Our GroupMe Picture Is An Old Lady

The pictures above is some of the wonderful ladies I have had the pleasure of living on the same hall with this year. It describes us perfectly. We're just one big happy, quirky family. Tonight, we had our last big get together. (Whoever picked Aubrey's as the go to place, thank you. It's was delicious.) As I sit in my dorm room on my last Saturday night at Lee, I want to "blog out" (I guess?) some of the thoughts I had tonight.

It's hard to believe that 10 months ago we were all meeting for the time in the lounge. We were all nervous, scared, and some of us awkward (aka me). Our RA, Jordan, told us told us we were going to say our names, majors, and where we are from. (If you are not in college, you will do this at least 10 times your first year at a university. Trust me.) We all started making sure we knew exactly where we were from. Making sure we didn't mess up or do anything embarrassing. We all wanted to make a good impression. We all weren't really sure if we were going to like Lee or not, yet.

As the year continued, we got more comfortable with each other. We went through some changes. We had some wonderful people leave and some equally amazing people join. Eventually, we became a family. I don't know what I would have done without our family. From the night Kiersten, Tati, and I were talking in their room and realized it was two in the morning to the time I broke down in small group because Spring Convocation turning me into a puddle of tears, I just want to thank all of you for being exactly who you are and being there for one another. I know others feel the same. Because of this hall, I have learned to love unconditionally. Our hall wouldn't have been as amazing if we all tried to stay to ourselves. There is nothing like making friends that you know will last a lifetime.

So as this year comes to a close and we all start to go our separate ways, this year will have a special place in our hearts. We may not be living together next year, but we will always have each other. I wish you all the best summer ever and a successful journey at Lee. I"ll just end this with a quote.

"And will you succeed?
Yes! You will, indeed!
(98 and 3/4 percent guaranteed.)

KID, YOU'LL MOVE MOUNTAINS!

So...
be your name Buxbaum or Bixby or Bray
or Mordecai Ali Van Allen O'Shea,
you're off to Great Places!
Today is your day!
Your mountain is waiting.
So...get on your way!” - Dr. Seuss