It was nice to be home.

Got my wisdom teeth out by Dr. Boren on Tuesdey, and spent the whole week in the STG. The U had the whole week off for Fall Break (go utes) and my wisdom teeth were killing me so it was perfect timing. As I was driving home (home as in SLC, weird I know), I realized I ended up seeing some of the most important people in my life over the break, which I was very pleased with. Josie Larson, James Christiansen, Tirsa Snyder, Garrett Clements, Cameron Cox, David Lloyd, Joey Anderson, Shalei Miller, Weston Esplin, Kira Bott, Olivia Earl, brother Alex, sister Tori, brother John, sister Mikelle, my nephews, my grandparents, and my wonderful Mom and Dad. I even skyped the Megan's (Brindley and Chalmers) for a solid 2 hours one of the nights I was in STG.

I AM BEYOND BLESSED.

thanks Boren fan

skypey!

this beauty drove me to my appointment

love him 

soccer game

yay weston!

proud of my tirsa

i love tower

chillin at the ward party with towey

love STG nights

i love my boys!

joey and david. missed them

holla atcha 1st ward. alex, me, kira, mel, chanelle

mah bff

heading back up north

lil visit to orem. cried when i saw her

oh p.s.- this week is spiritual boot camp. I am buckling down and applying the things I learned at conference INTO my life. No more being "flooded by the spirit" and "filled with enlightenment" and then ignoring it. This girl is taking things seriously. 

peace and love

-abs

Time FLIES.

I can't believe that over a YEAR ago I was playing in the 3A Tennis State Finals. Refer to this post for a summary of our season. I watched quite a bit of the matches for State this year, and it made me miss my team! With only the singles players making it to state this year, they still took 3rd. That freaking rocks. Go Warriors. 

Last year, Madison and I were undefeated until our first loss in the State Finals. 2nd in State for 1st Doubs? Not too shabby. Madison became my best friend last year and I couldn't have asked for a better doubles partner. We worked so well together and had an unforgettable season. We shared moments together that mean so much to me now and I will never forget. 

I love and miss my team. But I'm happy where I'm at now. Definitely happy. 

October 2011, 2nd in State. Senior Year.

Playing in the State Finals.

Undefeated Region Champs, 1st Doubles. Best partnership in the universe.

"God is never hidden, but sometimes we are." - Henry B. Eyring

"You are better prepared than any generation... but the culture we are in is not righteous... our youth have never been stronger, but the apathy and lack of commitment is growing. We must remember: commitment= repentance" -Quentin L. Cook

"I'm a mormon. I know it, I live it, I love it." -Ann M. Dibb

"Look forward with hope, not backward with despair." - Shayne M. Bowen

"ASK THE MISSIONARIES." -Russel M. Nelson

"Often, we get 'so busy' and we wear it as a badge of honor. This life is only a blink, so become the person God intended you to be." -Dieter F. Uchtdorf

"Good intentions are NOT enough- we must DO." -Dieter F. Uchtdorf

I'm not sure if this is the first General Conference that I actually prepared for, or if it really was the best one yet. The leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints were NOT beating around the bush and some incredible revelation was given. I loved every second of it.

I was also so blessed to attend 2 sessions at the Conference Center. Holler for living in SLC. 

Saturday Morning: Me, roommate Emilee, and friend from Provo, Andrew

Sunday Morning: Logan pals, McKelle Boren and McCall Stanley

Snow Canyon Reunion!

Peace & Love,
Abbey

Oatmeal & Brown Sugar

Right now I'm sitting on my bed, a Sunday morning, eating oatmeal with brown sugar and banana + glass of milk. I just read Alexa Leydsman's blog found here, and felt inspired. 

I've been away from home for a good while now. I've written out rent checks, paid $50 for a dang car inspection, bought tubs of ice-cream, woken up at 5AM to write an essay, worked 15 hours straight, blown $120 on a skydiving ticket, and learned valuable life lessons from patients at work. 

The skepticism of whether or not I came to the right place or not will creep in my head every once in a while... but it's safe to say that the Lord has a hand in all things, and if you trust Him, he won't leave you hangin'. I love where I am and know that I'm in the right place.

Last night we had a super random game night and it ended up being dang fun. Girls are better than boys at Catch Phrase and I was the spoons champion. I am surrounded by excellent people and am beyond grateful.

Some photos as of late:

I wear these shoes everyday. You think i'm exaggerating but I'm not. The U's campus is HUGE. no room for cheap sandals.

farmer's market

regional conference with L. Tom Perry at the conf center

so many groceries

GAME DAY

beautiful

Brigham City Temple open house

shake 'em boys!

that one BYU on the jam packed TRAX that no one would stand close to.

the infamous dinner night. this was my night

Rise and shout, the coug... oh wait. Go UTES.

Life is beautiful. 

PS- All my true traits have come out to my roommates. All of them. HOLLER.

Crimsy, tempy, lakey, Rice-Eccley, and.. family.

(yes, I love to abbrev and add "ey" to the end of everything- get over it and blame Lori)

So after I stopped bawling over a paper I turned in 4 hours late for a class (on complete accident), I realized life is good! But isn't it always? I'm alive, I'm a student going to school, I eat food everyday, I've got a family, and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is true.

Heidi, me, Eric and his friend Russ drove home from SLC yesterday and it took FOREVER. We were bugged (mostly Heid and me) but Russ said "Hey, what's wrong with a nice drive with good company, a sunset, and sunflowers growing along the freeway. Nothing's wrong with that." Thanks Russ.

I'm sitting in our guest room at home with my favie sister just hanging out. We got back from a huge family reunion in Pinto a few hours ago- it's always to see all the cousins and catch up.

Recent Happenings:

crimson night (party at the U)

temple with Emilee

lake with Emilee and her fam fam

demonstrating Snapchat to my deprived roomates

first home game

my new buddies. so much fun.

TRAX

reunion

That's all.

PEACE AND LOVE.

-abs