Repin: Snowy Things.

So... where's the snow?

In other news... I am officially done with this hellish (pardon my language, but it's true) week they call 'finals'. Finals stink. You have to stretch your brain back to the beginning of the semester and try and remember every detail just in case you get tested on it. But usually, you get tested on the stuff you don't remember. Sigh.

You know what this means right? All I have to worry about is my mission for this next month and a half. I think I'm going to make myself a mission 'bucket list' (things I want to do before I leave). As of now, my holiday plans consist of moving home, reading Harry Potter, and watching roughly 20 movies. I. Can't. Wait.

The End is Near

In 2 and 1/2 weeks, I'll be free from school until Fall 2013. What? This semester FLEW by!

In other news, I sold my contract! That is one big load off my shoulder. Now I just have to get through finals. Ugh.

Good luck everyone!

Monday Moments: Back to School

Here we go again. This morning, my alarm clock went off bright and early and told me that summer was over. No more lazy, carefree days with friends. No more doing whatever I want, when I want. No more summer. Now, it's back to class, books, lab reports, and studying. Back to hours in lab, the testing center, and note taking.

But you know what? I'm kinda excited. I love meeting new people in class. I love learning. I love being in college. And, since I'm only here for fall semester before I head out for the mission, I'm going to make it great.

Awkward:

• Today in class, I heard someone hooting. I turned to Kristen and said, "Is there an owl in here or something??". Well, turns out, a guy in the back had Tourette's. Yeah, I felt bad.
• When people try to 'slyly' peek at your notes. You know, the awkward head crane, their eyes dart out to the side without turning their head, then they write down exactly what you just wrote. Just because you're spacing out doesn't mean you should copy my notes, thank you.
• How flaming hot it is outside. I loved walking into my first class looking like I just ran a mile.
• I'm pretty much going to be living in the Smith Field House this semester, so feel free to come visit me there.
• We called the bishop on Friday to see if my call had been assigned (if the status says assigned, then the call will be in the mail on Wednesday). And guess what. It wasn't. Back to another week of wondering and difficulty falling asleep.
• How many dreams I've had about my mission call. So far I've been called to Chile, Venezuela, Guatemala, and Switzerland. 

Awesome:

• Seeing my lovely roommates again. I still say they are my roommates, even though we don't live together anymore. 
• Mission call: T minus 9 days! (I hope)
• I have a private room this semester. My heart is singing with joy. So much space. 
• A crazy 30 minutes with my best friends. It included singing "Hollaback Girl" at the top of our lungs and laughing our bums off. Boy, I've got some great friends.
• I'm a JUNIOR in college. Since when am I in college? Since when am I a junior in college? What is this world coming to?

The Best Parents Ever

Remember this post? Where I made it known to the blogging world (and my parents) that I am completely obsessed with Fleet Foxes? Well, my parents took the hint (actually multiple hints) and got tickets to the Fleet Foxes concert in Reno. WOO HOO! Right? Well, sort of.

You see, it was cancelled yesterday.

I almost cried.

BUT, they said you could reimburse your tickets, OR use them at the Berkeley, CA concert the next night. So, after much begging and negotiating (including me buying my own plane ticket), I AM GOING. That's right. I'm going to see Fleet Foxes in Berkeley. Yes, we're flying down on September 10th, going to the concert, then leaving the next day. And I can't wait.

Who wouldn't want to see these bearded musical wonders?

I swear their music speaks straight to my soul. And isn't he a cutie?

Marry me?

Wow. I think it's safe to say that I have some great parents. 

In other news... has it only been  four days since I put in my papers? Can't time pass a little more quickly? I want to know where I'm going!! Also, I'm moving back to P-town again tomorrow... I can't believe school is just around the corner. Craziness. 

Here is a hug for your ears.