Shortly after graduation (okay the very next day at 5 am) I headed to New York City with my friends in Divine Comedy for a whole week. You guys, it was heaven. I was kind of expecting to hate all the smoke, smog, and weirdos through out the city, but I absolutely loved every aspect of New York. The energy, the pizza, the bagels, the subway, the theater. It was amazing. I'm so grateful to Divine Comedy for letting me come. The best part was that it was for a whole week, so we had time to work hard performing and play hard seeing shows. By the last few days, I felt like a real New Yorker. I could find my way anywhere on the subway system. The first day I was a little nervous about getting lost, but by the end of the trip I was a pro. I told Alex we have to live, or at least visit often, NYC. I just fell in love with the city. And now, a million pictures to show of my adventures. :)
About half way through the week, Alex flew out and spent my free time days with me. It was amazing. As you can see, we won the Wicked lottery and scored front. row. seats. I had already seen Wicked before, but Alex hadn't. It was a once in a lifetime experience.
Thank you Divine Comedy for taking me to NEW YORK! :)
Hey friends!
I survived April. And this was the result:
And I got to celebrate with these lovely people:
Then I went to New York, which was heaven. That deserves it's own picturey-post soon.
I have had such mixed feelings with moving on with life after getting a Bachelor's degree. Change is always scary, but always ends up being for the better, doesn't it? I am so, so, so grateful to have gotten the chance to finish school. I think most women who get married at the age of 20 don't get that luxury. I did, thanks to so many people. Especially my sweet parents. Anyone who knows my parents know that they are probably the coolest people on the planet. Truly. Alex and I both agree that our life goal is to be exactly like my parents (or as close as we can get to it). They have helped me so much along the way. I will be thanking them for all of eternity for all they have done for me and my own family unit.
I'm glad that I went through the graduation experience. I attended commencement as well as my specific graduation. I got to do it with my friends, as well as listen to amazing, inspiring speakers. In case you didn't know, a graduation in the arts is the best. Totally. I graduated with Dance and Music majors. There were beautiful performances. It was by far the most entertaining graduation ceremony I have ever been too. It was fun sitting my friends too.
Thinking back on my education, I wish I would have enjoyed it more. Granted, I loved college - most of the time - but I wish I would have enjoyed the hard parts more. I don't regret any decisions I made during college, though. Thinking back on the 18 year old Natalie fresh out a high school, I am such a different woman now. I am a wife, a performer, a teacher, and (hopefully) a better friend and member of the church. I am so grateful for everything I have been blessed with over the last four years.
I have been given countless blessings countless time, and I can not thank my Heavenly Father enough for it. And thank you, significant people in my life, for all of your love and support. I finished. I really did. Who would have thought. :)
xoxo
Nat
