More Leavenworth...

Because I'm sappy and absolutely in love with these photos taken by a very talented friend, Ashley.... Here are a few more snippets of our lovely trip.

Hope y'all are having a great start to your week and safe travels 

wherever you go this lovely Thanksgiving holiday!

xoxo

PS Stay tuned for a holiday gift guide... one for him, the BFF and mom!

Starin' out into the world unknown -- questioning:
 what else is there and when is it enough?

Last night, was just one of those nights... Katie B. and Miss AKG heard me vent my frustration, stresses and fears, basically an accumulation of all the "blahs" and ridiculous things my mind fills up with -- one minute I was laughing; then next, I was an ultimate and complete hot mess. 

So why have I now officially been dubbed the "fountain of tears?" 

Disappointment. stress. frustration. disrespect. rumors. gossip. the fear of graduating early and leaving my beloved sweet Alpha Dees. the fact that I have put all of my effort, time and energy into a chapter and that in one blink of an eye -- my youth and college years will pass by ever so quickly. 

As a result, I have found myself, more than ever, turning to God and taking long runs. I don't want to confront the issues now, so I just keep on running -- thinking that it will all go away for that hour and that when I return, it will solve itself. Not necessarily true though because it will come back  and stare right into your face; then asks you, "Really.... you think you can run and hide? Poor child, don't be so naive." 

"Fear not, I am with you; be not dismayed; I am your God. I will strengthen you, and help you, and uphold you with my right hand of justice... For I am the Lord, your God, who grasp your right hand; It is I who say to you, 'Fear not, I will help you.'" Isaiah 41:10, 13

Hold my hand, God, and help me find my path... because honestly, in times like these.. I just wanna curl in a ball and hug my little alphie lion and cry into the pillow that my dearest Big Diamond Sis sewed for me. - Hence, the name "fountain of tears" is most appropriate for these past few weeks.

But hey you know what? God gives me hope. So I know that it'll all work out in the end. His plans for you and me... well, it's a bit of a mystery but a good one at the very least. So I shall not be too worried... or at least try not to worry.

For now, Imma try dryin' my tears -- I'm prayin' for a hot sun to evaporate these little puddles and the bags under m' eyes to de-puff. Looking forward to truly livin' these next 9 weeks with my sweet Alpha Dees, spending a fabulous time with my EO sisters in June/July and celebrating my last 10 weeks of fall quarter with the best friends any girl could dream for, and no, Miss AKG I'm not getting mixed up between "best," "close," "just friends" and acquaintances.... these women are the best - and the few that I have grown very close and fond of -- those are the true gems. 

"Unwinding Cable Car" by Anberlin -- this song takes me back to the April Coed Encounter '07

STYLISH... who me?

Dearest Anna Kate, 

Thank you darling for awarding me the Stylish Blogger Award! You inspire me to be a better friend, sister and ADPi. Pi love <> 

For those of you who don't know Anna Kate (especially, my fellow ADPi - Alpha Theta sisters who read this.. you should check out her blog -- click here-- and get to know her), she is an inspiration to me. 

This story might turn into an awkward cyber-moment, but i.don't.care.... So here.it.goes. Anna Kate and I have never actually physically met. Don't go all "creeper" on me.. it began with a simple recruitment question from an RVP to a former RVP/current President of Zeta Iota chapter... and then the little RVP from Alpha Theta (yours truly) became a tad bit obsessive with the Zeta Iota Facebook Fan Page because she was constantly looking at ADPi stuff online on her spare time during the summer (TMI... haha).

But what started out as a little question soon blossomed into a mini-facebook sisterhood, and we became friends. It was through my interaction with Anna Kate, that I realized the rarity of the true sisterhood Alpha Delta Pi fosters. It doesn't matter the chapter, the state, college, major or where you live in relation to the Mason Dixon line. She and I share the same ritual, wear the same pin, and shake the same handy-do. For that, I automatically LOVE her and look up to her as more than just a friend, but as a sister and an inspiration. -- That's my little ramble about ADPi love <>

"The ties that bind me to my sisters are not wrapped around my wrists; but rather, they are fastened to my heart." 

But back to this stylish blogger award... Here it is below:

The Rules

1. Link to the blogger(s) who gave the award

2. Share 7 facts about yourself

3. Pass the award on to 15 8 ladies

Thanks again to Anna Kate for sending me the award. 

My 7 fun facts are the following:

1. I love Peonies and Gardenias

2. Despite my conservative behavior and preppy wardrobe... I WANT to go to a rave because I'm obsessed with techno/trance/house music.  

3. Starbucks drink: Venti, non-fat, 1 pump hazelnut cappucino or Venti, iced-green tea lemonade- sweetened

4. I prefer CAKE to cookies. Especially, RED VELVET. 

5. Not a fan of pop... so I usually prefer a San Pellegrino to accompany my meal. 

6. i.heart.sushi. i.could.eat.it.all.day. 

7. J.Crew Obsessed -- isn't that already pretty obvious? 

And now to pass the sexy torch.. ehem.. sorry I meant 

Stylish Blogger Award

I choose you 8 ladies:

1. I want to give it to Anna Kate too @ High Cotton because she gave it to me. 

2. Ashlyn darling is totes deserving of this award, too! @ Miss Magnolia

3. Miss Annie G. @ All Things Go

4. Julia who is far far far away in London @ Adventures in London

5. Erica Jordan -- the Matriarch of the Dynasty @ Erica K. Jordan

6. Dearest Mckenna... @ Ruffles & Rhetoric

7. Sarah, a bestie from high school @ Pop Culture

8. Buns & Borough - thanks for following me doll.