This is not goodbye...it's see ya later!

Sorry about the long gaps in my blogging...been really busy this last few weeks. It is nearing the end of the semester, so i'm hanging out with friends as much as possible, sight seeing, and have more homework than before.

To say the least this has been one of the most wonderful and mind opening experiences of my life. I am not ready to leave and i can't wait to come back. I will always consider Minnesota my home...but no lie I am officially a Cali girl now! I wish my daughter and family would just move here.

It's coming down to the end now, I leave in like 3 weeks, May 21st. I know I will cry. This year has been my lucky year, like Darcy told me double deuces are lucky. Coming here has done so much for me. I have broadened my horizons, found where my heart is, i found my self, i found some life long amazing friends, i found love (when i was starting to think it didn't exist), i found a family here. The school portion this year was rather unsuccesful other than finding out that i do not want to continue in art school. That has been extremely hard and frustrating for me.....seems like a waste of time and money. But now I know for next year. Even though i'm still not sure what I want to do.

I once again need to thank my family for so much help and support. Exspecially my mom, she has always been the backbone of our family, i wouldn't be able to function without her! i'm so happy here. The only thing missing is my Jasmine.

Anyways....what a crazy few months! This weekend was fun filled with great friends, my first house party, a walk to the pier, a day in the park, some shopping, and the Weird Festival! The festival was great! Even the one i went to the week before was unreal. So Many People!!! lol (I will post pictures when I get home) And to be honest it might sound crazy but I party alot less now than i did at home....most of the time i have a couple drinks. Back home i didn't know what a couple drinks was....terrible I know. But being a happy person makes such a huge difference.

So about my friends, Dear Reggie...a.k.a Reginald/Wedge Salad... a great rooommate, friend, and all around juat a great person. You still need to teach me to rap (kind of upset about this). You always got my back and you always put up with my shit. Cant wait to room again with ya next year in our apartment.

Ms. Jackie Wray...a.k.a the stray....you have become my best girlfriend here. You met me when I was crying and i'll never forget you had the most endearing look and gave me a huge hug. Your someone i can mother over while Jazz is away and I know you will always be there for me. You are never ignorant or judgemental, that is what makes you so endearing...never loose that! Can't wait for you to come to MN!

Last but furthest from the least Shawn Machado-Modirpour ..... a.k.a Babe/prince charming. When i first saw you I though you were an asshole, not going to lie. You wouldn't even talk to me. But I will never forget the night we met and not giving you my number or nothing and still the next morning you went searching the hilton floor by floor to find me. i almost died when you knocked on my door and asked me to breakfast. i almost blew you off, but i'm so glad i didn't. you made me realize what dating should be like. Fun, exciting, spontanious, romantic, ect. you also are nerdy, a gamer, sweet, romatic, had a different upbringing, and background. But your exactly what I needed. Everyday I fall more and more in love with you and you just know when it's right. i'm so happy...I love you very much!

To everyone else thanks you made this a great year for me and i will see you next year!!!

O yah I forgot to mention...i did meet Shawn's dad and step mom last weekend! They were so great! We had a great weekend of eating to much and drinking wine. I also met some of his cousins and seen a fairly traditional Persian gathering. great people and great food! Reminded me of home some what with tons of food, drinking, a game on with the guys watching it, and women in the kitchen only difference is some of the conversation was in Farsi so I couldn't always follow :). His step mom and I became fast friends like we've known each other for years and Tony, his dad, loved me and is such a sweet man and really loves his son. I know I made a good impression on them and i'm excited to meet the rest of the family!

But for know i got to run! See ya later!