94%

Since coming to BYU-I, and it being like my second chance at going to school (with a 2 year break since the last time I went), I decided I would totally dedicate myself to school work and not so much the social scene. Let me tell ya, it's real tough- REAL TOUGH to always stay focused when I'm surrounded by fun people and fun activities I can assure you that it's really paying off... Today, I took my Anatomy & Physiology Lab test and got 96 out of 102! That's  a 94% A and I only got 3 questions wrong! I don't think I've ever been so happy in my life! Haha. Really though, right now I'm trying to learn balance- balance between homework/studying and a social life/fun. It's hard to go and go fun things when I know I could be studying or doing homework. It's a much more accomplishing feeling when I get homework done or an A on a test then it is to just go do something fun. I know this sounds off the wall from a college student but I really REALLY want to do good in school and get into nursing school. So, here's to trying to find balance in life. :)

This is one of the tissue's I was tested on- Simple Cudoidal Epithelial

Hooray for an "A"!

Ice Skating- Outside!

Yesterday- Me, Miriam, and my roommates Gaby, and the two Lindsey's and Sean(Lindsey's friend) went ice skating at the outside rink right next to the temple. I've never even seen an outside rink before so it was really cool. Now, if you've never been on an outside rink it's much different then an inside rink. They're not taken care of as well. So, none the less- it was a bumpy ride! But super fun!

These are my skates- they weren't real tight on my ankles so I was a little wobbly.

Here's the rink!

Here's Miriam and I. It was Miriam's first time and she was such a trooper! :) Good job Mimi.

Life In The Burg.

Although, I was very sad to leave home(Portland) I'm grateful to be here in Rexburg. It's way cold and totally out of my comfort zone moving away for school but I know that it's where I need to be. So far, I haven't done much... Really, I haven't. Haha. Most of the time I'm doing homework. So much for a social life. But for the most part it's really paying off. I'm only taking 14 credits this semester but they're some high commitment/dedication classes. Anatomy & Physiology, Psychology, Math, Religion, and Piano. A&P is by far the most demanding class. I'm studying or doing homework for that class/lab almost everyday, and if I'm not I should be! Even though it's lots of work, I love it! Psychology is interesting. I don't know what to think of it. I just took a test for it today and totally bombed it. :( I was super sad about that but life goes on. Math is... interesting. It's more application more than anything thing else. Mostly story problems which I'm not the biggest fan of but it's math and I like it. Religion is really cool- I feel like the things being taught are so basic but I still feel like I'm learning a lot. And in piano... yikes! I was most excited for this class but I must say it's very tough for me. It takes so much dedication and practice time. It's hard to motivate myself to practice because all I do is homework! Overall, I'm loving all the challenges that have been placed before me!

Oh yeah, this week I went to see the academic adviser and they helped me so much. I have a grad plan for school, finally! It might take a few years to complete but overall, I'm stoked.

This last Monday we didn't have school because it was MLK Jr. Day and so some friends and I went to play racquetball and wollyball and it was super fun. We also went Thusday night. It's a great work out and real fun. I must say that I like volleyball better though. I'm better at it. Haha. Last weekend we also went over to some boys in our ward apartments and had a snowball fight! It was way fun except Miriam and I got hit in the face, OUCH! I ended up with three bruises I think. Mean boys! ;) Tonight I made cookies, not to bake but, to freeze and then eat the dough! Yummy. :) Tomorrow I think some friends and I are going to go ice skating OUTSIDE! I've never been to a rink outside. I'm super stoked. Well, I don't do much here so until next time...

 Lindsey(floor), Miriam(on Lindsey), and Gaby(standing)- This is how we get the wollyball net up and down. :) What we lack in height we gain in ideas!

Below Freezing!

BRRR! And I thought it was cold in Oregon, boy was I wrong! The "warmest" it's been since I got here in Idaho was in the 30's; and the coldest was in the -20's. Yeah, NEGATIVE 20's. I must say though- all the snow is so pretty to see, I just prefer it seeing it when I'm warm inside. :) So far, I've only fallen once. It was pretty funny actually and no one saw me. I was actually kind of sad because it would've been really funny to see and no one got to see it! Bummer. ;)

I was walking on campus the other day on my way to piano and I saw this little guy. Isn't he jsut so cute?!

This HUGE guy is right next to my apartment complex. I don't know who made him but he's huge!

It started to "warm" up here and everything started to melt and then it would re-freeze at night and this is what we would get from it. Watch out!

SQUIRREL!!! I didn't know animals could live through this crazy cold weather! I sure am grateful to live inside! :)

Through this all hot chocolate has become my best friend. Well, anything warm has become my best friend. Lol.

I Love To See The Temple.

Although, I have yet to actually go and do work in the temple here in Rexburg, I must say it's SO awesome to see it everyday! It's so close, within walking distance. The only bummer is that the wait is usually a few hours to go do baptisms. Indeed, I am grateful for the temple and how close it is! :)

Rexburg, Idaho Temple at night. SO beautiful!

A, B, & C!

My amazing nieces Aubrey, Brooke, and Cailyn all turn ONE today(21st). I can't believe they're already one- time really does fly when you're having fun. They have been such a blessing in my life and have taught me SO much. A big one is patience. Having these beautiful little girls in my life has been so wonderful and makes me so much more excited to become a parent with the help of the Lord!

Cute Cailyn Jade

Awesome Aubrey Nicole

Beautiful Brooke Elise

These are the three amazing young ladies I've had the privilege of being in the presence of! I love you three so much and I miss you more then I can even put into words! Happy 1st Birthday!

If There's One Thing I Love About Idaho This Is What It Would Be...

There's nothing better than feeling homesick and driving in an unfamiliar place and seeing this...

 This was taken in Idaho Falls last Sunday while we were on our way to Bri's cousins house. I LOVE IDAHOAN SUNSETS! This photo doesn't even do the true beauty justice. It's so nice to see and appreciate the beauty Heavenly Father has given us. I am so blessed. Being a bit homesick sucks but knowing the church is the same everywhere makes things a bit easier! :)