JANUARY'S ALMOST OVER?!?!

Good heavens, life goes by fast. Last week I treated myself to an extra long weekend and went north to visit my dear friend Kristine and my wonderful Jack, Michelle and Charlie. What a fun time, you guys! I loved being able to drive by myself for hours. I love being able to think about whatever I want or not think about anything without being chastised by passengers for being boring. It was a great weekend of just doing nothing. Love it.

This morning I woke up to several inches of snow, and it continues to dump. I'm usually really cranky about snow because I hate being cold above all things. (Forget that fire and brimstone stuff. I'm convinced Hell is actually freezing.) However, every time I brush my car off and then it's covered again in 30 seconds, I've just been laughing about it. This weather is just ridiculous! So I'm working early so I can spend the rest of my day reading, watching movies, and drinking decadent hot chocolate. :)

c'est la vie

Oh hello! I've just finished the first week of school of my eighth semester at Southern Utah University. Tomorrow is my 22nd birthday, and Wednesday I'll be throwing a "Blast From the Past" party at my residence. So this week is shaping up to be a nice one. Today I'm just pondering on the last day of my being 21 years old.
I've really enjoyed this age. I've heard about middle-aged and older people feeling like they are continually one age and being surprised every time they look in a mirror. I think this is how I will be with 21. It has been such a nice, pleasant age to be. I've been a legal adult for 3 years, but 21 is the mark of a legitimate adult. I've realized so much about myself this year and how I want to change and how I want to stay the same. I've begun to understand the importance and great blessing my family is and how much I love them. This year has been a stupendously blessed one. :) I'm grateful to Heavenly Father for His graciousness and guidance.