Fall Break

It's been a little while sense I have posted on here, but I thought I would share how awesome my fall break was. I don't think I have ever been so excited to get in a car and drive 4.5 miles to come home! Me and Rylee sluffed school on Friday, and started our break a little early and came home thursday afternoon! It was probably one of the smartest choices we could of ever came up with. Thursday was spent driving and catching up with family.. Friday was definitely one of those days, that started bad, but ended great! A group of us, and by a group I mean, me, Rylee, Taryn, and Alyssa decided to party it up. Well what is there to do in Tremonton.. nothing so like ol times we drive around creeping, and when that ended in an epic fail, we hit up the party house... Mike and Cami's, where we were waiting for them to come home. Mike made us cookies, and we laughed and laughed and laughed some more. It definitely was much needed, and turned out to be even better night then I thought. It had gotten late, and people had to get up early the next morning, so I dropped them off at there cars, and then headed to visit some old co workers, where we spent an entertaining night catching up at Denny's.
Saturday was definitely an adventure. A group of us friends from high school decided to hit up frightmares and enjoy us some crazy fun!!!

It was Sadie's first time ever going to Lagoon, and so we definitely had to document every second of it, and I sure am glad I did. I am so blessed to have these guys as friends, even if we are a few hundred miles away.

 The creepers always wanted to hang out with us, because we were by far the cutest crowd there.

Sunday was spent attending church in the family ward, and seeing a lot of people. It was a farewell for one of my friends, so it kind of was like a high school reunion all over again. We all kind of decided we needed to get together again before everyone headed back to school for the remainder of the semester. I voluntarily held a bonfire at my house, where we were able to catch up and enjoy one another company. 

Its crazy to think that we have been graduated for almost 6 months, and we have all gone our separate ways, but when we get back together things never change. 

Monday I woke up and went for a run.. believe it or not I actually missed my usual big square run around the high school and Tremonton. Running here in Cedar on the treadmill just isn't the same. I got ready, and then pulled out the super senior card and went to the high school, but not because I wanted too.. :) I took my favorite counseling center family some lunch, where we laughed, reminisced, and enjoyed each others company. I was introduced to the new counselor who already new so much about me.. I'm thinking I should probably be worried, but then again, what the heck... my presence lives on at Bear River High School Right :).. at least I left one legacy behind. Saying goodbye to my counseling center family never gets easier. The memories that have been shared in that place are one of a kind, and I truly and so grateful I had the experience of getting so close to my favorite counseling center family... these people, you know who you are, truly helped make me into the person I am, and put up with all the crazy drama, tears, and memories of senior year... and now college! 

Tuesday... bluh! I really didn't want to leave and come back to school.. Home life is easy, fun, and care free... and well college is not. Me and Rylee always seem to have entertaining and deep conversations to make the ride a little less awful. We made it back to Cedar, and eventually made it through our first week back after fall break. I loved seeing all of you, and miss you lots, but know I am definitely here in this place for a specific reason!!! 

Hugs and Loves from Cedar :) 

<3Mishae

Enjoy the Journey

This past week has been one to remember. It was homecoming week down here in Cedar, and with homecoming comes a whole bunch of activities and adventures. Friday night before the football game they had a dinner/ get together/ concert/ true t bird night. 

 This is "The Bell Tower" the tower that you are only supposed to walk under twice in your college life. They light it up on homecoming and play music, so of course the group of us needed a picture.. It was freezing cold, but we stuck it out, and enjoyed a lot of crazy adventures!

               Just supporting our T birds at the football game, and freezing our booties off!!!

 This is just a random, doesn't really have to do with anything picture.. haha Me and Rylee spend our nights at the gym, not just to work out, but to watch us some post season baseball. Im pretty sure the people there think were insane because sometimes it gets a little intense and we get a little into the game.. But hey its the play off right :) Things get a little interesting with us :)

Hugs and Loves from Cedar!!!!!

College Life

The past week has been packed full of fun things. I feel like I am finally starting to get the hang of college, the studying, friends, and getting out and doing things. I love it! A group of friends decided to kick off the weekend by going to St. George. It has been so cold here in Cedar we thought it would be nice to see the sun and get warmed up, and catch a SUU softball game while we were there. Needless to say, St. George was freezing as well, and our softball team lost, but it was still fun to watch Jord play, hang out, and relax.

 I don't think I could make a trip down to st geezy with out stopping at swig. Its my all time favorite place ever!.. and so of course before the game we ran and got cookies and drinks. I'm telling ya if you haven't been here then you better go! It's fantastic!

This would be the crew sitting and watching the game. It turned out to be freezing cold, so we snuggled and attempted at staying warm! Jord pitched a few innings, and dominated with the bat like always. It was super fun to watch a "college" game and just enjoy being back around that kind of atmosphere! 

This cute girl is Amberlee. She is going to school down at Dixie. A little background info on this is we were outfielders together when I played on Charge. We became basically inseparable at every ball tournament and hit it off as not only teammates but friends. She is from Vernal and I haven't seen her in probably 2 years, other then the occasional snap chat, Facebook post, and so on... but I was sitting at the top of the bleachers when I heard a "Mush", and I knew it had to be someone that knew me pretty well, I turned around and HOLY COW it was my long lost friend. It was fun to run into her and talk about old times, new times, and college. I don't really think it was a coincidence that we ran into each other at the ball park, just because thats where our friendship first began. 

If anything I learned about softball and sports in general, other then they suck, they make your body hurt, and there totally not worth the stress that go into them.. :) is everlasting friendships are made. I am so glad I had the opportunity to play ball with those people that I did from all over everywhere and get to know a lot of people. Especially now, that me and berlee live closer to each other then we ever have and are planning on hanging out and making a lot more crazy memories. ... On another note, my mom said I looked like I was 15 in this picture... Ouch I thought I at least looked like I was 17:)

We decided after the ball game got over that we would take a trip to the temple just to walk around. It was pretty late, and Im surprised the doors weren't closed, but they must of knew some pretty "Important people" were gonna stop by. It was a great way to end our night, and kick off conference weekend.

The church is true my friends :) 

We ended up getting home pretty late, but that was alright it was a much needed get away and a fun and uplifting trip! Saturday was spent watching conference, going to the football game, watching some more conference, going to the volleyball game, and being a bum! I can't really decide what session of conference I liked the most, they all were truly inspiring, and left me feeling like I could continue on for another 6 months until the next one :)

This was the first conference away from home, which was a little sad. I figured it would be a lot easier if there was a few of us watching conference together, eating some food and just enjoying it together. I was right! It was fun to be able to sit down with these friends of mine and listen to conference. It was an amazing experience to be able to enjoy the teachings with these guys, and be together as a group of friends. 

Sunday morning session we had breakfast and watched it at my house, while sunday afternoon session we went to jordan and sadies and had lunch and watched it. Needless to say I worked out hard last night at the gym to work off all of the food we ate. I can no longer use the excuse of starving college student because we had enough food to probably feed the entire campus! 

It was such a fun, and spiritually uplifting day. I can't believe how much I have honestly grown sense moving down to college. I figured I would grow up physically and mentally, but never realized how much growing up spiritually I would do as well. I guess this is a good thing... of course its a good thing :) I am truly happy with myself and the person I have become. I struggled through out high school with being happy with me, and now I can truly say I am. Even if I bomb a test, or struggle in a class I have more of an Eternal outlook on the whole matter, and realize everything truly does happen for a reason, and I am so grateful for the things I have had to overcome and hurdle to get me to where I am today. 

Hugs and Loves my friends :) Keep on smiling life is great!!!

All Smiles All the Time :)

Tonights one of those nights that I have so much on my mind if I don't word vomit all over the page I think I might go insane. *word vomit- a word commonly used by college students to get everything out.* These past few weeks have been a little crazy! I say crazy because I hate the word stressful and I am trying not to be stressed and just enjoy this adventure. College is so great! I really am loving it... but it also is so so hard!... and I hate to say this but only one or two classes that I ever took in high school really even compare to the work load, the hours of studying, and stress that comes with it. I'm trying to be a good student ... wink wink nod nod .... right :) as I can by studying, and preparing for tests and things like that... College is expensive, and umm nobody has time for throwing away money by failing. I took a math test and a dance test on friday, so I was feeling pretty good going into the weekend, at least I didn't have to think about that stuff for a few days. Saturday was a recuperating day. I slept in till 12! I guess I needed it because I was exhausted! I cleaned, because no one else does, and laid around and kind of just relaxed.

Saturday afternoon I got forced into going to the Relief Society broadcast. I was planning on watching it all along, but with technology now, it was going to be in the comfort of my own bed, where I wouldn't have to get ready and everything. But... my friend Monica got me to go with her.... One thing YSA wards do to get students to attend things like this is of course.... free food. There was a few young men that served us dinner before the broadcast, so we were able to have full tummys, and be able to enjoy the message!

 It was a little weird going to the Relief Society Broadcast. I felt like I was way to young to be there, and that I just wanted to go back to young women's where I new all of the leaders and everything.. It didn't take long though for me to feel at home though. The lessons and talks given truly were an inspiration, and I am so glad that I was able to watch and learn! One of my most favoritest things out of all of was the sister missionaries in the choir! :)

Just one of the many thoughts shared at the broadcast... I am so so so excited for conference. I feel like I have been counting down the days for at least 2 weeks now! I'm having a little get together with some friends, it will be a little easier if were all together to stay focused, and feast upon the words together!... and eat some good food of course!

                                    

                                      Lets be honest, there is always time for a quick snap chat pic!!!

After the broadcast was over I hurried home so I could make it to the play Romeo and Juliet with my one roommate. One of our other roommates is a class collecting major, and was in the play so we thought we'd go watch. The play was outside, and Cedar hasn't been the warmest place in the world, so I finally got to wear my new coat! ... I stayed nice and warm though:)

    Guess who rocked there math test :)... This girl!! I sent this picture to my mom, she wondered if the A next to the blue paper had any coincidence that regarded my score. Nope, but I did get an A on my test.. It might be the only A I get so I thought I would share :)

                 

                                                       Guess who joined the gym????!!!

 Me and the famous Rylee Hodge decided it was time. We do not want college to get the best of us, and we do enjoy our sugar cookies almost nightly, and other unhealthy food that we eat, so we signed up! I have ran a few times in Cedar just outside on the roads, and well there are a lot of hills, and scary people, so I'm glad we did this! It has been fun so far, and it really has helped with my stress and my happiness level. .. and now I don't feel as guilty eating what I eat, I can at least use the excuse of "i'll run extra tonight for that one"

This pic is after our very first gym work out! :) 

I keep telling myself that I don't want to come home this weekend, but in all reality I really do. It's conference so that means, mom will make breakfast the whole family will be over, and I would get to spend one last weekend with Shandee before she heads off into the mission field. I know its not going to happen, so instead I'm enjoying every conversation, text, and snap chat that I get from her! She is seriously so amazing and the people of Spokane are lucky to be getting her!... and she is lucky to be getting a #missionarygirlfriend like me. :) 

Sometimes we text in dumb little hashtags, but these are the conversations i'll remember the most.  Another one of my friends is going out to preach the great word and I couldn't be happier!!! 

Although I have probably spent the past 3 hours waisting valuable study time, I'm glad I was able to have a little fun tonight. I have a HUGE econ test tomorrow, that I am not looking forward to at all. I didn't really know what to expect going into the class, and I'm still not quite sure what is going to be on the test besides a whole bunch of material that I do not know. Just talking about it kind of makes me want to throw up, but instead of studying I went to institute, which was amazing, it always is amazing and every time I go I leave with more knowledge of the gospel, and how amazing it really is, and then was going to attend a study party, that turned into a lets blow off studying go get some junk food, listen to loud music in the car, fail the test kind of a night. Although I'm still not prepared in anyway I kind of now know what I have to do, so that the next time a test comes around I'm not stuck having a freak out because I don't know any of the material. There is worse things to life and college then failing one test though right???...  I sure hope so, because I'm praying for a D! 

Hugs and loves from Cedar City :)