Hi everyone!
It’s been a couple of weeks since my last post, and I’m excited to be back. Winter break gave me a much-needed chance to slow down, recharge, and spend time doing things I don’t always make time for during the semester. From reconnecting with old friends to enjoying cozy nights in and making new memories, this break was full of moments worth sharing. In this post, I’ll be catching you up on everything I’ve been up to over winter break and reflecting on what made it so special.
Wedding Time
One of the biggest and most special moments of my winter break was my mom getting married. Being part of such an important milestone in her life was incredibly meaningful to me. I helped with different aspects of the wedding planning, which gave me a behind-the-scenes look at everything that goes into making a wedding day come together. On top of that, I had the opportunity to be their photographer, which made the experience even more unforgettable. Capturing such a joyful and emotional day through my lens was an honor, and it’s something I’ll always cherish.
Here’s some of my favorite photos that I took, plus just a few silly ones!
Seeing Old Friends
This year, I finally had some free time to reconnect with friends from high school. Since it had been so long, I was thrilled to spend time with my best friends, Sydney and Shelby. We met up at Sydney’s house to help her mom prepare for their family Christmas party. Sydney and Shelby took charge in the kitchen while I helped with the decorations. Once everything was finished, we ended the night by watching Titanic until about 1:30 in the morning. Although I was exhausted on the drive home, it was truly wonderful to see them again and catch up on each other’s lives.
Historic Trip to the USS Alabama
During winter break, my mom, Mike, and I also took a trip to visit the USS Alabama in Mobile, Alabama, and it ended up being one of my favorite experiences. It was incredible to see how much restoration work has been done to preserve the ship since I last saw it in high school. Walking through it and seeing the attention to detail really brought its history to life. I’ve always loved exploring places like this, where you can physically step into the past and learn through experience. Being able to explore the USS Alabama reminded me why I’m so drawn to history and how important it is to preserve these moments for future generations. I can’t wait to go back and see the rest of the deck being refinished.
If you love the SR-71 as much as I do, they have one displayed outside a hangar as well as many historic aircraft inside the hangar. Many are on loan from the NAS National Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida. IF you ever make your way here I recommend going. There is so much to see and explore.
Avion Time Even When Home
Even over break, I still got the chance to spend time with our PR Manager, Noelle, since she only lives about 42 minutes away. We met up and went to Bearfruit Bowls, where we grabbed acai bowls and coffee and caught up on everything going on over break. Afterward, we headed to downtown Pensacola and spent the afternoon walking around, popping into all the little cute shops. It was such a fun and relaxed day, and a perfect reminder that even during a break, it’s nice to stay connected and enjoy simple moments like that.
Overall, winter break was filled with so many meaningful moments, from spending quality time with family and friends to creating memories I’ll always cherish. It gave me the chance to slow down, reflect, and truly enjoy the people and experiences that matter most to me. As the break came to an end, I felt refreshed and excited to start my final year of college.
I’m looking forward to what this next chapter holds and can’t wait to see where it takes me. Keep a look out for more posts from me sharing with ya’ll the senior year experience and adventure.
