Neon Trees Concert. Fantastic. I also couldn't hear for the next couple of days. But so worth it.

American Fork Canyon and the Summit of Mount Timpanogos at sunrise.

I pulled a well worth-it all nighter to hike the 12,000 feet elevation before sunrise.

I experienced fall for the first time. Don't ask about how many leaves I pressed in my American Heritage text book.

I learned how to use public transportation and made frequent trips to Salt Lake City.

Saw the most breathtaking sunset behind the temple.

Bastille Concert. Incredible. I was able to listen and stand 10 feet away from the band through the whole concert. 

Enjoyed seeing the magical Temple Square Lights

 I made some unforgettable, life-time friends.

 And found my bridesmaids. Lol.

 Temple Tuesday is a thing and I want to keep it that way for the rest of my life.

And if I could describe my current self in a sentence, it would be: I am a BYU Basketball loving, life enthusiast, who plays the ukulele and sings to her plants, hikes and adventures on her weekends, has become an expert late-night paper writer, who has decided to pursue neuroscience and psychology. This is me.

Semester Reflections

If there has been one thing I've learned this semester, it is that I am terrible at keeping a blog.  Or updating it.

Any who, I've been reflecting on somethings.

1. My perception of time has changed.: I have this huge fascination with time and life.  Time is subjective.  As people we measure it with clocks, watches, and schedules.  As humans, we measure it with events, smells, memories- things that emotionally tie us to that point in time.  Being in college, a place where there is always somewhere to be and something to do, makes me think about what I really want to do with my future and what I am doing now that will get me to that point.  I believe that it is important to live in the "now", but not to forget about the eternal perspective.  Life doesn't end here on earth.  It also doesn't end after finals, or once I graduate college.  Life is constantly starting.  Every new choice I make, every decision starts life over again.  New memories are made.  Memories that will forever hold this moment in my timeline of events.

2. I believe in a God.  I place my faith in a God who loves me.  Who knows me so intimately with all of my faults, yet still loves me, unconditionally.  Who gives life a meaning that extends past the frustrations and victories of today,  I place my faith in Christ, my Savior and Redeemer, who holds the infinite weight of human mistakes, human trials, and human hope.

3. Christmas to me is not about presents, decorations, gingerbread houses, caroling, hot chocolate, or snow.  Christmas is a wonderful time of year because I celebrate the birth of my Savior.  He was the ultimate gift to this world and to me.  His teachings bring peace and happiness.  As I strive to be more Christlike through my actions I can't describe the joy that comes from it.