Life Lately

So apparently when you go to college life gets really busy. I just realized its been two months since my last post and I was pretty diligent about posting before that. Whatever, I'm over it. Anyway, life has been absolutely insane lately. People say that college is hard but they don't stress it enough. College is REALLY REALLY hard. I've never studied so hard, stayed up so late, and written so many pages. Its kind of draining. On the flip side, college is absolutely wonderful. I've never been able to go to the temple so often, met so many wonderful people, gotten so crazy at a sports game, been so cold (which maybe isn't so wonderful), stayed out so late having a great time, and laughed so hard. I wouldn't trade the incredible experiences I've had at BYU for anything in the world. I just wish the whole school thing wasn't part of the college experience. And lets be real for a moment, I wish the whole face breaking out all the time wasn't part of college either. How do you expect me to meet my future husband with all these marks on my face? I guess I'll just have to get over that too. 

Last week we had our first break since Labor day. It was very welcomed. In the week and a half leading up to break I had 4 tests and 2 huge papers due. I wanted to rip my hair out a couple times, but I just had to keep reminded myself that my family would be in Utah soon. Seeing them was so much fun! I even forgot my scriptures at church out of excitement which is something I've never done in the 10 years I've had them. Going to college has made me realize a lot of things. I'm not saying that I'm any sort of expert on life but I have learned some life lessons. Here they are. 

Number one: YOLO. Yeah, it seems silly but its so true. You have to weigh your options and make sure that you not only get all your studying and everything else done, but that you make time for fun too. You'll go insane without having fun!

Number two: Laugh often. Laughter really is the best medicine. It makes you so much happier and makes you like people so much more. 

Number three: Family is the most important. I never realized how much I love my family and how much they love me until I was away from them. I'm closer to my brother and sister than I have been in the last few years since they were at college, but being away from my parents has made me realize how much they do for me. Being away from something really makes you realize how much you love it, or in this case, them. Also, it has been so great to be close to my sister. We have had a super close relationship our whole lives but it is so nice to be able to talk all the time about the day to day things when we meet up after class or hang out on weekends. I love it. I love being close to my extended family too. I have such awesome aunts, uncles, cousins and especially grandparents.

Number four: The gospel of Jesus Christ is true. Going to BYU, you see this everyday. I feel it when I go to the temple or when I hear of kids getting their mission calls. Why else would the Lord want to send so many of His children and give more of them the opportunity to serve and preach the gospel if it wasn't true? 

I guess thats all right now. I just needed a break from studying and a place to put the thoughts swirling around in my head. 

P.S. Pictures are on their way :)