Home for the Holidaze

So I've been home for a few weeks now and I'm well past that "honeymoon phase". Meaning, my family is now requiring me to do chores and contribute to family life once, I'm no longer the long lost child, returned and cherished and babied. Darn. It had to happen at some point though.  Despite this, coming home has been such a blessing; one of the greatest feelings, to get back and immediately fall right into the clockwork that is your family life. Reminds you that no matter how long you are gone or how far you go, you are part of a family and they will always know you better than anyone else. Cliche and said too often, I know, but what the heck it's the darn truth!

Anyways, some fun shots from Christmas with my own family

I'm such a good blogger...

I have neglected you blog. I'm truly sorry. But you know what, i was busy. Can you handle the truth? Ok, I was having too much fun with  my new friends to sit down and write! Can you blame me? So now the semester is almost through, a few more weeks till Christmas break. I think i'm going to recap the things i've learned this semester:

1.  Its ok to not eat like a queen every night. You will not starve.
2.  In high school it was all about having a cool car. Simply having a bike now is stinking amazing!
3.  Getting letters from missionaries, friends and family is like mini Christmas. Also, packages rock.
4.  Sharing is caring. Don't be stingy.
5.  Learning to sleep with the light on is a skill everyone should master. My roommate studies a lot.
6.  Don't let your feelings get hurt by someone you barely know. Give them the benefit of the doubt
7.  Understand that people are not always right and your opinion is valid no matter what.
8.  People are going to use you and forget about you. Don't let it ruin your spirit and ability to care.
9.  Share your talents! Show off a little!
10.  Strive to create lasting bonds with those who understand you the best. They are worth the effort!

Hope that wasn't filled with as many trite phrases and cliches as I thought it was...

My best friend will miss me i think

Hawaii bound

In two days I'm moving to Hawaii
In two days I move out for the first time
In two days I say goodbye to my family for four months
In two days I begin a life on my own, an ocean away from everything i'm used to.
In two days everything will change and I'm ready for it!

Wish me luck and check in to read about my adventures :)