On Sunday, I had the pleasure of surprising my Great-Grandmother, whom I call Nanny Kay, at her house in Wildwood. I thought that it would be a good idea to visit before she went back to her home in North Carolina for the winter months. It had to be one of the best decisions that I have made because the few hours that I spent with her was unlike any other time we have shared together.

Her and I have never truly shared the amount of alone time before, and I have not seen her since last summer when my Grandad passed away.Throughout holidays, birthdays, or vacations, there are always many of us in a group spending time together. You never realize that you do not have the time to be spending one-on-one time with them. I know that for the rest of my life I will cherish the time that I spent with her.

We started our morning conversation with coffee and then sat her in living room for a few hours. We talked and shared pictures. Other family members that I have not seen in a while (the Woodbury gang, my Nana, and cousin Liam) joined in throughout my visit. Our conversation journeyed through many topics including politics, family, my future plans, and current Food Network Shows. We talked about things that neither of us knew about the other. which was one of my favorite parts of the visit? We shared a lunch that falls under the typical Nanny Kay meal: tasty & delicious. Fresh avocado with lemon juice, cucumber, tomatoes, and homemade iced tea.

I ended up having to cut my visit around 2:30 when my boyfriend's brother got seasick on their boat tour. I can not complain about spending five full hours just talking with my Nanny Kay. A break from technology and the rest of the world. We send e-mails back and forth to each other throughout the year, but nothing is like being with her in person. She is one of the most inspirational and supportive women that I have ever met. She has always pushed me to do my best and accepts nothing less.

I know that our lives are busy with jobs, school, and friends, BUT you need to make time for your family. They want to hear about your life and all of the exciting happenings going on. Making a call, text, or e-mail once a week is not difficult and trust me, they do appreciate it. They would do anything for you, and it is crucial to understand that. Trust me, time runs out and you will kick yourself for not reaching out now. When you take the time to share with your family about who you are, the things you like, and where you want to go, they will appreciate it all the more.

Put good in, and you'll get good out.