this ain't goodbye.

well another semester is over and done with. 

and you'll all be glad to know that microbiology was EASY.

yes, you read that right.

he gave us the easy exam.

the whole time i was thinking that 'there is a God.'

supposedly, he knew that we all had patho and wanted to give us a break.

my respect for him went way up after that!

patho was a bit rough but grades are up and i did fine.

just glad to be on summer break 

i'll start it off catching up on sleep, thank you very much.

but with the end of the semester comes goodbyes and how i hate that part.

it was especially hard to say goodbye to my friend amanda.

she has been such a blessing to me this semester

she has been there with me through depression, boys, jealousy, and happiness.

i knew i could go to her for anything. she is truly one of a kind.

when amanda arrived, she was a wreck and had trouble holding herself together.

i'm not one for crying, but the water works started when she left.

{us last week hanging out}

{and yesterday when we said goodbye--we just take good b&w pics}

amanda, thank you so much for your friendship.  i will never ever forget you and please know that no one could ever fill your shoes. this is not goodbye, but more of a 'see you later.' i know God has amazing plans for you. i can't wait to see where He leads you and be a part of that journey. you are so amazing and i will miss you so much. but i will see you very soon--it's a must! i'm missing your smile and fun spirit already. you are such a blessing. don't ever forget it. you have enriched my life greatly and i cannot thank you enough. i love you, amanda....to the moon and back!

{then came the time to say goodbye to my suite.}

sarah and rach--wow. this year was quite the roller coaster {i'll post about that later this weekend when i have a moment to breathe.} but i have learned so much and am so thankful to have gotten to live with you for our sophomore year. there are so many memories and moments i will cherish and remember forever. i would do anything for you ladies, and love you both with all my heart.

sarah--we certainly had our ups and downs this year, but i wouldn't change this experience for the world. your family is amazing and i am so thankful for all their hospitality. i love your spontaneous attitude and your love for the 'f-bomb' {haha}. you helped me through nursing, that's for sure, and i am forever grateful!

rach--i don't even know where to start! i will miss living with you so much. you are such an amazing friend and my longest friend i've had here at malone. you hold a very special moment in my heart and i know i will see you plenty throughout our journey at malone. i can't wait to see where our friendship goes--it's a forever kinda of friendship, this i know. you were there with me through so much {especially as we both faced regrets in regards to boys and not taking opportunities when they were available}. we spent hours and hours crying and sitting in the bathroom just pouring out our hearts. those are times i will always remember. i will always remember my CA training and your cheer training. we would sit for hours and talk. and i cried every night thinking i was not going to be a good CA. you supported me so much and helped me through those bumpy weeks. thank you for being an amazing friend. i love you lots.

{now to say goodbye to my future suite mate elizabeth!}

elizabeth, what can i say!?  when i am around you, you make me want to be a better person {i don't mean that in a creepy way!}.  you have such a love for life and such a radiating spirit. i cannot wait to continue this friendship and learn how to be a better person by your example. you are such a sweetheart and drew is one lucky boy! thank you for letting me borrow your car when my clinical group would not wait for me to get assignment. your heart is so pure and i can't wait to live with you! thank you for being a great friend...here's to many more memories and years of friendships!

THEN, yesterday afternoon i went to the pinning ceremony for the senior nursing students. 

boy, i'll tell ya, i was emotional just sitting there.

what a special moment, and i am glad i got to support them.

weird to think i'll be there in 2 short years.

{holly and rach and i at their pinning--i'm so proud of them!}

ladies, i am so proud of all you have done!  i can't wait to see you as RN's....your patients are so lucky to have you and i am so lucky to know you!

{me and rach--my angel and bff!}

rachel--words cannot describe how much you mean to me.  you have been such a faithful and amazing friend.  you have such a huge, caring heart and have been such a blessing. you have been so patient with me through my depression and i am forever grateful.  i know you've had a rough year, but your time will come. your light shines so bright and someday your family will see it. i have you to thank for being addicted to studying at starbucks :]. i know we will stay friends forever and ever and i want you in my wedding, for sure. your perseverance {being a 5th year senior} is so admirable and i look up to you so much as a nurse. girl, you're one of a kind and i am proud to call you one of my best friends. xoxo

well, needless to say it was a rough afternoon filled with mixed emotions.

while i am glad it is summer and glad to be done with homework for a while, i am going to miss everyone {especially seniors who won't be around in the fall.}

as much as school stresses me out, i am beyond blessed to be where i am in life. 

i'm at a fabulous school that is enhancing my faith. 

and at that place i am metting amazing friends, ones that i never thought existed and that you only dream about.

thank you, Jesus, for knowing the friendships i needed.

i see your love through them and cannot thank you enough.

{p.s....royal wedding was yesterday. had exams so am catching up on it a bit late. mom and sis had a great time and i can't wait to hear more about their experience. i'll always remember i was taking a patho and micro exam while everyone was celebrating Kate and William's wedding.}