Temporary Home

This was my temporary home. It's not where I belong. Windows and rooms that I passed through. This was just a stop on the way to where I'm going. I'm not afraid because I know- This is my temporary home.

 

This stupid song won't stop playing in my head and haunting my dreams. Carrie Underwood nailed it. My freshman year of college is officially over. My dorm walls are bare. There is nothing left in the closets and drawers. I couldn't be more grateful for this past year. My heart is so full of love for the people I have met and the lessons I have learned. I know I already wrote the sad speech but I needed one more. Crap. This goodbye thing is too hard.

 

Sorry for the picture overload but I couldn't delete any more. We all took a study break for a final freshman photo shoot. I'm obsessed. There were over 500 pictures taken sooooooo you have no idea how hard it was to chop that down.

 

 

On Sunday, we put together a time capsule that we are planning on opening in two years. Everyone put a little something something in there. I can't wait to see whose predictions for the future is the closest. Our adventures will never be forgotten!

 

This described me and my roommates perfectly. Half the time I feel like they are two steps ahead of me. I try my best to keep up. They are so fun and energetic. I'm for sure always on my toes when these ladies are around. I really got lucky with rooming with some incredible girls.

These girls live across the hall from me. This picture represents everyone's spot in the family. Amanda- aunt. Nicole- oldest sister. Me-Baby. Megan F.-Mommy. Megan M.-Daddy. Kalli- Middle Child. Lindsie-Family pet. It's been so fun.

We call this the "panda". Not a day goes by that one of us hasn't jumped on each other screaming PANDA! I'm getting pretty good at catching Megan at any given second.

 



Kalli. This girl. WOW. This girl is fabulous. I can't wait to make memories with her before I leave and as soon as I get home. She understands me in so many ways that most people don't. We are so much alike! I love this girl.

 

Amanda is my country dancing lady. You can expect to see us at the Fun Park getting our country swing on every Monday and Wednesday night. She will be leaving on a mission at the end of the summer. I couldn't be more excited for her.

Nicole is one of the pageant girls. She was trying to teach me her ways but I ended up looking like a creep instead. She clearly has a lot more to teach me. Nicole is one of a kind.

Mama Megan. Her constant support and words of encouragement got me through everything. I loved pulling all nighters with her once a week in order to start and finish out US Institutions papers, socializing, writing letters, and talking.

GOODBYE LOGAN! IT'S BEEN REAL. I'LL BE BACK IN 20 MONTHS FOR SOME MORE ACTION. BUT FOR NOW....I'M ON TO BIGGER AND BETTER THINGS. :)

 

That wasn't supposed to happen so fast......

This school year is coming to an end and it's bringing on a million different emotions. Finals are right around the corner and I've reluctantly started packing my bags little by little. I have so many amazing memories from this school year that I will always cling to. This year has taught me a lot about myself. I've learned a lot about what I want for myself and what's really important. I've learned that situations can be good or bad depending on if you put a smile or a frown on. I've learned how important it is to just be good to people. I've learned how big of an impact one person can make on a persons life. I've learned how much I need my parents. Somewhere along the way I guess I learned how to use google and write an essay the night before it's due.....

The people that I've met at Utah State have become some of the greatest friends I've ever had. I don't know how I'm supposed to move away without taking them with me. My girls are constantly reminding me how luck I am and how loved I am. Thank you Utah State. My freshman year has been real! Hopefully my finals don't send me to the cemetery across the street before it's over.

These pictures aren't very organized but they are some favorites from my adventures of being a freshman.

 

 

 

The Long Way Home

Taking the long way home is not always a bad thing. Kalli and I managed to turn the hour and a half trip from school to home into an eight hour adventure. The journey started at 6 am with the Logan temple. Man, this temple has been a huge blessing this school year.

Next we went to the Brigham city temple. I had never been there before but it was absolutely beautiful!

 

Number three was the Bountiful temple. OH MY GOSH. This temple took my breath away....literally. ;) (if you don't get it don't worry about it)

 

 

By ten o'clock we were at the Salt Lake City temple and ready to do some more baptisms. Kalli had never been inside this beautiful castle so it couldn't be passed up.

 

  

Jordan River was number 5. It was stunning. This temple was by far the least crowded. It made me a little sad to see how little work was being done on that Saturday afternoon. This is the temple I used to go to once a week in High School.

 

 

 

After a ten minute drive, Kalli and I found ourselves at the Oquirrh Mountain temple. This was a first time for both of us and we were very impressed. The Oquirrh Mountain temple was dedicated in 2009. As soon as you walk inside you can tell how new and special it is.

 

 

Last but not least, was the Draper temple. By temple number 7 Kalli and I were pro's at getting ready at the exact same time. We couldn't help but laugh when we walked in and out of the dressing rooms at the exact same time.

 

 

I loved taking the long way home. 8 hours. 7 temples. 70 baptisms. Each temple is special in it's own way yet the spirit is the same in every one. I'm grateful for temples and the peace they give me.