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I have great news! Ready for it?!

I head home October 6th:D

I will be home for a little over a month and cannot tell you how unbelievably excited I am!

My best friend, Rachel, is getting married and asked me to be her Matron of Honor. We have been planning like crazy over Facebook, Pinterest, Skype, and etc. The wedding is on November 3rd, so I am home in plenty enough time to help out with any last minute details. It truly is going to be a beautiful wedding!

I am also excited to have a break from Africa. I miss my family, my home, and honestly, my independence.  I think going home is gonna help me relax and brighten my mood. Things have been very hard for me lately... so this vacation is perfect timing. My family and friends are ready too. I know they miss us a great deal, and we just miss them that much more.

I can't wait to EAT! I pig out every time I go back to the states. Generally, it is not the healthiest of foods, but I am okay with that. ;) I plan on enjoying so many different restaurants! It probably sounds funny that I plan my trip to include food.. but I am growing overly tired of microwave chicken nuggets and pizza. The thought of having options back home is a little overwhelming. haha.

I think it is so crazy how much I miss the people and objects that were part of my daily life. So many things are taken for granted and you don't fully understand until you step outside the bubble. Something as important as food, water, shelter, and clothing. To know what it's like to have running water. Or as I said before, having a million food options. Being in Africa has made me beyond grateful for everything. I know now how many things I just expected were "normal," but to some they are a dream. This place has forever changed my life. For anyone who is too self-centered or ungrateful back home, come over here for a week.. I promise your outlook on life will greatly change too.

I will have to say, I am going to miss my pooch! Carolina will be staying here with a friend while we are away. I'm going to miss her, but I know she will be fine. annddd I'll be enjoying the company of my dog back home, Bocephus! My step-dad claimed him before I left, so it will be fun seeing him.

Unfortunately, Sean will not be leaving until 2 weeks after me.. therefore, I am flying alone. This is not the first time, nor the last, but I still get anxious about it. The long flights, the lay overs, the restlessness.. not exactly ready for that, but I know it will all be worth the final touch down in SC. 

I do plan on posting some projects when I get home. I'll be one happy camper to walk into Michaels, Hobby Lobby, and AC Moore! Hopefully, I will be able to contain myself(: but, I already have a few things planned that I have to make for the bachelorette party and wedding.. so next month will be wedding and traveling oriented, hope ya'll will continue to follow up on mySMITHlife! :D

Each month seems like my blog is progressing a little more and more. I know it has been slow, but I'm still using the new at blogging excuse to my advantage. I'm glad I've finally been able to upload some pictures and videos. I am currently working on a video to include voice over. We shall see if it will work?! If not here, then I will upload it once I get home (: ahh HOME!! I love saying that! Well, stay tuned for travel tuesday tomorrow... Will be going back in time to share some past adventures!(: I thank you for listening and wish everyone a wonderful week!

mySMITHlife <3