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Confidence
Posted on Saturday, March 31, 2012 | 0 Comments


If I have lost confidence in myself, I have the universe against me.
Ralph Waldo Emerson

There is a website that I frequent, called the Quotations Page. My favorite section of the website is under the "Motivational" tab. Lately there have been a lot of quotes about confidence on there and I think someone is trying to tell me something. I've been struggling with this lately (who doesn't struggle with confidence, really?), so think it's time I worked on it a little harder.

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Vegas
Posted on Friday, March 30, 2012 | 0 Comments
Hello hello hello! Can I just preface this post with an expression of my gratitude for how beautiful this weather is? I love it!
But anyway, last weekend I went with some friends down to Vegas. My family was down there for their Spring break, and since we don't get one here at BYU, we thought it would be the opportune moment to create our own. Fortunately my friends were able to hold their own against my family. The mark of either a true friend... or the same level of insanity.

 
Me, Bri, and Cora by my grandparent's pool

Hiking in Red Rock Canyon


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All I Have Seen
Posted on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 | 0 Comments

"All I have seen teaches me to trust the Creator for all I have not seen."
- Emerson

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To Dad
Posted on Monday, March 19, 2012 | 0 Comments
Happy Birthday Dad! How old are you now? 35? 30? I guess it doesn't really matter. :)
I'm glad to say I've inherited many good traits from you, such as Type A driving, a love for weird German techno, and your quiet wittiness.
Your hard work is an inspiration to me and shows me that it's not alright to just give up.
You're amazing Dad. Can't wait to see you this weekend.

At the Kremlin this past Summer (2011).

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Roommies
Posted on Saturday, March 17, 2012 | 0 Comments
As I mentioned earlier, the weather here has been... well, nothing short of amazing lately. So this past Sunday I dragged some victims with me down to Center Street and broke out my trusty Nikon.
I swear, after Vienna my camera must feel like it is being left to rot in the confines of my photography drawer.
Yes. I have one of those now.
And Yes, it sounds a lot cooler than it actually is.
Anyway, here are my faves from our little... "outing".

Bri (as you've seen many times, if you keep up with this thing). I swear this girl is 100 mph or nothing. I seriously envy her ability to fall asleep. It's basically an "on command" kind of thing she's got working for her.


Becca. The best Bella Swan I've ever met. She portrays the lack of emotions of the character perfectly. Plus she's pretty dang nice. And smart. :)


Cora. Cora, Cora, Cora. I am just smiling as I say her name in my head. That's the kind of person she is. She is hilarious. And the most amazing pair of training wheels I've ever had. But apart from this, she is quite the fun person to hang out with... and to obsess over Doctor Who with. Oh... David Tennant... oh goodness.. (P.S. I know the focus on this is slightly out of focus... but I love love love this so much! I know people can have mommy goggles when it comes to pictures of their kids that are slightly oof, but can I have... roommie goggles?)


While I do love this picture (I mean, look at how cute we are! How could you not like these cuties? Thanks Cora for the pic!), I really don't think it quite captures the true nature of our friendship....




 

Yep. That's more like it.

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Warm
Posted on Thursday, March 15, 2012 | 0 Comments
The weather here has been so beautiful lately. I just can't even get over it. I think my roommates have probably observed a noticeable change in my attitude lately. I will admit it. My moods are directly correlated with the weather. It's a sad truth, but a truth regardless. Hopefully (if only for the sake of my roommates) this weather is here to stay.

I can see this on the horizon:


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