diamond in the rough

on saturday, i was driving home from my team placing second at states (which is amazing for us), and then going shopping at the outlets there by myself in the pouring rain and buying things i deserved for making it through the season. i was behind a car that had a "please rescue" sticker with a dog on it and a "spay and neuter" sticker. then "stay" by lisa loeb came on the radio and it was just one of those moments that people talk about but i don’t think i’ve ever had–i felt like i was exactly where i was supposed to be in that moment, i am exactly who i am supposed to be right now. i am beyond nervous about nursing school but for the first time, i feel like i’m on the right path.

i am planning on getting a lotus flower tattoo in white ink on my shoulder blade. to quote ehow, "lotus tattoos are meant to represent life, new beginnings and the possibility of people growing to change into something beautiful."