Still chugging along

School has been great! Honestly...it has been the best decision of my life. I love every second of it, I love all of the girls in my class and all of the things I'm learning. I am working away at Old Navy. Which is great, it's easy and a relaxed place to work. Although they do have me working every single day all day. But who can complain. It is money after all. I am going to start looking to buy a car here pretty soon (mainly with my parents money...I wish I had more so I could pay for it myself, buuuut that doesn't seem to be working out in my favor. Thanks Ma and Pa. Love ya.) so far life is good.

I can't wait for this weekend, Zach (my cousin) just got home from his mission so we are going to see him and go to hear him speak at his homecoming. I can't wait to see the family and spend time with Sydni and Chelsea. Pictures to come.

Trying again

As many already know I left USU and have started beauty school At Paul Mitchell The School. I've wanted to do beauty school since I can remember. My first recollection of being interested in beauty school was when I first saw Grease. Frenchie, my favorite character definitely first sparked my interest in hair. I'm so happy to be following my dream. I absolutely LOVE every second of class. I can't wait to go to school everyday, not many people I know can say that.

My class is all girls, which is very fun. Although I am the youngest by 4 years I still feel Like I fit in and am welcome and appreciated regardless of my age. The personalities range from silent to very vibrant. Can't say there is ever a dull moment in class. Which I love.

Although I am happy with what I am doing coming home hasn't been the easiest thing. Leaving all my friends at USU and coming home to none has been unbelievably overwhelming. It's been lonely but sometimes there has to be a trade off when you follow a dream. I've been getting used to only working and school but sometimes I do wish I could go out and spend time with friends. I know things will eventually pick up and I know I will make new friends, I already have with school. It's just a matter of time.

Blisters painted hands.

Since I've had no luck finding jobs I've have to resort to other things to entertain me. Guitar and crafts are two things I have been spending most of my day doing. My fingers seem to have peeled off at the tips...Oops!

I forgot how much I loved the view from my bedroom window.

Back to where I came from.

Back home...It feels great but it also feels weird. But I know what I'm going to do is what is right for me. Regardless of what anyone else says!

The last week at Utah State was quite uneventful considering everyone else was in class while I was in my dorm. But at night was always fun! Gray came to visit last weekend....we went to Crystal Hot Springs with John and Lizzy. Kinda sketch, but fun nonetheless.

I mainly sat around my dorm. But I did go to Texas Road House with my roommates and a few friends. Let's just say. Best burger I've had in my entire life. We also went to Angie's for a going away dinner with another big group of friends. I wanted to 'clean the sink' before I went home. 'Cleaning the sink' is much more fun then it sounds. A sink chuck full of ice cream and three toppings. Not to mention topped with whip cream, a cherry, and four bananas. If you completely clean

the sink you are rewarded with a bumper sticker saying, "I cleaned the sink at Angie's". I don't think any of us could really move after we finished. But it was definitely worth the bulging stomach for the night. Later that night all of the East High kids (some were in town) went swimming. Lets just say it was definitely one of the highlights of my week! We ruled the triple stacker. Thank you Bell. Then we ended up just hanging out after and talking. All in all it was a good night.

Rachel and I went to go and watch the True Aggie Night. This is a tradition at USU. Each full moon you can kiss someone who is already a True Aggie on top of the A. You then become a True Aggie. But on homecoming night and A day two non-true aggie's can kiss and both become True Aggies. It's quite the sight to see. Kids lined up to kiss but it was the most entertaining thing that happened that day! I'll miss all of my friends at USU.But I'm sure I'll see them soon! As for now I'll work and make money for beauty school.

I'm 18. I still watch Spongebob Square Pants. I should NOT be making life decisions.

See ya later USU...Today I decided to withdrawal from Utah State. I am on my way to beauty school instead. I didn't feel like I was supposed to be here. Don't get me wrong I absolutely love the campus, my roommate Ani and all of my new/old friends. I love the social aspect of USU and I'm doing great in all of my classes, so school isn't hard. But it just doesn't feel right. I had to make my decision very last minute in order to get any money back. So after talking with my parents we decided I needed to do what made me happy. I went through the annoying process of withdrawing from school and am currently at USU doing nothing. Luckily I feel completely calm and I feel like this is going to be great for me! I will be attending Paul Mitchell Beauty School in SLC. Although I can't say I'm extremely excited to move back because the freedom here ROCKS. But you have to do what is important to you and not let any other reason influence you. When people said it's time to grow up and make your own decisions I never took that seriously. But today was one of the biggest slaps in the face. I grew up. I made one of the biggest decisions I may ever make in my life. Who knows if this is right, I think it is and I feel it is. I hope it is.

See ya later USU.

I'll be back to visit.

And to those who have made my life just a little better at USU, thanks. I couldn't have gone through these 5 weeks without you

Weekends and Monday Mornings

This past weekend I climbed trees (which is illegal here), made fools look up, went to the football game against Idaho State, went to a wicked dance party, ate a pint of Ben and Jerry's ice cream, figured out the bus system, went "downtown" with a few roommates, did four hours of laundry, and finally met my neighbors. All in all this weekend seemed to be pretty productive.

On Friday, Ondy, Stacy, Sam, Lynsey and I decided we needed something to do...so we tied floss to paper, climbed the tree and hung a paper that said, "Look up, fool." We went back inside the dorms and watched from the warmth of the staircase. We found this to be quite hilarious. People would walk past and try to grab the note, some would even begin to climb the tree to see what was up in the tree. Little did they know nothing was actually up there...

Heh heh heh!

On Saturday I went to the football game against Idaho State with Lizzy and Heidi. We won. But I can't say I've ever

been and avid supporter of football. Meaning we left before 3rd quarter had ended. Lizzy and I went and got pints of Ben and Jerry's we each finished our own. Then we went to a blacklight dance party.

Earlier Saturday we went downtown to shop, come to find out there is not much shopping to do in Logan. It was really nice to sit down and actually get to know a few roommates. I found out what they like, their talents, and so much more. I definitely got lucky with

my roommates! I like each one of them.

On Sunday I did laundry with Chelsea for 3 hours. We sat in the laundry room and did homework. And we found out that the washers produce way too many suds.

And on Monday I woke up for my 10:30 class walked across campus and sat down in a seat. Come to find out my class doesn't actually start until 11:30. So I sat in on half a class on Acid Based Chemistry class. Let's just say I know what class never to take.

Stairwells

2:16 am...

I decided I officially hate having my dorm next to the stairwell. Kids think it's the 'cool' place to hang out at. Talking and screaming till the wee hours of the night. Guess who is gonna betch slap someone real soon? Yup, you guessed it. Me.

Best youtube ever.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TL3oaHKCko

Home sweet home

Home for Labor Day weekend! It's weird to be home because I feel like my 15x6 dorm room should now be what I consider home. But now that I am actually home I realized what I miss most.

In no specific order...

1. Golden Oreos

2. My parents

3. My friends, Gray, Mark, and Mary

4. My silent brother and creative sister

and...

5. All my guilty weakness MTV shows.

Feels good to be home!

Lets catch up!

So recently I had the USU Connections program.

It's just s few days to

introduce incoming freshman to the campus, professors, and other students. It was pretty uneventful but I did get to feed hummingbirds! My professor's pastor owns a house up Logan Canyon. She found out that hummingbirds were flocking the area and decided to see if she could get them accustomed to her and eventually get them to eat out of her hands. After months of trying she eventually got them to come up and even sit in her hand. She took us back 7 at a time to feed the hummingbirds. They would hover right in front of your face and then slowly down to your hand. They would perch there for a moment then fly off. It was by far the best day of college I've had so far. But I'm still not exactly sure how that was educational?

This week school officially started.

I got lost.

I got called a freshman.

My roommate moved in.

I cried.

I laughed until I cried (thank you Rachel).

I read 150 pages in a day...WOOT!

I slept...very few hours.

I made new friends.

I worried about gaining the freshman 15.

I got plowed down by the football team at lunch, highlight of my week.

I really do love it here. USU always has things to do at night. Tonights activity was watching Iron Man 2 down at Old Main on a giant projector. I went with two of my roommates, Ondy and Stacy. It was very fun but also very cold! Common Logan...ALREADY!? All I ask is that it doesn't snow until the leafs fall. Likely story.

Once a measly freshman...once again...a measly freshman!

First day at USU! YAHOO!! Today has been a whirlwind of emotions. From seeing my dorm and seeing the amount of junk I had to unpack into that tiny dorm seemed like a task due for a disaster. But once organized it fit just perfectly! What once was covered with with wood paneling is now covered with photos from my childhood and band posters. It's nice to have people here I already know, if I didn't I think I could be a complete wreck. Even though my departure from my parents was tear-free. (Sorry Mom and Dad...I think you thought it would have been something other then what it was! I do truly miss you though.) I took two trips to Wal-mart and walked probably 3 miles today but all in all it was a great day. All settled in and ready for tomorrow. It does slightly feel like just going to a week long summer camp, but then I realize I'll be living here for a year. Weird. You will hear from your new college student soon!

Here I Come...

After quite a few hours of packing I was left with 3 large suitcases and three totes to take all my possessions to Utah State. In all honesty I never really thought this day would come. I mean...me? Moving out? Going to COLLEGE?! I never thought this would happen to me. I knew it would, but I didn't think it would come so soon. I can't say I'm not excited, because I am. And I definitely can't say I'm not scared because I am terrified. But what I am is ready. I am ready for a new story to tell and a new adventure to find. Tomorrow I move. I'm as ready as I'll ever be...I have to be. There is no turning back now! Watch out USU here I come!