January 2016 through April 2016. Part 1 of 3 representing one of the best years of my life.

January 24.

On this day I moved back into school for the second semester of my freshman year at UNH. After being able to see everyone who I missed all throughout the break, I estimated that this year was likely to be one of the best in my life.

February 5.

As you grow older sometimes it is hard to take the time out of your day just to act like a kid. On this day we played in the snow and laughed until we were too frozen to laugh any longer. February 5th showed me you're never too old to enjoy yourself like a child.

February 27.

On this day I remember being so upset and just needing a break from it all. Honestly couldn't tell you what had upset me so much, but I guess that is besides the point. I drove down to Boston to visit my best friend, Austin, at BC. Turns out he was having a pretty rough week as well but we were able to put that aside in order to try and get the other to smile. He took me to the skywalk observatory at the prudential center and our problems felt so small as we were able to see so much of the big and amazing city. February 27th certainly put a lot into perspective for me.

February 28

I have always known that I was blessed to have two amazing parents to love me and care for me. On February 28th I was reminded that I also have two parents willing to go on adventures with me. I cannot remember the last time we had a day just the three of us without my siblings and I don't know if my parents truly know how much this day meant to me. February 28th was a day to unwind and be with the two people who I know have to love me unconditionally and for the rest of my life.

March 5.

A lot can be said about this day. I can't say I had the best day but I can certainly say I had the best friends. They picked me up, they reminded me what it meant to have fun, and then they made me have a blast. March 5th reminded me to surround myself with people who will make the rest of the world seem a little less harsh. For these people I am blessed.

March 9.

The most significant part of March 9th is the fact that I had coffee craving for the first time... the start of an addiction should be documented.. right?

March 18.

This day reminded me of the value of "home". I remembered that home is not just the destination, it is the people and love that encompass it.

March 31.

These pictures don't do this day justice. Two awkward face swaps could never represent the conversation held on this day. "I want my kids to know you" is something that has stuck with me since. Heart warming, heart felt, and life changing.

April 1.

THE BEST CONCERT OF MY LIFE. I didn't hear the music, I felt it. I had never been so moved by music and on this day truly recognized that music is art.

April 18.

Happy birthday, Carrie! It was the middle of the week, half of us were puking from the Chinese food we ate, and we still decided that sleeping on the floor of Carrie's apartment was the best way for all of us to celebrate her birthday. Friendship at its finest, ladies and gentleman.

April 21.

A visits from the best. Loved this day with Shawnie and she gave me the best birthday presents ever. I scraped and scarred my knee playing kan-jam but wouldn't change a thing.

April 24.

On this day I skipped eery single one of my classes, avoided all of my responsibilities, and spent the entire day outside... day well spent.

April 30.

Not only did we finally get to present projects we had spent all year on, but we felt so relieved and decided we just needed to get out of town. We went to Litchfield and we all just allowed ourselves to be separate from UNH for a while. Not a worry in the world we had fun with the people college had taught us to know and love.