We all have 'em...

Problems, road blocks, issues, challenges, whatever you would like to call them.

This week I experienced something of the sort. I was sick, I was moving up in school, and I missed my home and family so so much. It seemed like it was all happening at once, and I was becoming frustrated with anything and everything. Life was just hard. I am generally a very happy, positive, always look on the bright side, kind of girl. but this was the limit for me. After talking to one of my friends, she suggested I talk to my family since I said I was home sick. The next day, without thinking about it, I talked to everyone of my family members, whether I called or texted them, or they texted me. It was awesome, and exactly what I needed. When she asked me if I had talked to my family, I was happy to report that it had been all of them.

That evening my whole attitude changed around. I realized how blessed I truly am. I have a Heavenly Father that knows my challenges and trials, and doesn't leave me alone. I have a family that loves me and cares about me even though I'm hundreds of miles away. And last, but definitely not least, I have amazing friends that I have met in the short while i've been here that I can trust and absolutely love. I would definitely be lost without them.

We all have trials that we go through. They are there to make us stronger and better people. You have to keep your goals in mind and not let the little things, or what seem like "big" things get you long term. I mean, of course we're all entitled to a good cry every once in a while, but let it out, and then get over it, or more importantly, learn from it. That's the best we can do in a tough situation.


On a lighter note, school has been awesome! Two Fridays ago, we took our final test to get out of core. I got a 98% on my written, and a 99% on my practical. I love that this stuff comes easily for me. This last week we started helping out the other students that are farther along than us, so we can ease into having clients. It has been so much fun, but a lot of work! Starting in March we will go to classes 3 days of the week where we will get into the specifics of cutting and coloring. On Friday we had the opportunity to go to Salem Hills High School for their career day during lunch. We put colored tinsel in the girls hair, and some designs in the guys hair. It was a lot of fun, and quite surprising how many girls said they were interested in cosmetology. It seems to be pretty popular around here. But thats so good!

BYU played San Diego State yesterday and won again! They are the only team to beat them. It was such an awesome game to watch. I love being a part of all of the college activites like the sports. And it helps that BYU has pretty good teams.

My Favorite Things

Well, this is a small look into who I am, and what is important to me. Granted, it's not everything, but some of the best. Maybe you will find some things in common, that'd be pretty neat! :)


My wonderfuly crazy family :)



Purple!



These guys. Pretty much my second family :)

Gerber Daisies.

Beauty and the Beast

Seattle, orr just Western Washington for that matter.

Peanut Butter M&M's Yummy.

Washington sunsets, and the people in this picture as well!

In the beginning....

Obviously this is new for me, and no I am not getting married, or pregnant, or anything else that most people make blogs for. I am just living my life as a single girl in the great state of Utah going to cosmetology school. That's blog worthy, right? :)

Here's a little story about how I got here. After high school, I decided to try the college life. I went to BYU-Idaho in Rexburg, Idaho. And that's about the only thing thats there. It's a super small town that, unless you are Mormon, you probably haven't heard of it. Strike one. The school itself was awesome. I loved the atmosphere, my classes, the friends I had made, just about everything. Oh, did I mention its like the arctic tundra in the winter? Strike two. -25 plus windchill is not my idea of fun. I was just taking general classes, which majority of the time i enjoyed. After four months of being home in the winter and working at the Point Defiance Zoo, as well as my dad's office, I went back to school for the Spring semester. A little ways in, I had a feeling to go home. Granted, I had been home twice in the whole month and a half I was there. I'm sure that didn't help. But I told my parents and they originally were shocked, and weren't too fond of the idea. I knew I wanted to go to cosmetology school instead of wasting my time at normal school with boring homework and crazy rules. Strike three and four. They told me that if I was into it 100%, then they would support me in my decision. A week after first telling them that, I was on my way home. Awesome! I survived through the summer working a ton, but had so much fun doing it. The people I worked with became my family. In October, my mom and I made a trip down to Utah to check out some schools. Paul Mitchell and Aveda were almost immediately out of the picture right when we toured them. There were just weird feelings that came with each one. After we toured Renaissance, we knew it was where I should go, and where I would be the most happy. So, I applied that next week and started January 10, 2011. It has been amazing. I have already learned so much and it's only been 6 weeks!

I just finished my tests today to get out of our orientation class. Next week i'll be on the floor helping students that are a little further along in school. So you're probably thinking, you're in hair school, so you must do lots of weird things to your hair. Well, so far, i've had hot pink extensions, and today I just dyed my hair dark brown with two red chunks. And I'm sure this list is only going to get longer! But I am so looking forward to that!

I have enjoyed Provo quite a bit. Luckily it hasn't been snowing TOO much. and when it does, it melts the next day. I love being close to BYU and getting to enjoy the college life that way. Since being here I've been to my first college sports games. So far its been basketball, men's volleyball, and hockey. And my friends and I, along with hundreds of other crazy people camped outside of the Marriott Center for the BYU vs. University of Utah Basketball game. The good seats were worth spending the night in 20 degree weather. :)

All in all, I love my life right now and where I'm at. And I am so excited to see where I will be going in the future!