SURPRISE!

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I have decided I am going to beauty school! The last few weeks of winter semester, I had the feeling that I was meant to be somewhere else. Now, this feeling has come to me before, and I snuffed it off thinking that I was just thinking crazy things and that it would never be possible. This time, I decided to wait, and really listen to the spirit and see whether my feelings were possible. Well, this time I realized what I was feeling was exactly what I thought. I have always loved doing hair, and I would always do my nails and my friends hair when I was younger. I loved getting people all 'dressied' up and allowing them to feel really good about themselves. Why not now? I'm planning on attending Marinello School of Beauty in Provo, Utah starting in the fall. I'm going to start night school and do the cosmetology program there. I couldn't be any more excited! I know that I was meant to go to BYU-Idaho, and I'm so glad that I did. But, I'm ready for a new chapter in my life now, and I know that I am more prepared and well-equipped for it at this point in my life. These next 3 months are going to be pretty crazy, and I still need to focus on this last semester. I am just SO excited to get out of Rexburg and begin to do something I love to do! I have faith that everything will turn out for the best, for me. :)

I'm trying...

...to be a little more crafty.

My first attempts at making homemade hair accessories!!! It was super fun, but it still wasn't my best. I only had a few things to work with, but I'm excited to continue doing this! Check 'em out!

spring fever

After flying into Omaha on the 10th, I was able to spend the weekend with my best friend, Talia. I was so lucky and excited to see her, and we were also able to go the Zoo on one of those days. It was a great weekend :)

An adorable sloth, enjoying his lunch with his cute little eyes closed.

Aren't these just beautiful? I have no idea what they are called, so if anyone happens to know please let me know. I would really appreciate it!

My good friend, Gorilla.

I got my hair highlighted for the first time! My good friend Sam was so kind and did a great job on my hair.

Thanks Sam!!!

Well, I've been on spring break now for about a week! It has been so wonderful to just put my feet up and do nothing. At the same time though, it kind of drives me crazy to have NOTHING to do. But it's been fun finding different things and getting things situated for the new semester that starts on Tuesday (the 20th). I really don't want to go back to Rexburg, but I do want to go somewhere. I have somewhat of a big announcement coming up, even though all of the people that read my blog most likely already know it. But it's coming anyways!!! On another side note....one of the most awesome guys I know, my good friend Blake, got called to serve a mission in the South Carolina, Columbia mission! Aren't those people just the luckiest? He's such a good guy, he is one of the most spiritually in-tune, loving, smart, humble, and all-around great guys I have ever met. He's going to do such great things on his mission; I can't even imagine how even MORE amazing he will be once he gets off of his mission, he is already amazing. I can't wait to see him though! Well, there are other posts to come. I have just been needing the time to update, and now I do!!! :)