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As My First Year of College Comes to a Close...

Well today I took my last two finals, and I am officially DONE with my first year of college! I seriously just can't believe it!! This is nuts. I can't believe it's over! This has been the most amazing first year of college that I ever could have asked for! I have made the most amazing friends in the entire world! Samantha, my work out buddy and fellow lover of sarcasm, The Office, and Modern Family. I love our talks and she is such an amazing friend! I'm really going to miss our breakfasts at the Cannon Center! Kaylee, one of the most genuinely kind people I have ever met! I am so excited for her to be my roommate next year! She is so much fun and I just love her. Anna, who always gives me a laugh. She loves awkward situations and is one of the nicest people I have ever met. She introduced me to Harry Potter and is always so much fun to be around! Kate, who is just the bomb. She is hilarious! She knows my Uncle PHILIP. Small world right? She is so fun to talk to and I love hanging out with her! Alyssa, a beautiful singer. I am so glad that we got to sing in choir together this year and that we are rooming together next year! She has a fun and bubbly personality that I love! Mallory, who has the most infectious laugh and smile! I love that she is always down to do something crazy! I love hanging out with her, and can't wait to make many more awesome memories next fall! I can't forget Alexis, my wonderful roommate! I didn't exactly have the best roommate last semester, so I was so happy when Alexis moved in in January! We've had some good times in room 3209! We have become so close and I love our talks! She is so kind and friendly and I just have loved having her as my roommate!

I have made so many amazing memories this year! I know if I try to list them off I'm going to forget something! I'm just so grateful that I made the decision to come to BYU! This year has had its share of ups and downs for sure, but I have made so many incredible memories that I will not soon forget! I am going to miss my crazy friends so much this summer! Thank goodness for Skype and Facebook! I am so so grateful for the amazing freshman year I had!

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