Colds and rainy days.

Here's just a little post before I head to my next class. 

Last week, on Wednesday, I got a super nasty cold and am just now returning to a state of normality. During the worst part of my sickness (Friday and Saturday) I attended a choir retreat for the Institute Choir. The retreat was so great, but I was so sick and wished I'd been able to contribute more. I came home from the retreat on Saturay afternoon and slept the rest of the day. I felt much better after that. :)

Monday I had another test (my first one was last Wednesday and I totally aced it) and didn't do as well as I'd hoped. But as long as I pass the class, I feel fine.

This week has been cold and rainy. Which is wonderful because it is hands-down my favorite kind of weather, but not so awesome because I didn't think it would cool down until later and I left all my jackets at home. Smooth move, Em. But it's been good. 

On Wednesday I did my first observation for my Elementary Education class and that was fun. I felt really adorable that day so here's an awkward picture of me looking hot: 

Yesterday was a t-shirt and jeans kind of day. When I came home, I jumped into my sweats and curled up with my snuggie and some netflix. I also went to choir and learned so much about the Savior and the Atonement. It was an amazing night. Came home and watched "A Walk to Remember" with my roommate and cried and all that fun jazz.

I am thankful for this weekend. This afternoon I'm going to the temple (btw, the Logan Temple is officially my favorite. Hands down.) and tomorrow I'm watching Saturday morning cartoons and going shopping.

Life is hard and wonderful all at the same time. I love you all! Thanks for your love and support. Until next time!

-Emily

Another week down

I would be lying if I said this week was easy. It was a really fun week, but I was just a little emotional and bitter a lot of the time. But I am definitely feeling better today and am ready for a new start next week.

This week was Homecoming week, so there were tons of super fun events going on all week. Monday was the Chalk Dance. Chelsey and I just stayed long enough to get some chalk poured on us. That dance was CRAZY! People up here get pretty...interesting at dances. So we left pretty quickly. It was fun to be all colored up though! I had purple boogers for a few days, but it was worth it. :)

Also on Monday night, Chris and I had a bubble blowing party! I was doing my dishes and we started to have some fun with the soap.

I definitely won. My bubbles were HUGE! But he came in close second. He definitely won the award for the most creative bubble blowing techniques.

Tuesday was cloudy, and had hints of rain in the distance ;) I was a little grumpy that day, so didn't mind putting on a hoodie and jeans and just chilling for the day. The highlight of my day was probably walking by this statue outside of the education building and seeing tacos placed in their hands. MADE MY DAY. Though it may be graffiti, it was still pretty funny.

Wednesday was rainy and I was SO happy. Except rain up here is more like...mist. We've had a few minutes of good down pour..but nothing phenomenal. But I took this ridiculously amazing picture! CHECK IT.

Wednesday night was also Mr. USU which was SO funny! I thrived off of it. Best ever. 

Thursday...was...another rainy day...I don't think I really did anything. I had choir (but I have that every day) and I just sort of chilled. 

Friday night, my roommates and I went to a restaurant called Angie's and attempted to do what they call "cleaning the sink". Basically they give you a sink..of ice cream and deliciousness and you have to finish it in one sitting. We walked in with high hopes...and walked out with shattered ones. Next time we'll bring more people. :)

 

Then it was the Homecoming dance (and we stayed for about 20 minutes) and then TRUE AGGIE NIGHT! It was a blast to be there! It was a little chilly and people were making out and having fun. That sounds bad...but it was a blast. 

Saturday was the Homecoming game! We totally crushed Weber State. 70-7! We only stayed for the first half though because it started raining. 

We decided to come home, order some pizza, and play one intense game of Truth or Dare. It was SO much fun! We definitely bonded last night and I think we have a pretty great group of friends. 

From left to right: Chris Remy, Ben Holt, Chelsey Patten, Alex Sletten, Me, Sarah Hinton

And of course, my BABE roommates. Still love these girls SO much. Somebody marry us, because we're all kind of single right now. 

#collegelife

This life is crazy!
If I said I didn't have time to blog, I would be lying...time? Yes. Motivation? No.
These first two weeks have been AMAZING. After the first week of moving in, I started to get nervous. I'd been here for a week, I was halfway through my first week of school, and I realized that I wasn't going home. The vacation was officially over. I realized that my roommates weren't just some fun people I got to meet for a few days, but rather, they were to be my new sisters. I realized that school wasn't just a bunch of cool workshops, but it was actually real work. It kind of hit me all at once. I cried, called my mom, wanted to go home, and then went to bed. The next day was much better. :)

Two days later, I auditioned for the Institute choir, Latter-Day Voices. I got in, and everything school wise that I was worried about, fell into place. The Lord is so aware of my needs.

I went home for Labor Day weekend to re-coup, pick up a few things that I forgot, and settle in for the long haul. Going home was so good for me to realize that I actually do love it up here. I was ready to come to this new home of mine.
When I got home, I was surprised to find that the ADORABLE Olsen family had broken into my apartment on their way home from Idaho and decorated my room. It was pretty much the best feeling ever to see little bits of encouragement all over. Thanks you guys!! ((PS. The poster might just stay up all semester..))

This last week was so much better. The school work load is getting heavier day by day and I'm handling it okay for now. ((I might regret saying that when midterms roll around)) This school is literally the perfect fit for me though. I love everything about the environment, the people, the classes. It's amazing!

The choir has helped a TON too. It feels so good to be surrounded by so many good people. Plus we get to sing religious music all the time, so I feel like I'm just praising the Lord for 50 minutes everyday. It's already strengthened my testimony so much. I've made new friends, and am doing well in there.

This weekend, 2 of my roommates went home, so the rest of us made a delicious fruit and pancake breakfast. I LOVE my roommates. Even though only 3 of us are pictured, we all get along so well and have so much fun. Really, I couldn't have picked a funner group of girls. Get on our level.

After a delish breakfast, Sarah, our neighbor Ben, and I, all headed down to Brigham City for their Peach Days. Turns out..they don't actually sell peaches down there..what? So after getting some free popcorn from the "Brigham City Main Street Church" and talking to some really old ladies, we headed down the road a ways in search for a peach stand. We were not disappointed and found PLENTY. 2 bushels of peaches later, we headed home. We had so much fun!

Good picture for Ben, bad for Sarah and me..

Good picture for Sarah and Me, bad picture for Ben.

Life is good, folks! I'll try to keep you more updated...but life is pretty average right now!