Spontaneous trips are the best

A few weeks ago, Jenni & I decided to go to Sacramento for the evening. Even though we didn't leave Chico until about 4pm, it was still nice to get away for the night.

The first place we went was the Galleria Mall at Roseville. After doing some window shopping there, we went across the street to Nordstroms Rack. We didn't buy anything, but it was fun to look.

After the mall, we went to the Fountains shopping center. By the time we got there around 8pm, it was closed, but the fountains were still going, so we were able to enjoy those.


We found a fire that we were able to sit by to warm up with...it was a nice night, but a little cold.

Taking pictures in the car is kind of a tradition with me, so this is one that we came up with. I laugh so hard whenever I see this picture of Jenni. Hahahaha

After spending some time at the Fountains shopping center, we stopped at one of Jenni's favorite stores, Whole Foods. I had never been in one before, but it was pretty cool, and wish we had one closer to Chico. We found a coconut and for some reason, thought that it would taste like a pina colada, but that is not what it tasted like at all. It was really watery and didn't taste good. We each took a sip of it and that was enough for us.

Our last stop of the night was at The Cheesecake Factory. We had to wait for a little bit, but it was well worth it.

I had the bbq chicken salad with onion rings on top....mmm mmm good!

Jenni had a salad with all the dressings on the side...it was huge! At the end of the night, we were stuffed and don't think we could have eaten anything else. I had a great time, and hope that I can do it again soon. Thanks Jenni for a great night away from reality!!! :)

Last night of Fall Semester with the girls :(

Heidi & I

For some reason, we had a lot of Mountain D0

Brittany & I

I think Heidi was hopped up on Mountain Do a little too much haha.

Fall semester went by way too fast. It seems like it was just yesterday that I was moving into my apartment and getting ready for the first day of classes. When I first got to school, I didn't like it too much. It was a new place, I didn't know anyone, and I was away from my family. As time went on, I got used to living on my own, going to class, and I started to meet a lot of people I can now call my friends. I had an amazing time at BYU-I and would recommend it for anyone. I don't think that people who haven't gone to BYU-I can understand what it's like there. It is a place unlike anything or anywhere I have ever been. Pretty much everyone that lives in Rexburg is LDS, and there is a spirit there that you can't get anywhere else. It was nice to be able to hang out with friends and go places and not have to worry about what we were going to do, and if the party was going to be appropriate. There was never a question as to if we should go to someones house, or if we should go to a party. Yes, my circle of friends did change pretty quickly at the beginning of the semester. You might have noticed that some of the people featured in my blog postings at the start of the semester are not included in more recent postings. After a while, you find out who your real friends are, and who actually cares about you as a person, and not for just your car, for your apartment, or for your money. I have made friends that I hope will last a lifetime, and so far it seems like they will. It's the people that stay in touch after the semester is over that are your true friends. The people that are there for you even though they aren't physically there. If I could re-live those 3-4 months of Fall semester, I would in a second. If you or anyone you know is thinking about going to any of the church universities, I highly recommend it. Last semester also taught me a lot, not just temporally, but spiritually as well. I was talking to my friend Heidi, and I was telling her I was having a hard time being away from school. She told me that for some reason, Heavenly Father wanted me at BYU-I last semester, and for some reason, Heavenly Father wanted me in California now. She said that I blessed their lives while I was there, and that I'll bless someones here in California. We don't always know why we are where we are, or why something happens, and we don't always need to know. We just need to have faith in the Lord, and know that whatever happens, it is in the Lords hands, and that as long as we do what we can to choose the right and do our best in any situation we are placed in, he will do the rest and make up whatever is left. Even though last semester went by quickly, not only was I there for my education, I was there to learn many life lessons that I will benefit from for the rest of my life. I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to attend Brigham Young University Idaho last semester. It is a time that I will remember for the rest of my life.

Taco Sunday

The Gang...well at least some of them.

We decided to play with fire ha ha ha

Okay so these are 4 of my roomates...Brett is in the green shirt, Tanner is in Blue, Robbie is in Red, and Brian is in Grey.

Kelsey and I

Bethany, Sandra, and me

Camille and I

Halloween

We kind of made a little mess.

Beware of Ghosts!

Tyler, Chun, Brittney, Jamie, Scott, and Heidi

Jamie was Joe Dirt for Halloween...it was probably the best costume I saw the whole night.

Sandra & Kelsey enjoying my mom's amazing popcorn balls.

This year Halloween didn't go as I had originally planned. Weeks before, flyers had been handed out for the Halloween Black Light Party. Everyone knew about it and was planning to attend. It was supposed to be this huge dance party in a warehouse...and my friends and I were all planning on going. The Sunday before Halloween, my Bishop got up in Sacrament meeting and addressed the congregation about the party that was coming up. He advised us not to go to the party, and didn't think that it would be a very uplifting place to go. To make a long story short, some friends and I decided to pray about it. After praying and recieveing guidence and inspiration, we decided to not go to the party. Instead, we bought tons of food, stuffed our faces, and watched scary movies. It made me feel good to know that I followed the spirit, and my church leaders. We all had a great time, and heard that the party wasn't even that great. I am happy about the decision that we all made to not go to the party...because we had a great time doing what we did!