After enduring odd troubles in obtaining essential visa information from the family I was going to be traveling with, the deadline was upon me. I called them one last time, stating that if I did not get the information immediately, I would not be able to go. I was leaving the next day for Indiana, making it impossible for me to get the visa for Brazil (you need to be in the Miami area). They shot me an email about an hour later, explaining that the reason they had not gotten back to me was that they would probably have to stay in Miami for the summer. "Sorry!" Their email proclaimed.
I couldn't believe it, but kind of knew the whole time. To be honest, I was a bit relieved - I hadn't realized how much I would miss my family, and how much I was going to miss spending the summer with everyone back together again.
Long story short, I got my job back at Nordstrom, and returned the majority of stuff I was told to purchase for the trip. Then, I headed off to Indiana for some wedding celebrations!
My cousins' bachelorette party was so fun. We spent the day chilling at her lake house with the bridesmaids and her friends from Indy. There were about 9 of us in total, and we meshed well together.
That night, we built a bonfire to further celebrate the occasion.
That week, my family and I drove down south Indiana to Evansville, where my Grandparents on my Dad's side live. It was great to see them again! Thursday, we drove back up to Fort Wayne to assist wit the last minute wedding preparations and visit with more family. We played games and laughed hysterically most of the days, when we weren't setting up for the big day, which turned out beautifully.
The church ceremony was beautiful, the bride beautiful, the reception beautiful, the cake beautiful! We danced the entire night - my family the last ones to leave the dance floor. My Grandma was especially enthusiastic about dancing, and lead me several times in a polka, which I tried my best to duplicate. It was such a fun time!
Now, I gear up for a sweltering summer in Miami. I wait until July to find out if I got the job in Japan, and, if not, will have to pick another location for my next adventure. One thing is for sure: in this life I've chosen, change is constant!
