No, this isn't going to be a post about a boy. As of today, I at not in a romantic relationship. However, lately the idea of relationships has been running through my thoughts. I have started to realize how blessed I am to have as many relationships as I have.

Since I've moved to a new town for college many different people have crossed my path. Some of which have become some of my closest friends. I am SO thankful for the relationships that I have with those people.

I am also remembering not to take my friends back home for granted. I left my very best friend back home when I moved. It has been so hard not seeing her only once or twice a month, but our relationship has gotten surprisingly stronger.

Yesterday I checked the mail to see a letter from a "wiser adult" friend from my home church. This woman has poured so much into my life ever since I've known her. When I had to move I knew that the dynamic of our relationship would change and that made me sad. Our relationship has changed because we no longer get to see one another twice a week, but our caring for one another hasn't. I am so grateful for her continuous encouragement.

I recently got into a different kind of relationship, discipleship. But that's for a whole other post. :)

Every since I've moved to this little college town I have wanted to check out downtown. There are cute little stores, a coffee shop, and a lot of good opportunities for pictures. One of my camp staffing buddies was visiting for the day so after a walk in the park, and some Menchie's we decided to explore downtown.

One of my very best friends exited teenagehood this past week and hit the big number twenty. Her sister (who also happens to be a dear friend of mine) decided it would be a good idea to throw a surprise picnic for her, so that's just what we did. We took a trip to St. Fransicville and decided to lay our blanket down by the lake at Hemingbough plantation. There was food eating, story telling, lots of laughing, and flower crown making.