Monday, December 17, 2012

I did it.

I know this is a cute face. It's actually my favorite face to make and the obvious choice for a "I'm a college graduate" photo.
Hi Friends! 
Long time no see. Sorry that I've been so absent from the blogging world these past few weeks. Which means that we have A LOT of catching up to do!

Most importantly, I am officially a college graduate! 18+ years of schooling behind me and for the first time, I am no longer a "student". I'll admit, it feels a bit strange to be done with school for maybe, forever. But at the same time, I love the freedom that it brings to go anywhere and do anything. 

I also moved out of my house in Seattle this past week. For those of you who don't know, I willing be moving to Australia in January! Packing up my things and moving out of my house was a bittersweet experience. Living in Seattle with my closest friends has been such a wonderful part of my life. It has changed me and molded me into an adult and I'm sad that this part of my life in coming to a close. But there is MUCH to look forward to and it is time to move on to the next adventure. 

And as I am no longer in school, I have lots of exciting ideas for this little blog of mine!
Thank you, again, for sticking around and encouraging me these past few weeks. I am beyond ready to step back into this wonderful community just in time for the Christmas season!

So stay tuned for the next chapter of On A Whim!

Much love,


15 comments:

Britta Marie said...

Congrats!! And glad to have you back :). Can't wait to hear more about Australia!

Alyssa said...

Congrats! I'm so looking forward to keeping up with your Australian adventures!

Alyssa
The Glossy Life

Faith said...

Congratulations! That is really exciting!

Tyler said...

Congratulations!! And Australia?! That's SO exciting! :)

Anjali said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Yay!!

Unknown said...

Congratulations! Just found your blog. You are a doll. Good luck on your adventures! Can't wait to read all about them!

Love, The Skinnys

Chelsea said...

Congratulations!! Can't see what the future has in store for you :)

Katherine said...

Yay for graduating college! That's an awesome achievement and a great 'Christmas gift' of sorts

<3 katherine

Michaela said...

Congrats, Ariel!! That's huge! Will I see you in June for graduation? Why are you moving to Australia?

melindapollard said...

Congrats! Good luck in your next adventure- sounds like fun!

http://mylifebeingrenewed.blogspot.com/

Jenna Griffin | Gold & Bloom said...

Yay! Congrats, girl! Being done with school is seriously awesome and I know you will enjoy it! Australia?!? Oh my, I've really been away from your blog for much too long. I can't wait to sit here with my coffee and catch up on your blog. Xx

Erin Marie said...

glad you are back! and so exciting about all the adventures ahead!

Alex said...

Congrats and well done! Happy new year and all the best for 2013 xxx
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k8te said...

big congrats to you! can't wait to follow along on your new adventures! :)