Vermont holds a very special place in my heart. I spent some of the most wonderful years of my life in Burlington surrounded by some of the most amazing people I have ever been blessed to know. College was the cliche growing experience, love, parties, adventures, homework, three jobs at a time,

heartbreak, more love, drinks (and more drinks), and learning what I needed to do to grow up and take care of myself a little bit more than I had in the past. I made some of the best memories of my life in Burlington and there are days when I wonder where I would be if I had stayed or had moved back. But I didn't and I am here now, happy, content and settled. I made some very good friends up there in the 802 some of them in school and some of them outside of school. Through the years I have come to realize that some of these friends and my party people and some of them I have a true blue bond with that has yet to be broken whether I am thousands of miles away or just a few hours down the street. Yesterday one of these friends took the time on her 4 hour drive back up to VT to stop and spend a little time with Max and I. Although our visit was short because she still had a long road ahead of her it made my day in so many ways. Not only did I get to see one of the girls I have long considered one of those true friends but it was so awesome to introduce my little girl to that part of my life. It is a part that someday I will gladly tell all about to her, but, not until she is plenty old enough (I am going to deny deny deny I did anything crazy until she is way past her prime). Until then I hope to include Burlington and my friends up North in her life as much as possible... even if it is on drives through and quick visits and FaceTime phone calls.  ometimes now I feel a bit disconnected from that life and the people up there, I know it is partly my fault but it still is hard at times. No matter what ... I love my VT roots and my VT friends and nothing will ever change that. 

You can pick your friends and you can pick your nose but you can't pick your friend's nose... unless you are bigger than your friend <3