I love college. I can't even begin to express just how much fun I've had in just this first week and a half of school. Everyone I talked to about BYU always told me about how much fun it was, and it's not that I didn't believe them, my nervousness always just got in the way of me accepting the fact that the greatest time of my life was awaiting me. I already posted about tunnel soccer and how incredibly fun it was, so I won't repeat my excitement rant about that night. Last night, my ward hiked the Y at night, and it was beautiful. Since we're freshmen, we had to hike to the hike (as in, we don't have cars so we had to WALK the 40 minute walk to the actual trail head), but it was just a jolly ol' time. I love my classes and teachers; my TA's are so helpful and patient; I have been on time a lot, if not all the time; I've met some incredible people and already made some fantastic friends and memories; there is so much good food around here; and I can feel my spirituality increasing and strengthening everyday. It's one of the greatest feelings I've ever had. I knew it would happen; I spent a good portion of the summer waiting for the day that I could finally come and further strengthen my testimony in an environment that entirely encourages and supports that. I am certainly homesick. I miss my brother, I miss the flowers in my backyard, I miss my parents, I miss good ol' Arap and the cross country team, I miss autumns in Colorado...all of that, and more. But, this is my life now, and it is the good life. I am happy. And I'm excited to continue along on this journey. That's all for now!
