Round 2

So, second semester freshman year is going to be quite different.

We knew we would be saying goodbye to Kaylie. She is on Summer/Fall track, so she wouldn't be rejoining us for Winter.

What we were not aware of was the fact that Anny would not be returning for Winter semester. Family stuff came up and she felt she should stay in Washington for the semester.

What can you do?

So, this past week, Sara and I returned to a much different dorm.

We are already missing them a ton. I love these ladies so much and it is so weird not to have them here with me!

However, we will all be reunited Fall '09!!!

Anywho... Kayla is our new addition! She is a very nice balance of upbeat, fun, and laid-backness.. She has a lot of family here (mainly cousins), so she is in and out a lot. We haven't gotten a great chance to get to know her, but I can tell we will be getting along superbly in no time!

Sara is fantastic. I love living with her. It's a lot more laid-back this semester, and she helps a lot with that. Her beau is Zach. He is an RM... nuff said.

No, he is a really cool guy and I don't mind having him around all the time. Just a really great guy. (P.S. He requested that I blog about him).

Classes seem very interesting so far. I am taking:

Basic Music Theory

Origin of Life, Earth, and the Universe

The Developing World

Professional Communications

Book of Mormon Part II

Business Law and the Legal Environment

Pretty crazy line-up if you ask me. I am going to be learning a ton this semester. Already, I know I have at least double the reading from last semester, which is good. I am very motivated. No monkey-business this semester! I think I may go to the library every once in a while or something :)

So, here is my winter semester philosophy/plan.

I'm not going to be social. I don't feel like it. I'm going to go to a TON of instrumental/theatrical/vocal performances and such. Otherwise, I'm gonna be a hermit. It's too cold outside. I don't want to date anyone. I want to read a ton of books. I want to kick butt this semester.

I want to serve a mission. I don't want to be a typical LDS girl. I want to see the world. I want to serve. I want to explore. I want to figure out who I am. I want to work on becoming the best person I can be.

Funeral

The funeral is going to be on Saturday the 3rd at 10 a.m.

George Frederick

Grandpa passed away at 5:40 a.m. today.

He always liked being early.

Aunt Christine was with him. She was reading him a letter and talking to him. I was able to see him and he truly looked at peace; he has the past few days. It's not a sad time. It's a happy time. He is with his sweethearts (I'm sure he is having an interesting time right now). He went how he wanted. In his own home and (somewhat) asleep. He lived a great life.

The funeral will be Friday or Saturday. The family is doing well. I think we are better now than we have been the past few days.

Everything is working out very well. Heavenly Father really is perfect and watching over us all. He has made so many circumstances and situations work out beautifully. We have so much to be thankful for and we have had quite a few things happen recently to remind us of our many blessings.

And, of course, we had this wonderful man blessing our lives each and every day, which I'm sure he will continue to do.

Kaylie

Happy, happy birthday, Kaylie dear;

Happy days will come to you all year.

If I had one wish, then it would be

A happy, happy birthday to you from me!

I love you so much and hope your day is incredible!

4.5 Days Until OH!!!!!

We're down to crunch time.

Only four days, nine classes, 11 assignments, and four exams until I have completed my first semester of college!

The girls really want to take a bunch of pictures this last week, so here are just a few (of the BILLION that they have taken).

Marge and Nephi

Soulja Girl and me

Trust me.

It is like this every night.

Seriously? How gorgeous is this girl?

(Anny, not Jasmine)

Amazing roomie!! She puts up with A LOT.

Meet my second family!

4 girls and all the boys except for one are moving.

So, the fam will be changing a bit :(

P.S. I think that Winter is finally here to stay.

It snowed last night, I think it's going to stick around for a bit, and be added to every so often..

It's eleven degrees right now :)

I know. I know...

It's just the beginning.