Wake Up Sleepy Head!

Well, here's the story of the day!

Please, feel free to laugh at me. Trust me, I've already laughed at myself. :)

We eat in a place called the Cannon Center. It is really close to my building--like right across the parking lot, which is great! So, I have early classes. M/W/F 8 am, T/Th 9 am. Anyway, you get the idea, I go to breakfast early, and I am a teenager, so I am ALWAYS tired. MWF with Sarah, T/TH with Hanna, (sometimes with a combination of the two, depending on how much they really wanna wake up early and go eat) And thankfully, especially today, not many people are there that early! SO. Here we go.

I got my food. Oatmeal, and some fruit, and I popped down a piece of toast, and went to the table to leave the rest of my food. As we were walking and getting food though, we saw a boy in our ward. (he's an awesome kid, and super chill/funny, so it wasn't as terribly life shatteringly embarassing) Anyway, we NEVER sit with boys. NEVER. We avoid boys here like the plague. Well, I guess a better way to put it is boys avoid ME like the plague! :) ANYWAY. Sorry. So, boy asks Hanna if he can sit with us, and he is all alone, so she says "of course!" and then walks up to me and says, "boy is sitting with us today". So I said alright, why not? it's a good way to warm up to eating meals with guys! haha So, I walk back over to get my toast, and bring it back to the table. And here's where it all begins.

I put the toast on the table, and pulled my chair out, preparing to sit down and enjoy my meal. Little did I know my chair looked about like this.....

Only difference being that the other people had no idea it looked like that either. Anyway, attempt to sit down, and, well, when you try and sit on a broken lge, what happens? The chair comes a-tumblin' down. But this time, with me in it. I tried to stay standing, putting lots of my weight on the side of the chair that was now facing up, and I almost made it, but at the last second, I'm not really sure what happened, but I ended up on the floor. My leg is a little scraped up, and my bum a little bruised because of all the pressure I was putting on the stupid chair trying not to fall. Anyway, I just laid on the ground, and laughed. and laguhed and laughed and laughed, because, what else can you do?!

Finally Hanna got me a new chair, and I got to sit and eat my food. But let me tell ya, I was definitely WIDE awake after that incident!

Maybe THIS better describes why I don't get asked out on dates very regularly! :) Just kidding. But really, gotta learn to love life for everyting it hands you, even the most embarassing moments!! Happy Thursday everyone! :) Take time to laugh! Laugh at anything and everything, including yourself! :)

Ps, on a total side note, BYU opening football game is TONIGHT!! :) And it's going to be on ESPN! :) GO COUGS!

First few days in the 84604

Welp, I'm here!

Freshman class entering 2012

BEAUTIFUL view! beautiful weather!

First birthday in the dorms! :) Happy birthday Sarah!

Most delicious ice cream I've had in a long time! Grahm cracker ice cream with chunks of chocolate covered grahm crackers!

Goals writen after being in N.S.O. for WAY too long!

My bed on the first day here! Many more pics up now! :) I have to jump to get up though!

My desk. It's a lot more full of pictures now! :)

It's been a crazy few days, and it's going to take a lot to get into the feel of things. It's been really stressful and emotional--and my face will show that. (I broke out like a little 12 year old going through puberty for the first time...pretty embarassing, especially when meeting ALL new people). The last few weeks of being home were NOT filled with restful sleep. It seemed like I was always just plain nervous. There have been lots of tears, but you know what? I'm learning to love NOW. You always hear "just take it a day at a time", and honestly, that is what I have to do!

Classes start on Monday, and I'm really nervous about getting lost on campus, but it's amazing how friendly everyone is, and how willing they are to help! It makes me feel a little more at home! :)

I went running this morning at the Smith Fieldhouse (indoor track) and it helped me soooo much to clear my mind, and to feel ready to take on the world today! There's a HUGE freshman dance tonight.......ohhhhh boyyyy! haha

Anyway, life's starting to feel a little better, It's fun being on my own, but it's made me SO appreciative for my mom, for my home, for AZ! For everything that is back at home that I don't have right now! I miss home a lot, but {hopefully} this will soon feel like home!

Have a great day! Breathe. Look Up. Stay Strong. and Carry On!

Change of Plans

Well, when I took this picture 77 days ago, I thought I wouldn't be back! Another reminder to me that I know only the smallest little bit of what is in store for me in my life!

I get to go back tomorrow to be Parker's "aid" until we know that he has one in place that knows him well enough that we all feel comfortable! I still can't believe he's going to high school! {or that I am going to college for that matter.} ANYWAY. It should be fun, but weird, but fun!

This year is going to be weird without this girl for so many people. But I am truly amazed at how people have handled this very trying time in all of our lives. I know that Jakelle will be there ever single step of the way, and I know that she's going to be helping everyone along. She is finally able to see. She knows and understands more than we ever will, until we are with her again. I am constantly in awe over the Plan of Salvation, and the Atonement. I understand maybe .00000000000000000000000000000001% of both of those amazing acts of love, and yet, I am overwhelmed. I know that we have a Heavenly Father and a Savior, Jesus Christ, and that they stand at the head of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. And I know that because of them, and their infinite love for each and every one of us, we know, and are able to feel peace that Jakelle is happy, healthy, and dancing again in heaven right now, watching over each of us. We are also so blessed to know that we WILL see her again, when our time to get off the train comes. She will be waiting for us! I am so thankful that I am able to have an angel friend to help me out daily. I feel her strength, and I know that she is constantly trying to help me understand my divine potential, and steer me in the right direction. I also feel of the love of our Heavenly Father daily. And I know that He hears and answers my prayers. I have learned to rely so much on Him, especially this last year. He is my best friend. I can't wait til I can see Him again, and bathe His feet with my tears, and tell Him that I love him and that I am so thankful for Him. Until that day, I want to live my life so that I CAN have that opportunity.

Sorry that a school post turned into a testimony.

"Stay Strong, and Carry On!"

First Post!

Well, here goes nothing! I'm going to BYU!!! School starts August 27, and I leave from good ol' Mesa AZ August 22.  I am scared out of my mind, and sometimes I get excited too. :) It's going to be a crazy learning experience though, and that'll be good for me.

So, to answer some commenly asked questions real quick.

• I am living in the dorms--Helaman Halls, specificall Hinckley Halls, the 3rd floor! (I'll need all the exercise I can get! ;))
• I am not going with anyone in particular--random roommate! But I have emailed her, and she sounds like an awesome girl, and I think we'll get along very well!
• I have some pretty stinky classes. Welcome to the life of a freshman.  But here they are so far
     1.The Book Of Mormon....Jeff Marsh
     2. Intro Speech/Lng Path & Aud.....Bonnie Brinton
     3. American Heritage.....Christopher Karpowitz 
     4. Organizational Effectiveness.....Troy Nielson
     5. Lit & Cultures of the American West....Dennis Ray Cutchins
     6. Intro to Entrepreneurship.....John Eric Richards
• I have ZERO classes on Friday. :)
• Like I said, I leave the 22, and I think the next time I'll be home is Thanksgiving!

Anyway, that's all I have for today! :) Oh, and just for fun, here's a little treat from my new laptop. I'm lovin it already! haha