Leavin' the DRAMA for your mama

Watching the movie The Holiday, I wish I could just get away sometimes. Drama arises and the main character girls flee. That is not always the case, however, we do live in the real world. And in this reality, we are all forced to deal with drama. It's everywhere and, unfortunately, it's been the girls who take the blame.. we start it and always have some of it.. and always seem to be dealing with it. And I've learned over the past 21 years of my life that running from drama never solves anything. We've got to put our big-girl panties on and deal with anything and everything that comes our way, and you never know what it's going to be next.

When you are put in a position to solve or deal with drama, and you run from it or avoid it, you are just creating more. Yes, it's unintentional, but it's still drama. Leaving people out of things, being too inclusive, making decisions, etc. These are all just the day-to-day dramatics.

I've tried to stay out of it, I've thought that I could be drama-free. It's impossible. And it's a distraction. Just a distraction from everything. And I think 2 weeks away from it all, to find the man of my dreams, like in the movie, just might help.

Instead, I'll be going home after school. And I'm bringing my awesome roommate with me! She's put things into perspective, she's made me laugh, she's listened and been there for me all year, and helped me deal with drama. Hopefully I've been there for her as much as she's been there for me all year. The week at home will consist of going to the beach, checking out the TPC, going to Tim McGraw with Lady A, and hopefully having the boys come with us! So far, I'm viewing this weekend as our vacation away from it all.. just before graduation, and just what we need after a tiring year in Clemson!

So kind of like The Holiday, we'll be high-tailing it out of town, but we're headed to Jacksonville, and we'll be back in a week. It'll be rewarding and relaxing.. and I CAN'T WAIT!