The Homies

Hello long lost blogging world. I know I tend to fall off the universe from time to time but it's only because I'm living so much wonderful life. The next few posts will be an update on my life currently.About a month ago I moved back to Logan and back into the greatest apartment complex ever, Continental! (I mean who wouldn't want to live in an apartment straight out

of the seventies that has the worst parking lot ever known to mankind, bathrooms small enough to use for solitary confinement, and the ugliest color of bricks ever made.) No, in all honesty I really do love this complex. The ward is amazing and the people are so genuinely kind.

My roommates are some of the coolest girls I've ever met so go ahead and be jealous. I really wanted to do roommate pictures last year but we never got around to it so this year I was a stickler and got them done within the first few weeks.

Emily

I met Miss Emily Landeen (left) a little over a year ago and we just loved each other so much we decided to kick it again this year. Emily has a place in my heart that none of my other roommates have ever been able to fill. My freshman year I loved all my roommates but I always felt like they didn't know all of me because we enjoyed very different things. Enter Emily Landeen. This girl loves Harry Potter, Musicals, Art, Sociology, History, and Music almost as much as I do. We can have endless talks about all sorts of topics and even when we don't agree we both leave feeling fulfilled and open-minded. Throughout our

relationship she has always been giving and selfless. I can truly say that she is always looking out for other people. She's taught me the importance of simple kindness.

At the beginning of this year I know we were both a little anxious to see what this year had to offer our friendship due to personal situations in both of our lives. However, she has continued to amaze me with her strength, courage, and love.

Beca

Now Becs (right). Ah Beca. If I had to explain Beca in one word it would probably be spontaneity. Beca knows how to handle her life in a way that no matter what's going on around her, she's happy. This girl always keeps me smiling with her funny little habits. She's extremely friendly to everyone we meet and I have yet to hear her say she doesn't like someone. Beca loves the joy life has to offer. As she was saying the other day, "If you live life fearing everything because it might be a little weird, you aren't really living life." She knows how to relate to so many people and I respect her love and kindness to all those around her, even those that are different. I've learned so much from her about acceptance and I can't wait to learn more!

Tina

When I first met Tina (right) my roommate and I were busy moving in. My mom kept saying, "You should probably go talk to her more, she probably feels left out." Looking back on this I tend to laugh a little bit because I feel as thought Tina and I clicked almost instantly. I don't know how it was for Tina but you know when you meet someone and you just feel like you've known them forever?Like if you were to have an emotional break-down only three days after meeting each other they would just hold you and tell you exactly what you needed to hear? That's how I felt with Tina. It's a good thing too since I have had numerous said breakdowns since we met.

Tina is the type of girl I aspire to be. She has gone through so many trials in her life but you would never know it. She never complains and uses all her hardships for her good and improvement. Tina is the kind of woman that would drop everything to go visit someone that needed it, even if she didn't know them. She has the sweetest personality that makes you smile from ear to ear. She genuinely loves people because she knows they are true sons and daughters of our heavenly father. My testimony has been strengthened so much by just witnessing the way she leads her life. She is going to one heck of a wife to some lucky man someday!

Jordan

I don't think I've ever laughed at more of the seemingly most stupid things in world with anyone else. Jordan has the ability to make me laugh when I just want to be mopey or mad. I love that Jordan and I have the same sense of just telling it as it is sometimes. Jordan works her butt off and still makes time to have fun with me which I love! I would seriously challenge anyone that's having a bad day to hang out with Jordan for an hour and see how you're feeling afterward. Jordan invited me to a concert on a whim and probably thought nothing of it. If she knows it or not she was listening to the spirit and obeying his command when she did so. She's introduced me to a new artist and a song that has seriously saved my life. I'll be forever grateful for the example she is! I just love her so BAD!! :)

Samantha Florence

Oh Sam. I've known this girl for as long as I can remember. You all think I just exaggerated. I didn't. We've been besties since we were 2. We both prayed continuously to know if we should live together, and got the same answer, YES! Although many people have been apprehensive of this arrangement, ourselves included, this is exactly what we both needed this year. She is continuously helping me progress and grow into the woman I want to be. She knows me more than I know myself at times. She keeps me in line when she can see I'm fading and takes on burdens that aren't her own for my benefit. She's shared her family with me this semester as I ease my way back into college life. Samantha understands my fears and my hopes and goals. She doesn't see me as weak but as a person that has come so far and I'm so grateful for that. She encourages me to go out of my comfort zone, to try new things that will fill my life with happiness.

Although she doesn't see herself in this light at all, I admire the way Samantha takes on new responsibilities and tries new things without one ounce of fear. She listens to the Lord and then does exactly what he says without fear or doubt. I have so much to learn from her in that area. I'm so proud of the woman she is becoming and how we've progressed together over the years.

Overall, I scored the jackpot this year. It has been one of those experiences that has strengthened my testimony of the ability the Lord has to lead us to the people and the places we need in our lives. All my roommates know I struggled last year but I don't think they knew how scared I was to come back and face it all again. They've helped me have confidence in myself and my ability to overcome my weaknesses. Without knowing it they have all been my angels. I love you girls!