Bows, Arrows & Old Friends

There's a two week break in between summer and fall classes. So, I headed home to Idaho for a little bit and spent some time with my family, which was wonderful.  

While I was there, I got to run to Rexburg and visit my oldest friend Julie. Julie and I met as little kids, when I first moved to Idaho around 8 years old, and we became fast friends. I have so many happy childhood memories with her...some of my very best memories, in fact. The greatest thing about Julie is that she's that kind of friend who you can get together with after months of not seeing each other and it's like no time at all has passed. 

I went out to Costa Vida with her and her husband and then we just spent some time catching up and watching hours of YouTube videos while her husband was at work. Looking back on it, we didn't do anything special. But, it's the people you're with who make moments special. And she's one of my favorite people on earth.

When I got back from Rexburg, my dad brought out my old bow. I was so excited because I used to be way into archery as a kid. I was also a little nervous because I hadn't shot in forever! Luckily, my body remembered the basics. My dad and I spent some time just shooting at a target in the backyard and it really reminded me of my childhood.

Yours truly!

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My dad :)

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Bulls-eye! Seriously though, I nailed that sucker right between the eyes.

That shot was so good, I was half-expecting these dudes to show up.

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Maybe the best part was just being with my dad. I rarely got him all to myself growing up (four brothers and all) and so I've really learned to cherish the moments when just he and I get to do things together. 

So, being in Idaho again was a real blast to the past. I got to see old friends and try out a few old activities. It was such a fun couple of weeks! It made it even harder to say goodbye and head back to school. But, I'm excited for a new year at college. BYU....Ready or not, here I come!!!

God's Light: A Little Inspiration

Yikes! Over a month....I'm totally getting worse! So much has happened since I last posted...I dealt with a break-up, I finished summer classes, I watched 3 seasons of Supernatural, I said goodbye to my little brother leaving on a mission, and I drove all the way to Montana where I went clubbing, swam a lot, and only got in 1 car crash (which was totally not my fault).

Like I said, it's been an absolutely crazy summer--full of good and bad and everything in between. It's been extremely fun but unfortunately, it's coming to an end. As I've been preparing myself to start a new year in school with new classes, new roommates, and a new apartment, I've been looking for a little inspiration.

Last night, I think I found it. I happened to click on this Mormon Message and I'm so glad I did. It was something I feel like I needed to hear...and it was just too well-done not to share here:

I know God is real and His light is there for us always, even when we feel lost and in the dark. I don't always have all the answers I want and sometimes (alright most of the time) I feel a little scared and confused, but I'm grateful for a Father in Heaven who cares enough to guide me and illuminate my paths before me. 

1 John 1:5

This then is the message in which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.

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