It's So Hard to Say Goodbye

Last week was my last week of my freshman year of college. I'm so bummed it's over, but I'm glad for the break from classes. I have had the opportunity to meet new people and make new friends who have ultimately become some of my best friends! They have helped me grow and mature, and I'm so grateful for all of them!
On Saturday, my friend Loren came over and helped Jenn and I move all of our stuff from our old apartment into our new apartment. If he hadn't come to help, I don't know what we would have done. It took 3 trips with his car. And I don't think we could have carried it all over there! But we told him we owe him dinner when we are all back in Rexburg, and we fully intend to pay up! He was a HUGE help! After that, my grandparents came to get me for the weekend and I stayed at their house until Monday night when I flew out. On Sunday, we went to my Aunt and Uncle's for dinner after church, and my aunt, who teaches karate, taught me how to flip someone over my shoulder if they come up and try to choke me from behind. Then 3 of my cousins, who are 4, 6, and 8, and I all practiced on each other. It was really fun!
The next day, Monday, my Grandpa taught me how to drive a stick shift! I did pretty well, in my opinion... I had some difficulty starting out, because I kept stalling... But I hear that's to be expected the first time driving stick. Later that day, my grandparents took me out to dinner, and then they dropped me off at the airport for my 6:00 pm flight to Salt Lake. I spent about an hour and a half in the SLC airport, and then I flew to Los Angeles. I had quite possibly the most round about trip home ever. I don't even know how long I spent in the LAX airport... But I finally got on the flight to Atlanta! I think I went to sleep, but I'm not entirely sure. I got into the ATL airport at 5:45, and I met my dad at the bag claim. We got home around 7:15, and I went and joined seminary for a couple of minutes. After that, I got ready for the day, and mom and I went to her orthodontist appointment, kohls, target, and then we got some lunch at chick-fil-a. Oh how I've missed it! That night, I took Ryan to his mutual activity and got to see my friends! It was so good to see everyone after so long! Today, mom and I went to the mall and  I got some face wash and eyelid primer that I was running out of. Then, we met dad at his office and then we went to Figo for lunch. After that, mom and I went to the Verizon store because my phone had been freaking out, and I ended up getting a new phone. I took Ryan's upgrade and got the Iphone 4. How awesome is that? We came home, and my friend MaeLena came over with her daughter Eden and hung out for a little while. It was fun to see them again, and we're going to have dinner with them sometime before I leave again for school on Monday.
I'm so grateful for all of the friends I have made, and in case any of them ever read this, I wish them the best of luck in their endeavors and would like to thank them for the way they have impacted my life and inspired me. They were always there when I needed them, and for that I am grateful. So, thank you!