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The title I think says it all. WHOA. I feel like so much has happened that I don't even know where to begin. This semester was a wild ride but I couldn't be happier through all of its ups and downs. 
I had the opportunity of serving on the Beat Bama Food Drive that ended on November 19th. I remember the exact place I was when my phone was BLOWING up the next day. I was at Taco Casa (any Tuscaloosa girl's favorite) eating lunch with my mom and brother. The only thing in the message was a picture of a sticky note with two numbers on it; our total and Bama's total. When I finally realized what I was seeing I was so overcome with emotion. Not only had we won, we also raised the most amount of food that any food drive committee in Auburn's history had. I am so blessed to have been a part of this amazing experience and words can't even describe how thankful I am for it and the people that I have met through it. The number 273,650 will be with me always. 

After Thanksgiving break, I returned to Auburn for two weeks of pure torture. I really wasn't sure that I would even make it out alive (or without gaining 200 pounds). My days and nights consisted of notes and problems and verb conjugations. Leaving RBD or the student center at 3:00 am just became my routine. But at about 1:30 on December 4th, it was all finally over. I had never felt more relief. 4 finals in 36 hours, done. However, I am so thankful for all of my wonderful friends, because without them, I would've gone crazy (or at least more than I did). So to all of you, I am forever grateful. 


This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you. No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you. John 15:12-15 

A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24


Tuesday night I drove back home to pack and get ready for Miss Alabama USA. I won't go into detail about it, but I will say that I am grateful for the experience. I always seem to learn so much about myself through pageants and to me, that's what it is all about. I have gained so much and grown so much that I really can't be upset or disappointed in myself. The friendships that I made through this opportunity are friendships that will last a lifetime. I am proud of the woman that I have become, and I know that my family is as well. Through this experience, God has blessed me with an opportunity in California, and I can't wait to see where that takes me. 
I am now back home for Christmas break and it couldn't have come at a better time. With the stress of school and life it feels good to finally be able to relax and try not to think about  everything. I have been home for a few days now and I can honestly say that all I have done is sleep and I am totally okay with it.  After getting caught up on sleep I can't wait to spend time with family and friends. I absolutely love the holiday season and all of its many traditions. I hope each of you have a wonderful holiday season and remember to be thankful for all of the people and things we have. 


Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever! Psalm 107:1


"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." -Eleanor Roosevelt


xoxo

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