Moving from Arkansas to California

So I've had quite the move from Arkansas to California.
I graduated from JBU on May 5 and the packing began shortly after.
I left Arkansas on May 21st. First stop: Kansas.
Kansas was great! I stayed with my friend Ellen and we had some great talks, went to Drubers where we met up with Laura, Derek and his friend. Late night donuts=not so good on the tummy.
A little thought about Kansas-it's flat and I'm not a big fan, but I do have to say that they have incredible sunsets. wow.


Me and Ellen

Me and Laura


Next Stop: Colorado for like 3 days.
I left Kansas and headed west toward Colorado, leaving behind all the flatness.
I met up with my friend Jeremy whose parents own a rafting company. rafting for free. heck yes. thank you mr and mrs grant.
I got to be the guinea pig for the new guides which was fun and scary all at the same time. The water was freezing so we got to wear these super attractive outfits. But the experience and staying somewhat warm was worth how ridiculous you look.
The trip down the Arkansas river lasted basically all day. We pulled out a couple of times for water and bathroom breaks. Wet clothes+going to the bathroom=at least 15 min. We rafted through the Royal Gorge which is comprised of rock on both sides of you. "please jesus don't let me die" went through my head at least once. Thank goodness I was sitting in the back at this point. The thrill of rafting was so amazing. I miss this much adventure in my life. I also got a cool t-shirt. Way to go Jeremy-my amazing graphic design/illustration friend. here are a few pictures:

On the river with Jeremy

Jeremy helping some of the guides with their training


I left Jeremy's and headed North to see Brittany! Brittany is by far one of the sweetest people I know and one of my best friends from JBU. We just chilled out at her house, talked and ate food (what we do best-haha).


Boulder, CO was next on the horizon. On the way to Kelly and Jeremy's I drove past some of the most amazing sights I've ever seen...rolling hills of green, mountains, blue skies and white fluffy clouds forever. It was incredible. I stayed the night at Kelly and Jeremy's who gave up their bed for me because Kelly likes to sleep in different places. She is so silly. She told me about how on their honeymoon they were able to switch bungalows every couple nights. Their story is quite phenomenal. God had his hand in every part of their relationship. It's one of the best stories I've heard but it's too long to share here-maybe another time. I had a fabulous dinner with them and then we stayed up until about 1am talking and watching my senior film. It was such fun! The next morning I went to Pearl street in Boulder to take some pictures and then went to the airport to pick up Cortney! The driving again-beautiful! Picking up Cortney was an adventure but we had fun and it was so great to see her! Then I left Colorado.

Kelly, Jeremy and I

Dad and kid in Boulder

Creepy Colorado Dude

Cortney and I in my stuffed car


On the road again...
From Colorado I went up and through the Southern part of Wyoming, giving a shout out to my friend Joel-I even called him. Too bad he lived too far north. The trip to Salt Lake City was long but beautiful. I stayed with my sister's bff and our family friend. Peggy and her FOUR children welcomed me with open arms. We just chilled out and then went into the city. Going to the LDS temple was interesting. It was late, so it was dark and it seemed to loom under the moon and gave off a rather eerie presence. Although picturesque, it was dark. We left the temple and passed by several taco trucks. We gave into our craving and stopped. yummy tacos. A little questionable, but still good and no sick tummy's. The next day I took family pictures for Peggy and then I was off for my longest trek...through Nevada and into California! So very exciting!





Peggy, Lilyana and Me at the Taco Shop


As I drew closer to California, I stopped to eat dinner at In-n-Out. Scrumptious. First time in I don't know how long. After a long detour to avoid an accident, I finally made it to Sacramento. I arrived at my best friend Alicia's place. We did so much and I even got to see her new house before they moved in...beautiful. I left Alicia and Doug's, went to Brian Boone's graduation from Sac State, hung out with the Boone's and then made my way to Modesto.



Me and Alicia.


With the Boone Brothers



Finally in California-of course, I've now been here for a while...more on that for another post.