Thank God for great friends

The song Box of Stones is one of those songs that takes me back to a moment. It's actually really special, in that it takes me back to more than just one single moment. It takes me back to a feeling--the feeling I had all of last summer. The feeling of being so grateful and so happy to be alive and young and to be living a life that I always dreamed of living, and yet even surpassed what I was dreaming of. Random, I know, but sometimes I just have to get my thoughts down.

Tonight was a Superbowl party at Erin's house. A ton of my favorite people were there and we had a great time. I definitely didn't take it for granted. My first year here I didn't really know anyone. My second year, Carlos invited me to his place to watch it, which I did and had a really good time. But I really only knew him and Rene at that point. And then this year, there were nearly 20 people and I knew almost everyone there! Life has a wonderful way of working out.

This was a really fun weekend. Volleyball awesomeness Friday and then fun out with Justin and Christine Saturday night for a birthday party. Back to the grind tomorrow but more awesomeness is always on the way!