Update on my crazy life

Last week was Thanksgiving break and I went down to Utah for the week. It was a good break from school. I took homework with me to do and did a total of 2 1/2 hours of homework all week and now I am paying for it. I am trying to find time to get everything done. I know, I know. I shouldn't be playing online but sometimes you just have to take a break. Anyway... back to last week. I left Rexburg late Saturday night and got to Ron's about 10 that night. Sunday we went over to Jason's for his birthday party (well just brownies and ice cream). Monday I attempted to do homework while the girls were at school and did some but then I decided to get ready and figured I made a good dent into my paper. So I Missy and I went to go play. That night Emily came and picked me up and we went to her FHE with her ward. It was pretty fun. Some of the guys used to go to school up here and some of them knew my old roommates. It was a small world. Tuesday came around and Missy and I went and did some Christmas shopping and errands, then played volleyball with Ron that night. Wednesday came and Missy and I went and saw Twilight while the girls were at school. I thought it was good but I don't know if I would go and see it again, well at least not buy it. I like the books a lot better. So Thursday ALi and Jason picked me up on the way to her uncles house for Thanksgiving. We hung out up there for a while and then came back. Ali and I went to go see Mama Mia. WAY GOOD movie! I can't wait for that to come out! Friday we got up early and hit Target movie sales, hit Ulta, and then Kohls. After we were all done shopping we kept up with tradition and went to I-Hop. Afterwards Ali and I took a nap and then went to try to find fabric to make me a purse. We found some but didn't want to stand in line for 2 hours! So we left and then got ready for the hockey game. Jason, Ali and the kids and I went to see the Grizzlies play. They ended up losing in OT. Sat we went back to the store to get fabric, made the purse and then I went to Emily's and Rachelle's. We went out to dinner and then to the lights. It was a fun week but super busy. Now I am even busier trying to get everything done. I have 2 state exams (one tonight and one tomorrow) plus other tests for my classes. I can't wait to be done with this semester. Only one more week!

I think I found it...

I think I found what I have been looking for. Volleyball ended Saturday afternoon with winning 2 games in the tournament and getting out by double elimination. We won the first and last game. It was a good season and lots of fun (most of the time), but I am honestly glad it's over. I now have a lot more time to do homework and hopefully I can finish off the semester! Besides volleyball being over life is just getting better by the moment. This weekend was so much fun and something I have been needing for a while. Today we had stake conference and I learned so much from it! I am so grateful to be here at Brigham Young University Idaho. I have learned a lot from being here and am grateful for the friends I have made. This weekend Emily came up and I forgot how much I have missed that girl. She is amazing and I owe her big time. I am just so grateful for everything right now and for all that I have in my life. I am so glad that I have found the happiness that I have been missing for the last few weeks. I hope you all can find it.

Armed and Dangerous

What a good way to start off the month. Learning how to shoot multiple guns. My roommates and I went on a group date yesterday and went shooting. Out of 10 people there, 3 of us had never gone shooting before (me included). We started off by shooting 22-Rifle/Pistols. Then we added others shotguns, magnum bullets, skeet shooting, 9mil pistol, revolver, and a few others I can't recall. There was a lot we'll just say that. It was fun, but my shoulders/arms kill! Here are some pictures of the date.


Marne and Me shooting pistols
Watch out... I don't have very good aim

My date Steven and me
He was showing me how to shoot a gun (a rifle to be exact)

The gang

I just don't know what to do with myself...

I really just don't know what to do. I am having a blast up here at school but am frustrated with tests. AHH! Here is a little update about what's been going on since conference.

First off, volleyball is in full swing. We started off with a win in game 5 by 2 points. It was an amazing game. It was the first time the girls had played together. Then match 2 was last Friday. We lost in 3 games, but they were close and an exhilarating game. Then Sat we played match 3 and it appeared that everyone forgot how to play. It was horrible! So hopefully we can come back and win our match tomorrow.

On October 9 mom and dad came into town for the weekend. It was Mother's weekend and their anniversary so they both came down. Thursday mom and dad picked me up then went to Chris'. Friday we did a little shopping. Saturday we came up to Rexburg watched my game, then headed to Mesa Falls. On the way back from Mesa Falls, we went to go check out the Cave Falls. What we didn't know was that we were headed into Yellowstone National Park. It was pretty but I don't think I would make that drive again. Then Sunday mom and dad brought me back up here and headed off. It was so good to see them again. I wish I lived closer to them, but yet still far enough away to have my own space.

Then last weekend I hung out Kylie and her apartment. Saturday we went to Aaron's football game, took pictures with a handdrawn picture of Derek Richmond, decided we wanted to make pizza, went to a concert, came back finished the pizza, got into a powdered doughnut fight (well Candice and me vs. Kylie), and then ya. It was pretty fun.

So I have been busy between social life and school. I hope everyone is doing well and hope to see everyone soon! Oh and somewhere in my life we had a birthday party for 2 of my roommates. It was fun. I will post pictures soon!

General Conference Weekend

This last weekend was a blast! I went down to Utah and took Kylie (Cara's niece) with me. While there we spent time with Jason, Ali and the kids Friday and part of Saturday. Friday night we had a bowling tournament against all of us (Ali, Jase, Chandler, Kodie, Kylie and me). It was fun there were prizes for everyone! Ali was quite entertaining :) Then Saturday morning Kodie had LaCrosse practice/game. We went but only stayed for like 20 minutes since it was freezing cold outside and her coaches didn't even show up. After we left LaCrosse we headed towards Murray and tried to do some shopping but places weren't open yet. So we hit up Costco before Chandler's hockey practice. While watching Bubba play hockey, I was quite impressed with how well he does. We'll have to wait and see until game time to find out what he really is like. After freezing my hiney off at hockey, we went shopping at a bunch of random stores. When we decided we were done, Ali dropped Kylie and I off at Ron's. While at Ron's we played the Wii, played with the girls, watched movies, and ate tons of food. I am making up for it now. Then Sunday we watched conference and then headed back to Rexburg. Conference this year was amazing! I love President Eyring's talk about unity. I made so many different connections with what I am studying, with coaching, and in my own personal life. It was by far my favorite one so far. I can't wait to read them next month. But this last weekend was good break from school. Definately a much needed one.

What time is it?

It's crazy time! This semester is insanely crazy. I am coaching competitive volleyball on campus, taking 14 credits, studying for state exams, and trying to stay sane! I am starting to think I am overloading myself. I was so ready to go out of town this weekend but I couldn't because of vball games which got cancelled yesterday. So here I am. In Rexburg, trying to avoid drama and get everything I need to done. I can't wait until this next week is over. This week I have 4 tests to take by Friday and then Friday I am heading down to Utah to get out of Rexburg! I can't wait! Then the next weekend Mom and Dad are coming down. This semester is going quick but almost not quick enough sometimes.

I am ready to be done and out of here. One a half more semesters and I am out of Rexburg! I pretty much just had to vent and get everything out. Well I am going back to studying, studying, and more studying.

Ryan Shupe time

So tonight Alex and I and a bunch of BYU-I students/public people went to the Ryan Shupe & the Rubberband concert. It was amazing! Alex and I both went 3 years ago when they were first getting their name out. Anyway.. it was still loads of fun and after the concert Alex and I got their new cd and then their autographs and a picture with them. It was fun and much needed!

Alex and I waiting for the concert to start

With Ryan Shipe and the Rubberband after the concert