.... Made it!

I'm sitting here tonight thinking about this past semester, and I can't help but go back through my blog and look at all the things I have done, and how far I have come and how much I have grown. You know you have grown, when you can start to see the growth in yourself, sorry friends I bet to you all I am a completely different person... Hopefully a better person that is.. Well anyways,  I made it! One semester down, and a whole lot to go. From what I have been told by my roommates and friends, the first one is the worst, so at least I have that under my belt. Final grades haven't been posted  yet... still waiting to see if I squeaked by and manage to get a C in my Econ class, but other then that I am living the life. This has been one of the most incredible journeys I have ever taken. I thank my Heavenly Father each and every day for blessing me with such an experience that truly has helped me get to where I am going... which maybe will get to tonight. :)

This picture was captured by one of my fabulous roommates. I had been studying all day, and she thought I needed some time away from the books. We popped in Home Alone, and tried to eat away the stress of the next day.... Some people gain the freshmen 15... and Im a little surprised I didn't put on weight especially considering the types of food I resorted to the past few weeks, but when I moved home I actually weighed less then when I started.. I guess stress and finals will do that to a person. Who'd a thought!

Don't judge.. it was a rough week!!!

This is the last picture of all three of us taken the night before we left! I'd like to say I was super excited to be moving home, and couldn't wait to start my "new journey" but it was hard. It's one of those bitter sweet moments when you know you're doing what you're supposed to, but it still kinda stings anyways. 

Me and Rylee have become quite the singers lately, and well with the help of our good friend we put together a video, that kind of shows whats next. It really is good.. minus the singing part, but the meaning and everything else behind it is so true!!... so watch it, laugh at it, love it, and watch it again.. It definitely will bring a smile to your face, especially on a bad day! 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=t3C815f5DuE#t=0

Well with that video being played, and rumors on facebook, and other things, I guess it's time to tell the blogging world what is really going on. I have obviously moved home from Cedar City, and from college......  crazy huh??? ya sometimes I think I am too, but in all reality I know it's where I am supposed to be at and I am doing exactly what I should be.. I have put in mission papers, and am waiting.. not so patiently I might add on an assignment. Eventually I might get around to sharing more details of how it all came about, and how much of a crazy emotional roller coaster I have been on, and probably will continue to be on, until I leave. But until then there is one thing I know... and that this is exactly what God has intended for me to be doing all along. That I was given certain hardships, trials, and challenges, to prepare me for this journey I soon will begin. I know I couldn't of done it without the constant examples of my family and friends, you guys really are a big part of why I am the way I am. That saying that says to some sort "It takes a village to raise a child" is completely true, especially in my case. I am grateful to you all each and everyday and will be in debt to you forever. The gospel of Jesus Christ is true! It always has been and will continue to be so until the end. Share your testimonies with others, you never know whose lives you might be touching. 

Love you all, and thanks for taking this crazy journey with me! I hope you're in it for the long hall! I've gotta feeling we're gonna need to buckle up for this ride!

Have a safe and wonderful Holiday Season!

<3 Hugs and Loves ... from tree town..

Mishae

Week before finals

I haven't decided whats worse yet, finals, or the preparation for the finals. All I know was this past week was long, hard, exhausting mentally and physically, and plain rough. Monday I sat down and advised a plan. It was going to be the exact thing that helped me stay focused and get through the next two weeks in a safe manor. You can't really tell by this picture, but my week was pretty packed full of studying.

Whenever you have something big like finals, that takes a lot of preparation and work there always has to be a reward. Well me and Rylee came up with a game plan that if we made it through studying, and finals we would reward ourselves.. We're secretly hoping the parentals will take pitty on us, but we did a contract. Yes its that official. Where if we succeed this next week we get to treat ourselves to a nice night out on the town, Temple Square, Dinner, and of course some shopping. Lets hope for the best this upcoming week. 

Tuesday night we got hit with an unexpected, foot of snow. There was so so much, and it all happened within a 12 hour time period. Ya it was kind of crazy. 

No worries this selfie was taken at 12:30 after helping out and playing in the snow!!! It was freezing cold,  but totally worth the loss of sleep!

You can only study for so long right?... I thought I had done good all week, so when the opportunity arrived of me leaving negative 17 degree weather to go to St. George to the temple, I of course took it. I knew it would be one of my last times doing baptisms down there for a while and I just couldn't pass up the opportunity. 

Me, Rylee, and Sadie met up with our friends that are going to Dixie to spend the day at the temple. It had been a crazy week, and probably was the only thing that kept me from going crazy. We truly are blessed to have so many temples so close. I love being able to take off from school and just go and enjoy my time in the temple.

 After we got done doing baptisms for the dead, we treated ourselves to some good ol home cooking... or Texas Roadhouse! Ha we had had a rough week and definitely deserved it!

 Just walking around the visitors center. 

They had it decorated so cute for Christmas. It definitely helped put me in the Christmas spirit. I guess with all the stress and everything lately I have kind of forgotten what month it even is. Luckily, between my institute lesson on Tuesday and the trip to the Temple, I have definitely remembered how blessed we are to be celebrating this holiday, and what it truly means!

Grateful this place is my castle! 

Who knew that they put up lights around Christmas time in St. George... Not me! It definitely reminded me of home, and of Temple Square! 

... I made yet another trip home this weekend. I didn't know if i was going to be able to because of the snowy weather and bad roads, but things ended up working out, and I was able to come home again. It has been a good weekend at home for the most part. Miss Khloe got baptized!!!! So, that was fun to be able to watch and be a part of.

It's so crazy to think she is eight! Goll, I guess it just means I'm getting old :) 

Tomorrow I get to head back down to Cedar for 4 days to take finals. I would probably do anything to get out of it.. but since that isn't going to happen I guess I'll just smile and get it over with! ... Here's to hoping you all have a better week then I do!!! ... There will be some new interesting things up on the blog shortly.. Will just say my life is about to get super interesting, and exciting! ... anyways :)... 

Hugs and Loves from.... <Cedar>.. sorta :)

Loves!!!! 

Mishae