Reason #27 - My Roommates

     I think I'm the luckiest girl in all of Rexburg because I got put with the best group of girls ever. I was very nervous about living with 5 other girls that I didn't know. You never know how that is going to turn out. But they have made this move so much easy for me. We all clicked right away and we have so much fun together. I just want to tell a little bit about them so you can see how awesome they are.

Bianca - Bianca is so great. She is from LA and is a cute little Latina. She's a great dancer and we always combine our food and make new creations. (Just a tip... never combine homemade mac and cheese, salami, and Asian BBQ chicken...) She served a mission in Virginia and she is so much fun to be around!

Al - Al, short for Alexandria, is just plain awesome. She has been doing jujitsu for 2 years now and she has all of us into it now (SO FUN)! She's from Nevada and she is so funny. She's also an AMAZING artist. I wish I had just an ounce of talent that she has! Oh, and she also make a great strawberry tart (currently in my stomach).

Victoria - Victoria is super awesome. She's originally from Florida, but just moved from South Carolina. We enjoy reminiscing about the South together. She is a great dancer and we are always busting a move around the apartment. She has a fantastic music taste and a similar sense of humor to mine. She reminds me of my friends back home, which makes me so happy! And she is SUCH A GOOD COOK!

Meganne - Meganne is downright sweet. She couldn't hurt a fly and she always brightens my mood. She is from Utah and is just one of those girls that you can tell really loves the Lord. She always seems to have the best advice and has all these little facts hidden in her brain somewhere. It's awesome! Oh, and the boys love her. ;)

Ashley - Last but not least is Ashley. Ashley is from Montana and she makes me want to move there because she always shows me the most gorgeous pictures of it. She has a great sense of humor and is always making me laugh. She's the one I share a room with and I'm happy for that because we always have so much fun. She loves movies and we watch about one a day! She's also really great at sports and we have a lot in common because I love sports too!

     In short, I love all my roommates! It's like having 5 new sisters. There's always someone to talk to and to cheer you up when you're feeling down. I wouldn't trade them for the world and my roommates next semester have a lot to live up to!

Now some pictures of these great girls....

Hanging out in some caves.

Going dancing!

After we stole borrowed a bunch of candy from a ward activity.

Celebrating a beautiful day with some ice cream.

Playing a game with whipped cream...

Bianca eating with with a tablespoon the poor college student way.

Reason #26 - Exercise

   Today I am very thankful for exercise. Since I am an exercise physiology major, I thought that this semester it would be a good idea to actually... exercise. I have always loved sports and have been semi-active. But since I now have access to one of the best exercise facilities in the nation, I have decided to take my health more seriously. It's not easy to find motivation to get up and get moving, but I have amazing roommates that give me just the right amount of push that I need. Once I am there, I love it. It's so nice to feel like you have control of your body and it's even better to see the progress you've made. Just knowing that I made it to the gym is an accomplishment for me. Today I was especially happy because all my roommates were busy, but I still got dressed at went to the gym myself. It felt so freeing just being able to run alone and clear my mind. Eventually I ran into a friend and he showed me some good exercises that I will probably start doing a lot now!
 
   In my personal health and fitness class we were discussing what kind of exercise is the best for you. We came to the conclusion that the best exercise is the one that you enjoy the most. There's no sense in swimming laps if you hate being in the pool. Chances are if you enjoy the exercise, then you will be more willing to do it. It really is that simple. Plus, my mood is all around better when I get a good work out in. It gets me out of bed and gives me an opportunity to clear my mind. If you don't have access to a gym, there are plenty of things you can do without one. Play tag, go on a hike, shoot hoops, learn yoga. All you have to do is find something you like and do it! :)

-B

Update on My Life!

   Hello all! I apologize for not posting in awhile. April brought lots of exciting changes for me! For one, I moved to Idaho! Crazy... right?! I am going to school at BYU-Idaho and I LOVE IT so far! I am studying exercise physiology, which is really interesting to me. The transition has been a little difficult, but a lot better than I expected. I was pretty homesick for a couple of days. It was also very rainy the first week, but it has been beautiful for the past couple of days. I do miss Pennsylvania a lot!

   The people here are so great. Everyone is really kind and my roommates are AWESOME! I couldn't have asked for a better group of girls to live with. There are six of us in the apartment, so we have some pretty fun times. Sometimes it's hard to get studying done because we are always doing something.

The best thing about going to a church school is that everything is so gospel-oriented. The spirit here is so nice and we start every class with a prayer. I think this place is very good for me because it was sometimes hard for me to remember our Lord in high school, but here it's impossible to forget him. I am so lucky that I get to spend some of my college experience here and I am so excited for what is to come. I have lots of things worth living for, so look out for more posts soon!

-B :)