Two Discoveries.....

I found two things that I thoroughly enjoyed this weekend so I thought I would share them. The first is this artist that goes to BYU. His really is an incredible singer/songwriter. Here is a link to one of the songs that I enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITbhGOL85VI


The second was this article that I found by John Reynolds about the Broadway play the Book of Mormon, and well Mormonism in general. Mr. Reynolds is not LDS but sure makes you think twice about a few things. It really is a great piece. I really don't think it could have been said any better.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/on-faith/post/amos-and-andy-and-the-book-of-mormon/2011/06/15/AGRlHPWH_blog.html

Rexburg......

Oh Rexburg what bitter-sweet memories you are to me. I had the opportunity to go and visit this weekend and even though it has only been six months since I have been gone so much has change in Rexburg. They have demolished several houses and buildings, and build new apartment complexes. I am not sure why but there is something about Rexburg that you hate while you are there, but miss when you are gone. Things I miss most about Rexburg include:


1. Roommates: Seriously who else can you get to build a fort with you in the living room and actually sleep in it, or playing dress up, or any other crazy idea I have.... and believe me I have plenty.

2. Places that are unique to Rexburg, like Mill-Hollow.

3. Sister Lammons- She was my mentor through college, pretty much the only reason I made it through. She is so incredible, I think I had 6 classes from her, but she was mush more than a teacher to me.

4. Riding my bike- I know I can do that in Boise, but its not the same, you actually have to watch out for cars here, and there is just something about those country roads.

5. Taking Walks- Katie and I used to go out walking all the time and seriously end up in crazy places (like old buildings, or follow the railroad tracks) It was nice to just get out and not stress.

6. Snoasis- Okay seriously these are the worlds best sno-cones no doubt. Plus you can put ice cream on the bottom (Yum) and they are super cheap! Love it.

7. FCS girls- I miss my FCS girls, they are all so wonderful and share my same interests hence the same major. haha. I really do miss seeing them though.

8. Thursday nights- Megan and I had a tradition that on Thursday nights we would go get pizza and Horkleys and watch some TV show on hulu. It was kinda just our time together.

9. The temple- I loved being able to see the temple for miles and it is probably the only temple that they turn you away from because they are too full.

Like I said Rexburg was a bitter-sweet memory, things that I don't miss about Rexburg include:

1. The roads- seriously those things are ridiculous, there is so many potholes you feel like you are on a rollarcoaster.

2. Judgment- I know this sounds a little weird, but because there is such a strict dress code as BYU-Idaho you feel like you are constantly being judged, or worse not judging people on what they wear. Seriously you don't even try it just happens, and I hate that feeling.

3. Stress- I was always so stressed with homework, when I was up there I could see it in everyone up there, and yet I didn't have a care in the world. It was nice.

4. Roommates- I know I said I missed them, but there is a Strong part of me that sure doesn't either. I really did have my fair share of crazy roommates. Girls can be brutal!

5. Construction- as in road construction and campus construction. There is always a plenty of both of those going on.

6. High priced food- seriously food there costs so much more money, for instance bananas are 65 cents a pound, where in Boise they are about 40 cents.

7. Curfew-It is not even the matter that I ever stay out all that late, it is just a matter of knowing that I don't have to be home if I don't want ( it was a good excuse sometimes though to get out of things. ha ha)

8. Closing down the library- doing homework til way to late, and even being locked in the computer lab one night.

9. Clarke Building- actually I loved that building hence why all of my classes and both jobs were in there. I didn't like the testing center- the feeling of constantly being watched, or all the mothers that seem to flock to that building, seriously they all hang out there- what annoyed me more was when they would get angry there wasn't a feeding area in the bathroom. Seriously it is a school, not a church.

5 Years.....

Well June 5 is the date. On this very day five years ago I was graduating high school. It is amazing how fast time can fly, yet high school seems like so long ago at the exact same moment. I was flipping through some pictures today and my mother said I looked the exact same as I did in high school. I am not sure if that is a compliment or an insult. I think the only thing that has changed is my hair color....well I take that back it is fairly blonde right now like it was then.

I decided to go out and enjoy the nice weather today, so I took my journal and a blanket and enjoyed the sun. I decided to make a list of everything that I have accomplished in the last five years which includes-

1. Starting College


2. Only change majors once (I think that is an accomplishment)


3. Graduating College


4. Traveling to New York City, Washington DC (again), and Mt. Rushmore,


5. Running my first 5k (I need to do that again)


6. See a Broadway Musical


7. Bought a bike (best decision ever. ha ha)


8. Going camping, hiking, mountain biking, white water rafting and others, all in attempt to feel outdoorsie.


9. Meeting pretty much the coolest people in the world and becoming immediate life long friends


10. Becoming domestic (I have learned to cook, sew, decorate and scrapbook) which I all thought would never happen with me. ha ha

Even though I have accomplished some pretty cool things in the past five years I have decided to set some new goals for the next five years. Here is a few that I have come up with-

1. Start a Career (well I suppose that will be accomplished this year)


2. Go to Europe!


3. Run a half marathon


4. Travel to at least 5 new states


5. Get my Cosmetologist licence.


6. See a Broadway Musical on Broadway!


7. Own a sweet sports car (I am thinking a Camero)


8. I would really love to buy a house but that one is debatable if it happens in the next five years.


9. Get my Graduate Degree


10. Go to Niagara Falls


11. Find a new mountain biking trail to conquer

So there it is, I know these don't seem like such a big deal, but at least it gives me something to look forward too. This is too the next five years being the best years o my life.