tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18954705553018056922024-02-19T01:03:36.148-08:00The College DaybookMeganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10456467282052557309noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1895470555301805692.post-61586059716213961292013-12-09T12:40:00.000-08:002013-12-10T06:43:13.258-08:00Rome: Day 1 <div style="text-align: justify;">
as flynn rider says in tangled, "i could get used to a view like this. yep, i'm used to it. guys, i want a castle!" that's my thoughts about italy! i never wanted to leave. love at first sight. <br />
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while in rome we were to stay in a convent. with nuns. This is our view from my room. we slept with the windows open and woke up to the noises of cars, people, and vespas. is this real life?!<br />
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we started the day with the church. this is where the moses statue by michelanglo is housed. if he were to stand he would stand 13 feet. he as huge! here we also met up with our <u style="font-weight: bold;">amazing </u> tour guide francesca. if anyone is in rome and want a tour guide, i highly recommend her!<br />
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she then took us to our next venue, the colosseum!<br />
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the colosseum took four years to build. the emperor paid for all the tickets and food, everything was free. it was built in an oval because if it was a circle everyone would be equal and the emperor didn't want that.<br />
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<span style="color: #222222;">afterwards, we walked over to the forum, where it contains several ruins of several important ancient </span><span style="color: #222222;">government</span><span style="color: #222222;"> buildings in the center of the city. our tour guide was telling us that over 2,000</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"> years ago rome was completely built up with these old buildings. She said that more than 80% of Rome's city is underneath the ground because things were either built on top of or buried and people didn't even know it was there.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">f</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">or dinner, a huge group of us went to this cafe that was seated outside a block or so from piazza navona. I was finally going to get a plate of spaghetti to share with Marisa, but what we got was from from it! it was a white based sauce with bacon and eggs in it. i knew once i saw the eggs on the menu that i should stay clear, but we didn't. it was too salty and the cream was not good. i was disappointed because here i was in rome wanting a good pasta meal and i didn't get it. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">before dinner we ended up at piazza novena which has resturants, bakeries, and art work. so after dinner we went to find a painting. you can't go to italy and not buy a painting, that would just be a sin. as we were walking around trying to find the perfect one, one of the artists stopped us and literally flirted with us for 45 minutes. he was an older gentlemen and was the epitome of an i</span><span style="color: #222222;">talian</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"> man. giovanni (he is on the right) told mariah to kiss him on the cheek, so as she was leaning to kiss him on his cheek he turned his head and <b>KISSED HER</b> right smack dab on the mouth!!! Me and Marisa just about peed our pants!! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">so naturally, i had to buy one of g</span><span style="color: #222222;">iovanni's</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"> paintings, it was a beautiful piece of the st. peter's. he wrapped it up there and i didn't look at it until the night before we left for the states, so i totally forgot what i even got. at first i was upset with myself i didn't get a street view or a building with flowers and ivy hanging from the window, but none the less i have an amazing masterpiece of rome. we had him mark it down to </span>€25 from 50. and that's as low as he would go, which was totally fine<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">. we had an even better </span>experience<span style="font-family: inherit;"> just being there.</span></span></div>
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Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10456467282052557309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1895470555301805692.post-12229484490859376742013-12-07T06:30:00.000-08:002013-12-07T06:30:00.091-08:00Let the Adventure Begin!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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before we could leave our tour group had to conquer a longgggg week of tour classes. these classes would help us prepare for everything that we were going to see and learn about. this was to ensure us that we didn't have to do any school work while traveling. we learned about the reformers, some of the religious history of the cities we were going to visit, as well as how our own faith intertwined with it all. <a href="http://mormon.org/">(latter-day saints)</a>.<br />
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when the day to depart came, i couldn't believe it was time to fly halfway across the world! before we arrived in rome we had an 8 hour layover in paris where we were to go exploring!<br />
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the major thing we were going to see on this brief stop was the arc de triomphe. the arc was incredible!<br />
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once we left the arc we were free to do what ever we liked. first on the list was finding food! we walked around for a while until we found this little cafe outside. sadly, i do not have what my friend marissa and i ate because i think she has it on her camera (we shared the lunch). but let me paint you a little picture...a baguette split in half, with a slice of ham and maybe cheese and that was it. and then we order water, i don't know why because i'm pretty sure we had our water bottles filled. rookie mistake. we <u>quickly </u> learned not to ever do that again! the water was so expensive and it was the sparkling water. so so so gross. blah. </div>
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so, i've been wanting to blog about my amazing trip to europe for quite some time, but little things have gotten in the way...mainly i was too lazy to do it and the pictures just intimidated me.</div>
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slowly, but surely i will get these posts up! because i want to share these stories with some of my family who hasn't been able to hear about certain experiences i had. and trust me there are plenty to go around. of course my life wouldn't be complete with my fair shares of awkward/ neville longbottom (why me) moments. they find me!</div>
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<br />Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10456467282052557309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1895470555301805692.post-63267419960349700512013-11-20T07:41:00.000-08:002013-11-20T07:47:47.108-08:00Growing Upi have done a lot of reflecting lately. over my past school years, experiences, memories, and just life in general. i have also pondered on the future. i tend to get carried away sometimes. i have to remind myself to live in the now. i'm weird i know!<br />
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so much has changed in the last 3 years. friends are married or engaged. finding what i want in life, traveling the world, and making big life decisions. craziness. if someone were to tell me my senior year of high school what the next three years would lead me i probably wouldn't believe you.<br />
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i recently had lunch with a close friend. she always knew what she wanted in life, even though she might tell you other wise. she wants to have kids and to be a mother, to bring people up, and to make someone's life better. she was telling me how she wants to open up a coffee shop and hire women who need help to get off the streets. she wants to help a struggling area of jacksonville and make it a better place. she also wanted this coffee shop to be a place where the kids and teenagers could come in to hang out to get them out off the streets too. i was actually kind of surprised that in this area that there are not any parks or recreation centers they could go to. i somewhat joked with her that she can have the coffee house and then i would form a recreation center or park and we could sponsor each other. (i am currently in school pursuing a recreation management degree, in hopes to become an event planner for a resort or for a city's park and recs department.) with this degree i could help those in rough areas of a community and bring them up. in all reality, i truly hope her dream comes true because hello...there needs to be more people like that in the world!<br />
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it then got me thinking to what i want to do in life. my biggest desire is to help people and to make a difference in their lives. i've gone back and forth on so many major and career decisions that it has probably made those around me and myself included go crazy! slowly but surely i can see what i can be happy with for the rest of my life. so here is to a hopeful future.<br />
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<br />Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10456467282052557309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1895470555301805692.post-7684397463636498092013-11-18T12:35:00.000-08:002013-11-18T12:35:06.433-08:00Coming Soon!So...I've been bitten by the blogging bug again, and this time I hope it will last a little bit longer! <i>Fingers Crossed.</i><br />
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As soon as I finish up a few projects I am hoping to get this blog really up and going. In the mean time just be patient because I'm going to post about my trip aboard. And what an experience that was!<br />
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I thought the day would never come! It really hasn't hit me yet, but best believe when I get on that plane that heads to Rome, it will.<br />
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I decided that I would post what works best for when I get back.<br />
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So tomorrow, I head out to Idaho for a week and a half of on campus classes and then we leave for Rome on the 22nd!<br />
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MeganMeganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10456467282052557309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1895470555301805692.post-65727254764873550042013-08-02T08:49:00.000-07:002013-08-02T08:49:18.337-07:00Oh Heyyyyy!Guys. What is up with me and not being able to blog very well.<br />
I'm not sure but all I do know is that now that I am out of school, I will try to be better.<br />
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PLUS, Europe is just around the corner so I will be posting my findings and what I will be doing for that.<br />
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For the time being though I am in North Carolina enjoying some fresh mountain air! One day I will live in one of the Carolinas, because it's just so beautiful!<br />
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xoxoMeganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10456467282052557309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1895470555301805692.post-68866739284351645242013-07-02T06:30:00.001-07:002013-07-02T06:30:14.623-07:00Keeping Up With The Girls In 407So back story...a few weeks ago when the new season of Keeping Up With The Kardashians along with the premier of The Wanted Life.<br />
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At first I didn't know what The Wanted Life was about until I saw the preview, and it's about the British boy band. I must say Britain has some boy band talent. One Direction and now The Wanted. Way to go Britain!<br />
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Anyways, Sunday at 7pm my apartment all gathers together and we participate in what we call "Trash TV Sunday". We start with the Kardashians, who are our favorite. Seriously, how can you not like them? Okay...don't answer that; but really they are just so funny. I have even gone onto Netflix and started watching their earlier seasons. It's kinda scary because I have caught myself saying doll...in the wise words of Dikembe Mutombo "no, no,no, not in my house!"<br />
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Needless to say, we are obsessed over here in 407, but you know what-- that it totally fine because we bond over this. Sunday night after a series of events we decided we wanted to have our own reality TV show. So what any poor college students would do is just to video our day to day activities. I must say yesterday was a grand success!<br />
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When it all gets edited I'll have to post it, I'm sure it will be uber embarrassing but that just comes with having a make-believe reality TV show.<br />
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In the mean time, everyone have a fantastic Tuesday!Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10456467282052557309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1895470555301805692.post-64325748437049605272013-06-30T16:27:00.001-07:002013-06-30T16:27:45.943-07:00Oppies...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So it's been an embarrassing long time since the last time I have written on here.<br />
Every time I would think about writing I was like, umm...betta not.<br />
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Here is a little update in my crazy life...<br />
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I am in a Program Management class, it is apart of my major and we learn how to plan programs. This past weekend I helped put on a program with my group. Our program was called M.U.D.D. (Make Us Dirty Day). After much work, dedication, and planning our program finally happened on Friday. We had an amazing turn out! We had mud volley ball, fights, dodge ball, and dinner.<br />
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On Saturday, I went to another program a group in my class was putting on. We went up to Moose Canyon and went on an amazing hike. Why are hikes so hard up here, but the end result so amazing?!<br />
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This is Dana and Hannah, they are seriously the best! We have had the opportunity to take a lot of our Recreation Management classes together. With out them in class it definitely wouldn't be as fun.<br />
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School is almost out. Thank the Heavens above. I am so ready to get back home, and get ready for Europa!<br />
I can't believe it's only 3 months away! I guess I better hurry up and finish my assignments for the trip.<br />
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<br />Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10456467282052557309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1895470555301805692.post-11529492995835310102013-05-22T21:46:00.001-07:002013-05-22T21:46:15.431-07:00A Little Pause Some crazy events have occured for school that I have to accomplish before the end of the week, so alas I was unable to get a post ready. But here is something just as special; you may have seen this video floating around facebook. I kid you not when I say it's probably the most heart-warming video. It is nice to know that there are actually really good humble people out in the world. The video is 20 minutes long but it is really worth your time to watch it!<br />
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Let's start this old picture phase with my family. These photos are from the Annual Fowler Family trip to North Carolina in 2006. North Carolina is my home away from home. I love it because it surrounds you with sweet southern comfort and amazing people aka my family, grandparents, and the occasional crazy cousins. I wouldn't have it any other way because those crazy cousins of mine have created some of the best trips up to the mountains. That is for another day though!<br />
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Look how <strike>awkward</strike> cute we look! This trip my parents decided to go on a hiking trip. We went to the Alum Caves.<br />
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From this album, these have to be my two favorite! Both of them describe my wittle Chunky to a T!</div>
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Growing up and I am pretty sure it's still pretty accurate today she HATED walking anywhere or even hiking. I remember us having to stop like every two minutes because she was "tired." Haha. She was so happy when we finally made it to the bottom because that meant she didn't have to walk anymore. </div>
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One last little gem before I head out. Another little fun fact I remember from this hike was that we saw these professional hikers and instead of drinking water like most people, they were drinking coke straight from the bottle. Champions I tell ya!</div>
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This past weekend we again went on a little adventure. Though this time we didn't find many gems, just a plethora of potato lands. We are talking about thousands upon thousands upon thousands acres of land! Although we did come across quite the scenery.<br />
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There are these two buildings that I fell in love with last spring when Kori and I came across it. They are old, vintagey, and rustic. Just so beautiful!<br />
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So I have been so busy the past couple of weeks, all with school and work starting, my homework load, and the social I helped put together for my major. I feel like I can finally breathe again! I was non stop for two week AND I still managed to hit the gym. Feeling just a little bit accomplished...ya know just a little. </div>
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Two weekends ago, me and Kori went on a super random little adventure but we found some great gems of Rexburg! It was beautiful! We headed out right before the sun set so we were able to see an amazing sunset. Sunsets and barns have to be two of my favorite things ever!<br />
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So here's to a good week!<br />
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xoxoMeganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10456467282052557309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1895470555301805692.post-84304484640077608032013-05-12T15:21:00.001-07:002013-05-12T15:34:13.229-07:00Happy Mother's Day!I hope that all the mothers out there are having a wonderful day because y'all ALL deserve it!<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">She has always been there for me through out the years. She has taught me kindness, love, and how to be a good person. My mother has also taught me ways of the kitchen and for that I will always be grateful, because who doesn't love an amazing cook! She has also taught me the southern ways and how to be respectful.</span><br />
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She has taught me how to be a fighter and to stand up for what I want. She has taught me that NO ONE wakes a Queen before 10 am, because we all need our beauty sleep. And heaven forbid someone tell her the score of a Gators game before she has the chance to watch it...not a good idea. Ha. She's serious about her football y'all, and from her example I've become a serious fan as well. I'm sure that if she were to have blood drawn it would indeed be blue and orange! I'm glad that she has been an amazing mother to my dad who is also one of the greatest people that I know. I can't wait to visit her when I get back home so I can go on a fishing trip with the master! Thank you for being another outstanding role model in my life.<br />
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<br />Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10456467282052557309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1895470555301805692.post-56356572330716512532013-04-24T22:05:00.001-07:002013-04-26T12:50:19.216-07:00Throw Back Thursday!So there was this time last semester where Marissa got this genius idea to make a "music" video to Thrift Shop. It was kinda the apartment's theme song for about a week. I say a week because we all wanted to kill one another when someone sang it because it would get stuck in our heads. As I have been getting to know my new roommates it reminded me of all the outrageous things my old roommates did.<br />
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For your entertainment, here is the video we made. I won't tell you how many times it took to make it just right, then how many times we watched it together and separately, because that would just be embarrassing!<br />
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PS: I tried and tried and tried to get the video from youtube but it wasn't working out. So here is the link. Seriously check it out <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhe6Akwv-Rs&feature=em-share_video_user">here</a>, it's only 45 secs!<br />
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Friday was MOVE-IN day for the start of the new semester. Even though saying good-bye to three of my previous roommates was hard, I am looking forward to the three new ones that are here. Can't wait to see what fun adventures will happen with these girls!<br />
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On Saturday, Kori came back to Rexburg, watch out where ever we go there is trouble! We headed out to Idaho Falls to get some shopping done. Idaho Falls is home to my therapist who goes by the name of Target. Here we found these BOMB chairs! It was like a trampoline for your butt, and super comfy all at the same time! Hey dad, wanna get me that chair for me? Kay thanks that would be amazing.<br />
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So as I have been on facebook the last couple of days, I have seen this video being posted on individual's walls or being shared for everyone to see. Alas, I finally jumped on the band wagon to watch it. I knew it must be good if it kept on popping up everywhere.<br />
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Let me just say that I am so glad that I did indeed watched it. It brought a new perspective on the way that I look and judge myself. We are beautiful and no one should tell us differently. We should feel honored to be one of God's daughters.<br />
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<u><b>Marissa:</b></u> My soon-to-be Europe partner in crime. Whether she knows it or not she has educated me in musicals and have deepened my love and knowledge of music. She has also shown me how to dress in style! The girl is a freaking Vogue Magazine. Marissa is such a hard worker and I don't think she gives herself enough credit! Yeah, you heard me sista friend! You are such an amazing role model and exactly what I needed for my winter semester.<br />
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<u><b>Rebecca</b></u>: My "third" little sister. Even though I have two younger sisters back at home, she has filled that little sister void that has been missing in my life since I've been at school. Like my little sisters back home who have their own special nicknames: Rebecca received the nickname of Beks. We get in these moods where I'll have an immature moment and Becca is the only one who embraces it, so we will have a moment where the two of us will just laugh and laugh because well, we just are dumb! Haha. My first impression of her was "oh my word, she sings ALL the time." I was definitely not used to that but eventually grew to love it! With that said, she has also taught me about music and I have grown a deeper appreciation for it. Becca has taught me that it is still okay to act crazy and loud and to not care about the crazy looks people may give you :)<br />
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<u><b>Brooke:</b></u> Brooke has taught me the "key" to the dating game. She has taught me it is okay to get out of my comfort zone and to simply talk to someone. Brooke has also taught me how to "rate" guys; this has become one of our new favorite hobbies. For example, she went on a few dates with this one guy and decided that he was a <i>dry piece of toast, t</i>ranslation he was boring and not her type of guy. Where as <i>cinnamon/ sugar piece of toast, </i>is the perfect guy. As we are talking about our toast all I can do is laugh... the stuff she comes up with I tell ya!<br />
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<u><b>Whitney: </b></u>My room-roommate. The Disney lover; I do not know anyone else who loves Disney as much as she does. She will do great things with Disney one day, I just know it! We also have special relationship; right off we knew we would get along because she has a sister named Megan, and I have a sister named Whitney. Crazy coincidence, right?! She is willing to help wherever and whenever she is needed. She thrives on doing service for others and I absolutely love that about her. Whitney is such inspiration to me to provide service for those around me.<br />
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<u><b>Katie: </b></u>My homegirl. My best friend. The older sister I never had. The "mother" of the apartment. I have learned so much over the last four months from this girl about life/ boys/ school than any other friend that has come into my life. If I am having a bad day Kathryn is the one I go to because she always (and I mean always) knows exactly what to say. Though she is graduating today and is moving back to the motherland of California, she won't be able to get rid of me that easily. Katie, you do not know how much of an impact you have made on my life.<br />
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I have been so blessed to have extraordinary roommates, not only this semester but also my two previous semesters up here. Though it hasn't been sunshine and rainbows here at 407, we have learned from these experiences and will grow from them.<br />
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Marissa, Brooke and Katie, I will miss y'all so much! Don't think that this will be the last time we see each other because I won't let it be :)<br />
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Whitney and Beks, I'll see y'all in a week and I'm ready to see what the Spring semester has in store for us.<br />
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Yesterday was National Sibling Day. I never knew that siblings had a day to themselves. Okay... I lied, yes I did...kinda. Well I just wanted to give my own little siblings a shout out because I'm like a trillion-million miles away. <i>(A day late I know but it's the thought that counts).</i><br />
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Yesterday also marked a very momentous occasion because I got to talk to my brother on the phone! This happens <strike>every so often</strike> never. He doesn't really like to talk on the phone or talk for that matter, but when he does he's either got an insult for you or a zinger that is just freaking hilarious. The boy also has an eye for fashion and with that I would like to pat myself on the back because I taught he the basics way back when. Here he is sporting his anchor bow tie, apparently he has a pocket square to go along with it. Such a little frat boy in the making. I love anchors so 5 points to the little bro!<br />
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I would be rude if I didn't talk about my two favorite little hoes. Hannah has two major obsessions that include painting her finger nails and putting on tons of lipstick. Picture above is a proven fact of this. When she gets in trouble she gets her finger nail polish taken away and she freaks out. It's pretty much hilarious. I mean we all have our own hobbies right? Haha. And the stuff this girl comes up with, she's endless! My favorite quote that she has said to us was, "Pants are for the rich people." Seriously?<br />
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Whitney is my wittle chunky monkey. This girl is full of sass! She better be going to going to the Olympics one day for soccer because the girl is so dang good. I room with her back home because Hannah kicked me out of my room before I left for college, so we have had this super cool bonding experience from sharing a room.<br />
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All my siblings are so hot. Just look at them. Miss y'all losers, and I know y'all miss me too :)<br />
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My Spring Break officially started today! Finally... I seriously thought it was never going to come. I won't be doing anything too exciting, just enjoying some very much needed R&R. </div>
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I took 6 classes and out of the 6, there was one class that I did not achieve an A in. You know what though I really don't care because the class was math, and I loathe math. I like to think that math is from the devil anyways. </div>
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What a semester it has been. These pictures are some of the pictures that made the cut for this post. It was hard trying to pick out my favorite because they all are. This semester we had 2 birthdays, 1 graduate, and a proposal? One of my favorite semesters to date for sure!</div>
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At the end of the hall there was this sign titled "Journey". Every time there was a momentous occasion or fun event we all went to, we would gather around this sign and take a picture. It slowly started to become our house motto to "Journey on" whether it be in life or your day to day activity. Just remember that life is a journey and to love life. </div>
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Journey on my friends!</div>
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My weekend was very low key but very rewarding. Friday night we brought out all of our beds to "camp out" and watched the 6th Harry Potter (we have been watching them in order and it's taken us a month to get this far).<br />
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On Saturday and Sunday we watched <a href="http://www.lds.org/general-conference/watch?lang=eng">General Conference</a>. Every 6 months my church has this amazing event; our church leaders speak to us about topics that they feel necessary for us to hear.<br />
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This was our last Sunday together, so we decided for one last hurrah to do roommate pics. Here are just some of the millions of pictures that we took. Can I just say how amazing these ladies are?! They are they have blessed and impacted my life for the better. Don't you worry they are so great that they get their own post in the very near future!<br />
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One more week of school y'all and then SPRING BREAKKKKKK!!!! Sad for this semester to end but I can't wait for a new semester to start, new goals to accomplish, and for my best friend in the whole world Kori to come back to school.<br />
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Make your week a great one and live with no regrets!<br />
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On Friday, Rexburg treated me with with not only amazing weather but also a rain storm! And afterwards, it gave us this beautiful rainbow. My roommate Kaite and I just so happened to be outside to see this. We just stood there watching it grow stronger and then fade. </div>
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Later that evening, Katie and I went out to Idaho Falls which has the most important thing known to man...Target! On our way there we got to see this <u>beautiful</u> sunset! As I was watching this it just made me think of how grateful we are to have such a beautiful place to call home, how Heavenly Father and His son Jesus Christ created this Earth.<br />
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It being Easter weekend as well just made me think of how grateful I am to know for a fact that Jesus died on the cross for us so we can repent of our sins, and so that we can one day return to live with our Father in Heaven.<br />
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As we go through the day, Remember Him, and all that He has done for you in your life. He is always there for us through thick and thin. Remember that you are loved and in need of a friend turn to Him.<br />
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this past weekend i went on a backpacking trip with one of my classes. i was super nervous because it was first backpacking trip, and camping is not my first choice.<br />
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thursday morning i woke up throwing up which really scared me because the last time i threw up was like 4 years ago. i called my mom and was like mom what do i do, i can't really miss this trip because it's pretty much my grade for the class. i wasn't expecting her to baby me in any way but some type of advice i guess, and that i got. she was like "megan, it's just your nerves so suck it up and go." hahaha. thanks mom! anyways, to get to our camp site it was 4 hours away, plus a 5 mile hike. i slept most of the way which really helped, but i tried to not make any sudden moments just in case. i didn't throw up any more but i had nausea for the rest of the day. blahh. i honestly do not know how i made the hike, that is a miracle in its self.<br />
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friday my class took two day hikes, the first one was to see cave paintings that Indians had drawn. they were amazing. the second hike we took was to the top of this mountain. now mind you this mountain was a switchback and we elevated 1,000 feet into the air. that being said climbing that thing was one of the hardest things i have accomplished in my 20 years of existence, and i like to think that i have accomplished a lot of hard things. half way up the mountain this girl and i were like no way can we climb any farther, we would rather just sit here and wait for y'all to get back. my teacher was like well we can slow down the pace and just take it easy for the rest of the way up. my friend and i reluctantly agreed. and can i tell you that i am oh so glad that i didn't stop. when we reached the top of that mountain and could see the beautiful views from all around, it made me grateful that i pushed myself and didn't give up. for my teacher to make us going. i felt accomplished and made me think that i really could do anything i wanted.<br />
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it then reminded me of christ and how he suffered for us. had he given up and decided that he didn't want to suffer our sins then we would not be able to repent of our sins and learn from our mistakes.<br />
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every monday i get the brief opportunity to talk to my best friend brianna via e-mail. she is on a mission and this is her only way to communicate besides letters. it is honestly the only reason why i love mondays now, because i can talk to her. i informed her about my weekend and at the very end i stated, <span style="font-family: inherit;">"<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">If I gained anything from this weekend it is that I know Heavenly Father is always there for us. He puts trials into our lives so we can learn and grow from them. In my case with the mountain hike there is light at the end of the tunnel! The top was absolutely beautiful! I am so glad that I didn't give up like I almost did." </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">her </span></span><span style="line-height: 18px;">response</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"> was</span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">, </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">"</span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">If I gained anything from this past week, it is that we do not see blessings until after the trial of our faith. We have tribulation and afflictions for a reason. Once we push through, so many blessings lie ahead. <a href="http://www.lds.org/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/58.42?lang=eng">D&C 58:3-4</a> Keep on keepin' on. The Lord is on your side."</span></span><br />
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on another note here is a sweet video that goes along perfectly with my thought.<br />
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P.S: Huge shout out to the kid in my class for taking these amazing photos!</div>
Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10456467282052557309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1895470555301805692.post-54677440619374572742013-03-24T18:58:00.000-07:002013-03-24T18:58:54.477-07:00Round Two!<br />
So i first started a blog with my best friend Brianna. It sadly did not end up how we wanted to so we stopped it at our 1 year mark.<br />
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A lot has happened this year, and every time something big happens i'm always like "i really want to blog about this." But hello college student and free time never comes easily. Alas, here i am finally creating this blog with a silly name.<br />
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My main reason to start up a blog again was to write about my adventures in Europa this fall! Why just start then? So here i am to tell all of my crazy life stories/ experiences before what will be probably one of my biggest life adventures, until I get married and start a family of course. i still have a while on that one. Ha.<br />
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Can we just talk about Europe for a moment though?! I got accepted into BYU-Idaho's Religious Europe Program, and it's been like a freaking dream of mine for umm... i don't know...forever? We are going to be gone from September through October, during this time we will be touring Italy, France, Czech Republic, Austria, Germany, and England. i am beyond excited!<br />
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Until next time y'all.<br />
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