Classy Sass: Wait. I'm leaving?

Alright I'm going to say it: I'm seriously going to miss the rain. And no, it's not because I just love getting soaked as I'm walking into work. It's because I have this weird thing in my head where my whole life, whenever I imagine certain places, I picture them in a specific way. Paris, I see covered in snow with twinkling lights. New York, draped in fall colors. England and Ireland... cloudy, rainy, and gray. And after a gorgeous summer, it's finally turned to the weather that, to me, feels like Ireland. Which kills me because my time is seriously limited.

First a quick update and then I'll fill you in on my plans, promise. Since my last post, I worked a lot. Then about three weeks ago, it all kicked off. Started with an incredible YSA church trip to the west coast where about 50-60 of us all raided a hostel in Lehinch on the beach. Insanely fun. Did a beach clean up, hiked from Doolin along to the end of the Cliffs of Moher (my favorite), had a much needed and inspiring devotional, then overtook the Galway Branch Sunday morning. It was an uplifting and memorable weekend.

SURPRISE! Went home to Reno to surprise my family! My brother Chase made a last minute trip home, so I did too. They were all downstairs watching a movie and I crept down the stairs, turned around the corner, and nonchalantly said "Hey guys," while looking down at my phone. It was quiet at first and then chaos haha. Everyone was so confused but so excited. I'll always remember that. Then about 7 hours later I was off to the airport again, after already traveling for 24 hours, to spend the day in Salt Lake City with a couple friends and then for a job interview Monday morning. Then back to Reno that afternoon. The week was non-stop craziness, having a blast catching up with my family. Quick mention of how weird it was to be driving on the other side of the road and how the money looked fake to me, kind of cool.

Now I'm here, just having walked home this morning in the rain and not believing that I only have two weeks really left here. WHAT. Eight days of work, and in two weeks I'm off on my EU adventure. Don't get me wrong, I'm beyond excited for that. But Ireland has really touched my heart, especially the people here and how much I have learned here. Life is always full of mixed emotions. And here I'm definitely torn. It's hard because I know it's my time to go move on to new things, but I don't want to leave. All I can do is trust in the plan that Heavenly Father has for me. Every time I've let Him guide me, it's always turned out to be the best thing for me. So currently, it looks like my plan is to finish up here, go on my trip through Europe for about a month and head back to the good ol' USA at the end of November for Thanksgiving. Then, I'm sorry, but I just can't quite fill you in on my plans after that yet. Let's say "to be continued..." ;) I did give you a clue though, did you see it?

For the time being, as much as I'm super bummed to be leaving Dublin, I can only be grateful. I had my moments of sadness but from here on out I'm choosing only happiness. And guess what- how amazing is it that I got to experience all of this anyway? If I didn't leave happy, than I would be an extremely ungrateful person. Like come on, what more could I want?! I'm totally looking forward to my trip, where not only I'll have an experience of a lifetime, but for me, will be the best learning experience. You guys, God is SO GOOD. Do what you're supposed to, better yourself so you can help better others, and His beautiful, often challenging, but incredibly perfect plan will unfold for you.