Back On Rocky Top.

I moved back into my apartment this morning. I can't express how much I love it here. My little janky apartment feels so much like home. Well first of all...I live with my best friend in the whole world, and since she was gone to Maryland the whole break it works out great because now we get to make up for lost time. That's a definite plus. Also I love my apartment because no one sleeps in my bed but me. No one uses my toothbrush but me. And I can leave the dishes in the sink as long as I want.

Don't get me wrong...I loved being at home this winter break. There are multiple pros. For example, when your tire busts your dad is only a few minutes away to come rescue you. You don't have to pay $1.25 per load of laundry. Not to mention Mom does your laundry. THERE IS A DISHWASHER. That is pretty much domestic heaven right there. Also, there's time to take bubble baths, watch Sex and The City,  knit, and read. The best part of being home is that every morning you have two very wise breakfast buddies (if you wake up early enough to catch them, that is).

As I reflect on my break I realize I did a lot of productive things for myself! I bought new snowboarding boots (thanks to Jordan Puente). I worked at TJmaxx with one of my best friends and made several new lifelong friends. I often babysat a precious little girl. I had a guitar lesson with a good friend. I indulged myself with manicures, pedicures, baking, and movie nights with friends. I read the Hunger Games series and began Chronicles of Narnia. I had a blessed Christmas with friends and family. I took an amazing road trip to Nashville for New Years with one of my best guy friends. I stayed with one of my AXO sisters and we had much needed girl time. I even had dinner and saw Lynyrd Skynyrd with an old flame.

While I was in Nashville for New Years eve someone asked me of my resolutions (the most asked question of the holiday). I just answered that I wish to be healthy and happy. They told me that was sort of vague...but it's not really to me. I wish to feel happy about my life and myself. And I wish to feel healthy and make healthy decisions. So far...I with this break I feel pretty accomplished.
So far all of the worries the doctors had about my health were simply that....just worries. I am as healthy as can be and getting healthier every day. Not only am I healthy...I am happy! My confidence has improved leaps and bounds. Another thing that I have achieved is happiness when being alone. All alone. I have come to love this free feeling.

Now that I am the best me I can be at UT, I can't be any more excited to start this semester. I am happier and healthier than I have been in years, and I cannot wait to enjoy this semester with my sisters and my friends.
I can't imagine being anywhere else.

As cheesy as it is I realize that Rocky top will always be...home sweet home to me.