It's a Smile, It's a Kiss, It's a Sip of Wine, It's Summertime

Well, my blogging still has yet to be up to par. This is partly due to the fact I am never on my laptop though I can't seem to stay off of my phone. I do love blogging and reflecting on my life but when I finally am busy and running around, I'm almost glad I don't have time to write.

Summer started and I was mostly sitting home bored. After a week, I finally started training for my new waitressing job at the Greenhouse. I couldn't have been more nervous. I've worked at a pizza place before but I knew a few of the people I was working with. Here, I was going in alone. But it hasn't been so bad (minus the lack of business lately due to the weather) and I'm quite happy to no longer be bored.

On Memorial Day, I went with my aunt, cousin, Katie, and parents to the Memorial Day parade my town always has. We met up with Jackie and her mom who I hadn't seen in forever. Apparently, I am now too old for the paraders to throw candy to, which was very upsetting ( I have a HUGE sweet tooth for those of you that don't know).  Then, Victoria had a Memorial Day party/BBQ/whatever that turned out quite interesting. I absolutely loved seeing all my dance friends again.

Thursday, I went with Jenn to see Zac Brown Band. We met up with Julia and her friend Shelley. ZBB was AMAZING!!!! I didmiss one of my all-time favorite covers by them to go to the bathroom. It was heart-breaking. But I had such an amazing time rocking out in my American flag tank with my wonderful friends.

This week was The Dance Place's annual recital. It was the last recital any of my close friends would dance in. Mary's mom bought all of last year's seniors tickets to watch the night our friends had solos. The following night, Mary and I helped back stage like we had looked forward to doing since we were little kids. It was crazy but so much fun. It made me truly realize how much I miss dancing and miss my home at The Dance Place (not gonna lie, I may have cried one, or more, times). It was the last recital for Miss Mary's youngest daughter which is also huge. The dances were amazing as always and the seniors all danced beautifully (though I am still pissed Michele didn't get Rachel's phenomenal woman costume for me). I can't wait to be back next year to help out with the recital again!

Now, I'm currently waiting for my neighbor to be ready so we can keep up the tradition of pre-prom pictures. The past two years, she has come over to take pictures with me before my proms, and now it is her turn. I am so excited for her! After that, I'll be going with Victoria and Mary to watch Michele and Kristina take pictures (and be in some, of course) before they head off to prom. Prom was my absolute favorite night ever and I'm extremely jealous of all the girls going!