Tuesday, November 18, 2008

college

So, I am confident no one reads this because I haven't written on it for a very, very long time. More or less since I went to Africa. But I just got an email from Mary Williams telling me to read hers, so I thought-what the heck?-why not start mine back up again. Journal writing has pretty much disappeared anyways, so this'll be good for me. 

Cornell is fabulous. I can't imagine going anywhere else. It'll be so weird to go home this Christmas. I tend to forget there's a world outside of our little haven here. I'm not sure how the admissions office managed to get so many nice, down to earth people here, but they did. I love the girls on my dorm floor and my roommate, Lizzie, is pretty fantastic. I love her to death. Andrew is the awesome guy I'm dating. We're together an awful lot. In fact, the other day it dawned on me that since we got together, there hasn't been a single day I haven't seen him. Slightly ridiculous perhaps. It's pretty easy to see just about everyone, everyday here. The school is so small and compact that you can't help but run into everyone. 

My life pretty much consists of studying, working in the library, studying, working on music (voice,choir,piano), studying, eating, occasionally working out, studying, watching a movie or two, playing on my new MAC (!!!!), studying, and uh I guess that's about it. A pretty darn decent life.  Oh, and praying to the angel Moroni (pronounced-Moronee), sorry only Andrew would get that, but he doesn't read this anyways. 

It's amazing how quickly we can adjust to a new way of life. It feels like I've been here forever. I can't believe it's only been a few months. The people here feel like family and my dorm feels more like my room than the room I lived in for two years in Utah. It's hard to imagine living elsewhere. 

However, the best things about Cornell are probably the Chai in the library, wireless internet, granola w/rice and soymilk everyday, having a work out room, and the tiny town feel. 

It's amazing how much college changes you. It's such a different way of life. I guess it's inevitable. Ok, enough journal writing for me today. 

Sunday, June 8, 2008

Gypsy Child

So, I'm pretty sure that's what I am now...a gypsy child. I never seem to know where I'll be when or what I'll be doing. New Mexico...Utah...New Mexico...Utah...Africa...Utah...New Mexico...Iowa...I'll probably be in the Netherlands in a month.

Anyways, I'm here in NM right now. At Carrie's house. Today I gorged myself at a Methodist potluck. It was tasy, but I'm regretting it a little now. So, tonight Carri'es going to Farmington with Clay and I'm going to stay here. Should be an adventure. Actually I'm surprisingly not panicked by being left by a friend for a night when I'm staying at their house. Guess I"ve matured. We can only hope.

I've got to figure out where I"m living in NM and where I'll work. Oh well. Life is good.

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Finally!

I have officially made my deposit! I will be in Iowa for the next four years. I have not visited the campus, which is a somewhat terrifying thought, but it just feels right and the contact I've had with counselors and students and the information I've recieved has convinced me. I am absolutely thrilled although a little nervous about living so far away from a home and all the things available in it (aka a clean bath and food and supplies).

Two and a half weeks till graduation! I've finished my online classes and am getting ready for finals and finishing up projects. It's finally coming to a close. So long Lone Peak!

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Guess I'll continue...

I hadn't intended to continue this blog after my trip to Ghana, but I'm thinking maybe it'd be a good thing. Now that I say that though, I don't have much else to say.

The main thing that's going on in my life right now is the oh-so-important college decision. Out of the thousands of colleges and universities in the nation, I have managed to narrow it down to two.

Westminster College is in Salt Lake and is a small liberal arts school. It's rated pretty highly, has a nice campus, and good programs.

Cornell College is pretty prestigious, has good programs, is also a small liberal arts school (1,500) and is in Mt. Vernon, Iowa. Pretty far away. I'm leaning towards Cornell, but I've yet to visit it, so we'll see. I've gotta make a decision pretty quick though, so wish me luck.

Other than college I'm just trying to get graduated. I did get my drivers license last week (thank goodness!). It only took me about two years, but better late than never I guess. Now if I can just convince mom that I can drive...
I'll probably need more luck for that than for a college decision!