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Bittersweet Ending

It's official, as of this Friday I will no longer be a Flagstaff resident.

I will be moving what I need for the summer back home to start my summer job while dealing with the anticipation of being a student teacher.

It is crazy how fast college came and went. It feels like just yesterday I was dreaming of becoming a NAU Lumber(jill), but now it is coming to an end. Yes, I still am enrolled as a NAU student while I complete my student teaching, but it won't be the same. I will no longer be laying my head down at night in my adorable little apartment, waking up and determining what the weather will be like so I can decide how many layers to wear, tiredly driving to class or walking and enjoying the beautiful scenery. I will no longer get the view of the gorgeous San Fransisco Peaks after they have been lightly dusted with snow. There are so many little things that I have enjoyed while living up here, that it will be a struggle to get over.

I remember having this same battle when the situation was reverse. When I first moved to Flagstaff I had to deal with not seeing my family and at the time boyfriend on a daily basis, the luxury of certain restaurants that Flagstaff lacks, a stable income, my routine that I had created was flipped upside down. Now, I have to face the facts and move back home to create yet another routine that will again change once I become a student teacher. But isn't that what life is all about? To get from point a to point b, change is required.

 Yes, I am sad to leave Flagstaff, but I gain so much when I move back home that it is worth it. Flagstaff was not a permanent move, it was a chapter in my life that lasted for two years and is now coming to an end. Now, I get to move home and see my nephew on a regular basis, see the baby in my sister's belly grow and kick, come home and sit on the counter while I tell my mom about my day, be able to hug and kiss everyone goodnight. Being able to do all those things is making the transition back home 100x easier.

Thank you Flagstaff for being such a beautiful home to me for the past couple years. I will miss you! But you can't get rid of me that easily...I have to graduate in December :)



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It's May!!

I know that May is my birthday month, but I have just always adored this month! Yes, in Arizona it is usually already 100+ by now, but there are just so many positives to me personally!

Birthday, end of school, time for relaxation, Memorial Day, etc!

AND

I personally have always loved MAY DAY. The tradition where one leaves flowers on someones doorstep. Knowing you made someones day by ding-dong ditching them to leave some beautiful flowers is a small gesture that can go a long way!

I LOVE THIS MONTH!

NEW CHAPTER

As of today, I only have a total of FOUR (YES FOUR!) classes until I am officially a Student Teacher. Can you tell I am excited?! Of course I am feeling a million other emotions, but I am trying to focus on the excitement of this new chapter I will be starting in my life. I have not officially received my placement, but a little birdie might have spilled the beans! Supposedly, do not quote me on this, I will be student teaching in a first grade class at Mountain Shadows Elementary. This is a blessing because I attended Mountain Shadows from k-6th, as well as, my siblings. It was my goal to student teach there, and hopefully one day I will be working there too. 

It is crazy to think that I will soon be the teacher in the classroom, when it feels like yesterday I was counting down the days to graduate high school and begin this journey to achieve my teacher goal. I need to remember to breathe, stay focused, think about how blessed I am to have this opportunity, and take every day as it comes! Thank you God for giving me this opportunity and to all my loved ones who have supported me through this! I love you all!

<3 Ash

Mini Tribute

I have done a few posts about individuals who I have lost in my life, usually when that difficult time comes rolling around in the year. Since I had been slacking on my blog, I am a few days late with the one for my grandma, the most important person in my life who I lost way too soon. I find it hard to get words out without breaking down into a puddle of tears, so I will keep it short and to the point, using what I said on Facebook.

Today while I was doing some spring cleaning, I had GAC on in the background...I mean who doesn't like to clean with country music blaring?! Well first, Garth Brooks' song "The Dance" came on...which gives me chills every time and I tear up. THEN, Martina McBride's song "I'm Going To Love You Through It" came on right after...talk about pulling at a girl's heart. Both make me think of my Grandma and I just lost it and had to text my mamma. She simply responded with "I love you" and it is all I needed to make me smile.

{From Facebook, March 25th}

"15 years ago, yesterday, my grandma passed away. She was beautiful inside and out, making friends no matter where she went and willing to do anything for others. Her laugh was one of the best sounds to ever fill our home. I wish she was here to see the great parents her children are, the great accomplishments her grandchildren are making, and her adorable great-grandson. She has missed a lot, but I know she is looking down from above, sending us her special love. I love and miss you SO Much grandma.

LIVE, LOVE, LAUGH"

<3 Ash



Pilot or Firefighter?

This cute little boy has become obsessed with planes recently. Maybe he will be a pilot and ignore the "firefighter blood"??

Play time with Auntie!

It is NO secret that I am absolutely in love with my nephew! It is such a blessing to be an aunt and I love to spoil this little boy! I mean, look at him, who wouldn't!

 Told you he loves me....BIG SLOPPY KISSES!

Hey Auntie! Can I join you in MY toy?!