and we're back

at the ripe old age of 25, i find it's easy to feel restless and unsure, hoping for an idea of where to go and what to do next. it wasn't the same at 18. when i started college at msum. then, i was exactly where i wanted to be, with everyone i wanted to be with, excited for the world in front of me. every single day was full of wonderment, and exploration of the future was my only responsibility.

that's the hard thing about growing up...it's everything you thought you were looking forward to, but it's not what you expected. it's full of responsibility (or what i will now refer to as "freedom's enemy").

it was a welcome break to be reunited with old friends this weekend. because, for me, reminiscence is seeing the past through rose-colored glasses. and being with my first friends from college was an instant switch back to that mentality, to place where i have one foot on my favorite memories and one foot on edge of everything that life has to offer.

that must be why i adore weddings so much. because the only thing in the air is the assurance that your future will be full of happiness, love and of possibility.

and ain't that the sweetest smell there is.