One year of College down!

Goodness gracious! How is it that a full year of college can go that fast? I cant even begin to describe my thankfulness that I actually survived this first year. Cause why?

CAUSE COLLEGE IS HARD. There was not enough time to work, have a social life and study. I will say, my first semester, I put studying off to the side and it kicked me in the butt. I didn't pass my biology class, which I had to retake this spring semester, which also dropped my GPA forcing me to try to bring it up the next semester, just so I could keep my scholarship for next year. To say the least, I worked my butt off, putting the social game on the back burner, and I still don't know if it paid off. I have never put my whole mind and soul into a single prayer until finals week. I begged that I would do well and be able to keep my scholarship. With the grades I think I got, I don't know if it is enough. But all I can do is put my trust in God, and have faith that he will answer my prayers.

This first year of college taught me a few things.

1. If I want something, I'm going to have to work for it. It's not going to come easy.
2. The gospel is important and I should never make it my second priority.
3. Things happen for a reason, and the Lord answers prayers on his timetable, not mine.

I watched this little Mormon Message, and it really made me realize that I always need to trust in God in the decisions I make, or asking for help. He really does love us, and is always mindful of us. I am grateful for lessons I learned this year.
  

2013 happenings

The endings and beginnings. 

1. Basketball. First Region Champs in over 10 years, and third in state. I would say we had a dang good team. I had played with them since elementary school, so we just had a tight knit bond. No one could stop us because we had threats in every direction. We were fun to watch and even more fun to play with. It was a great learning experience, and I love every single one of them.

2. Graduation. Ever since I can remember, I have tried to imagine me graduating and it always seemed so far away. Well it has come and gone! It was a bitter sweet moment. Maybe because all the kids I grew up with and shared so many fun memories with, will disappear. I may not see some of them ever again. We are all going to get jobs, get married and have families and that's weird to me. Its an exciting thought though. Our lives are just beginning, and I cant wait to see what accomplishments my fellow classmates/friends have in store.

 

3. Senior trip. My whole group of friends (there were a lot of us) went on a cruise to Catalina Island/Mexico. We rode bikes around Catalina and Zip Lined in Mexico. On the ship we went to the dance club, sang at a karaoke bar, and played games in the empty rooms. I am so glad I got to spend my senior trip with the group of friends I have had since middle school. We were so close and always did fun things together.

4. Oregon. I had the opportunity to go on a road trip to Oregon/Washington with my Aunt Mandy, and Uncle Lee. We stopped at lighthouses and historic sights along the way, shopped at a farmers market and were just spontaneous. I must say, it is gorgeous! We saw Mt. St. Helens and hiked through a Lava Cave that was 2 miles long and pitch black. And the water falls there are breath taking. It was perfect weather, we just got a light sprinkle once in a while. Not to mention I got closer to my aunt and uncle. ;) It was a fun experience.

This year was filled with exciting experiences that I will never forget.