i am overwhelmed

with change.

Which is making me especially grateful for my family

and my dearest Adrianne these days.

Some things never change. And these are the things that shouldn't.

I have a cool life.

Let me clarify.

I LOVE MY LIFE ALOT!

I am back in Provo, in my little apartment that I've lived in for a year now. And I am excited for another one within these walls. I have all new roommates, one of which is the beautiful Kendra you have seen a couple posts back. I have seen four of my best friends since I have been here.

Somehow, people know JUST when I need a compliment. I have hated my haircut for the two weeks I've had it. But now, I am loving it. Because everyone else is loving it. Hahahaha.

Big hello hugs are the best. And someone called me a "modern bubbly witty Mary Poppins."

There is no better compliment than that.

And I have a KitchenAid sitting on my counter. And more best friends are coming in tonight and tomorrow. And there is a bonfire tonight.

I texted my dad when I got into to town Saturday to let him know I was here safe and sound, and he replied "Woohoo! You'll be so glad to be back in your cool life again!!!"

I do have a cool life.

"People don't notice whether it's winter or summer when they're happy."

-Anton Chekhov

yes.

I LOVE MY LIFE!!!

that is all for now.

more blogging to come.

Kendra Joan.

This is Kendra.

Isn't she elegant?

She is also 20.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KENDRA JOAN.

I really love her a lot.

In fact, we will be sharing a bathroom for the next 12 months.

Along with the rest of our little apartment.

I have never been more excited! She really is wonderful.

And, we will be sharing a much overdue birthday celebration.

You're invited.

i get by with a little help from my friends.

I should tell you that I have THE best friends. Ever. Seriously.

I've been in Texas and out of the loop for nearly two months now, but they still find time in their busy lives to call. They still call to see how I am doing and how I am feeling. When I have an emotional crisis and need some help, four or five names automatically pop in my head. Oh how i miss them.

Today, I got a haircut. I cried.

I called a friend.

I love you, friends, and you know who you are!

is it summer yet?

splashtown with little brother.

teaching swimming lessons.

going to the lake TWICE.

all in 48 hours.

SUMMER.

i need to watch all three High School Musicals soon.

it's been too long. plus now i am singing "What Time Is It?" in my head.

yes, i went on this.

yes, i'm crazy.

yes, my 12 year old brother has twice as much respect for me now.

strangely, i am ready for fall.

if you love broadway, you are going to love this.

...

this morning:

i was going to wake up at 7 and go for a run.

but i had a terrible headache.

so i woke up at 9 and ate a brownie.

fail.

i had like, the best dream ever during that two hours. it should hold me over.

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nine years ago from right now my house in Keller, TX was burning down. woah.

i can't believe it has been nine years.

i know this post has no real point or direction.

kind of like this morning.

19 days until utah!