First off, don't judge me because I have not updated my blog in a LONG time. (Yeah. I'm one of those bloggers that you see every now and then, that chooses to pop up at random.) But hey, life has been going great and I've been up to so much lately with my studies! It's so cool and interesting, each day for me is like an awesome adventure.
I am still attending college at Brigham Young University Idaho as a web design major, living at cottonwood apartments near the edge of campus, and enjoying the the college life taking each day as it comes. Who said college couldn't be all it is cracked up to be? I have amazing roommates, a great ward, the coolest Bishop ever, (the Rexburg temple is literally so close to campus) etc, I could go on and on. What more could a girl want?
This is a picture of me and the career fair a couple of days ago. BTW.
I'm pretty accustomed to the testing center now so I don't get the jitters as much as I did LAST semester. You could say I have officially 'acclimated' to the testing center. As for the weather, I'm still working on it haha. IT'S FREAKING COLD IN REXBURG. There, I said it. Haters don't hate. I feel like my poor face numbs as the wind blows and it literally kills me because they days I choose not to wear a scarf around my face are the days I end up suffering the most. (Who'da thought)
Anywho, it's pretty great with the snow and all so I can't complain too much. In all honesty it could be way worse, like, I could be in the Canadian wilderness right now with absolutely no way of finding a warm building to dethaw in. Or living in Siberia with a broken heater and a fat tiger to keep me warm. You never know!
There are times of course where I miss Bama and the rain, along with southern accents and cajun food (cajun fried rice is seriously THE BOMB.) I miss sitting outside working on my homework watching it sprinkle in a warm spring rain, and smelling the wild honeysuckle and blossoms of wildflowers after it happens. Going to the lake whenever I wanted, driving four hours to have a beach trip, etc.
But you know, there is something I have learned about living in different climates and regions of the United States, and the fact of the matter is, everywhere you go is beautiful and unique to its own climate. Idaho is...I am not going to lie...absolutely beautiful. It's not too humid, there are blue blue skies and rolling hills, fields, mountains, so you really get the best of both worlds if you're from a different place. Which is amazing!! I love Idaho and its unique landscape along with meeting Idahoans who seem pretty level headed (for the most part xD).
I am thankful I chose to come to school here, no matter what. Just like I LOVE the weather in California and the members, and investigators I met on my mission. It's stunning, beautiful, amazing, all of the above. I loved smelling the cactus blossoms after a desert rain (OH that is literally my favorite!!! I could go on and on about it!)
I'm just so in awe of this beautiful earth God created for us. I'm one thankful girl.
And on top of that, as someone who has struggled with my anxiety and depression, I do know that being peaceful and recognizing your blessings is a huge part of spiritual/mental healing. :) Gratitude is an antidote!! Just believe it and focus on what you can do to serve someone else.
"No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world." -Robin Williams
Just add your ideas and let everyone know that you're willing to make a change, because you can!!
Peace out everyone, much love,
Lauren
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