Today I am Homesick.

Today I am Homesick. 

I miss so much about home.

I miss my Mom. 

I miss my Dad.

I miss my dog. 

I miss Herndon Lacrosse.

I miss my wonderfully comfy couch.

As Brandon so perfectly models it's comfort.

I miss D.C.

I just miss home. I can't wait for this semester to be over so I can return to my love Virginia. 

My Valentine's Day

Like I said in the other Valentine's Day post this year I had a new outlook on the whole "Day of Love" thing. I was determined not to be depressed or feel sorry for myself since I'm single. I'm happy single. It leaves me available to every beautiful man that wants me. (And by every I mean no one.) But seriously I have so many reasons to be happy on Valentine's day that it's pathetic and embarrassing to throw myself a pity party every February 14th.

So anyways, this year I was excited for Valentine's. I was excited to celebrate the love I have and how my love will only increase throughout my life. I didn't do all I had planned, but it only motivates me more for next year. But here are the things that did happen this year-

Monday night around 11pm I had a knock on my door. I was home alone so I couldn't make Makenzie get it. I'm never happy about having to get out of my bed to open the door but this time I was especially upset because I was watching a really good movie. But reluctantly I jumped out of bed and opened my door to find single rose with my name on it. I didn't say who it was from. I was so intrigued and honestly I thought it was a joke. I almost immediately called Makenzie to ask if it was her and our friends she was with. To my surprise, it was not them. Then I texted my sister to see if her or Jason had sent it. Nope. Not them either. I even asked my Dad. They all could be lying but I'm fairly good at seeing through their lies. So I stopped trying to figure out who it was and just began to fantasize about who it could be. Some wonderful friend who thought to make sure I had at least something on Valentine's? A stalker who drugged it so he could kidnapp me? Or could it be this boy in one of my classes that I love who is just too shy to tell me he feels the same way I do and we should get married? I choose the third option. But in all seriousness, thanks boy in my class. I love you too.

Me and my Rose :)

So that was the long drawn out story of my anonymous rose. It was just the kick-off to the rest of my wonderful Valentine's day. While going to class I just smiled and was happy for the couples. I got excited seeing all the boys hiding roses behind their backs waiting for their girlfriends to come out of class. I loved watching the girls walk around smelling their flowers with an un-erasable smile on their face. I think I just love seeing people happy. Which in turn makes me happy.

But if all that wasn't enough I get a package from my Dad with one dozen GEORGETOWN CUPCAKES. For those of you who are noobs to the Cupcake world they are some of the best cupcakes out there. And even better than that, they are from home. So wonderful. And my wonderful roommate Makenzie brought my nummy ice cream. Isn't she sweet?

And to top it all off I had a fun night with my girls. We ate cupcakes and watched Water for Elephants.

What a wonderful Valentine's Day I had. Love you all my loyal blog readers! I hope you also felt the love on Valentine's Day!

Nerves

Stupid nerves. I'm about to meet with this man who wants to hire me as an assistant lacrosse coach for a new U-15 league and I'm flippin' nervous. I could barely sleep last night. I kept waking up worried I slept through my alarm. I basically already have the job I don't know why I'm so nervous but I might be slightly freaking out. I have no idea what this man looks like, acts like, or anything really about him. And I know very little about this league. Hence the meeting. But still. I'm nervous. Hopefully this helps me get my nerves out. I'm going to give myself a pep talk. (Man, every old-ish man that walks by I try to look nice just in case it's him. I hate this!) Anyways- Pep Talk!

I may not be the best lacrosse player by a long shot, but I am great with people. I am kind. I am understanding, and I just love lacrosse which makes me qualified right? It's just an assistant job so I'll be observing, getting to know the program, taking in all I can, and probably just doing what they tell me. Which is low stress. I wont have any huge responsibilities. But if I were to be given some I would be able to handle it. I am really good at getting organized and planning things. I can easily act like a 15 year old. I can connect with these girls no problem. I can coach them and help them out easily. Trust in that! I am qualified for this job. And if nothing else, I am from the east. That makes me special right?

Oh my goodness. That helped but I'm still nervous. Sorry all you avid blog readers, this blog was for me more than for anyone else. Maybe a lesson you could take away from this is that it's ok to give yourself pep talks? Like Alec Baldwin did in 30 Rock. It's perfectly normal. Right?

excuse the minor poor use of language. 

Ok. Meeting done. Really I had no reason to be worried. He was just so desperate for any type to help he could get. So basically that's why he wants me. haha Anyways I'm  super excited about it. Try-outs start March 8 and the Tournaments are in June. So I have to stay for spring which is kind of a bummer. But it's worth it for lacrosse. :)

This Valentine's Day

I've always kind of hated the pity parties girls throw themselves 

on Valentine's Day/every time they see a couple. 

I understand why it's upsetting and why it's a reminder how pathetically single you are but still. 

You may be single but you aren't alone. 

Don't forget all the wonderful people you have around you that love you.

I have so many people what I really love and that really love me. 

And this Valentine's Day I'm going to focus on that love.

So join me fellow singles! 

Focus on the love you have not the love you wish you had.

Deal?

Birfday Blog!

Birfday Blog, Birfday Blog, Birfday Blog. 

(Only a few of you will get/should get that.)

Well. I'm 19.

A.K.A OLD.

But anyways. My birthday was wonderful. I am so blessed to be surrounded by so many amazing people.

I went to Olive Garden with my besties.

Nicely wrapped gifts from Alex and Kenz. Love those two.

BYU Lax Shirt. They know me so well. 

It also came with a Jimmer DVD, and Chocolate Cinnamon Bears.

How wonderful is that?

I finally got my Drug Rug. FINALLY.

My wonderful roommate made these and placed them all around our room. 

How great is she?

SO GREAT.

Love that this is Number 1. :)

NOVA <3

I love being placed above the beautiful Rachel McAdams.

ALWAYS.

Yea, I'm pretty cool.

ayyyy

:)

I always win.

Never again.

Yea well...there is a reason we get along so well..

Yup. Always have, always will.

I can't help my Motherly tendencies. 

It's actually my 5th grade picture. It's great.

I sent this to Ellen. I'm sure she'll find good use for it. :)

Yup.

I don't recall this..

hehehe

Always end too late. 

I'm a good time.

aww yeaahh. :)

Notice my new Birthday Outfit from Mama :)

Thanks Roomie. <3

I also got happy, wonderful flowers from my Papa.

I also got a note and some kisses from "Justin Bieber", Martinelli's, and other little treats and surprises left at my door by anonymous do-gooders.

Overall it was a wonderful birthday. Thanks to everyone who made it so great. :)

Complaining..

Help me! I don't know what I want to do with my life! Too many options to choose from! Athletic Training, Physical Education and Coaching K-12, or Recreational Management and Youth Leadership! Too many things I want to do! I mean I guess I still have time but it'd be nice to know what I need to do. I just want to do it all and not have to choose!

I also want to play lacrosse. And live my life normally. Ok I guess it's pretty normal right now but I don't want to have to worry about my knee anymore. Which will probably never happen. I'll always have to worry about it I'm sure.

I also don't want to take dumb general classes.

I also don't want to do homework ever.

Ok I'm done complaining.

My emotions are just all over this week, don't mind me and my craziness.

Frwends.

Ok so this blog is a little behind but ya know, I do what I want.

Just kidding. I've been a little under motivated this semester so I didn't really have anything real exciting to make awesome goals and write an inspiring blog about. But. I am a tad but more motivated now. And just a little bit more excited. Let me explain why.

I met a boy.

HAHAHA good joke right? That's not real. No boys.

Anyways...where was I? Oh yes. My renewed motivation. Exciting stuff I know.

So let me be honest. Since being here at BYU I haven't made the most friends.  It's kinda sad. Actually it's really sad and verging on pathetic. Don't get me wrong, I have friends. Two to be exact. Ok maybe a little more than two but you get the point. But I've come to a point where it's time I make new friends. So me and my two friends have been looking for ways to do that. My wonderful roommate and I have been praying almost every night for us to be open to new friendship opportunities and to find people we can become good friends with. And let me just tell you God works in mysterious ways. It keeps me on my toes.  Here are two ways I've decided God has heard and is answering my prayers:

I have recently been called to be our ward's greeter. Yup. I stand at the door and greet people as they come into church. The Bishop wants me to know everyone's name and address them by name when they come in. It's kind of a daunting task but I'm up to the challenge. (Or, "challenge accepted" as Barnie would say, How I Met Your Mother anyone?) So I've decided this is for sure a way of answering my prayers. I'll admit I was hoping for a more time consuming calling because I have so much free time on my hands but maybe now I can use that time studying the Ward Directory. Maybe...

Here are some greeting options for the 6 boys we have in our ward:

But in all reality it will be like this:

The second way is through a really unexpected way. My friend Christina from home has moved out to Provo to work and what not and she is just great. For reasons I'm not quite sure of we had an on and off relationship at home. But now we are becoming good friends again. And now her brother Tommy has been thrown into the mix and they are just a bundle of fun those two.

See what I mean?
I may or may not have done a little creeping to get this picture....
Don't worry about it.

Anyways, these two are a bundle of fun as I said. We played some night games, my favorite game in the whole world- Legretto (Pounce or Leghetto, your choice), and watched some Gilmore Girls. Tommy even bought us Pizza! Now you may be wondering how this applies to the new friend thing. Well, allow me to explain. At the night games they invited a bunch of people, who invited a bunch of people, who invited a bunch of people, you get my drift right? In short there were a lot people new people to meet. So basically I'm using them to make more friends. Just kidding! I actually love them.

Well. That's an update on my life and friendships I'm hoping to gain. I'll keep you updated on how my greeting is going. I'll be practicing I promise.

Oh also, my birthday is coming up. I'm excited. Big 1-9! Please make a big deal about it. JUST KIDDING. Gosh. Of course I don't want a huge surprise birthday extravaganza. Who needs that? :)

Ok but I'm actually kidding. Nothing is exciting about being 19.. Older and wiser I guess? Probably not. I'm just as much of a child as I've ever been! Which I am very content about.

look at that little bundle of joy. 

doesn't your heart melt a little from the cuteness? 

it better.

Anyways, have a fantabulous week!