The Little Kid Inside...

So...I LOVE Winnie the Pooh. I just think he is the cutest thing ever and all his little friends are amazing, especially Piglet. He is the wisest little bear and he makes me happy on the days I can't find much to be happy about. Today I was reading some of his quotes and just wanted to share a few of my favorites...enjoy :)

"You can't stay in your corner of the forest, waiting for others to come to you; you have to go to them sometimes."

"Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there some day."

(Love life, it goes by so fast, and the someday I dream of is suddenly a reality and I wish I would've enjoyed all the time I wasted dreaming of my someday.)

"If the person you are talking to doesn't appear to be listening, be patient. It may simply be that he has a small piece of fluff in his ear."

"Don't underestimate the value of Doing Nothing, of just going along, listening to all the things you can't hear, and not bothering."

(I love this one, sometimes I get so caught up in life, I forget that it's ok to just do nothing and not care for a little while. Life doesn't need to be rushed and full every second.)

"If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day, so I never have to live without you."

(Amen...living without him right now is enough of living without him. I've paid my dues!)

"Sometimes, if you stand on the bottom rail of a bridge and lean over to watch the river slipping slowly away beneath you, you will suddenly know everything there is to be known."

I love the simplicity he gives to life. I think we could all use a little more of that in our lives! Thank you Winnie the Pooh for putting a smile on my face and reminding me to enjoy the simple things in life.

Someday...

This is one of the cutest songs I have ever heard. Not only do they make the movies jealous, but they make me jealous as well. They are adorable. Someday it will be my turn to make the movies jealous...someday....

Graduated...again

The first time I graduated was bad enough, but lucky me, I got to do it again! Standing in line for an hour in those horrible gowns with the ugly caps, and the annoying tassel that gets in your mouth every time you move...I don't understand who thought this was a good idea. Give me my sheet of paper that says I actually went to school and let me leave!! UGH...you can see how much I loved it, but it was the end of an amazing part of my life. Graduating from Western Wyoming was the culmination of a lot of ups and downs, tears and smiles, and many life experiences.

I completely despised this place the first 9 months I was there. I couldn't find one thing that was good about it except my best friend Ryan, my roommate Connie, and my dear friend Rachael. Ryan was my saving grace. I know that my Heavenly Father had planned that perfectly because I never would have in a million years picked Ryan to be my best friend, but He knew we needed each other. He made me laugh and kept me sane while I was missing everyone at home. I am so proud of Ryan and his decision to be on a mission now in Guatemala. He made a big impact on my life and will forever be a wonderful friend.

Connie and I are polar opposites, but somehow got along perfectly. She is a little fashionista and found a way to spend hundreds of dollars on clothes in Rock Springs! Haha. I am still not sure how that happened, but she always made me laugh. Especially her raps! I'm thankful I met her and learned from her. Rachael is one of the strongest people I know. Her life has not been one of ease, but she came out on top. She is now married with a beautiful baby girl. I am thankful to have her in my life as an example of perseverance and continual happiness.

I never would have made it through that first year without my wonderful missionary Landon. Not a missionary at that point, but he loved me from 3 hours away and took care of me the best that he could. So many times he would just listen to me cry about my problems and send a hug through the phone. He made coming home the greatest. I was a princess in his eyes and that made the world ok. I miss him more than my heart knows how to handle most days, but we are getting there. 7 and 1/2 months down...almost 1/3 done and we still love each other. I don't know what will happen between us, but he will forever be the best friend I could ever ask for. Always there for me no matter what. I don't know what I would do without him. So...next 16 and 1/2 months, please hurry. I want him back! :)

The second year as those who follow have read previously, has been the complete opposite. I have loved it from the first day. I was blessed with a team of wonderful girls that each have a special place in my heart. This year has gone by faster than any year in my life. These girls taught me so many life lessons I wouldn't even know where to begin. I was blessed with 3 wonderful roommates that hugged me when I cried, laughed with me at my retardedness, and took care of me when I decided to pass out and hit my head! Good thing 2 of them are nurses :) I already miss our late night talks and adventures when we all can't sleep. I miss the sleep talking and walking, the alarms that never shut off, and the never ending pile of dishes. 

Love these girls and Matt forever :)

So long story short, as much as I hate graduation, I am so grateful for everything in between that got me into that ugly gown and horrible cap. All the things in between are what really matter.

My World....Upside Down

I can't believe that it has already been an entire month since my last post, but time flies. So much has happened I don't even know where to start. Whenever I make plans it seems like something comes along and completely ruins them. This has continually happened throughout my life and has happened again. I thought that my volleyball career was over, but apparently that isn't what someone else had in mind. About 2 weeks ago I got a phone call from Weber State asking me if I would come play for them. I had my heart set on Utah State, but told them if they would pay for me to be there I would come. I didn't hear from them for a week and a half and so I let the hope go that it would work out. Wednesday morning I got a phone call and much to my surprise, they offered to pay for everything. My mind just went nuts, I still don't think I have quite wrapped my mind around it yet, but I said yes.

Yesterday I signed my National Letter of Intent and signed my life away again. I'm still not quite sure what I am thinking by doing this, but I know that my paths are being directed. For whatever reason, Weber is where I need to be. So...I've got to find me a lot more purple to wear! I am really excited for this chance and grateful to all of the people who believe in me enough to give it to me. I can't wait to see what this new experience has in store for me!