Graduation and beyond...

I'm all graduated now and officially Carolina alumni. That has been a
little sad. I miss UNC already. Since graduation, I've been focused on
getting ready for Mexico, and going to a lot of weddings...two down, one to go. My parents are moving to their house on the Neuse River for good at the end of June, so I've also been helping them move. I think it is safe to say that, for both of us, we'll miss our Rocky Mount friends, but not Rocky Mount itself! Although it will be tough to leave the house I've grown up in... There are lots of good memories here in the Brassfield cul de sac. Other than moving, I've been to visit Don Lee, Chapel Hill, Greensboro and even met at the Crackel Barrel in Smithfield to say my goodbyes to different folks!

I also enjoyed a week at the beach with my family. We had beautiful, warm weather, lots of quality beach time and I got to say goodbye to my grandmother, aunts, uncles and cousins, and my college roommate, Heidi, who will be in Mali with the Peace Corps. for the next two years. I can't believe we'll be 24 before we see each other again!

Now, all that's left is my good childhood friend Meredith's wedding. We'll do the bridesmaids' lunchoen, rehearsal dinner, wedding ceremony and reception, I'll say goodbye to Mrs. Meredith Falk, and then I'll be off to Mexico on Tuesday, June 17th.

You can (and should!) write me this summer at the following address:

Casa de los Amigos
Spearhead- Lauren Bruton
Ignacio Mariscal #132
Col. Tabacalera
Mexico, D. F., 06030
MEXICO

or you can email me at:

lauren.bruton@gmail.com


Either way, please be "IN TOUCH" as my granddaddy says, and let me know how you are.

Also, please keep me in your prayers. The transition to a new culture, new language and new daily routine will be challenging, I'm sure. Also, I'd appreciate your prayers for the family I'll be living with and for the American/Canadian roommate I'll be living with. These two relationships are crucial to a positive experience in Mexico! And finally, pray that I don't get sick.

And just as a reminder to everyone (and in case I see you in August or September), I am planning to come home from August 1-October 12, 2008 between the summer Spearhead program and the YearOut program. After October 13th, I'll be in Mexico until August 2009. I'll post my address at the Casa as soon as I know it.

Thank you for reading, and thanks in advance for the letters, prayers and general interest in my life!