Quick Trip and Picture Swoon

Thank goodness it’s Friday! The week after a nice vacation is never fun because reality sucks. Thankfully, I only have 2 weeks left of school! Not even! J 

Thanksgiving break was soooooo much fun! I flew to Florida to see my family and my lover, boyfriend, fiancé, Justin! We spent Thanksgiving weekend at my Grandmother’s house in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The weather was perfect! We even took some ‘unofficial’ engagement pictures, but some of them turned out really good thanks to my sister and cousin’s sweet photo skills. Take a peek…

 

 

 

 

Our Blue Steel Impression

 

 

Christmas break is almost here I can smell the mistletoe! I can’t wait for:

*Gingerbread House Making*

*The Nutcracker*

*Christmas Movies*

*The Lake Helen Train Ride*

*Christmas Lights*

*Gift Giving*

*Late Nights*

*Hot Chocolate*

*Eating Tons of Cookies*

*Santa Clause*

*New Years*

Therapy Session

Have you ever been so mad you wanted to punch someone in the face? This is how I feel right now. So instead of writing about why I’m upset I’m going to write about things that make me happy to get my mind off of negative things. 

Knowing that I go home in a week makes me super happy! I can’t wait to be home in Florida with all my family, and to spend time with Justin. It will be a nice little break from the snow and school. 

 

 

Spending time with my fiancé always makes me happy especially because we don’t see each other that often. So when we’re together I’m happier than ever! 

 

 

There are only 4 weeks left of this semester. I have been running around campus like a chicken with its head cut off. This semester has been crazy busy with juggling 16 credit hours and an internship. I may have taken on too much, but I’m almost done. 

Planning a ward service project has surprisingly made me happy despite the little hiccups I’ve faced while planning it. Knowing that I will be making someone smile during this holiday season makes me happy and thankful for all that I have. 

Having the knowledge of the gospel of Jesus Christ in my life makes me happy more than anything! The gospel means “good news” and when I’m having a hard day (like today) I need to remember the good news in my life. 

 

 

Remembering what makes me happy in life has already made my day better! I hope you are having a great day. If you aren’t, remember what makes you happy.  

Justin lives by these words:

 

 

He loves saying this to me when I’m having a bad day or when things aren’t going my way. It definitely helps! J

Half way point: 3 weeks to go!

Halloween has come and gone and the holiday season has officially kicked off. Well, for me at least. Justin thinks I’m crazy because I’ve already started listening to Christmas music. I just love the holiday season! I’m especially excited this year because I’ve been away from all my loved ones. 

Three weeks until I fly home to Florida! I really can’t wait! Justin’s family and my family will be spending Thanksgiving in Ft. Lauderdale. There will be lots of food, some “unofficial” engagement picture taking, and of course Black Friday shopping.  

Black Friday is a HUGE holiday in my family! My mom, sisters, and I love getting up really early to shop until we drop. Literally! So much exciting things to look forward I just wish these three weeks would hurry up. 

This past week Idaho has gone from fall to winter then back to fall again. We had our first snowfall last week. 6 inches! Thankfully, all the snow has melted and I’m able to enjoy what’s left of fall.

 

 

 

 

 

Not the ideal walk to class.

 

 

 

Despite the snow, my roommates and I had a Halloween party. We dressed up as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. There was so much food and not enough people to eat it all. So we pretty much ate ourselves into a food coma.

Jell-O worms, brownie eyeballs, hotdog mummies, and Halloween decorated cupcakes

 

I hope everyone had a great Halloween and ate lots of candy. I wish I could’ve gone trick-or-treating, but they don’t like the college kids going.  

 

This semester is half way over and I’m SO ready for a break. I’ve been trying to plan my wedding here and there, but it seems impossible to plan a wedding in Florida while I’m living in Idaho. Oh well, Justin and I have plenty of time. We have a deployment and a college degree to get through first. But, if anyone knows of a great photographer let me know! J