Zumba

Every semester I have a goal to try to take at least one class just for the heck of it.

Not because it's required, but just because it sounds fun.

Some of the ones I have taken in the past include:

• Ballet
• Modern
• Yoga
• Hip-hop
• and horseback riding! (only at SUU... haha. It seriously has been my favorite class I have ever taken! I'm a cowgirl at heart)

So this semester I was looking at the different options of some "fun" classes to take and I chose Zumba. I had never taken it before, but had only heard good things so I thought, "why not?" It just started last week because it's only for the second half of the semester and I absolutely love it! It's a dance/exercise class and basically we don't stop moving once it starts. It's only 50 minutes but boy do I work up a sweat!

I love classes like this because it's such a nice escape from all the academic classes.

They are good for the soul.

One day at a time

It's mid-way through the semester and I am officially stressed.

Stressed about catching up because of my amazing procrastination this semester.

Stressed about not even being able to catch up.

Stressed about the lack of time in the day.

Stressed about not receiving scholarships.

Stressed about grades...

Basically stressed should be my middle name.

In the midst of all the stressing I have been doing, a talk came to mind that Elder Christofferson gave during a CES fireside. It basically talks about taking things one day at a time in small "bites". I felt like he was speaking directly to me since I'm the type of person that is constantly thinking ahead and about the future. Elder Christofferson quoted this from a book that I think says it perfectly:

"First of all, I do not want you to give in to the pressure of the moment. Whenever you're hurting bad, just hang in there. Finish the day... Second, take it one day at a time. One phase at a time. Don't let your thoughts run away with you, don't start planning to bail out because you're worried about the future and how much you can take. Don't look ahead to the pain. Just get through the day, and there's a wonderful career ahead of you."

So this is me reminding myself to take things just one day at a time.

Go Jazz

109-102!

Last night for gamma spring date night we went to the Jazz game. I hadn't been to a Jazz game in years so it was so fun to be there and cheer them on. Despite being clear up in the last 2 rows of the upper bowl (my calves are sore from all the stairs) it was soooo much fun and such an intense game. Jazz won in overtime--- take that Kings!

Just hanging out with Thurl Bailey

Thanks for signing my ticket Thurl!

Stockton to Malone

So high up haha

Victory

I love Stockton...

...and these girls!

After the game we went to Bryndy's house where we played volleyball, ping-pong, just dance, and dynamite. It was such a fun night full of fun activities and amazing people!

It all started with the big bang

If you have never seen this show I highly recommend it.

Pure entertainment.

Cruise time

After weeks of talking about it, it was finally made official.

I'M GOING ON A CRUISE FOR SPRING BREAK!!!!

I couldn't be more excited. I've never been on one and I just needed/wanted to do something for spring break. So a cruise just seemed perfect!

It's a 5 day cruise to Mexico and it could not come soon enough.

Goodbye land, hello sea!

Just a few short weeks and this is where I'll be....

...so the countdown beings:

19 days til cruise time!

Happy Birthday Brianna!

(Don't hate me, but you know how I feel about this picture! haha)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRIANNA!!!

B-e-a-utiful! She seriously is one of the most gorgeous people I know, on the inside and the out.

R andom fact knower. I love when she whips out one of her silly "Did you know..." facts. Just ask her about elephants and jumping haha.

I ncredibly musically talented. Piano, violin, singing... she's is AMAZING! I could listen to her play the violin all day and I love singing next to her in church, she'll harmonize and keep me on tune.

A dmirable is sooooooo many ways. I look up to her in more ways than she could ever know.

N ever a dull moment. We always have so much fun together and giggling with her is my favorite.

N o one has a bigger heart. She would do anything for anyone.

A mazing friend! She is the best friend any one could ever ask for!

I love you Brianna and hope you have the best birthday ever!!

21

I had the best 21st birthday ever, thanks to all the amazing people I have in my life.

WARNING: About to get sappy

I honestly feel like I am the luckiest girl in the whole world. I don't know how I got so lucky to have such incredible family and friends, but I couldn't ask for better people to have in my life. I have been somewhat of an emotional wreck all day just contemplating on how truly amazing they are. I only wish I could be as good to them as they are to me. The birthday festivities never seemed to end and I was honored to have an unforgettable surprise party thanks to all the hard work my parents and friends put into planning it. I wish I could describe how I feel right now, but I honestly don't know how to put it in words. I just want all my family and friends to know how grateful I am for all of them and how much I love them. I couldn't have asked for a better birthday and I owe it all to everyone around me. Thank you so much for making 21 the best birthday ever. It was perfect.

I love you all!

"Time goes by fast, you must never miss the opportunity to tell people how much they mean to you."