Apologies for the late post, but I wanted to share a bit about the time I spent back home in Georgia over the holidays. I had a great time catching up with old friends—spending days at coffee shops, hanging out at a lake house, and celebrating New Year’s Eve together. It was so refreshing to hear how everyone is doing in this next chapter of life. I’m really grateful for those connections, though I do wish I could have stayed longer and shared more of this journey with them.
Afterward, Jacqui flew into Atlanta, and we made the drive back to Raleigh together. It was a blast showing her around the city—visiting local coffee shops, browsing through record stores, and getting lost in some of my favorite bookstores. It felt great to introduce her to my fellow Raleigh Fellows too, and they made the experience even more memorable.
They even threw me a birthday celebration, and it was one of the most special, fun moments I’ve had since being here. I’m thankful for the friendships I’ve made here and for the chance to share those connections with Jacqui. It's been a great start to the year!
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