Cross Country Holidays

OHIO (Dec 11th-17th)

My grandmother passed away on Dec, 6th, 2019, so I visited my mother’s family in Tallmadge/ Cuyahoga Falls for the funeral. Although it wasn’t the best situation, I still got to spend time with my family and friends. One day I drove to Columbus and had brunch with my father’s friend Sandra, as well as went to the Center of Science and Industry with my friend Matthew. In Akron, my Aunt Debbie and her friend also took me to the Peanut Shoppe and I visited my Aunt Susan’s friend Mary and her daughter Teresa.

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CALIFORNIA (Dec 17th-Jan 2nd)

I spent the main chunk of my holidays in L.A. hopping around and visiting friends. Some of the highlights included: The Christensen’s St. Lucia Party, Star Wars at the El Capitan, The Rodriguez’s Tamale Party, Christmas Eve dinner and church with the Trout’s, Christmas lunch with Ellie and Carla, Christmas dinner/ snacks with the Christensen’s, roller skating and games for Travis’ birthday, walking around Huntington Library with Nancy and Evan.

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TENNESSEE (Jan 2nd- 6th, Jan 10th-13th)

After a visit to the doctor, I headed to Rogersville on Jan. 3rd to meet up with my cousin Allie, her husband Ryan, and the kiddos. I ended up seeing Frozen 2 again with Ruthie, James, and Matthew the next day and just hanging out/ riding bikes with them the day after. On Saturday night, Alex drove up to Tennessee and we spent the next few days continuing to take strolls, play outside, jump on the trampoline, visit the coffee shop (Coffee at the Kyle)and watch tv with the kiddos.

GEORGIA (Jan 6th- 9th)

Alex and I stopped by my Aunt Susan’s house in Knoxville for a couple of hours before we hit the rode to Atlanta. Most of my time in Georgia was spent just chilling. We went out to dinner, did a little yoga, saw the garden lights at the botanical gardens, and caught up a bit on the Mandalorian.

SOUTH CAROLINA (Jan 9th-10th)

We only spent one day in Clemson, but in that time I got to see my Theta Fam, a few members of my Squadron, and a few old friends. We spent the night at Mia’s and got to make hot chocolate and watch some Jeopardy. Overall, a fun trip 🙂

TENNESSEE (Jan 10th- 13th)

Alex drove me back up to Rogersville where I got a haircut and then we headed to Knoxville, so that we could grab breakfast at Cracker Barrel the next morning with my Uncle John, cousin Jessica, and her son Blaine. Alex then drove home while my Aunt Susan and I headed to Nashville to meet up with my cousin Ian. That night and the next was pretty chill, just grabbing food, going to the movies (Knives Out) and getting anything else I needed.

Now I’m off to start my new English teaching adventure in Costa RIca! Make sure to stay tuned 🙂