Sand Dunes

Yesterday, my best friend, Kaitlyn and I went to the sand dunes. Who knew that in Rexburg, Idaho, there would be friggin' sand dunes?! Well anyway, we took the twenty minute drive and got to a decent spot to get out and play in the sand. As we climbed up, sand was being thrown, getting all over our clothes, in our hair; but, we didn't seem to mind that. Giggles and smiles were being shared as we took silly pictures with the beautiful sand in the background. The sun beating down on us was such a good feeling. (a very rare thing to happen this season)

Once the silly pictures were done being taken, we sat down and just felt the sand over our feet, our hands. "Kaitlyn," I said. "I am really glad we are here at this beautiful school with such a good environment. I love the way I feel when I'm up here."

"Yeah Tay, the feeling is something I want to share with everyone. You don't have to be Mormon to feel something this amazing. God is definitely real."

Kaitlyn has been my cheerleader and sister this past month. She has picked me up when I felt sad over a guy not sharing the feelings I have for him, supported me when I have had a lot of homework, made me laugh over stupid things we can do together, and just help me realize that I am more than what I see myself. I really do love this girl.

The friends I have made up here are some of the best. I can always find someone to talk to on campus and in class. Our FHE brothers are so kind and sweet. They always make Monday nights fun and we can definitely be silly around each other. I am so blessed with everything that has been up here. God is real and he loves each and every one of us.

XOXO - Taylor

Go Big or Go Home

Wow! I can't believe I have been here for four weeks now. It seems like so much longer, I am amazed at how quickly I adjusted to being on my own. I do miss my family all the time, but I am having the time of my life.

I've learned some things being on my own:

1. Mom's food > than my food.
I have taken for granted that my meals used to be healthy and well balance with my momma around. Now that I don't have my own mom living with me anymore, I quickly find out that my meals are little to no nutritional value. I miss that.

2. I am my own boss.
"Tay, did you get your homework done?" That question hasn't been asked in a while, and to be honest, I kinda really miss it. Too many nights have I gone without sleep and just done homework as fast as I can before it's due.

3. Roomies are fantastic!
I don't know where my life would be without my roomies, but I love them so much. Yeah we have our differences, but if we didn't, life would suck. It's great learning how to live with others and be respectful of their stuff.

College is so fun! I am enjoying so much up here. They say the friends you make in college will be lifetime. Crazy as it sounds, I do believe I have made the ones that will be my lifetime friends. Just a big shoutout to my girls, Chay, Tay, and KittyKat! We have had some crazy adventures and I often find myself laughing at the dumb things we do.

I can't wait to see how the rest of the year goes and I hope I will never forget it.

XOXO - Taylor