Gradu-mi-nation

I recently reached a huge life-changing milestone --- I GRADUATED FROM BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY!!!!  Not only did I graduate, but I graduated with a double major of English and German Studies AND was offered a staff position in my office at the MTC in Human Resources.

It's been a long and often insane journey, but it was definitely worth all the work, all the pain, and all the late nights.  Throughout it all, I had such fantastic friends and roommates who were there for each other and me.  We've changed so much since that first day in Fox 49.  We've grown up and hit some of our dreams.  We've served missions, found jobs, met husbands, and moved on with our lives.  Who would've thought we'd stick together as long as we have.  Each year brought with it new challenges, some heartbreaks, some new adventures, and, overall, a TON of fun.  This past semester was the last time we'd live together.  Domestic Goddess is in DC, Little One is engaged, CC attends Grad School in Logan, and AV is living a big-kid life and job, and EmJ is traveling the world and interning for reals.  We're all so different, but somehow we've stayed closer than any friends possibly could.  I'm so grateful for what we've shared.  They've been a few of the strongest forces in helping me become who I am today.  

Growing up, my parents have always stressed the importance of education.  We were lead by the example of two loving people who both achieved higher education and then continued to learn in many different fields.  I was raised in a beautiful mix of culture, the arts, math, and exploration.  I was always encouraged to do my best and not give up nor wait till the last minute.  Both parents infused in me the love of reading and music.  Because of their examples, I love to explore, I relish in reading, and I really feel so much joy in doing a task to the best of my ability.  Thank you, Mom and Dad!!!

I have no idea what life holds for me in the coming years, but I do know that I am well-prepared for whatever adventures I choose to take on.  Now, all I have to do is DO IT!!  I'm super excited to see what I'll be doing a year from now, but for this moment, I am so content with the life that I'm living.  Bring it on, Life!!!