Hello, friends!
I have been MIA for a few months due to some majorly exciting things happening in my life! From schooling, to family and traveling- so much has changed. Here is what I have been up to:
Graduation
You heard that right- Jessica Paige Bennane has finally graduated college! I officially have a Bachelors degree in Organizational Communication and a certification in Nonprofit Leadership! I am now, Jessica Bennane, CNP.
I’d like to take this time to say, “Thank you, Mom & Dad!” Honestly, thank you to everyone that helped me through this crazy ride: family, friends, roommates, professors, mentors. I could not have made it through these years without you.
In honor of this celebration, I want to share some pictures from the last five years:
My last football game as a student! Homecoming 2017
Phi Sigma Pi Spring Retreat: Brothers Are We
Janice Maatman: The woman that inspires me everyday to be a better person and do my part.
At College Game Day with a few of my favs!
Grand Opening of Hop Cat Kalamazoo
Nonprofit Leadership Alliance conference in Denver, CO
Phi Sigma Pi, E-Board 2017
Pictured: My Little, Shannon; Yours Truly; My Big, Arcadia
Thanks for the memories Western and GO BRONCOS!!
Wedding Fun
A few weeks ago, my Dad (Coach Todd to some of you) got married to this lovely lady, Marcia.
And we became one big, humorous family!
Summer Camp
For the first time in four years, I was able to volunteer as a counselor & dean at Camp Talahi! In the past, I had been stuck in the kitchen all day so it was amazing to be able to spend time with the kids!
And last, but clearly important here…
Traveling!
This summer I took a crazy fun trip down south! My friend Erin and I visited some of my favorite spots (Asheville, NC; Charlotte, NC) and visited some new ones (Smoky Mountain National Park; Gatlinburg, TN; and Wilmington, NC).
I won’t spoil too much here, because you can definitely look forward to some posts about these spots soon! But, I love you guys so here are some sneak peaks of this year’s Southern Adventure:
I cannot wait to share more about this awesome 9 day trip with you guys. From camping, white water rafting, shopping, and boozing- this trip was everything I needed this summer.
Keep an eye out for a post soon- I am back!
Love always,
Jess
