Its finally here! College!!

Well these past couple of weeks have been crazy fun. I did the kiss me dirty race with Emily. We had so much fun and got really muddy! I belly slid through the mud twice, and through a foam pit. Attempted to do a couple cart wheels too! Then This past Thursday Grandma Joan and I went shopping and I got some new school clothes and a back pack. Friday I went to the lake with my dad and Steve. It was perfect! I couldn't have asked for a better day! It was sunny, the water was calm, and there was us and one other boat the whole day. I played all day! Then my friend Bo came out later and it was fun to have a friend there. Then we watched a movie later that night.

Saturday I had to work, but after work Robby and Lacee drove down to Orem and took me out to dinner at Macaroni Grill (it was good) Then we came back to my house and Robby gave me a blessing. I don't know what I would do with out the two of them! They are my life savers up here! They always have good advice when I'm down and always offer blessings when I think I need one. I'm so thankful that they are close enough that I can call on them. Then I had to work sunday and when I got off I came home and started getting things ready for today.

So I got up and got ready and the pants I wanted to wear still had the stupid security thing on them so I had to change my outfit idea no big deal though, I was at UvU by 9:30. Parking is ridiculous! There are sooo many students there that its insane. You literally have to stalk people for a parking space. I didn't it know it, but I parked on the opposite side of where my classes were. I was booking it! I made it right on time sweating my guts out. I walked in right behind the teacher. My first class was english 1010. My teacher is a granola hippy type lady. She is spunky, and I think I'll enjoy her class. My second class I wasn't in such a rush because I had two hours to kill until it started. So I found my class then I sat down at a table and started my homework... Yes I already a ton of homework I feel like. I have to write a one page paper, read 20 pages in a text book, and a work sheet and read through two syllabus'. I thought the first day might have had less home work, but thats alright it'll give me something to do. After class I went to the book store and bought two books that are outrageously priced, but I have to have them.

Then I went to work and I was kinda busy and made 24.00 in tips, and I got to read some of my text book so it worked out nicely for me.

After I got home from work I realized that I need to put check in the bank so I can pay for my books.... well I couldn't find it!! I was tearing through my room looking through everything! My roommate Kristin even came and helped me. I bought a printer, and returned it today... I thought maybe I accidentally stuck it in there, so Kristin drove me all the way to the Lindon Walmart we tore through the printer box nothing... came home tore through my car... nothing... went back to my room tore through everything twice... nothing... Kristin was looking in both living rooms and I'm in my room about to cry, and I open my psychology text book and there it is! I'm so glad I found it. I put it away in the right place so I can put it in the bank tomorrow!

I've enjoyed the first day of college. I feel a little more grown up! I'm still trying to figure out how to manage my time more effectively to get everything done that I need to, but its only the first day so I'm sure I'll get it down some time!

I don't want to brag... but... its really cool

So on Tuesday my friend told me to come hang out with her and group of people... I was a little hesitant but I'm glad I went. There is this place in Alpine where people go off this huge bike jump into water. I guess its a really popular place up here and people get into this extreme sport. Some people there were doing front flips, back flips, diving, and cannon bombs. It was really cool to watch.... now trying it is another story.... It took me all night to get the courage up to do it... but in the end I did, and it was awesome!!! I got it on video its on Facebook and everyone should check it out! (if anyone reads this) I don't think I will ever do it again... my body hurts... you hit the water pretty hard, but I'm proud to say that I've done it! Anyways... I've been trying to go to the temple weekly. Its been fun! I've been to the provo and Mt. Timpanogas temple. My goal is to eventually have been to all the temples in Utah! I start school on the 29th and I'm anxious and nervous. I'm excited to be learning and making new friends... worried about the big campus, homework, and trying to figure out scheduling with school, work, and social life, but I guess I will deal with that when I need to. This summer has gone by way too fast, and there is still so much I want to fit in before I start school, but play time is coming to end, sadly!

Ups and Downs

Well Its been a while since I have updated my blog. My Bad! Well life is just moving forward. I start school in about two weeks, that is insane to me! I feel like I need more summer. I've been having a lot of ups and downs lately. I guess thats part of growing up. I think once school starts I'll feel a lot better... (I hope!) Well I made a couple new friends in the ward. I was really struggling and so I got a blessing from Robby, and then the next day I made new friends! (One of them is really cute which doesn't hurt! :D ) and I finished the book of mormon that same week. My goal was to finish by April, but I didn't quite make it, but I'm still so happy that I finished. I went and surprised my family this past weekend, and went to the cabin with them. It started out a little iffy (we were all kinda in a bad mood) but we got some sleep and we were all happy campers. It was fun to get away and enjoy the cabin and the family! I went to a ward swim party last night. It wasn't too bad, I'm just so shy in big groups, and get insecure.... so I don't make to many friends, but i'm trying to work on being confident. I don't know how you really gain confidence, but if anyone has suggestions I'm an open book. I had a really mean lady come into the salon today. I was cutting her husbands hair and she ripped into me. I was fine until they left, then I started bawling. My new manager told me to go into the back room... I got it under control in 15 minutes... which is pretty good for me! ha ha

I've been trying to be healthier. I cut out most of my carbs. ( I hardly ever eat bread any more, which is my favorite thing!) I eat meat, veggies, and fruit, and lots of water. I also try running at least 3x a week. I definitely feel a lot better! Don't worry I still eat some junk occasionally! I definitely don't deprive myself. I cooked a steak for the first time today and it actually tasted pretty good! I marinated it over night in a balsamic herb marinade, and I even marinated my asparagus in it. It tasted delicious! I'm trying to venture out and learn how to cook a variety of different things... If you have any good recipes throw them my way! Well thats all for now! :D

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4th of July/ and Mona Lake on the 6th

Well I had to work on the 4th from 2-6, but I still had fun. I drove to salt lake after I got off work. Brynn had a bbq at her house and had invited the family. We had hamburgers, watermelon, chips, pepsi... normal bbq food. Grandma and Grandpa Hendrickson came, which was really fun! Then dad came (which is really a shocker) and he stayed for quite awhile. Then after they all left Brynn, Michell Tidwell, and I lit off fire works. We had a good time. the told me to hold a fire work and so I did well it burnt me hand and it flew off into a tree... It could have ended really bad, but I was lucky! Then on the 6th we had a girls trip and we went to Mona lake and took dads waver runners out. It was really fun to get outside and to be in the water. I have been wanting to go to the lake all summer and I'm glad that I finally got to go. I almost mastered a 360 on the knee board. I was pretty proud of myself, even though I didn't get it. Brynn and I got really sun burnt, and sore from knee boarding but we wouldn't trade it for anything! It has been a pretty fun week. Its been a busy one.

St. George Trip/ Haykuhi/ Job

I haven't blogged in a while! So I went to St. George a week ago. It was fun to get to see the family, and enjoy the warm sunshine. While I was there I had to say good bye to my foreign exchange friend Haykuhi (She is from Armenia). We had a dinner for her and it was really fun. We played Quelf! I've decided that I like watching that game more than playing. ha ha but it was still fun. Then I got to see my friend Devin. It was fun to get to see him and catch up on each others lives. He is such a busy guy your lucky to see him for 5 minutes, and he spent the whole night with us. Then Tuesday morning we got up early and went to the St. George airport to say our final goodbyes to Haykuhi. It was a very tearful morning. She is the nicest young lady ever. I hope she does come back to the United States one day! It was a lot of fun to get to know her, and learn about a different culture.... and even try to say a few things in a different language. (which didn't work out to well for me... its all about sounds, and they all sound the same to me.)

Now, I have been having issues at my job for about a week and half, and I have been starting to look for another one, but I won't quit until I have another job. So My coworker put his notice in and his last day was on saturday. I really liked him, so it made me want to leave even more. Then, yesterday when I got to work our district manager was there (which is always scary) She comes into the back room and says you know whats going on right? I said nope... she said Nicole (my manager) is quitting her last day is Thursday. I guess my face changed a lot because she said Nicole didn't tell you... I said no.. she was like oh, I'm so sorry... I thought she would have told you by now. So there was only three of us working there to start out, now its just me. I have to work with the district manager on friday which I'm super nervous about!!! and I work 36 hours a week now... (this was only suppose to be a part time job.) My job was fun, and it helped me a lot, but its definitely time to move on now.

Stress! No Worries!

Its funny what life throws at you.... You'll be living life and its quite peaceful then all of a sudden everything takes a turn for a little bit and you are thinking oh my!! Well I loved my job. I thought it was great, but now its starting to get dramatic. My coworker and I don't really approve of everything that my manager does. We both got written up for not hitting commission, but how are you suppose to hit commission when your strictly walk ins. We can't control how many people on the spur of the moment walking into Walmart decide to get their hair done. What even bugs me more is that when I started she said commission wasn't a big deal.. they (being the corporate) like you to hit commission, but if you don't its ok.... well I guess its never been that way and now you have to hit commission every pay period or you get written up and on the 3rd one you get fired.... To be honest.... I don't think its fare, but what do I know... ok enough of my soap box.... even though I have had a not so good 2 weeks, I've definitely seen how the lord has blessed me. I got to spend some one on one time with my sister which was nice, I have a great family and they listen to my complaints (mainly my mom), I have great friends that cheer me up, and I found 23 dollars while I was cleaning my room yesterday.... I guess everything equals out in the end! :D I'm so excited to be going to St. George tomorrow. It will be a nice escape from everything.