Jam Party

I believe happiness is being able to make fun of yourself, being comfortable in your own skin, loving your life and living the life you love. I can honestly say that back in PA, I wasn't a happy person. I was so afraid of everyone and "fitting in", my confidence was so low. But I didn't realize that until I got to Tennessee and now that I've been living here for a little over a week, I can see myself changing. Changing into someone that's happier, for the better. It's such a great feeling to be looking and driving around and think,"wow, I love where I am." The water, the city, the country, and the people. 

If you are reading this, I'm a 16 year old teenager, encouraging you to think about what makes you happy and chase it. And I also encourage you to watch Hilary Duff's "Chasing the Sun" music video. 

This upcoming week is the busiest I've had in a while. Between meetings and school shopping, I promise I'll keep writing this blog and keeping you all updated!

As always, thank you for reading. XO

PS. my sister has a southern accent growing in, so that probably means I do too. Y'all. 

Honey, I'm home

We made it! After driving 12 hours all myself, we've moved into our temporary apartment. We'll be here until about September 30th, which is when our house is scheduled to be done. I'm not having a "hard" time adjusting, but it's definitely different than PA down here. It's so hot. I'm glad I have my "intern" John down here to help out my family and I get settled. School starts for my siblings and me on August 1st! 

Everything is really positive right now and were all just adjusting to this change. I will continue to thank all of my family and friends for their support through this. I'm going to have a super exciting week next week, and will take all of the good luck/vibes/prayers I can get! 

Boom, clap

I really really hope that I'm not one of those teenagers who thinks they know everything, because I'll admit that I don't. I do know a few things, though:

1. What I want

2. When I want it

3. Why I want it

4. How I'm going to get it

I try to go into everything with a plan (probably because I got OCD from my mom) but some things you just can't plan for. I know when my mom and dad chose to have kids, they didn't think in a million years that they would end up moving to Nashville when their oldest daughter was only 16. I'd like to focus this post today specifically around my dad, because I don't know if he knows just how much I appreciate him. I know this move is hard for him. He's lived his whole life in the same general area of PA and he would live the rest of his life that way, that's just how he is. He's not a big fan of change. I ask a lot from him, but I don't want him to ever feel that I take him for granted. I know this move is hard on him. I hope he can see opportunity in this for himself because if he didn't or doesn't, in all honestly, that's gonna make me feel crappy (haha). I love and adore both of my parents and I know how much of a sacrifice this is for them. I love them so much and will always be grateful for what they do for me and my siblings. 

Boom, clap. The beat goes on. 

Clique

Packing doesn't stress me out. Driving 12 hours possibly by myself doesn't stress me out. Redecorating my bedroom, bathroom, and music room doesn't stress me out. Starting a new school stresses me out. Whoever invented high school is definitely not my favorite person. Because I'm still living in PA, I don't think I've fully wrapped my head around the fact that some people I grew up with, I'll never see again. To be honest, I'm scared to find new friends. And this is where I thank my family to infinity for being so supportive of me. Without my sister walking in to a brand new school and experience with me on our first day, I think I would be a complete mess. 

I'm also learning this new element of life called "sharing". My fam and I are staying in an apartment until our house is ready to move in to. 2 bedrooms for 5 people. Talk about cozy! Seriously though, I'm not complaining. 

I'm savoring my last couple of days in Pennsylvania (11 to be exact) and going to every place I'm going to miss and seeing everyone I want to see. I've only ugly cried with my friend Haley once, so that's over with. This move is so bittersweet for everyone involved. I'm so ready to go, as scared as I am to be around new groups of people, I think the excitement is taking over.