Speaking of holidays,I completely skipped writing about thanksgiving (finding time to update a blog is a pretty difficult these days). This year I wasn't able to go home to Ohio for thanksgiving. Luckily, I have Mary and Katrina who live close by, so I was still able to spend Thanksgiving with family. I spent thanksgiving in rexburg and it was so nice to have a little break from school. I pretty much just ate,slept, and played with Carson and Grace. It was great.
Here in Good Ol' Salt Lake:
I've been lucky enough to do a few "christmas" activities this past month. A couple weeks ago, a group of friends came to Salt Lake to go see the play "Savior of the World" with me. The play wasn't exactly what I thought it would be, but I still really liked it. It was about before and after Christ's life. It was kind of cool to see the perspective from Mary and Joseph's point of view. Both Mary and Joseph had to be incredibly strong people to do what they did....especially Mary. I keep reflecting on it...so yeah...I liked it!
A few of my friends came down earlier (before the play) and we went out to eat at a local pub called Squatter's Pub (Liz's recommendation). The food was delicious and we all got the homemade root beer I had never had homemade rootbeer before..probably because I'm not a huge fan of rootbeer. haha But I had to try it for the experience! I noticed that the pub had a special kind of beer called "outer darkness". Yep. That's right. I am definitely living in utah... haha
After dinner, we went and walked around City Creek Mall. My favorite part was when Liz and I went into Tiffany's with Ryan and Mike. The people working there assumed they were our boyfriends and Liz and I went along with it so we could try on rings. Actually Liz went along with it...I'm terrible at "pretending" so I just smiled a lot.
After the play, a few of us quickly walked over to temple square to see the lights. They were only open for a few more minutes so we didn't stay very long....but there is always such a special spirit on temple square.
Squatter's Pub
I <3 these girls!
Our group at the play :)
Temple Square Lights
Last Monday for FHE, my ward had our ward christmas party at the Lion House. The Lion House is Brigham Young's old house which has been turned into a nice restaurant located on temple square. It was a pretty cool experience. They have delicious rolls! ALMOST as good as Elements. ;)
The girls at my table...don't worry mom...I sat with boys too.
The Lion House
Unfortunately...its also FINALS time. ( And there is no better time to update a blog than when you are procrastinating studying for finals ;) )This past week has been full of anxiety and stress...and I'm sure this week will be equally just as stressful. But luckily I have awesome guys in my ward who gave me a priesthood blessing. AND taking an entire day off (sunday) from studying really makes me ready to take on this next week. I feel less stressed and more motivated. But it probably couldn't hurt to have some extra prayers ;)
The one good thing about finals is that it means that this semester will be over. I wont ever have to take these classes again. One semester down...three more to go. I CAN DO THIS!
This past weekend I was able to squeeze in some fun in between study sessions.
On friday night (after LITERALLY studying all day) I went to this place called Wing Stop with a few girls from my program. The only things they sell there are wings and fries. It was really good! The fries are sort of sweet (they must put sugar on them or something) and fresh. And who doesn't love wings...i mean really! Then afterwards, Cassee Russell and I went with a group of her friends to see the 2nd Hobbit movie in theatres which I was totally geeking out about the whole time. It was so good!
mmm.wings.
THE HOBBIT!!! I've been waiting all year for this!
On Saturday, I went to Katherine's house to study for exam which we had this morning. I was there from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. studying for this comprehensive exam. So. much. information. haha But afterward I went with wendi to a Christmas Fiesta Party which was hosted by Wendi's friend (and now my friend) Amber Squire. Most of the people there were teachers because apparently 60% of Amber's ward are all teachers. That's just so funny to me...I'm not sure why...but it is.
Matching red pants, nachos, sombreros, and fun.
Yesterday (sunday) I took a break and didn't study at all. And it felt OH SO GOOD! Our relief society was having a special christmas brunch before church. We had crepes and bagels and oatmeal and fruit and donuts and many more kinds of breakfast food. President Hinckley's daughter came to speak with us. Unfortunately I had to miss that part because I had choir practice and it was our christmas program that day. The program went so well! I have SUPER talented people in my ward.
After church, my roommates and I had a roommate dinner and the secret santa gift exchange. It was pretty fun. All of us are usually super busy so we dont really spend a lot of time together. So it was nice just sitting down and getting to know what is going on in everyone's lives.
Oh Christmas Tree
Roommate Dinner
Im looking forward to finishing up my finals and spending the holidays with family...just a few more days! Wish me luck! Or better yet...pray for me :)
