HELLO, my lovely friends! It’s been a hot minute since I’ve posted anything, and I missed it! This summer has been one amazing adventure, and I’m excited to share about what I’ve been up to. Between family vacation, church events, and international travel, there was never a dull moment! It’s crazy to think that we’re into fall already. 2026 will be here before you know it!
~ may ~
- officially finished my senior year and had my final evaluation
- Wrote a short story and submitted it for publication
- Read lots of books (old favorites and new finds)
- attended a spring formal with my sister
- did hair, nails, makeup for said formal with my older sister 🥰
- got into a consistent gym routine
- got back to running after six weeks off!
- had my graduation party
- played lots of games with family
~ june ~
- worked four days a week
- spent the night at Halle’s house
- watched UFC with Halle and her family
- went to Vestal for dinner with friends
- had family vacation in the Poconos
- flew to Australia to visit my YWW bestie Belle! <3
- did so many cool things in Australia: went to a wildlife park, saw amazing sunsets, saw dolphins, reptiles, and kangaroos, and enjoyed a break from the blazing hot humidity of home XD
- turned 19 in Australia
july ~
- my brother and his daughter flew in from CA for a week
- spent July 4th with the whole family
- watched a fireworks display put on by my brothers and brother-in-law
- was the games assistant at VBS again
- went swimming almost every day for a week with my niece (she’s from California and loved swimming in fresh water!)
- went to the fair with a group of friends
- got family pictures taken
- went to Knoebels with family
august ~
- went to Prince Edward Island and Maine with Betsy and Kira!!
- had the BEST time road tripping and exploring
- went hiking in Acadia National Park
- spent a day in NY with a friend and got some fun pics
- tried new recipes and restaurants
- started packing for college
- had some crazy late nights with the best people <3
- competed in a triathlon with Miriam and Betsy
- had a family staycation
let’s chat!
how was your summer? was it a traveling summer, or a stay at home one? did you have any exciting new experiences?
Wow, it sounds like you had an awesome summer, Anna! I wish you all the best as you enter this new chapter in life and in writing. Keep running the race you’ve been called to run! (Crazy, but it’s also time to update your bio, because you’re going to college.)
thanks, Sam! (hehe I guess it is!)