I've Missed You!

Christmas Dinner Table in Goleta

Welcome back to reality, my friends! It's been an extra long time since I've updated you all on what I've been involved in these past few weeks. I am extremely excited to be back and get rolling on all of these things that school offers haha. Break was nice, but I actually could not wait until it ended because I wasted A LOT of time... So what have I been up to?

Sunset @ Lizard's Mouth

Well, to start off, tons of my friends came back home for winter break and I got to spend time with all of the people that I wanted to! I really did miss so many of my friends and it was refreshing to see them once again. I hung out with my friends Kristen and Maya and we actually went up to Lizard's Mouth for my first time and it was so fun! I never really thought of myself as an outdoor kind of person, but I realize that being in touch with Mother Nature, especially with people you enjoy being with, is such a wonderful way to experience life and all of its incredibility!

I also had a ukulele jam session at Haskell's Beach with my friend David and that was absolute fun. He introduced me to the Hamilton Musical Cast Soundtrack and I don't think I've heard such ART in my life in such a long time. It's honestly the most beautiful, dramatic, empowering soundtrack that I've heard in a while and I definitely recommend taking a listen if you're into Broadway infused Hip Hop haha. Lin Manuel Miranda, you are a musical genius.

Chey and Cousins -- Family Photoshoot

For the holidays, I visited Fresno once again and just spent time with family! We made dangerously fierce gingerbread houses for a competition, enjoyed some really great eats. I know the Christmas season isn't necessarily about receiving gifts, but this was the first year I was able to provide all of my family members with gifts that they all really like. :)

With the end of 2015 came the beginning of 2016 and I didn't think I would be so sad. 2015 was definitely a memorable and fun-filled year. I graduated, went to Disneyland, published a Yearbook, travelled and so much more. I spent the last day of 2015 with my friends Sam and Brenna and we dressed up, went out to dinner at Pascucci, went back to Brenna's and changed into our pajamas, watched the ball drop, toasted with apple cider, and stargazed at Farren's Road until 2:30 AM.

As the dust began to settle, I was finally home and had a really strong urge to redecorate my room. As you might know from the last post, I'm an official employee and Pier 1 Imports and I was working throughout break! It's been so fun lately and I can't get enough of all of our merchandise. Well... My mom and I made a trip down to Burbank and I got a new desk, dresser and a smaller bed. I was really looking forward to downsizing on the bed because, hey, I could always use the extra floor room!

Anyway, that's basically my entire break! It's been a fun one, but I am wholeheartedly delighted to be back :)

See you next post,
Chey

Currently listening to LOST BOY by Troye Sivan