Just a warning, I'm doing this from my phone so it may not be very aesthetically pleasing.
I am exhausted due to not getting any sleep whatsoever NYE. I wish I could say that it was because I was out having the time of my life celebrating the end of 2015. But I wasn't. I spent my New Year's Eve packing for Nicaragua, writing a 5.5 page paper, and hanging out with the parentals a little bit. Not too eventful but I really did enjoy being home.
My flight for this three week adventure left MKE at 6:00 AM. But I actually think it was later because there was a mechanical issue or something. I don't actually know because once I sat down in that seat, I crashed. The woman next to me said something to me about my sleep habits when we landed...I hope it's because I just slept the whole way and not because of my Darth Vader breathing. And of course, wth any flight there is always the fear of your luggage not arriving. That fear escalates a large amount when it is international. Granted, it's just one backpack that I checked. Hopefully my backpack makes it to Managua. Otherwise I am stuck wearing my winter leggings, wool socks, and Alaskan Brewing Co. tee.
I'm currently sitting in ATL internally debatíng if I want to nap. The biggest con is that if I touch my face to any airport surface, I will get MRSA. I also have yet to find a prime nap spot. The pro, I won't feel nauseated anymore. And well, SLEEP. AH. The struggle.
But anyways, I am looking forward to what these next 3 weeks will bring. I'm sure it will be emotionally and physically exhausting but worth all dollars I've paid. Plus, it will help me grow or something like that. And being able to utilize my Spanish will be great -- after all, it is my degree. It's also been hard to focus on this trip because I am, once again, thinking futuristically. Thinking about being back in Juneau and everything I need to do for that journey. Then I remind myself of my 2K16 goal: be in the present.
With this mentality, I have no doubt it will be a good year. Nicaragua, móving to Juneau, weddings, a potential Seahawks/Packers game in Seattle (cough Dad), and so much more! HOORAY.
I'm not discrediting 2015. It was a great year. Half of it was spent in Alaska (as you know) and the other half in my motherland: WI. I rollerbladed a marathon, have had incredible job opoortunities, grew in my relationship with God, GRADUATED, gained and lost relationships, laughed a lot but also críed a lot, went to a Taylor Swift concert, went to South Dakota, got to share AK with one of my best friends (shout out to Margaret), roadtripped out West, had more than my fair share of awkward momentos, lots of animal selfies, illegal croquet, and so much more.
When midnight hit last night bringing 2K15 to an end, I didn't feel anything magical. Maybe a sense of nostalgia? Exhaustion? Joy? I don't know, man. It's sad to think about another year passing because well, I feel old. I'm now pretty much móving out from good ol' 5812. I'll miss the smell of Putter's breath in the morning. I have a full time job lined up. I have to think about things like a credit card, insurance, ordering checks, paying for braces (oh yeah--I need to get them again), paying rent, etc. When I look in the mirror, I don't see someone who is capable of the adult world. I still see the Allie who was afraid to go in the basement and the girl who would rather be at home instead of being with friends. WHAT HAPPENED?! I'll be 23 in a few months, then soon after 25, then 30, then 50, then 80, and then with Jesus (hopefully). Yikes. But you know, I see myself still doing crazy adventures, rollerblading, eating candy corn with my dentures, etc.
Right now, though, I'm just a girl trying to solve a nap crisis.
Hugs and love and more hugs!
-A
(Also, my wifi in Nicaragua will be spotty. Check back in 3 weeks or so if you want to keep following my life. I understand if not. New year new choices)
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