For Good

It's time to go. In about 2 hours I'll be leaving Provo and BYU. It's bittersweet and I feel a little emotional. I thought I wasn't attached but it turns out I was - very attached. I feel that my BYU experience has been an interesting one but a rewarding one too. I'm extremely happy with the major that I chose, the classes I took, my professors, and the lesson I learned in and out of school. I wanted to tour the campus one last time and did so yesterday with my friend Desiree. I was dropped off by my sister and my car (now hers). When I saw my car leave I felt a pang of sadness so I started to walk with a few tears. I wanted to go to Sugar and Spice but it was closed, boo. As I walked around campus with Desi, I saw how beautiful campus is and how much it means to me in my life. Even after all the things I said about BYU and Provo being weird, lame, etc, etc, etc, I felt a bit of remorse for saying those things. I really will miss it. In the other hand, I'm excited to see what the future brings. I know I'm going to be sobbing all the way to the airport, I can just feel it coming on already! It's ok though, I'm not worried that others will see me cry, I have a very good reason. I have a plane to catch but I will bring more updates about my last week with the kiddos and fun things I got to do here before I left.

I kept thinking of this song this whole week. I feel that I need to dedicate it to everyone who was an influence in my life here at BYU and BYU-I. I like both versions but I chose the Glee one since I know most of you know the Wicked version. 

For: Summer

Summer: Can you come any sooner, please? 

As summer approaches quickly, I'm anxious to more spend time outside. It might be that Utah has been having a really cold Spring because I usually don't have this much anticipation. As I drive home from school every day, I think about all the things I could be doing in the Summer when I'm home. Reading a book outside, going to the park, playing tennis (in development), and of course swimming/laying out. Today, I was really craving to go outside since it was a beautiful day. Perfect weather, perfect everything. Linda invited me to have dinner with her and Tyrel out in the park in front of their house, which was great. Afterwards I walked home, grabbed my book and went off to one of my favorite parks out here (in Orem). I found the perfect spot, sat down, and laid down. It was so nice! The sun was hot enough that I could feel it burning a bit but there was still a strong wind to cool it off - perfect weather. So I laid down and read my book for about 2 hours. I'm craving to be outside more which is a blessing since I used to hate being outside except when I was on a beach.

Other than this new discovery, I have to say that I'm pretty thrilled to go to Washington D.C. I can't wait for the parks, the atmosphere, the people, the museums, and of course, the schools. I just wish time would start moving faster. Until then, I just keep wishing to leave this place and go home, work, rest, have fun and get ready for the Fall.

Also, I'm going to the Riviera Maya in a few weeks with the family - can't wait!!!

much love!

P.S. I'm building my summer reading list and if you have any suggestions please share! 

V-E-A-G-S!!

Yes, I know how to spell. You may be wondering why the title but the story is too long to tell and it's basically an inside joke with my sis Annie. So, I do know how to spell (or I hope I do most of the time). My friend Feli (short for Felicia and Feliciana) were able to take a nice, short vacation trip to Vegas this past weekend. The trip was also to celebrate my half-birthday, which I've never done before. To start off, we were extremely excited to go, just ready to leave. Friday rolled around and we were ready with our packed bags as well as food. I believed we packed more food that clothes (true story). We set out Friday at 5, 30 minutes after we expected to but we were determined to get to Vegas before 11. To make this a short story, we left, had technology difficulties, got rained and snowed on on the way down, but nothing stopped us from an amazing Saturday. We shopped for ours at H&M and around the strip, we ate until we burst and we stayed on the strip people watching outside a Mexican dance bar at 12am (see video below). I will say it was a great, very-much-needed trip. But here are the picture :) ENJOY

Picture overload about to happen . . .

Pre-roadkill

Electronics that were failing us that day (or maybe were too ancient to work)

Feli rockin'

Feli might have peeded of joy at the sight of 80 Speed Limit (I might have to check my seat for the stain)

"Feli! Clean the window"

First day in the Vegas strip (Feli being the first-timer)

Feli

Joycey

Beatles and Feli

Beatles and Feli

 (Watched it a few years back - pretty good!)

"Umm, si por favor"

Holy sweet gelato goodness 

"Flared nostrils" at the feast of gelato

Sassy Pants

Tiffany & Co. did a pretty good job at this one *hint hint

Evening - Bellagio #1

Evening - Bellagio #2

With the best Aunt in the whole entire world! We stayed at her house and had tons of fun with her. Love you Tia Ivonne! 

Umm, only Feli knows . . .

V-E-A-G-S Por favor 

Don't be judging people . . . but I did NOT win a single dime, boo

Feli and the Las Vegas Temple

We cannot just forget about nuestro AMIGO that made our night for about 2 hours (he might not be very visible since the quality was somehow screwed by Blogger but still enjoy). 

The END :)

much love 

I'm packing a month and a half early . . .

Yep, I have started packing for my trip back home. As I began to put things in boxes and suitcases I realized this is not only bittersweet but I'm one month and a half early from when I'm supposed to leave! Of course, I like to start early but something subconsciously tells me that I really want to leave this place (referring to BYU and Provo in general) but my conscious tells me to stay a few more months. Why this happens is a mystery to me. It's like my mind won't make itself up and choose one feeling over the other. But oh well, whatevs. So sorry that this is a ridiculous random post but it seemed appropriate since 1. it's been a while since I've written, and 2. I really have nothing interesting to share. Maybe the next few weeks will be better though . . . let's hope (graduation . . .  kindergarten student teaching . . . V-E-AGS trip) : D

      The joys of packing

much love


PS: Don't think I'm a horrible writer (or at least don't tell me) but I misspelled Vegas wrong on purpose. It's an inside joke my sister and I have. 

Ahhhh . . . I have no words