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Life Update

I realized today that I haven't actually posted on my blog anything about my semester. I finally have a little bit of free time tonight, so I thought I'd give a little update!

-Taking 17 credits and working has definitely made my life a little crazy. So far my grades are good though *knock on wood.* Despite the slight craziness of my class and work schedule, I absolutely love my major. I can't even begin to describe how wonderful it feels to know that I'm on the career path that I'm supposed to be on. I have no doubt that I am supposed to be an Elementary Education major. A lot of times while I'm sitting in my classes I wonder what I've gotten myself into, but I know this is what I am supposed to do and that the Lord will make up for all of my inadequacies!

- I'm singing in the BYU Women's Chorus this year, and it has been an amazing experience! I've gotten to perform in my first concert, and then be a part of the Homecoming Spectacular along with five other performing groups and the incredibly talented Nathan Pacheco. Some highlights included performing "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing" while the Cougarettes danced,  getting to peek in on the secret room in the Marriott Center where the basketball team has their team meetings, getting stopped by the cutest old man backstage who told two of my friends and I that "girls at BYU are just so beautiful" and basically melted my heart, making some great new friends, and of course singing with my sister again! We are recording a CD in a few weeks and everyone should buy it. That was a shameless plug, I'm sorry. But I promise it will be really great!

-I've gotten to be FHE mom this semester and it's been a blast! Between photo scavenger hunts, relay races at Wal-Mart, and Taylor Swift singalongs it's been a blast so far! I can't wait for more fun to come!

-I know there will be many more fun memories to come this semester through performances, working on checking off as many things from the semester bucket list that Alyssa and I made, and a trip to California for Thanksgiving that's going to include a day at Disneyland! Basically, life is great. Now here's some pictures.
FHE shenanigans at Wal-Mart! 
                                      I just think this picture is hilarious. I do love singing I promise!
                                     Holly and I casually freaking out because we love BYU basketball!
                                          Brook, Alyssa, and I after Homecoming Spectacular!
  My front row Soprano 2 friends Katie and Holly! Love all the crazy shenanigans the three of us get into! 

                         Love having my sister out here now! And seeing one of my musical idols, Audra McDonald in concert with her was a dream come true! 

 Reunited with my freshman ward girls at Anna's mission farewell! 
 I love football season! 
 Soprano 2's!

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