Reality...

So, spring break just ended...I must say it was the best spring break I have ever had. It was my last and I definitely went out with a bang!! We went on a cruise to The Bahamas, to Grand Turk, Half Moon Cay (well kinda), and Nassau! It was beautiful. Unforunately we didn't make it to Half Moon Cay because the winds were too bad to get off the boat and on to the other boat that takes us to the island. However, it was still and amazing trip. I laughed until I cried, until my abs hurt and my face hurt. It was much needed, appreciated, and welcomed. We saw shows every night and comedians. One of our girls even played on a game show one night and someone in the audience yelled "purple" as we all yelled "gold" and the entertainer guy goes, "are ya'll playing marco polo?" it was funny. We sang, we danced, and me and Lindsey got pulled in to this Ms. Margaritaville contest thing where we were supposed to shake our butts for all the 1000 + people out there...needless to say we got as far as introducing ourselves and realized we had to do it alone and peaced out (haha). It was great to have someone make my bed, clean my room, and turn my bed down for me every day and night. Someone waited on us hand and foot, at breakfast, lunch and especially dinner. Now I'm back in reality and having to do this all myself and I don't like it. We also had the privelage of eating...no indulging in ice cream 24 hours a day and well we ate 3 or 4 cones a day, no exageration there! I'm going through withdrawals. I can't even put in to words how amazing this trip was and I much I wish I was still there. The car ride down wasn't bad, the car ride back...not so exciting. We all stayed friends, no arguing, nothin! It was great. Nassau was cool. We went snorkeling. The guy told us the water was about 74 degrees...ummm more like below 0. I'm pretty sure I was going hypothermic, but it was awesome to see all the fish, sting rays, and correl up close and personal. I wish I had an underwater camera for that one because it was indescribable!! The streets in Nassau are filled with bargainers. It's a massive tent filled with things the Bahimians make and with knockoff purses, wallets, duffles, etc. It was sad but thats how they live and don't know any different. We bargained with a lady and my friend got a $120 "coach" duffle down to $40. However, they also have really expensive stores like MAC, David Yuman, etc. It was a packed place and Atlantis is huge! Definitely want to go there if I ever get to go back. So..that's my trip in a nut shell. Sooo fun wishing I was not going back to school tomorrow-but there's only 6 weeks left. Home in 3!! Sadly though, my family had to put my Golden Retriever to sleep this past week after 10 years with her. It's almost like loosing a best friend because she was always there, and her love for me was unconditional no matter what I did or said she still was there to love me. It will be sad to go home and know she's not there welcoming me with a jump up and I can't give her anymore treats...I'm not sure how I'll handle this going home...but I'll get through it! All dogs go to heaven I believe that!! She's with my grandma now and making someone else happy being her loveable stinky self! Miss you LoLo!