We Found Love in a Hopeless Place

So Rihanna has a new song out.

My sister visited this past weekend and shared this little gem with me. I LOVE IT. I mainly can't stop listening to it. Everyone I have associated with recently has heard it. It's so stinking good. Anyway I just want to share this with the world. It is fantabulous.

P.S. My grandparents visited this past weekend. It was great. I loved spending time with them and we went and saw footloose. I actually liked it. It was really well done. And we ate at Cafe Rio. My Favvy. And yeah. It was good.

P.P.S. In case you didn't realize my sister also visited this weekend. She's beautiful and it was so nice to have her here. I loved it. I miss her. I get to spend Thanksgiving with her in Boise this year. It is pretty exciting.

THE END.

So little time so much happening...

So in one week my life has changed a bit. Well in my last blog I discussed how Ben had brought me cookies. Well that week we saw each other Monday, Tuesday, talked on the phone Wed. Studied together Thursday, went on a date Friday, held hands Friday at Guitars Unplugged, Had dinner together Sunday, Monday we hung out and he asked if he could be my boyfriend. And then we have seen each other every day since. It is super exciting. He is super cute, and amazingly kind. He cares for everyone and it is really great. Anyway so that is just an update on what is going on with me.

Let's see other than that, not much has happened. I have just been trying to juggle relationships, homework, family, friends. It is a difficult process. Oh well, I'll get the hang of it some time.

Well this is all from me for now :)

A Perfect Day... or almost.

Yesterday was such a fantastic day! I loved it. Okay so let me give you the overview of the day
Woke up and did scripture study while eating apple cinnamon cheerios.
Went to my two classes.
Did my homework for Math right after class. Finished early.
Went to the temple with Eric.
Went to Devo with Greg. So Funny and Good!
Went to the library and saw Alli. Alli and I went around searching for people to show our feet trick.
Finished all homework that was due (today)
Went and saw the last Harry Potter movie with Matt and Eric. SOOOOO GOOOD! I loved it, and cried. I love Harry Potter, and I don't care who knows it!
Then I went to my Ultimate Frisbee Game. (didn't win but did so much better)
Then I went to my Flag Football Game. (WE WON!!! 44-0) Our first goals EVER!!!
Then I came home and had cookies waiting for me from Ben.

Overall only great things happened. I loved my yesterday, I was busy and productive. I just wanted everyone to know about my perfect day, while almost, day!

A Weekend Adventure...

So this weekend was an adventure.

Friday after class I tried doing homework, but that was not happening so I came home grabbed my roommate and we went to the Ivy (a new girls complex) and did a tour there. Because we did that tour we got a free Jamba Juice. I got pumpkin, because it was free, might as well go crazy huh? I liked it a lot.



Anyway so that was a blast and then my fhe brothers came over. And we decided to go to the haunted straw maze. The straw maze is just a maze made up of straw bails. And then it's dark and they have people there who's job it is to scare you. So that was fun, other than the fact I don't get scared easily at that stuff, although I was holding hands with both people next to me the whole time, just in case.

Then today my roommates and I went to Idaho Falls. Mainly to go Dress shopping for Kathryn :) It was way fun. I love dress shopping. Although I still have no idea what kind of dress I want... not that big of a deal though, who knows when that will even happen.

 

Then after we went dress shopping and went to the mall we were really hungry. So we went to Red Robin. Yum. I had a kids meal. Love my life.

Then after we left Red Robin we were walking out and this man on the street was like "I didn't know they were having a beauty pageant today" He was so nice, and so we gave him some money and headed back to Rexburg.

Now it is homework time... And then tomorrow, we have a Relief Society breakfast and a linger-longer. Love it. It should be a blast. Who knows how the next week will go. I can only hope it is good.

Good Luck. :)

So far so long ago...

Well remember how I posted about EFY a little bit ago? (or a yearish, whatevies) I totally got accepted. It was the best thing ever.
I did three weeks in Rexburg. I had the most amazing co-counselors and kids. They were wonderful. It was like a spiritual high for three weeks. I loved it. I didn't meet my husband. Not even close, but I had so much fun regardless. I made two best friends from the whole thing, and I still hang out with one of them now. I would hang out with the other but she lives in Arizona. What's up with that? 
Um let's see last semester, was crazy, I had a boyfriend for two weeks. Fail. And I got straight A's and had good friends, depending on the week, My sister was here with me. I had great roommates. I learned a lot, and dated a lot, Surprising... Overall my best semester, even though it was hard. I still had the best living situation, best dating situation, and classes that I survived through.
I went home after EFY for 2 weeks and enjoyed some time at home (Mainly I read all three of the Hunger Game books in 5 days. Nbd.) I love seeing my family. They seriously are the best.
Now I am in my 5th semester. and it mainly just wants to kill me. My roommates are good, but nothing in comparison to last semester. My dating situation is down to an all time low of not being attracted to anyone. HOW is that even possible? Well all my classes are Education class=ALL Women and I don't meet anyone anywhere else. So basically I just haven't met any boys that I have even wanted to date, but He is out there I know it. Anyway my classes are so insane. I don't know what it is, but this semester I have just gotten really crazy about doing every single assignment to the best of my ability. Which means I spend an average of 12 hours on campus everyday. I am getting easily burnt out, but luckily I don't do homework on Sundays, so that is my one day of relaxation. In addition, I am taking a Children's Literature class so I read a 250 page book a week. Not hard right? Except for the fact that I am always doing homework, and trying to squeeze in reading time is super difficult. Well that's kind of my semester. Boring, but getting homework done. Living, but just barely. Hah, oh well, I am doing all my student teaching stuff as well. Although I will probably go on a mission after my sister gets married. Just waiting... Feeling stagnant. But oh well.
So I won't make any fakey promises to write every week, but I will try to be better.
Good luck and Good day.

My dad likes Justin Bieber, and My mom respects Lady Gaga...

Oh the joys of being home.

Being home is such a mass of emotion. I love it, and miss school all at the same time. I finally got a job. I know why I didn't have one for so long too. It's amazing what the Lord does when we don't realize it.
We are so lucky to have such a loving Heavenly Father. Since I have been home I have grown in spirituality for sure. I go to church on Sunday, FHE with the singles ward on Monday, Wednesday is mission prep, and Thursday is New Testament Institute. It is so wonderful.
Casey leaves in a few weeks, and it doesn't feel real. I am so happy for her though. I can't even contain my happiness and sadness all at the same time. The happiness definitely out weighs the sadness though.
I have bought new shoes black stilettos, black flats, black work shoes. and Three pairs of jeans. and cardigans... Okay I have gone a little spending crazy!
I miss all my friends. Missions are so wonderful and I love to write them, but sometimes I just want to see them. Or go hang out with them. I miss laughing until my face hurt, and feeling so loved, I miss going to the park and playing soccer, I miss doing weird, crazy things. I miss not caring if I ever did anything else other than sitting in the terrible grass at the park with those boys. It's hard to be left at home. I am so happy for them, don't get me wrong. It's just hard. I have not been able to find anyone as good as my boys. I feel bad for my husband. He has a lot to live up to. Sometimes I just want to find a makeshift replacement group up at school. It is not easy though. I have not found anyone that makes me laugh so much. I think the problem with school is that I don't laugh that much. I'm not as funny, and people around me aren't that funny. I just want funny friends... okay I'm done with this rant.
Katie, my sister, has Bieber Fever. She wants Bieber babies. oh my.
Sometimes I hate work more than anything. It's so monotonous.
I love my home ward. I love everyone there. When I see anyone from it, I get so happy. I went to a birthday dinner last week, and it was so great! A couple ladies from the ward and I sat, ate dinner, and talked (laughed) it was wonderful. I will never be able to replace this wonderful ward. They are truly spectacular.

Being home is so wonderful. I am so glad I have the track I do. Truly a heaven sent from God.

Songs that Describe my life.

So my friend a while ago was like what are some songs that  describe you. So I made some and these 5 were the closest  to my life. I love them. They are great. 

Catch up.

So as of now no job. Oh well, still searching.

Fake job. I teach a reading class. It is way fun and I love it, but I don't get many hours and I need money to live off of next semester.

Weekends. That is the time Casey and I get to play.

• One time we went the worlds largest H&M and worlds largest Forever 21. Then we went and played in the Cosmo. Party. It is so extravagant. 
• Casey and I had an awesome sleepover. Then her friend came and we went on the strip. And pretended to live here. 
• This past weekend Zach came. That was the best thing ever. I played with him for an hour the first night at his house, then the next night Casey, Zach, and I went to the park and talked. I miss him mucho. 
• This weekend, Casey is gone. So my mom and I will play. Hopefully I will have a job.

Mom. Her and I have been spending time together, and it has been so good for me. I can literally feel my self-worth going up, because I have something to do. It is so great. I have missed her a lot. 

Job hunt. I have been hunting for jobs. Literally. I go to the actual places and it is horrifying. I need a freaking job. I am dying of nothing to do. 

Letters. I have gotten letters from Jeff, Andrew, and Matt. I need to write them back. Also Casey and I sent the boys Valentine's Packages. It was awesome, and pretty cheap. Love it. 

Love, 

Rachel.

EFY

So once upon a time I went to a magical week of EFY in Provo. EFY is a church thing.
You spend a week at a university with a bunch of people your age, and you learn about the church and you get to be all flirty, and you have counselors that are college students.
I LOVED it! Ever since then I have wanted to be an EFY Counselor. I think it would be a blast. Problem is that it is in the summer, and I go to school until July 24ish. Except for the fact that Rexburg has 3 sessions right after the semester ends! So anyway, what I am getting at is I applied. Then they emailed me and told me to schedule and interview!
I scheduled an interview. The bad news is that it is in Cedar City, UT. So on Wednesday I will be driving 6 hours, and going through a 2 1/2 hour interview...
OH WELL! Totally worth it. I am so super duper excited. If I get in, it will be the best thing ever for sure. Who knows I may meet my future husband through this, well probably not, but a girl can dream :). 
Well, this is it for me tonight, just want to keep writing, and be a real blogger. I am so excited and I just can't hide it.

Oh p.s. Zach one of my besties got his mission call to RUSSIA! I am excited about that as well! haha and I got a letter from another one of my besties Trey. 


Now all I need is a real job this Winter, and the EFY job and I will be sitting pretty :).

Update...

So a quicky update on what I have done so far...

1. I have put in a bunch of applications,
2. Cleaned my room out, 
3. Rearranged the furniture,
4. Painted the walls, 
5. Gone to one FHE,
6. Started getting into a good routine,
7.    I've been reading the scriptures 30 mins every morning, and praying a lot.
8. My dad and I spent some time together today putting in my desk,
9. I've been putting my brother to bed for my mom (he's difficult, but I love him)
10. I went to dinner with my family,
11. My mom and I have been hanging out a lot,
12. I got a letter from Trey and have already started writing him back,
13. I went to Ross and bought some cute professional clothes :)
14. My dresser is painted white, now I have to add some decorations and new handles

Anyway, just a quick update, it's not all fake stuff, I really am changing my life. I listened to "what I wish I'd known when I was single" by John Bytheway, and it was so great because it was just a reinforcement to what I had been feeling that night. Oh man I feel so refreshed and renewed, and Casey and I have had so many good talks. One that lasted till 4:30 in the morning. NBD. It's so nice being home. I've really missed it. I'm so ready to start a real job, but until then I am going to continue to clean and love my life basically. I just bought "The Art of Possibility" on amazon.com. I read some of it when I was younger, and loved it. I want to read it again, because I think that plus eat pray love plus Les Miserables, will really add to my new life :) 

I love my friends so much. Pretty much I am pretty sure that I am super blessed with the people that enter my life. My boys (plus Casey and Taylor), everyone at college, and anyone else I've met/known has been placed in my life for a reason and I am so grateful. I am a really lucky girl and I totally know it. I love people. I'm so lucky. So whoever you are, reading this blog, thank you so much for being my friend, because I know you have changed my life for the better and I am grateful for you.