This summer was the first one I have spent away from California. If you know me well, my family made the move to Iowa in the beginning of 2018.
At first I was nervous for summer, even though I had college friends here. I was scared that they would ditch me for their high school buddies.
But that was the total opposite.
My friends here embraced me, showed me around and spent so much time with me. From night swimming to music festivals to Bachelorette Monday's. This summer has been one for the books. I've learned it's not about what you do, it is about the people you spend it with and making the most of it!
Two of my dearest friends, Brooke and Nicole, have taught me in such a short amount of time. They've taught me that being with each other is all that matters, even if we don't talk every single second while hanging out. It's each others company that matters the most. I have opened up to them so much in a matter of weeks, myself in the past would've never done that.
It took some getting used to. A new town, a house under construction majority of the summer, and finding the balance between friends, work, and time for myself. I am slowly accepting Iowa is my home now and I am okay with that. California has my heart forever but this new change was much needed.
This short article is to those who have helped me with this move and adjusting to a new home. I cannot thank you enough.
