I just wanna go back

I know I would feel this way after going to Mexico for a week, but I didn't know I'd want to go back this bad. Last week I had SO MUCH fun and made SO MANY new friends, it's weird to just live as an individual and not in a group anymore.

I thrive in camp-like settings. I love having people around me, having my time scheduled for me, and doing productive stuff with strangers. I miss waking up in a cold sleeping bag, I miss hugging so many people every day, I miss laughing so much.

Don't get me wrong, I love my life in Chico. I have a great life, but I really miss the feeling of community I felt on the Mexico trip. Ahhh, friends, I miss you!!!

Completely unrelated quote: ""Have courage for the great sorrows of life and patience for the small ones; and when you have laboriously accomplished your daily task, go to sleep in peace. God is awake." Victor Hugo

Screw the Photo Challenge haha

I decided against finishing the photo challenge. It was too annoying and hard :p

Anyways, Mexico was pretty awesome. I made a lot of friends. Long bus rides, small tents, and lack of nice bathrooms and showers really helps people get closer together. I loved my team, my tent girls, my leaders. I honestly wasn't expecting anything out of this trip, but I definitely got more friends, closer to God, and learned I can work hard.

I thought going to Disneyland after a mission trip would be extremely hard. After seeing poverty, I felt like it would be weird to go see expensive America right after. But, in actuality, Disneyland was so much fun! Standing in never-ending lines, spinning so fast on the tea cups I thought I was high, and screaming until I lost my voice was a great way to end the trip.

Usually, Spring Break is a let-down, but this week I helped build a house, made new friends, and went to Disneyland.

Day 3

Day 3: A picture of the cast from your favorite show

I love this show, ER, so much. I really don't know why, but watching old episodes on netflix makes me so happy. Maybe it's the intensity, relationships, or raw emotion displayed in it, whatever the case, it's a really good show.

Oh, by the way, I am leaving to build houses in Mexico tomorrow and going to be gone for a week. So, no blogging until after Spring Break. I'm extremely excited for this trip. I really have no clue what to expect, but I have this feeling it's really going to be awesome. 

Day 2

Day 2: A picture of you and the person you've been closest with the longest.

As adorable as it sounds, my brother is a person I am close to and have been for pretty much my whole life. As most know, he is a very authentic and funny person.We've had some good talks and stupid inside jokes.Yay for big brothers! :) 

Stereotypical First Blog Post-30 Day Picture Challenge

Hi,
 I decided I'd try this whole blog thing. I've heard it's best to start with the 30 day photo challenge. So, I think I'll do that.

Day 1: A picture of yourself with ten facts about you.

1. My name is Abigail, but most people call me Abbie
2. I love God
3. I have been to Africa and feel like it's my home
4. Children teach me how to view life
5. Emotions annoy and fascinate me
6. I get paranoid easily
7. I love spontaneity
8. I attend school and work at Butte College
9. Being around people gives me energy
10. I am a somewhat passionate person

Yay! First blog post completed! :)