Update!!

I realized that I haven't blogged a whole lot this semester. Okay, I blogged once. But because only a couple people ever read my blog, I don't feel so bad. I try to be good about keeping in touch with people :)
I started my first job this semester, and I really liked it! I worked for campus security on the night lock-up team! I was the only girl, which I told my boss I was totally fine with because sometimes girls bug me. No offense. You have to remember that I grew up with only brothers. No sisters. So coming to college and moving in with girls was weird. Anyways, I had a lot of fun in my job! I got to explore campus, and when 10:00 rolled around, I got to start locking doors on my route. The only negative of my job was the hours. I worked from 8-12:15ish two nights and then I was off two. One week I was supposed to work 6 nights in a row because I switched shifts with someone, but I got super sick and had to get someone to cover for me while I went home and curled up in bed to die. I mean sleep.
I also took my senior practicum class this semester, which I loved!! I got to go to a 2nd grade classroom twice a week all semester and be there the whole day. The kids were so cute. I went today and helped them decorate gingerbread houses. It was a surprise, and they were all so excited :) They saw me in the hallway on their way to lunch and they all stopped to give me hugs. There is something about kids that I just love :) I guess I'm in the right major!
On that note, this semester has been the hardest for me. I actually was okay with the world possibly ending tomorrow. It's been that bad. I thought I had my life all figured out, only to decide that I wanted to see if I could stay in Idaho falls to student teach instead of moving to Las Vegas. That was a no-go. So I will be moving to las vegas to student teach. I guess I am supposed to be there. It's like I said before, I'm sure Heavenly Father has a plan for me, I just wish he would let me in on it!
So... I GRADUATED!!!!!! I got my bachelor's degree in 2 1/2 years instead of the usual 4!! How crazy is that? I'm exhausted!! I think I spent this entire semester sleeping, crying, doing homework or in class, or working. I didn't  have a social life. At all. I went and saw the amazing spiderman with my old fhe brother at the beginning of the semester (the first week, to be exact), and that was the only date I went on this semester.
I roomed with my cousin for my last semester, and her first. We didn't see a whole lot of each other, especially towards the end because we were both so busy! But it was fun while it lasted :) And I had the best neighbors in the world!! They were so great! I basically moved in to their apartment the last month of the semester especially.
For those of you who don't know about my gimpy pinky, it was messed up. So many people made fun of it in fact, that I decided to do something about it. So it has been in a splint since Halloween, and on Monday, I finally got the go-ahead to start bending it for a couple minutes every 2 hours. Not going to lie though, my finger still looks weird.
Well, I think that's about everything... And if you took the time to read all of that, kudos!! That summed up my entire semester. And if I have been bad about keeping in touch with you, my apologies :( please text me and let me know what is going on in your life! I'll be in Idaho for the rest of the year :( I haven't been home since the summer, and I REALLY want to go home :( But my family is coming next week, so I guess that is good.
But seriously, let me know what is going on in your life. and if you're in Rexburg or Idaho Falls and want to hang out, let me know! Love ya! Merry Christmas and a happy new year!!!

life

Sometimes, life doesn't go the way you have planned it to for the last 7 months. And things change. All the time. But you just have to trust that Heavenly Father has a plan for you, and have faith that he will guide you through everything. This is what I've learned this week. It's been rough. And I emailed my teacher an assignment because that is how we are supposed to turn things in, and she gave me a zero because she didn't see it. So now I have a 60 in the class and she doesn't respond to emails. So that doesn't help my frustration levels.... But it's almost thanksgiving break, so I'm happy :) Only one more class to go.

Kirby and krispies

Today I watched The Three Stooges with my parents. My mom and I determined that it was the stupidest movie we had ever seen. Although homemade peanut butter rice krispies made it a little more bearable. Gluten Free rice krispies are gross, in case you were wondering. They have no flavor. I think it's because regular rice krispies have malt in them. So I added some peanut butter. Oh, and our microwave is broken :( And no, I didn't want to use the stove. So I gathered everything up and made the trek across the driveway to the apartment above the garage. Our neighbors probably think we are freaks carrying food across the driveway. Here's a story for your entertainment. I was traumatized, but mom thought it was hilarious. Here it goes: I went over to heat up a bunch of food, and I went downstairs to take it back over, but I couldn't open the door! I was freaking out. I started pushing on the door and ramming up against it, but it wouldn't budge! I called my brother and told him I needed him to help me carry stuff across. So he came and opened the door, and helped me out. Then I told him so he started fiddling with the door. Apparently you have to turn the handle UP. WHO DOES THAT???? I was freaking out, and mom just laughed her butt off.
Anyways, I was going to tell you that The Three Stooges got me thinking about Kirby Heyborne and what he is up to. So I googled him. For those who don't know, if you ask me a question that I don't know the answer to, I will tell you to google it. So if you're interested, I found his blog. Check it out. kirbyheyborne.blogspot.com

Birthday Parties

Yesterday was my favorite teacher in the entire world's birthday. She is one of those teachers who makes you want to be a better person, and will always be there encouraging you and pushing you to do your best. She had mentioned to me and my roommate that her birthday was coming up, but she flatly refused to tell us when it was. So we took matters into our own hands. We went upstairs to the secretary and asked her. Then, our party planning began. Secretly, of course :) We sent a sign-up sheet around class, and asked people to sign up to bring stuff. Needless to say, it was a hit. Our teacher was already planning on bringing us cake as an end of the semester treat, but she didn't know about everything else we had planned! We had cookies and cake, and fruit, and vegetables, and chips, it was great. Our teacher stood up and told us that her husband, son, and grandson were all at scout camp right now, and her mom wasn't able to remember her birthday, so if we hadn't done what we did, she wouldn't have gotten to celebrate at all. She started getting choked up as she was telling us this, and it was just the sweetest experience ever. I'm so glad that we could give back to an amazing lady who has given me, personally, so much. Whenever I am in one of her classes, I remember exactly why I want to be a teacher.

Holidays

I love holidays! Especially when I get out of school for them! Although it is kind of a bummer when said holiday is scheduled on a Wednesday... Because all but one class of mine is cancelled tomorrow, and that happens to be my 8 am class. But anyways, I am at my grandparent's today, waiting for my friends to get in from Georgia and pick me up so I can chill with them today! I'm pretty sure I eat way better at my grandma's house than I do any given day at school. Because yesterday, I only ate breakfast, until I got to my grandparent's around 6 and had a sandwich for dinner. Yup, my eating habits are real great. But you know what is really lame? I have to take 2 tests tomorrow :( So when I get done with class, I'll probably go to the testing center. Not really what I want to do, but I'm almost done, so I guess it is worth it :) But that's my thought for the day. I hope you have a great 4th :)

25 days

Don't worry, I've had this countdown since basically the beginning of the semester. And I am so done! But in 32 days, I get to go to Alabama for one of my best friend's wedding reception :) I'm so happy for her! But I can do this. I remember when were were 50 some days away. And now it's only 25 days until I go home.. That's 3 weeks. I can totally do this!

Catching Up

Sometimes, I forget I have a blog. And when I remember, I should probably be doing homework. Like now. I'm a REALLY good procrastinator. In case you didn't know that about me. So I guess I'll fill you in on my life lately... I'm in my 6th semester here. And I am so incredibly and unbelievably done. Mom says I'm outgrowing this school. She's probably right. She usually is. I'm taking 7 classes worth 16 credits, and sometimes I feel like I am drowning in my homework. Mostly math homework. But that's a whole different story. One I don't really feel like getting into right now! I'm just counting down the days until I go home. 34. I have a countdown in my planner. But I also have a paper chain countdown in my room. See?

It's a lot shorter now. This is actually from the beginning of the semester.  And like I said before, I only have 34 days left here. And that's counting weekends! 

I called my dad today to wish him a happy father's day. And it's probably a good thing that it wasn't a very long conversation, because I was choking back tears by the time I said goodbye. My dad is so great, and he does so much for me. Like my graduation/birthday/christmas/I'm never allowed to ask for anything ever again present. That's not what he told me, but really... 

                                      

Isn't it beautiful? I can't wait to go home and see it. and my family. and my friends. A week after I get home, I'm going to Alabama for my old roommate Auvie's wedding reception. And I'm going to stay with the Willis family, because they are totally awesome :) They're basically like my 2nd family! And I get to go to a braves game this summer! I'm so excited! I've been going to the baseball games on campus this semester with my friend, sometimes, because she works there and we sit in the box. I worked the scoreboard this last time. It was pretty cool :)

In other news... I decided that I'm getting a dog when I graduate. Because I'm probably not getting married any time soon! haha. So, I decided that I am going to rescue a black lab because I love my doggy so much. And I think that a lab would be a good match for me :)

I hope you are enjoying your father's day, and that you took a minute to wish your dad a happy father's day. Because if he is anything like my daddy, he deserves a whole heck of a lot more than that.

Stuck in the Mud

For those of you who don't know, or even read this... I am moving to Las Vegas in January to student teach. And I am terrified. I found out Friday night, after getting and email saying I would find out on Tuesday. So I didn't even have time to mentally prepare myself . So, I kinda broke down on Friday. First because I was homesick, and second because I was afraid. I went to my old roommate's apartment and talked with her while watching Mulan. Why do Disney movies seem to solve every problem? I don't know whether I am ready for this, and sometimes I think I m too young to be doing any of this. I don't really want to graduate when I'm 20. I would much rather stay here in Idaho. Despite the snow... But I guess Heavenly Father has bigger plans for me. On Saturday night, my friend Loren came and picked me up because he knew I was stressed about student teaching. We went for a drive and just talked. It was so nice to talk about how I was feeling, and my uncertainties. During out drive, we got stuck in the mud. And if you will remember, Priesthood session was Saturday night, and Loren had just come from there. So he was in a suit. And he got covered in mud. While spending 2 hours trying to dig us out. I felt so bad. But some dudes with a truck showed up at 11 at night and towed us out. I don't know what they were doing out in the middle of nowhere, but that is proof that Heavenly Father answers prayers. On our way back to Rexburg, we applied our situation to life. Sometimes, we get stuck in the mud, and we feel like we can't go anywhere and are powerless to get out, but we have to persevere, and Heavenly Father will send help. Loren said something profound, that makes more and more sense whenever I think of it. He said: "Easiness and happiness ain't synonymous. You gotta have growing pains." Such is life. I may not like it (let's face it. I hate it.) but I grow so much from my trials. I am so grateful for my friends who are here to help me and talk me through my freak outs. I don't even know what I would do without them. Because they are fantastic.

On a happier note, I saw the Hunger games this weekend! And it was fantastic :)

I'm back!

I know it has been forever since I last blogged, but who reads this anyways? So, this semester has been an emotional roller coaster for me. I have been a relief society counselor and that has been the biggest trial of my life. I have been so overwhelmed with everything, but I have learned so much from it. I learned that is is okay to say no if I can't physically do something, and that delegating is basically the best thing ever! I have had some amazing friends who have helped me do it too. Kelli was a fantastic president, and I don't know how I would have handled everything without her! She is fantastic and I admire her so much. Kelsey was the other counselor, and we got to know each other pretty well :) We were in the same children's literature class, and that was fantastic. Kelli had the same teacher for that class, and we have determined that he is just turning out relief society presidencies left and right. Kelsey got called to be president for next semester, and if I do in my new ward, brother Grant will definitely be getting an email! Anyways, we also had a great secretary who took care of everything we needed done. Despite all of the fun I had and everything I gained, I am kind of relieved that this semester is almost over! I need a break! And I get to go see my big brother :) I've missed him! But we are taking small steps, I don't know if we can handle each other for more than a weekend, so I will be in Idaho falls for the rest of the break. So, if you're bored and want to come see me, please do! Because I will probably be just as bored as you!