Spring Break 2K13 Part Two.

Location: San Marcos, Austin, Dallas

You guys, all I've ever wanted was a real Spring Break. Every year I would end up just sitting in my room watching movies alone, or taking classes. I just wanted a week to do something fun. And fun we had. I'm so thankful for someone who is willing to give up so much time/money/effort just to make memories with me. That's pretty nifty.

I've already covered the first part of the break, and the middle part was spent helping pack up my house and sending my parents on their way to Colorado on Wednesday. But Thursday-Sunday was party time.

We headed down to San Marcos, TX to see Cash's best friend(s) and that's where we stayed when we were down there. shout out to Win for letting us crash your place!

Anything is fun with my best friend. But I remembered very quickly how much I don't like being in a car. Roughly 15 hours in 5 days is just... a no no. Someone got a little cranky. I just don't like being cooped up, okay? I'm a peacock you gotta let me fly! {if you laughed at that reference, hit me up because we'd be friends}

We started the trip off right though, with a booty ton of sugar way too early in the morning. Can I get an amen for upset stomachs?! But the drive was nice (the drive home was better but I'll get to that later). We jammed to country the whole way. And by jammed, I meant he did while I tried to stay awake long enough to see some sights I'd never seen.

On our first day there we ate wings which were delicious, caught up with lovely friends, and hit up the outlet mall. That. Thing. Is. Glorious. The weather was perfect, the shops were lovely, the Starbucks was yummy, and the day was well-spent. Not to mention the fact that I had a perfectly lovely lavender manicure was just the cherry on top.

On Friday we went downtown. It was... an adventure  SXSW was in town and lets just say the traffic, cyclists, outfits, and lack of parking added up for a few I'm going to punch the next person that looks at me moments. BUT all that behind us, we ate at the Mellow Mushroom which is hands down the weirdest, most delicious place I've ever been. That whole half that's just plain cheese? Consumed. By yours truly. Then we went into Tylers (!!!) and I got a shirt I'd been wanting for forever. And he got one too, along with some pretty epic sunglasses. Then... well we spent an hour trying to find, and then park for, Amy's Ice Cream. But it was worth it. Stuff tasted like gold. We went home, I took a nap, killed a few hours, and then at night we got all swagged out in our nice clothes and had a romantic dinner at Hula Hut (name doesn't sound too fancy, does it?) overlooking the river. Glorious. Just beautiful.

Saturday we headed back. We stopped at the Czech Bakery since I had never been. And also because that's just what you have to do. It's a state law I think? Again, stuff was delicious. After about 2 hours in the car we realized that our projected path was going to be how some might say horrible. So we took the backroads and by golly it was beautiful. We drove through  endless small towns of green pastures and the sun was setting and we could see the whole thing. Honestly it may have been my favorite part of the trip. Sitting, listening to good music, watching Gods beautiful creation out the window, and holding the hand of the one I want to make memories with forever. Doesn't get better.

Sunday came and we went to church, got some much needed peaceful rest in, and then headed over to Dallas for the Mavs/Thunder game with our favorite double date couple, Travis and Emily! {if y'all happen to see this- you're both stinkin' awesome} I ate a foot long hotdog, went back for more fries, the game was down to the last 5 seconds, and it was the perfect way to end the week and to celebrate St. Pattys day.

I learned a few things about myself this week:

1. I am so ready for a place of my own to call home. I so badly want one door to walk through every night, one room to go to, and one bed to sleep in. This whole living out of a duffle bag and being a nomad thing is not as fun as it was at first. Can you say- settle down?

2. I'm really in love, guys. Like I'm really, really in love. Kid's got my heart wrapped around his finger.

3. I think I'm learning just a little bit more about what God has in store for me to glorify Him. And I'm  excited.