This entire blog is going to be dedicated to the two people who made my experience in Europe some of the greatest memories of my life. I am truly grateful, for the bottom of my heart, for these two beautiful girls && their love for the Lord that constantly uplifts me!!
Toni is a human GPS. This is not a joke, everyone who has ever travelled with her can testify to that. From day one, when we were roaming aimlessly around Arezzo, toni's directions have been flawless!!! She can remember turns, twists, bridges, and landmarks like nobody's business. Natalie and I would probably still be stuck in Venice if it wasn't for her !!
[Sardinia]
Natalie is the ultimate packer! This may seem dumb, but our entire semester has consisted of living out of a bag. Our first Ryanair flight was to Paris during Spring Break. For those who don't know, Ryanair has incredibly strict rules. You are allowed 1 carry on (purse must fit inside), must weigh less than 10 kg & fit certain dimensions. During spring break we travelled to 3 different countries in 11 days && let me tell you, that was a tricky trip to pack for. The morning of our departure, I literally didn't think there was a way all of my junk could squeeze inside my bag to be a specific size & weight. Don't worry though, Natalie to the rescue!! She rearranged my entire bag and magically made it all fit! Ever since she had to pack for me, I aspire to be like her on my own! She taught me well :)
[Amalfi Coast]
The Lord has blessed Toni with an extremely selfless heart! I've always loved that about her, but these 4 months her selflessness has continually impressed me. Before the 3 of us leave for trips, we typically like to shower the morning of (who knows what will be in store). With that being said, that means one of is will be getting up at the crack of dawn! Toni always offers to be first. Countless times has she sacrificed extra hours of sleep to allow Natalie and I to keep snoozing. That is a very simple example of her beautiful heart, but I could easily list trillions!
[Dublin, Ireland]
Natalie is one of the most welcoming, loving, accepting, and personable girls I've ever know. She absolutely loves people and most are automatically drawn to her. She genuinely cares about everyone and treasures quality time. Some of my favorite memories of us sharing the same room for the 4th semester in a row would be our pillow talk. Some nights we're both exhausted so we don't do much talking -- but typically we discuss life's events, recap funny stories from the day, and talk about Jesus. I absolutely love our pillow talk && am immensely blessed by her pure heart.
[Rome]
Toni & Natalie are both very organized, timely, and efficient. I absolutely LOVE this quality about them. All 3 of us are wired very similarly so it has made our traveling quite simple. We plan in advance and love itinteraries! If one of us forgets something, the other will most definitely remember. Although we are insanely organized -- we have a new found love for spontaneity & just going with the flow. Before this trip, we would have probably panicked if plan A didn't work out -- but now plan B & C are just as great !
Rat & Jone constantly are looking out for my best interest & that means the world to me. Traveling around Europe consists of multiple train, plane, bus, taxi, & metro rides! Needless to say, that is not ideal for my motion sick self! I mostly just get an awful head ache & sometimes nausea. That means sometimes I just need to close my eyes, listen to music, & not be talked to! Even after knowing I don't do well with traveling - I always forget to take my medicine. Rat & Tone are my personal reminders && sacrifice anything for me to feel ok. I always get the window seat and get to face the direction we are heading. They truly want me to feel okay and I'm not sure what I'd do without their protective / caring hearts.
Some of my favorite things about these two:
Natalie doesn't like tomatos, loves meat / pesto / quattro formaggi, gets hot easily, is incredibly adventurous, very studious, loves to be tan & blonde, thoughtful, diligent, determined, makes me laugh, loves card games.. or just any game, wise beyond her years, extremely beautiful inside & out.
Toni loves to wear the color black, likes to carry lots of change (euro cent), obsessively buys new music :), always encourages me to purchase new clothes / shoes, always helpful & thoughtful, loves to laugh, always sweeps the apartment, enjoys drinking coffee, let's me Skype in her room (better wifi), likes to do DCC workout videos, and makes my heart happy!
Dear Best Friends,
There are truly a million things I could say about you both that make my heart incredibly happy! I truly can't thank you enough for being my best friends. I honestly can say my life would be shambles without both of you in it. You bring excitement, joy, laughter, encouragent, accountability & love to my life!! Thank you for the countless meaningful conversations that have helepd shape who I am today. Thank you for knowing me & caring to know more about me. We've shared some precious memories together that have stretched me & made me a better person. You both have truly been nothing but a sweet testament of the Lord's love for me. I can only aspire to be 1/2 as incredible of friends to y'all as you've been to me. I am eager to see what the Lord has in store for our friendship. There are no two other girls I'd rather have these memories with!!! I will cherish them forever. Thanks for making my semester abroad the best one yet :)
Can't wait for the memories to continue -- We're seniors!!!! Yayyy :)
[Switzerland]
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