Long Overdue...

Okay...so obviously I didn't keep up on the "happiness" blog. I don't think it's going to last. I probably have had this theme going since my blog has been named this since the beginning. I just enjoy updating people on my life. I once heard my sister say "I just don't think people are that interested in what is going on in my life" but really I believe it's good for me either way. So here I go...

SO...I'm now in Rexburg! I bet you figured as much. :) The drive out here is a story in it's self...but it went well and I am so thankful for Maryanne Harris for giving us a GPS....man it saved us a couple times. I do feel more experienced and confident in driving now. It was fun to have Arin with me and taking turns driving and being co-driver. We'd read The Secret Journal of Brett Colton and change CD's over and over. Mostly listened a lot of Mika...we still can't get enough of him. Unfortunately we were really bad at taking pictures of our trip out and documenting everything. I think Arin has more pictures than I do.

Well we got here with my roomie and friend from the mission Kristin Havron. She followed us out from Tennessee. She's been a great roomie and we're planning on rooming together next semester too. We are alike in a lot of ways and it works to our advantage. It's so fun because we can talk about the mission a lot and not get sick of each other talking about it too much. My other roommates were people we just met this semester. I tell you have I lucked out a lot but I know Heavenly Father places you in people's lives for a reason...and my roommates have become great friends and people I'd love to keep in touch with. We've gone Latin Dancing, had a nerf gun war, and danced to a bollywood movie called Dhoom 2. I just love them.

I had a great summer...soaking in my family and kind of being lazy. I think school was what I needed to get me into gear. It's been a stressful but fun semester. I don't even know why I'm up instead of sleeping or getting some sort of homework done. I guess I just needed a release. :) I am on the down hill of my college experience and it's kind of a weird feeling. I have two semesters after this (I'm staying winter and spring on fast grad hopefully) and then I'll student teach in the fall! I made a life decision the other day...I had to sign up for student teaching and there were several places to choose from to student teach in and I could pick three...my choices went like this:

1.Salt Lake City, UT

2.Las Vegas, NV

3.Boise, ID

I was wondering when we'd find out if we got the one we wanted...so I asked someone and she asked "where did you ask to go?" I said "Salt Lake" and she said "oh you'll definitely going to Salt Lake then..." so it's pretty much a guarantee. I'm excited for new adventures and I can't wait to student teach. I went to Salt Lake last weekend and I could really see myself there...it just feels right. I really just want to be able to focus on teaching and no other classes. I'm doing a preschool practicum this semester and I wish I could devote all of my time to it but I have 4 other classes to worry about. I have decided that also when the time comes I really want to homeschool my kids until the age of 8! It sounds fun and I've been educated to do it so why not? I mean then they can get a little more home time and then go off on their own...

By the way one of the classes I'm taking is an acting class...and I LOVE it. I was nervous but I really like my teacher, classmates, and how I get to express myself in different ways. I don't know if I'm "good" but I love that it's beginning and they don't expect much yet. :)

So life is good. I have been having a great semester. I went to a mission reunion last weekend and General Conference...but that's for another entry. I need to get to bed.

You Can Be Happy if You Let Yourself Be,

Arica