a lotta unpreparedness, I know that everything is going to work out. 

And since I do only have three days, I am going to make them the most stupendous three days ever.

Starting right after 4 p.m. today.

I hope that I find time to see each lovely face of my closest friends.

I am going to try my very hardest.

And ready or not

Monday will come

I will jump on that plane

then another

then another

and make it to Mississippi

where my dreams will be realized

and my passion will be renewed

I can't wait.

"You have serious time on your hands."

That's the response you will receive from your sister after sending her this beauty.

Tamale Man

Every single week, a middle-age man comes into Bella Couture.

He opens the door with a smile and a swift approach to the desk.

His purpose? 

To sell tamales to the locals.

Yet, never has he asked me to buy any.

It started over the summer when I started working everyday, all day.

He would come in (typically every Wednesday) just to chat.

Ask about my life, ect.

Over the course of his visits, he learned that I will be leaving soon.

And every visit, he asks how many days I have left.

He's always told me that he thinks I am the sweetest girl he has ever met

and that he wishes I would find the perfect guy

and not let the "pigs" get to me first.

But today he came in a different way, slowly and without a smile.

The first thing he asked, "How many days?"

34.

After I said that, I saw his eyes fill with tears, yet he choked them back.

He then proceded to tell me the nicest thing I have ever been told.

He said, "Everywhere I go, I tell people that I have met the sweetest girl in the world. Young lady, you have made such an impact in this world. And nobody could ever do the greatness you are about to do for the world. You have impacted my life so greatly."

I don't know what I did to make this man see me as such an angel, but I am so glad that I have met him.

01.09.2013 

today's the day I cross the most important item off my bucket list; impact a life.

Thank you Tamale Man, although you've never told me your name, you are a great friend.

Fashion whaaa?

Tomorrow I will be taking part in a fashion show at out local country club. 

Whattttt???? 

Okay, so I am modeling for my work but this is kind of a big deal for me! 

I don't know why...

I AM REALLY EXCITED THOUGH!

And I will be wearing really cute clothes (duuhhh) so that's a plus. 

:)