Update: I'm homeeee

Just writing to update what's happened in the past month-ish...First off, my baby sisters are superstars.  My youngest sister recently tried out for her high school's dance team. Naturally, she made it. She has also been competing both as a soloist and with her team.  Later this month, she and her team are traveling to California to perform at Disneyland.  In addition, she won state in FCCLA, which means she'll be attending nationals this summer. Great job, Annie! I'm so proud of you :)

My sister, Alyssa, has become an amazing athlete over the past year.  Her hard efforts and training have certainly shown this past month as she broke school records in both the 1600m and 3200m. Currently, her pr's are 2:19 (800m), 4:56 (1600m), and 10:46 (3200m). Basically, she's a speed demon. Did I mention she's just a sophmore? I can't wait to see what crazy things her future will hold. Maybe training with her this summer will make me almost as fast as her haha...

 

 

As for me, while these kiddos were off doing their crazy shenanigans, I was focusing on school...sort of haha. By some miracle, I managed to pass anatomy. Seriously though, so glad to be through with that class. After all my finals were over, it was definitely nice to have a bit of time just to relax and not really have anything major to stress about.

 

 

As of Saturday, I'm officially moved back into my parents' house.  While moving, I discovered how much stuff I really do have.  It seemed like I didn't have too many things until I had to pack them all up again. I swear my stuff multiplied...seriously. So. Much. Rubbish.

 

Now that I'm moved in, it's time to take care of adult things, like finding a job. I've set up an internship at a physical therapy clinic, but somehow neglected to arrange a money-grubbing operation. So if anyone knows of available employment options for an impoverished college student, I'm game. Really though. I need a job.

 

Though I do need money, more than that, I need something to occupy my time. Until now, I guess I didn't know how much of my days are spent running. It's typically when you can't have something that you miss it the most.  That probably needs some explanation.  A couple weeks ago, my left foot started hurting. I went to the doctor about a week ago and found out I have (yet another) stress fracture, this time in the cuboid bone. Yay. So I get to wear a boot for 3-4 weeks. Let me just say, this boot is not my favorite thing. It doesn't accessorize well. While I'm unable to run for this time, I'm trying to focus on the benefits.  Like the fact that I'll be able to focus on my abs, and maybe work on doing more than one pull up...impressive, I know. 

Just a casual facetime sesh with Annie and Lyss...so good to be home with them



In the Beginning...

This blog is meant to be a documentation of my escapades, thoughts, feelings, etc...enjoy!

This being my first year on my own, I've learned a lot of things. Initially, I was very excited to go to college and become independent. The idea was so appealing to me. The actual action of moving out and consequent happenings here at UVU have been quite different from what I expected. I have experienced the entire range of emotions. So far, college life has been so different from what I ever could have imagined, but it has helped me grow in so many ways. I feel almost like I have learned and matured more in the one short year I've spent here than I did in all years prior.

Though it occasionally overwhelms me, I think being a student-athlete has helped greatly in easing the transition to 'adult life.' Between school and track, I sometimes feel like every minute of my life is scheduled. This is probably a good thing though, because it helps me stay on track with what I need to be doing. Throughout my years, sports have taught me how to be disciplined and work hard in all aspects of my life.

Five Fast Facts About Me:
1) Anyone who knows me knows I love running. I have been running basically as long as I can remember, so at this point, it could be considered an addiction haha. Because of this, it's been a little difficult for me these past couple months being unable to compete due to injury...but I'm finally training again, so hopefully I'll be back in shape in no time. I'm currently on the team at UVU. Though I miss my teammates at Park City, I love my team here! I am lucky to have such a great team & coaches and I am excited to continue working with them for the next three years.

first race back! 

 

 

 

2) In addition to running, I love most sports...and anything to do with the outdoors. I participated in a number of sports while I was growing up. This love of sports has become somewhat of a lifelong passion as I have chosen to major in Exercise Science here at UVU. I'm not sure exactly what I will become, but I hope to be involved with helping athletes reach their goals.



 fell in a creek while snowboarding...it's casual

 

3) I love my family. With eight children, my family is definitely far from typical. They are crazy and loud, but they are mine and they have definitely helped in shaping me into who I am.





This is my Lyssa. We're crazy together. I love her.

 

4) I am very talkative, so it may surprise some people to know that I spend much of my time pondering. I love the idea that someone or something can be insignificant when you think about it in terms of infinity, yet they have the capacity of being so significant and meaningful to someone...just something to think about.

I love this quote. To me, happiness mirrors life: both are journeys.

 

 

5) I am seriously obsessed with silly photos, whether it's a funny picture of an animal or a random meme, they just kill me. I may have an entire board dedicated to them on pinterest...

 

 

I see college as the beginning of the rest of my life. Up to this point, my life and choices have been governed largely by others. Now it is my turn to decide. My choices that will determine where I end up. Though I'm nervous, I'm certainly up to the challenge. It's my time now.