breath in. breath out.

a couple weeks ago i was taking a long drive down a dirt road with my mom. the scene around us was breathtaking. one that i can't fully describe. i could see beautiful green trees going on as far as the eye could see until it met the perfect blue sky in the distance. i was in awe.

my mind was taking it all in and yet dreaming of something else. i said to my mom, "oh, i want to go to ireland so bad. i bet it's this green there too." my mom's reply was simple and wise. "marci, don't waste your time in Africa dreaming of somewhere else."

i have been reminded of that counsel everyday since. i am finally in my last year of school. finally. it has taken me so long because of various things and necessary breaks. and i'm finally there. i can almost taste it. my dream of finishing school is really going to come true. but for some reason i can't enjoy it.

i love fall. it's always been my favorite season, but this year i'm just super anxious for spring to arrive. next year just sounds so much funner than a long winter in utah.

i am loving living in my parents house. who wouldn't love this awesome kitchen and all this wonderful space. however, i'm anxious to have my own place again and go crazy with decorating!

so every time i start to get anxious for the future, i have to tell myself. "marci, just enjoy Africa!" and i snap back into reality. works like a charm.

thank heaven for wise mothers! {love you mom!}