I sit here this 67 degree evening with the windows blowing in a nice breeze,
blowing my wet hair, back and forth, listening to the crickets chirp.
And realize, how much I love this house which I reside.
I love the character it has, and trust me, it's quite a bit.
From the Paradise Cove poster that is hanging by the front door
to the vintage rope Owl hanging behind out couch.
The fish aquarium that belongs to Chelsea.
The HUGE TV that was left behind from someone else.
The 1960's orange chair and the wallpapered kitchen drawers.

Maybe even more than the house, I love the location.
I leave at 8:18 and am in my 8:30 class with a few minutes to spare.
I feel pleased every time I hear the clock tower go off on campus "whilst"
(yes Lori, i used it) sitting in my room.
I love that my calfs have grown twice as big from the old main stairs.
The parking lot in the back is always full with welcome visitors.
I like my own room. I can do whatever i want, when i want.
I can't wait for visitors to come visit (Q.HALL)
I love the girls that live with me.
All so different, yet we all love each other.
It's simply just wonderful.

Here are some pics of my room:





On a side note, I get to see this wonderful lady this week.

It's been 17 months.
TOO LONG.
can't wait ms. shoko.

I love having a 3 day weekend right after the first week of school.
It's a nice easy way to ease into school.
The past few years it's been spent doing something fun.
This Labor Day was spent at Hyrum Lake.
friends, snacks, good music, ornery lake employee, laughter, and gas money.
how could that go wrong? right.



i love melissa.

dusty, me, and nate

first time wake boarding in 3 years. Knee was fine :)


melissa, me, talia, and madison. i heart these ladies.

the annual 80's dance.

yes. we rocked it. no big deal.

verano no mas

So yesterday was the first day of my 3rd year at Utah State University.

Can I just say I was officially reminded my summer was over by the snow on top of the mountains that fell yesterday.
Yes, I am serious. not even funny.
i was not a happy camper until about 2:00pm when I got home and changed out of my wet shoes, damp jacket,
and left the "wet dog" smelling classrooms on campus.

but today is much better. the sun is shining.
the hustle and bustle to class is filled with chatter instead of jumping puddles.
i've already walked up and down the Old Main stairs twice today.
my turkey sandwich with avacado, spinach, and red pepper was BOMB.COM
my house I am living in is pretty rad. (pictures to come soon)
the girls in my house are even radder. (is that a word?)
i get to take an institute class from the BEST teacher starting tomorrow.
tons of people will speak to me in Spanish here at school. and I enjoy it tons.
old friends have been reconnected with.
new friends are in the making.
tonight is "outdoor movie night on the quad."

Utah is doing me well.
i really love school.
it makes me smarter.
i just wish i had recess at 10:00 am every morning.

where did summer go?
I leave AZ tomorrow.
I say goodbye to my friends tonight.
I said goodbye to family last night.
I packed my car this morning.
Got my "goodbye" pedicure with mom.

but,

tomorrow my body temperature might drop.... finally.
I get to see other friends.
I move into my new house.
start school in one week from today.
i will attend poetry and a beverage, ASAP.

.peace and love.