Heey! It's been awhile since I've posted on here, huh? Haha. Needless to say, my life has been a liiittle crazy over the last few months. But it's been SO great...! Here's a little update:
To start off, I just want to say that I completely L O V E Brigham Young University Idaho. I've been happier than ever since being here, and it is seriously because of this school and every single thing it has to offer. The town, the people, the education, the devotionals, the spirit, my friends, my roommates, my boyfriend, my family--EVERYTHING. I've had so many wonderful experiences, it would be an understatement just to say that my life has changed over the past 5 months. I've grown so much, and that's completely due to the good times I've had and the challenges I've gone through since being up here at BYU Idaho.
Even though there's been a few ups and downs, I wouldn't trade anything that has happened to me for anything in the world. I just started my 2nd semester up here and it's been soo (crazycrazycrazy) good! I'm grateful to have some pretty amazing people in my life right now that help me along and keep me positive! So, life has been pretty great. :)
The first few weeks of school were awesome. It came with the easiness of being a freshman--no worries, right? Sure...! Classes weren't too difficult, the weather was still nice (what, nice weather in Idaho? what? mid 60's were way nice), I loved my ward, and my roommates and I got along super well! It was great. But then it started to get cold. Like, COLD. I remember walking to class when it was 8 degrees outside... Walking to class early in the morning is the only time I angrily ask myself this question... "what are you doing here, Megan?" Just yesterday it was -2 degrees out on my way to my 8am class. While my nose and ears turn to ice, I still ask myself that question. "WHY?" Hahaha. I try to find the humor in things--with the help of my wonderfully optimistic boyfriend, I've been getting so so much better.
So most of the time it's not alll doom and gloom. Beside the fact that the wintry weather is absolutely freezing, there's a few benefits: it gets warmer when it snows, everything is gorgeous, and (my favorite part) you get to wear cute wintry clothing all the time.
Example:
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| Jacket: Aeropostale Scarf: Forever 21 Boots: Sorel Beanie: Forever 21 |
I've come to really love beanies. And scarves. And boots and boot socks. They are life savers. Now, if only someone could find some way to keep our noses warm without looking completely ridiculous. Hahaha.
I wasn't too sure about adjusting to the cold here in Idaho. I had heard so many different things about the weather here. It's way hot during the summer months, and it's way cold every other season--basically. Being a "California girl", you would think I wouldn't be too excited for the cold or the snow. BUT, little do people know that I actually love cold weather. I really only like hot weather when there is a large body of water nearby so I can keep cool in the heat. Other than that, I absolutely love bundling up. My favorite outfit of all time is and always will involve these items: a big sweatshirt, yoga pants, sweat pants (preferably "man pants", just men's sweat pants. If you've never tried them, do.), tube socks, slippers, or ugg boots. The signature hobo look is by far the most comfortable "outfit" I know of, and I love it. No shame! So I'm grateful Idaho provides me with the opportunity to wear this outfit almost on a nightly basis. I'm 100% okay with that.
I've been doing alright transitioning from sand to snow... I guess.
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| I posted this to Facebook after the first big snowfall of the semester: I wanted to go to the store, but then I check to see how much snow was on my car... NOPE! Hahaha. ;) |
The worst part of living in a snowy state is when you see all of your wonderful friends at home posting pictures of the sun setting behind the ocean on the coast back home... THAT, my friends, is h a r d. But it really makes me appreciate where I call home. And also really makes me appreciate where I live now, as well. I love the snow, and I'm happy to call Idaho home for the few months I've lived here. Idaho is packed to the brim with so much beauty, people never really realize it! I've really come to love it here.
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| My boyfriend Greg and I went to Mesa Falls (in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest in Idaho) the weekend before the first snowfall. We got suuper lucky; it was such a nice day! |
I hope I didn't ramble too much, I haven't done this in a while! Haha. And there are no promises as to when I will post next, sorrry. I'm a busy little college student trying to manage good grades in school, church callings, and a social life. Just watch Facebook for more posts or updates!
Love, Megs. :)
