Lovely Ladies

I'm gonna get back to blogging a little bit again. Don't I always say that though?

Let's catch up.

I wasn't in Rexburg this past fall but I did get to visit and stay with my lovely 210 Ladies! Today,I miss them a ton, so I thought I'd dedicate this post to them. 

I have seriously been blessed to live with (and meet) some of the coolest ladies you will ever come across. Even my adopted roommates ( thats what I'll call you since technically I only crashed on your couch for like 2 weeks )and those who practically lived in 210 without actually living there ;)  Each one has taught me something and they're pretty hilarious. If you get the chance to meet them: you really should. You won't regret it. Here's to you ladies! I miss you so much- sorry I stalk you so much of Facebook…..but also…..

not sorry at all. 

^^ Doing "the Bryndee" ^^

I can't believe I'm actually getting married and won't wake up to the sound of north gate construction, 

nights of screaming at the bachelor, dance parties we basically go to just to stand around and watch bryndee dance, roommate dinner, "family time" on our computers, 

late night Grey's marathons, heart to heart talks, getting locked out and scaring my roommates to death in the middle of the night, Winning the halloween compatition (twice, see below!), getting the scoop about the latest random guy who asked you out, 

doing insanity (and failing…minus Trischelle), walking to church and climbing the creaky stairs in front of everyone when we're late,Chi Theta Kappa!, mcdonalds and applebees trips on a whim, Cassie's wheaties and maybe best of all roommate sleepovers in the living room. Endless kusco and decorating the apartment for Christmas. I love you all so much. I'll still call you my roommates for ever 

PS. 210 holds the halloween trophy 2 years in a row now. Oh yes. 

Chase and I accidentally stumbled upon the seven deadly sins idea, since I was visiting 210 that made & girls in the apartment. Each girl had a sin and a quote they said to fit with that sin. I quite enjoyed that. Hopefully 210 will hold the champs till the end;) 

20th Birthday

Guess who had a birthday over a month ago and really sucks at updating? Me. It's true- I'm 20 now....so old. Where has time gone?! I had an AMAZING birthday though and needed to take notice of  all the people who did so much for me. 

 I got a Lovely birthday package from my parents. I was so excited - I had to resist opening it all morning till I had gotten ready for the day. I got some birthday spending money too which is ALWAYS a good thing...because I love shopping:) It's still kind of weird not having a birthday with my family though

(I apologize in advance for the poor quality of the pictures.....all from the iphone) 

Chase came over, he brought me flowers (people seem to be getting the jist of how much I love flowers..) He drove me to class as well ( I really enjoy not walking to class when it's cold outside...) My dad sent me flowers too! They were SO pretty. 

Chase and I went in to Idaho Falls that night to eat and to shop. On the way there he gave me my present . The new Josh Groban CD, I was so excited. Then I opened the card and saw a piece of paper. I looked at it for a second and started screaming "WHAT?!". Was in total shock. He got us tickets to go to see Josh Groban at the Hollywood Bowl on fourth of July. I've been BEGGING him to take us to cali so we could go to the beach...and he made it even BETTER. Combining fireworks( another one of my favorite things ever) and Josh Grobans beautiful voice with the philharmonic. I think my boyfriend might know me well and might be perfect. 

After the big day I was so tired. I went home and I had a gift from Claire, Spencer, Mikyla, Trischelle, Bryndee, Taylor and Adri. A stuffed animal of my Chico dog. Let me explain: Theres an amazing site called Shelterpups.com where you send a picture of your dog in and they handmake a stuffed animal that looks JUST like them. They collected all these pictures and gave it to me with the note that my stuffed animal would be coming. Some of you know how attached I was to my dog. He was my bestfriend and he passed away last fall. I miss him more than anything. When they handed my the board I started bawling like a baby. I am so grateful- it was an amazingly thoughtful gift I will cherish forever. 

They made me cake and the rest of the night I spent eating the candy my family sent me and lounging. 

The day was amazing, I was so tired. I got texts from people I love and miss very much from plano and from my family as well. I always thought it would feel different to be 20 but I guess this is it! Time to live up my twenties! 

The Beauty of Disposable Cameras

Guys...I just want to tell you something. I love pictures. In case you didn't know that already...There's something about the fuzzy quality and the mystery of what the pictures will look like that has a sweet nostalgia.
What I don't like so much is that on a normal camera that I would use (a DSLR) i typically have the flash OFF. I'm not a fan of the flash, but apparently the 90's was farther away than I remembered and I forgot you need to use a flash on a disposable camera.

 So these are some pictures that I love...

And then some that did not turn out so well...

Lesson learned....I could still use another camera. Apparently the love affair continues

The Day of Loooveeeee

Oh Valentine's Day...what a weird holiday you are. Companies love valentines day because they make a boatload of money, and honestly you should love the people you do everyday but in a less cynical view: it can be pretty cool. This year I got to be with my love-Chase annndd it was my parents twenty first anniversary! I Love them very much. Chase brought me flowers (my absolute FAVORITE thing in the whole world) and sour patch kids (because unlike most normal women in the world, I don't like chocolate that much. I know...sad. Don't cry) and an Infinity Necklace. He scours my pinterest for things I love. I love that about him, plus I love my new necklace. Much like other women I do actually enjoy jewelry..too much. 

Classes went smoothly, I got a nap in after class (that in an of itself could have made my day) and the boys made us dinner that night! 

Look at this...they dressed up AND made dinner. Wow, right? and wore aprons...not really what imagined  my dream guy wearing but turns out I enjoyed it. 

They made dinner for all the roommates, and exiled us to our rooms while they set up dinner. We ALMOST starved to death. No exaggeration. Ok, maybe a LITTLE exaggeration. 

They added more decorations to our balloon ceiling, and set up our "table". Dinner was SO good. needless to say, I think the boys should make dinner a lot more often...And cheesecake and chocolate covered strawberries for dessert. YUM.

We miss Cass Cass- She's on FIAAAHHHHH

The poor group of overly stuffed individuals 

And in the end- best Valentines Day I've had thus far. I'm now becoming a lot more accepting of this holiday . Even when you don't have a "sweetheart" you have friends and family who love you, and that's more than enough to be grateful for.

Uprising: Paint Fight

I haven't had much to post about since winter semester started buutt this weekend we went to a paint party! Into to the color festival this year for me, it was fun. We got some clothes we didn't worry about ruining and danced for 4 hours. Through this I have learned something about myself. I'm an old lady. That's right folks..OLD LADY. I got so tired and after some of the paint, I was good to go. Although, I'm really glad we went! Lots of pictures...beware. Also here are the before and afters!

we lost some people along the way.....as in they went to McDonald's before we did...

Also, if you were wondering why we have so many balloons around the house...it was my roommie claire's 20th birthday this past week! It was my other roommie taylor's birthday on the 25th but she wasnt here :( 

I stayed up late and blew up FAR too many balloons..I put them all in the bathroom so claire could see them when she woke up....then claire put them in the shower and scared the bejeebers out of me.  Ah claire....thank you.