Blue Skies and Sunshine

This past weekend I went to a combined stake YSA activity in St. George. Can I just tell you that one day I am retiring in the great land of St. Geezy. The weather was BEAUTIFUL! It was in the upper 70's and I just wanted to stay there forever. It was a very fun and eventful day!

In the morning we heard from two church speakers. Their talks were on marriage and education. You know the topics they usually talk about to single people. ha. Then we all ate lunch outside. Afterwards we went on the temple grounds and just walked around.

We were to then do a scavenger hunt knocking on doors and collecting supplies for humanitarian aid. I was at first a little sceptical, but it ended up being my favorite activity of the day! It feels so good to serve others! As college students I think we tend to get selfish. We don't mean to, but we all get caught up in our busy schedules and tend to focus on ourselves. We got tons of supplies, and we even helped one lady rake her leaves in her yard. After we were done we all went to a park and took a nap.

Then dinner was provided for us. A bunch of us stayed after and played a game of football. There is nothing like a fun group of friends playing games outside on a summer night. (ok so it isn't summer but it felt like it ;)

A few of my friends had never been through the Butt Crack up by Dixie Rock, so we went and did that. Its just this small opening (crack) you have to crawl all the way through. Then we went to the dance and after got a snack at Wendy's before heading back to Cedar.

A PERFECT day if I do say so myself. Days like these make everything worth while :)

Birdy!

Ok listen up! I have a new favorite singer at the moment! Her name is Birdy, she is from Britain, and she is only 15 years old! I discovered her from the wonderful Ellen DeGeneres. She was on her show today, and I was blown away! She has a whole CD. Check out her videos on youtube, or songs on itunes! Here is the music video of the song she sang on Ellen though. Enjoy! You'll be blown away!

There is an official music video of this song too, but I actually prefer her live version!

had to share this one too!

Time Flies

Friends going out to eat at Sizzlers

Best Friends at my favorite restaurant Psing Toa

Friends going bowling!

Sometimes it seems like yesterday that I was attending my first day of school down at SUU. And now I have only 49 days until I will be graduating with my associates! I cannot believe two years have already gone by! There were lots of fun times,hard times, and difficult moments, but I have grown SO much because of all my experiences. I am a completely different person than I was two years ago!

I am so excited because this spring break three of my best friends and myself finalized where we will be living this summer and fall! We found some cute apartments in Provo. It will be nice to move back up North and be closer to home. I am planning on attending UVU, working somewhere in Provo, and best of all riding the BUS! ha ha thats right. I am a poor college student who is trying to save her money, so unfortunately won't have a car.

This spring break was a blast though! I just went home (to save money) But i was able to see a lot of old friends from High School, and it was great catching up with everyone!

It's crazy how things change. Most of my guy friends from school are on missions! Many are coming back this year! Brandon only has 169 days left! Woot Woot!! :) A lot of people are getting engaged as well, which is always exciting! It will be crazy to see where we will all be in the next 5 years or so!!

Life is great though! I cant take anything for granted! I am so blessed with the examples I have in my life, and the happiness the gospel brings me. Hope everyone had a great spring break! Now its time to hit the books, and party up the last month and a half i'll have in Cedar!

The Day of Love

Some single people may say Valentines Day a.k.a the Day of Love is the worst day of the year. I may not have a significant other in my life right now, but great love surrounds me all the time. I have the love of amazing friends and family who show how much they love and care for me through their actions. Most importantly I have a Father in Heaven who loves me very much. When I'm feeling alone or discouraged I can always turn to his love. I want to live my life with the pure love of Christ serving and thinking of others first, and showing the love I have to offer.


Some friends and I went and saw "The Vow" last night in theaters. It was really good, yet really sad. A tear jerker for some. We dressed up for it as well, and may have gotten a little carried away. ha. HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!

Life is like a crazy roller coaster. You definitely have your ups and your downs. There have been moments in my life these past two years I have been away at college, where I thought things couldn't get much worse... and then.. they did. ha ha. But it has helped me realize that we need to have the bad things in life so that we can appreciate all the good. And there is so much GOOD always surrounding us. I have a beautiful life, beautiful friends, and a beautiful family. Can't get much better than that!

Side Note

Oh and on a side note... I have the BEST roommate in the whole wide world! I was having a really rough weekend whether she knew it or not, and I came home from school and I saw a sticky note on my door that said " Be prepared to be stickified!" I opened my door, and sticky notes were all over my room of nice things about me, and inside jokes we have together. It meant more to me than she will ever know! She always is doing nice things for me, and I couldn't be more grateful for her! Love you Elsha!

Addictions

ad-ict-Verb: to devote or surrender (oneself) to something habitually or obsessively.

So we all have our addictions. What are some of mine right now you might ask...

1. Hot cheetos, and mountain dew. (Don't know how I would get through rough days with out these delicious snacks)

2. Right now I am on a " Boy Meets World" kick. I plan to watch all 7 seasons before the semester is over. I miss the good ol days when there was actually GOOD things on T.V.

3.Usher. I will admit it. Who wouldn't be infatuated by a dark, handsome man, with a 100 dollar smile, and a voice as smooth as butta. ha. I can't help but listen to his music every chance I get.

4. And lastly for all you PINTEREST lovers. Which should be almost every girl out there. I too have become addicted....It pretty much is the greatest website ever invented! I know I spend way too many hours on it, but can't help myself. Who wouldn't want to find great inspiring quotes, yummy recipes, awesome wedding ideas, and humorous pictures and videos.
ha ha found this pinterest definition on pinterest, and find it to be very true!