Looking back at the past few weeks makes me that much more excited for the next few! During these weeks, I had the opportunity to go visit my twin sister, who is interning in Pittsburgh, PA. Pittsburgh is a BEAUTIFUL city! We were able to visit the famous St. Anthony Chapel, where over 4,200 Saints relics were held, as well as taste some amazing seafood, explore the streets of Pittsburgh, and overhear a little bit of a Luke Bryan concert playing in the Steeler's stadium. This short, 60-hour trip was well-worth it.
Fourth of July was a week/weekend that I will never forget. I was fortunate to spend the Holiday with my parents and twin, as everyone made a trip to New York. The many trips getting lost on the subways, deciphering where to eat, and being lost tourists was well-compensated by the time with family, delicious food, moments of laughter (there were many), Broadway shows, Empire State and World Trade Center tours, Central Park lunches, sitting under the fireworks at South Seaport, and so much more. Seeing as I won't be able to go home until Thanksgiving, it was such a blessing that my family was able to visit me.
In addition to family, I have had the chance to see a few other familiar faces while I've been in New York! It started with a sorority sister, who I briefly met with after mass on my 3rd week in, and since then, I've been able to see a dear friend of mine, Janelle, who was coming back from a trip to Italy with the Apostles of the Interior Life (the Sisters I receive spiritual direction from at school -- they are too awesome to describe in words), our leadership and development coordinator at St. Lawrence, Karen, and this weekend, I'm meeting up with another sorority sister in my pledge class to grab some dinner while she's visiting. Next week, I have more sorority sisters coming to visit for vacation (GO KD!) as well as my aunt and cousins. This summer that I thought would make me feel so far from home has been blessed by the comfort and presence of so many familiar faces. Praise God!
My internship continues to astound me -- it is busier than ever, but going great! Learning so much in the process -- not only about the work world, but also about myself, my passions, and so much more. I hope to share these experiences with y'all when I come home to see you or through a phone call to catch up! As I sit here eating my egg sandwich and strawberries on this beautiful Saturday morning, I hope every one of you has an amazing weekend, filled with summer joy and laughter.
Thinking especially of my mom and all her volleyball players as they begin their summer workouts this week! Much love, everyone!