"There is a mysterious cycle in human events. To some generations much is given. Of other generations much is expected. This generation of Americans has a rendezvous with destiny."

So the quote is from FDR's Democratic National Convention speech. It was quoted today in a forum and it made me think. What is our destiny? Will be the greatest generation that ever lived, or the weakest? What is our responsibility> Anyways, I LOVE this quote! It really makes me think. (And make me appreciate Democrats a little bit more :) (emphasis on the words "little bit")


So life has been pretty busy in the little town of Provo, Utah. Recently, I've had a bazillion and a half papers due which has made me stress beyond belief, but I'm almost done with them, which makes me super happy! (And super insane because now that I'm almost done with papers, I'm writing a really long blog post...)


Now onto some highlights:

• Skyping with Clarissa/Cupcakes. So this past Saturday, Madison and I were finally hanging out and we decided to Skype Clarissa. It was hilarious. I felt like were were actually hanging out. (Probably because I ended up falling out of my chair while I was laughing. This seems to happen quite frequently). Anyways it was like old times. After Skyping Madison, Michal, Michal's roomate Ariena, and my roomate Kristinia and I all went to the Cocoa Bean which sells the world's best (and probably the most expensive. It was 1.75 per a tiny cupcake!) cupcakes! Madison and I got the "Phat Monkey" which was like chocolate chip banana bread, or in other words, HEAVEN on steroids! So delicious. We also got a really good frappe! It was an awesome night! :)
• Going to my first college basketball game. First of all, I'm glad that it's cool to go to games. It's also cool to wear white for a whiteout. (I totally got an official basketball shirt!) You know what's not cool at basketball games? People stealing your seats! Ah it was so frustrating. I had been there an hour before to save seats for a lot of people and yet people continued to encroach on my territory! GRR! I wish I wasn't such a push-over sometimes. Anyways, it was soo much fun and it reminded me how much I actually liked the sport and not just the players ;)
• Getting a B+ on my church history exam. So I have the coolest church history professor EVER. Her name is Rachel Cope and she could seriously be my sister. First of all, she loves the color purple and icecream. Second of all, she has a PhD. (We have a lot more in common than that, but that's the basics. And I want a PhD, not have one, just to clarify). Anyways, she is super awesome and hilarious and is seriously going to be one of my best mentors here at BYU. (Seeing as I am striving to get my PhD in Psychology at the current moment.) Anyways, we only have two tests in the class and they're both written. Seeing as how I LOVE writing and love history, I was kind of excited to take the test. ( Call me a nerd, I already know I am one) So I took it, thought I did great until the day when she handed out the test. Can I just tell you how much I HATE getting tests back in person. SOO AWKWARD. Well that is unless you get an 87%! :) So that was happy. I can't wait to take Professor Cope's Mormon Church History class next Fall. ( I told you we were way similiar and you didn't believe me until now, did you?)
• Bomb procedures. So at my work, we have a directory and so I was flipping through it and noticed this little gem:

This is not a joke. You seriously are instructed to fill this out before calling someone. I find it really hilarious.

• Habitat for Humanity! So I just want to let you all know that I helped build a house and didn't kill anyone or anything. So on Saturday morning,I woke up at 7 (which should be illegal in college life) to go help build a house because I need to do 10 hours of service for my American Heritage class. (sometimes I regret coming to BYU. Who else has a class where one of your grades is service?) Anyways, Kristina and I dragged our lazy butts out of bed and helped out. I got to use a staple gun and a nail fun. (Again let me repeat, I did not do harm to anything, I did however almost fall off the roof...) Anyways, it was super fun and fulfilling!
• Starting a book club. So Michal and I, being the literary nerds that we are decided to read a lot of classics. So we're staring with Wuthering Heights (which is excellent by the way!) Also on the list? 1984, A Tale of Two Cities, Moby Dick. That sort of thing. Because we don't do enough reading as it is...
• Learning to hula. Yes, I Kelsey Marie Davis actually attempted to Hula. Luckily there were no boys around... it was super fun. These two girls in my ward are from Hawaii and they were incredible. I wish I could move my hips like them. (Cue "My Hips Don't Lie" by Shakira)
• Coming up with a new anthem. So since I'm normally a man-hater, I usually like man-hating songs. But I've found a new song that displays my dilemna perfectly: "Where have all the good men gone? And where are all the Gods? Where's the street-wise Hercules to fight the rising odds? Isn't there a white knight upon a fiery steed?... I need a hero. I'm holding out for a hero til the end of the night. He's gotta be strong and he's gotta be fast. And he's gotta be fresh from the fight." So basically, I've decided I need a hero and I will wait for one. (Just in case you couldn't read between the lines)
• My job and classes still continue to be great. My favorite quote of this week actually comes my co-worker Michal who literally stated "For the rest of my life, I want to dress male mannequins." It was hilarious!
• Planning an epic airport reunion. I cannot wait to go meet Kelly at the airport with Cassie!! It is going to be so epic and full of craziness. (Yes, we will film it for your enjoyment!)

Anyways, I am still loving life. College can be tough sometimes, especially being 480 miles (yes I did google that) away from home. But I am so blessed to have excellent friends and family that support me. You guys are awesome! I can't wait to come visit forThanksgiving!Thank you for everything you do. Look for my bucket list soon! xoxo