-I don't like M&M's just plain. But they are definitely the best part in trail mix.
-If I'm in a car more than about 2 hours, I ALWAYS wear comfy clothes and then change when I get to wherever I am going. Typically, this includes sweats/yoga pants, sports bra, tank top, a vicki's jacket, and socks with flip flops (ok, so weird, but I don't like having shoes on when driving. but my feet always get SO cold, so I have to wear the sockies).
-I sometimes think I'm older than I really am...if you know me at all, you totally understand this.
-I obsess over cute newlyweds and babies. It's a bad disease.
-My family, hands down, is the most important possession/blessing I have, along with the knowledge of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
-When I spend a lot of time with Nik, we start saying and doing the same things.
-I can't stand when I hear people chewing or breathing weird.
-I was meant to live in the sun.
-I am continually recognizing the love my Father in Heaven has for me and all of his children.
-I am like my sister's mini...I definitely look up to her in most things I do.
-My stories are never funny and take forever to tell. So...sorry in advance!
-I currently have a crush on my geology professor.
-I shorten my words, obvi.
I will definitely be adding to this list in probably about every blog post. I learn knew things about myself each day. Like today, I learned I don't really like cake pops. They are defs adorbs, but way too rich for me.
But aside from these random facts, here's like my life story: (I'm not sure how much I'll tell, but it could be a little lengthy...)
So, I'm attending SUU right now. I made the decision to do so a couple of months into my senior year. And let me tell you, I LOVED LIFE! There were definitely hard times, but it was so much fun. I loved taking my college classes, I loved the excitement of a new relationship, I loved having the BEST times with my besties at cheer, and I loved that my young women's leaders had given my laurel class an opportunity to attend the temple one morning a week before classes (which really blessed my life). Everything was going great; I had applied to SUU after touring the campus that I really fell in love with and I was getting some scholarship money because of my academics. I was excited for the adventure I was about to take, but I was a little nervous too. Throughout all of it, though, I recieved much reassurance from many and I really felt like it was what I was supposed to do. My life felt clear, and I supposed it was from doing the right things, like going to the temple. We had talked about such things in seminary and my teacher then, Brother Lowe, had said that life really does become clear when doing the right things. I was grateful for his insight.
Graduation came and I was so excited. It was such a great time and it was so fun to spend time with my friends and others of my class.
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Graduation with my besties :)
The summer following my senior year was the best to date I think. I basically fell in love with a great guy and he loved me too. I didn't think there could be anything more perfect. We had so much fun. We travelled together to his rodeos and spent countless nights talking while driving home or just snuggled up on the couch. So when it came time to come to Cedar for school, and he wasn't coming with me, it was so hard. I went home ALL the time to be with him. And I really think it was worth it, because it was great being with him. But it made it hard to be at school; the school part was great, but the social life...not so much. I basics just hung out with my besties/roomies Nik and J all the time, which is super fun, but it was usually just us or other people we knew from home.
In the middle of all the excitement, or lack thereof, it was time for Thanksgiving break. I ran my first 5k, which was pretty fun, and overall, had a great Thanksgiving. Upon returning back to Cedar, though, my grandma had a stroke, and it's been pretty scary since. And let me tell you, my gradma is the greatest lady EVER. She is so strong and amazing. She's conquered cancer twice, and now this has been thrown her way. Grandma has done pretty well, considering, but we all get scared and even cry sometimes. She is so loved.
Then, I finished my first semester away from home and recieved all A's from my 17 credits. So then, it was Christmas! I LOVE Christmas; my whole family does. We always have such a great time.
I started spring semester with 18 credits, just enough to get my associates. After this, though, it's time to get serious. I'm majoring in Elementary Education, so you have to get into a program after finishing about 2 years of school. I thought about where I wanted to finish my education. SUU didn't really seem right anymore. And I wasn't sure if I should go on a mission or what with the age change and such. But as I called and talked to different schools and programs, UVU looked to be the best and it all fit together so perfectly. I did what I had to do and got accepted into the program in the Wasatch campus, where I can be with my family. Plus, almost without fail, everytime I would come back to Cedar after being home, my grandma would have a mini stroke. I took that as a sign I should probably stay home and not leave. Was it really? I'm not sure. But still...
Probs one of the greatest times during this semester was the trip Nik and I took for spring break. The two of us drove to Huntington Beach, California and had such a great time while there! The only other kids we met, ironically, were on spring break from SUU too. What are the odds?! We hung out at the beach, rode a tandem bike, and shopped at the best farmers market and little shops by the PCH and Huntington Beach Main Street. We also kept seeing the missionaries and I totes wanted to meet some and see where they were from. So when we got the chance, we finally said hi to some and asked where they were from. The first kid said he was from Cedar!!! So crazy. The other one was from like Michigan or somewhere...but don't worry. We still connected with him because his grandpa grew up in Heber!! Of all places. It's seriously such a small world.
After Cali, Nik and I hit up Mesquite with some even warmer weather with my mom! We just LOVE the sun.
It's a must that we match
Fast forward to present day: I'm just finishing my classes to get my associates, preparing to move home, and about to throw a bachelorette party for my other BFF Tiffnay! Can't believe she's getting married. It's weird, but I am also so happy for them. Maybe even a little jealous. I don't hide the fact that an eternal family is my ultimate goal. Probs a typics Mormon girl, but whatevs...I am who I am!
This was kind of a crazy story, and I defs bounced around a lot, but it tells a little about who I am today. My life has been full of adventures so far, and I am sure new ones are coming my way too!
p.s. Nik and I both started blogging today and she tells some more about our adventures this year on her blog here
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