Memories

You know how somethings just take you back?

This morning as I smelled my bagel in the toaster and poured a glass of coconut/pineapple juice, I was 15 years old again, sitting on the balcony at the beach, looking out as the sun began to light up the water. If you’ve ever been on the beach in the early morning, you’ll understand that perfectly peaceful feeling. Everything is perfect. The early light, the damp feeling in the air, the tide as it comes in. This morning, I would give just about anything to be there again with my family. School? What school? I don’t even care.

ps I took that picture in the evening, so it doesn’t have quite the same feeling, but that’s still our beach.

Thoughts on Change

In less than a month, this shall be me. I am very happy about that. I am not so happy about moving out of my beloved Roman Ruins. We had a ward luncheon (thanks, Bishop!) to take a break from finals, and I was getting very depressed at the thought of leaving my fantabulous ward. My room is also looking empty, for I packed away all my books and most of my clothes. The Christmas lights are still up around my bed, so that helps a little. But I am mostly just sad.

(No Elfie, not because I am leaving you. I don’t love you. I loathe you. Remember? Ok, that’s a lie. Please don’t leave me!)

I decided that I don’t like change. I like the idea of change, I don’t actually like the thing itself.

The Beach

My family found this quaint little beach this afternoon. It isn’t too big (actually very tiny) but it is friendly and fun. There was a boardwalk and I took a million pictures. There were crabs that we caught too. I just love my family!

Florida

Who is done with finals? Oh, that would be me. And who had a very stressful day yesterday? Oh that would be me.

1) Dawna texted me at six am telling me to leave early because there was snow. I am so thankful she did because I had an exam at 7 and was planning to get up at 5. But that text woke me up. I have never ever gotten ready so fast in my entire life. Hoo boy.

2) I slipped on the way up the stairs and dropped my notebook everywhere. Stupid snow.

3) We aren’t going to talk about this one. I am still not quite sure what to do…

4) The plane from Cincinnati was delayed. Stupid snow.

5) Florida is hot! I usually love it, but hello! I’ve been used to the cold and the jump to 80 degrees is intense! I might come back with a tan though. Too bad I forgot my swimsuit. Suck!

SO there are 5 bad things. Here are 5 good things:

1) I AM HOME!!!!! I missed my family so much and I am so happy to be with them.

2) Tavi loves me. He thinks that I am amazing and he keeps bringing me all his toys.

3) It’s so nice and warm here! I will never be cold again.

4) I get to see Packer people today! That’s right, be jealous.

5) Christmas is in 8 days!!!!!!!

So Happy Christmakkuh to all!