snake!

so Amanda and i were walking to the mailbox when i saw a snake slithering through the intersection outside our house. i kept chasing after it, wanting to catch it, but for some reason i was freaking out a little bit. i've held giant snakes before (as seen below) and little ones too, but the thought of catching this thing was scary. as it slithered it bounced inches above the ground! so i made my neighbor guy friend who was outside come catch it for me then hand it to me.

my place.

I guess I can tell you all why I love the place where I live so much. it's a duplex in north provo in a neighborhood of weird, quirky duplexes. ours was completely touched up before we moved in: new floors, carpet, paint, and even furniture. i have a small room but at least i know that no one has slept on my mattress but me! i have a comfy, spinny chair to sit at while i study. i live on the top floor with my best friend Kelsey who i share a bathroom with. then Amanda and Rebecca live in the basement (same size as our upstairs). the main floor has a living room, then up a couple stairs is the kitchen, dining room, and our very own laundry room. it's wonderful! plus we live in an awesome neighborhood full of awesome people (who have vending machines and motorcycles and hot tubs on the side of their houses). anyway, here are a few pictures of my favorite parts of our house!

ludovico einaudi. my studying music.

this would be heaven for me. if only.

a clear conscience, a clear path.

I feel so good right now. I haven't felt this great in a very long time. My life is so perfect!

i'm going to start blogging for real this time... even if no one follows me. 'cause i don't keep a journal, and typing is way easier than writing for me.

tonight i went to the rooftop concert in downtown provo and saw the vibrant sound with imagine dragons. it was way fun because my roommate's boyfriend was the rapper/guitarist for the vibrant sound and i had no idea he was that talented!

i'm way happy with where i am right now. i live with the most fun girls that i get along with so well. my best friend understands me more than anyone ever has before and she helps me get through everything. i finally know what i want to study in school and i love it. the love of my life comes home in less than 3 months. i live in an amazing, nice house and i have so many things i love. my family cares about me so much even when i get too busy to call all the time. my mom thinks about me and texts me everyday and i don't know what i'd do without she and my dad. also, i love my new ward so far. and... life is good.