Why Everyone Should Drop What They're Doing & Watch Chuck

I watch a lot of TV. I love getting to sit down and de-stress while watching an episode, whether it's The Office, Downton Abbey, How I Met Your Mother, Seinfeld, The Fresh Prince of Belair, Sherlock...the list goes on and on.

I just finished one of the best series I have ever had the pleasant surprise of discovering: Chuck.

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If you haven't seen this series about an adorable geek who is thrown into the spy life, then you're seriously missing out. With the perfect mix of humor, action, and romance, it has a little something for everyone. And did I mention that the lead character is played by none other than Zachary Levi, a.k.a. Flynn Rider from Tangled?

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I love him. I really do. 

Chuck and Sarah are officially my favorite television couple of all time :) Too adorable for words.

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I'm only sad it's over. I legitimately was alone in my room at 3 a.m. bawling as I watched the last couple of episodes. They ended it so well, but it definitely left me an emotional wreck.

Chuck is honestly just plain, silly fun, but it had some surprisingly heart-warming moments too. Whenever I watched it, I always had this big, goofy grin on my face. I can't say enough good things about it. 

Watch it. You won't be sorry. It really is wonderful. 

Aces, Charles.

Rivers and Roads

I (Finally) Have a Major

Yesterday, I got accepted into the Public Relations program at BYU!!!! Whahooooooo!

This is something I've been working towards since I got back from France last summer. It was a big challenge for me because the program is very competitive and as a junior, I only had one chance to apply to the program. If I hadn't made it, I would've been forced to major in English or something. Glad I dodged that bullet. (Sorry English majors)

But really, the last few months have taught me that hard work and preparation can help you accomplish any goal. I worked my little butt off to ace my prerequisite classes, I joined the PR club here at BYU, I volunteered to help with various PR projects, and I prepared like crazy for my application and interview. It all paid off though yesterday when I opened my letter. I had locked myself in the bathroom of the communications building on campus to open the letter because if I got rejected, I wanted to have a good place to cry. Instead, I ended up dancing around and squealing with joy in the bathroom stall...Probably freaked a few people out, but I couldn't help myself.

I've switched my major 3 times and it feels so good to finally be on the right track in a program that I really love. I literally couldn't stop smiling yesterday...even though it was Valentine's Day and I didn't have a date. That's true happiness right there. :)

Ice Princess

One of the best decisions I made this semester was to take an ice skating class at BYU. I was so nervous going into it, because I hadn't signed up with any of my friends. However, the very first day, I show up and 4 of my friends from high school are there! And I've loved everyone I've gotten to know in the class too. It's the one thing I look forward to every Thursday.

The ice skating class is particularly fun because there are only like 30 of us on the ice. Whenever I go public skating, I can barely move because of all the people and I usually get taken down by somebody who thinks he's a champion. 

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You know the guy I'm talking about...he's always showing off like he's God's greatest gift to the rink:

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Luckily, in my class, it's just a small group of us and it's amazing. Seriously, gliding along the ice is oddly therapeutic. if I were a psychologist, I'd recommend a few hours of ice skating to all my patients.

But, I'm also not a psychologist...at all. So maybe it's best not to take my medical advice.

The point I'm trying to make here though is that I took a chance and did something that I was a little nervous about and I've loved every minute of it. We're playing fun games, learning tricks, and I can feel myself improving. I'm grateful I didn't chicken out that first week and drop the class.

I know I won't ever look like as glorious as Will Ferrell on the rink....

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But ice skating brings a little wonderful to my life every week.

Someone Who Loves The Gift

Well, I turned 21 this past week. Birthdays always make me feel quite contemplative so brace yourself for some crazy reflective musings.

The past 21 years have been incredible ones. I don't know what I did to deserve such wonderful friends and family to grow up with, but I thank God for it everyday. In short, I love my life. I have loved every minute of it...even the bad parts because the bad has taught me quite a lot. I would not want to change a thing because life is not meant to be a list of regrets. Life is simply an opportunity. And I plan to make it count.

I know that life won't always be as rosy as it is for me now. I know that sometimes, things happen that aren't fair, easy, or even understandable. Sometimes it doesn't even seem possible to keep going. But when times like those arise, I hope to remember that life is a gift. Every moment is a gift. That's what has gotten me through hard times and that's what I want to hold onto for the future.

This is my one of my all time favorite quotes....one I try to keep in my mind everyday.

It's by Shauna Niequist:

It makes me smile every time I read it :) And I truly hope that I can make God glad He gave life to someone who loves the gift.