Peace, and Blessin's

Though I am far from a dedicated blogger, I do love recording these moments. I also love being able to share the goodness I encounter in my life with you readers! With this holiday season all around me, I just feel the power of gratitude. I love the people I've had in my life for a while, and all my new friends that just bring light and joy into my life. I head home next week, having finished my very first semester of college, and it's hard to believe all the lovely and challenging adventures I have experienced these past four months! Again, I'm just so very grateful for where I've ended up. I know it's no mistake that I have been through these joys and met these people, and I've been through enough challenges to appreciate them. I've become so much happier and appreciative of what I have, and girl, shoot. I love life.

First of all, 

1. Was with the brightest beam of sunshine and friendship, Becky Vance.

2. Was at my now most favorite venue, Velour.

3. Saw THE Mindy Gledhill in concert, and it was a magical of magics Christmas special. She's such a talent, and a genuinely clever, honest, and beautiful human being.

This semester, I had the privilege (with a dose of begrudging) made it through the process of costuming 40 people in 1960 period costumes, and running 4 costume changes all in a 40 minute show with little budget! Phew, it took a lot of time and a lot of people, but it was such a worthwhile experience in the end. I've made great friends and have made a lot of connections that will really pay of. The 70+ hours well spent.

{Some views from the wings}

 My staff/greatest new pals!

 See? Beckshs you're the greatest!

I came home one day to the sweetest surprise from my padres! Flowers and chocolates, and note for finals well wishes. Oh, this made my whole week. 

Saturday night, I had to opportunity to spend time with my grandpa. He is so, so sweet and I wish I could've spent more time over there this semester.

So, this morning I bid adieu to Biology 100.

I treated myself to Guru's- my favorite local joint. I know the sausage looks disgusting, but I was actually delicious. Plus their hot chocolate, and I was out of the 7 am final funk. Go before 11 on weekdays and 1 pm on Saturdays and get the Huevos Rancheros for breakfast!

Tonight, we had our ward Christmas party, and it was very pleasant. Try putting a peppermint kiss, caramel kiss, and a mint kiss in your cocoa, and bam.

 Intense Christmas village.

And finally, shout out to some of the fabulous ladies I know!

:)

Happy December 10th!

Love,
Megan Marie

P.S. Happy birthday Raven. You have influenced my vocabulary more than you know.

Today

Wow, I realize how little I have posted this semester. I just got the blogger mobile app so maybe I'll post more shorter posts? We'll see.
Today was a Tuesday which means I wake up for Book of Mormon class that starts at 10. (And that is my earliest class this semester, I recommend it). Afterwards I got my favorite fruit and fruit dip from the vending machine and attempted to watch the devotional. I went to tap class (my last one since I'll miss Thursday). I've loved that class and now I know 4 tap dances. I stopped at Legend's Grille for lunch and saw many attractive athletes. I think I'll go there more often. I went to biology and then proceeded to take a BOM quiz. I hurried home and to my delight, I found flowers and chocolates that my parents sent me! Oh I just love those two. Tonight was my Charleston team, The Shoe Shiners, first performance of our routine at the Swing Kid's Club night. We performed well, and I enjoyed getting to know some more people! We perform again tomorrow night at the mall. I headed home and stopped for hot chocolate on the way. I found myself at my new friend's apartment afterwards, and stayed for aka while and loved chatting. We have plans to watch Spider-Man on Sunday. Now I'm going to sleep, and gearing up for a busy day tomorrow. That's my life today, I hope boredom was kept to a minimum for you readers!

Love,
MM

A Major Award

Thank you Katie Brooke for nominating me for a Liebster Award! It's meant for blogs with under 200 followers in order to help get your name out there. 

This is what you have to do:

- Give 11 things about yourself
- Answer the questions your nominator created
- Choose 11(ish) blogs to nominate 
- Create 11 questions or use the previous ones
- Let them know they've won!

About Me:
(But things you may not know)

1. I'm knock-kneed. It runs in the family. My modeling career was over before it started. 
2. I love eating oranges but I hate drinking orange juice.
3. I'm gluten-intolerant so therefore I can't remember the last time I ordered a sandwich from Subway and the like.
4. My first concert (that did not involve MoTab) was American Idols Live 2009. Kris Allen won that year, but Adam Lambert was the underscoring winner. Hardcore. 
5. My fear of clowns stems from Pee-Wee Herman's Big Adventure.
6. Before my ear surgery in 2011 that replaced my eardrum, I had to wear an earplug while swimming and had been to the ENT a million times.
7. I played softball for 6 years and always dreamed of the Olympics.
8. I'm still an avid American Girl fan and my goal is to work for them someday in product development.
9. I'm fluent in Calgarian.
10. I've seen every episode of Lizzie McGuire and Hilary Duff was a goddess to me until she got her veneers. 
11. When I was 6 my career aspiration was a food scooper at the Chinese place in Smith's grocery store. 

Questions from Katie:

If you could do anything and money was no matter, what would you do?

I would be able to travel and see my family and my friends whenever I wanted to! Aside from that travelling, I would love to visit all 50 states and every continent. Shopping would be fun, and Pinterest would be my new best friend. I would spend days reading and eating without a care in a world. I would always make sure to live in a house that I loved.

Favorite Holiday:

Christmas. It's pretty much a holiday that lasts for a month and ends in giving presents.

What goals do you have for the next year?

Find and pursue something I love and am passionate about. Also, keep and find the friends that help me be the best I can be, and I can just have fun with. 

Favorite Movie:

Honestly, every new movie I see becomes my favorite and now I've just amassed a huge amount of favorite movies. Just off the top of my head, I've always loved Forrest Gump, Elf, and for novelty's sake every Mary Kate and Ashley film. 

Who is your biggest role model?

My mom! She is so giving, loving and selfless. 

Who has made the biggest impact on who you are today?

My grandparents and my parents, the obvious choice. My grandparents have shown me who I should strive to be, and my parents have helped me in every way they can and I know I can always count on them. 

What makes you happy?

Currently? New nieces, warm and cozy winter nights, milkshakes, going home, and pretty dresses. 

Nominations: 

1. Melissa Jo
2. Taryn and Taylor
3. Keena Horton
4. Tiffanie
5. Christa


Have a lovely time! 

As Is

    I decided amongst hurrying about my to-do list that I would snap a few photos of my current environment. Nothing spruced up for a photo, just as is. College life, holla at cha.

 Birthday cards, sticky to do's

 I bought two new books this week, just for fun. What a relief it is! I've missed reading because I want to. (I do love my school books, you know learning and all, but a break is nice).

Plus I had to make use of the bookplates I got for my birthday!

Posed, yes. But this photo speaks truth!

It's hard to tell, but I bought the comfiest pair of leggings yesterday. (My roommate and I may have twinned it up. They were to good to pass by!)

Now this Saturday involved: 

-waking up at 8 am 

-Reaching my 25 hour in my service hours for my theater class. We are required ten, but I am the costume designer for a one act production that has 40 characters. I have been the definition of learning on the spot. I'm enjoying the creative theater-involved aspect of this opportunity, but it is exhausting!

-American Heritage midterm review session

-eating lots of these

- Satisfied my Cafe Rio craving and tried out Sub Zero ice cream. I recommend! 

-Voice lessons practicing

-more studying

-Enjoying our ridiculously awesome weather, I'm so grateful!

Happy Sunday everyone!

Love,

Megan Marie

19

If I was Adele I'd have an album by now.
I am eighteen, going on nineteen..
It does not have the same ring, does it?

Oh, my eighteenth year, I'll miss you. 

 I was Mary Poppins for a day.

 I loved and lost my very first car, Nina Devonte.

 I went on a perfect girl's weekend to Banff! ( and this photo has a story behind it).

 I did lots of choir singin'.

 Partook in the pop culture phenomenon called The Hunger Games.

 Went on another perfect girl's trip to Phoenix for spring break. It was glorious.

 Fulfilled my dream and went to San Francisco with the choir!

 Played a Barista in The Happiest Place on Earth.

Sidenote, Matt graduated from BYU!

 Did some Jazz singin'

 Graduated!

 Enjoyed my last months as a Canada dweller.

Including Stampeding with my sister!

Earned half of a laptop.

Hung out with some pretty cute children.

Stayed in our friend's cabin in Montana.

Started College!

(This photo was posed for my roommate's sister's birthday, but I'm just going to re-establish the celebration aspect of it!)

Thanks Mom, for doing all the work so I could have a day fully devoted to just celebrating me!

Love,
Megan Marie

Septiembre

Hello everyone!

Most of the time I forget I live in Utah. College becomes its own little world and you forget what's out there. Happy October! It truly is my favorite month, and this year, I should hopefully not have to worry about it snowing. I have good intentions of blogging regularly, but assignments and procrastination get in the way. Here's a small recap of my first month of college:

 I saw this magical dance concert required for my tap class. There was a caberet piece that blew my mind. The concert was comprised of pieces performed by all of the BYU dance ensembles. The concert left me again longing that I was a ballerina. 

 A few Fridays ago I went to see my bcf Maddie cheer at her homecoming game. There's nothing quite like Friday night lights.

 (ignore my ridiculous face and focus on the majesty of the coat)

 The following Saturday morning I found myself up at 8 am to go to a yard sale called the Collective that exceeded my expectations. I came back with Mindy Gledhill's tea chest, a perfect grey vintage coat, a floral romper, bow, and ring. I celebrated my success with breakfast at Guru's.

 Not having class until 4 pm on Fridays makes for prime opportunities to go to the Provo temple, where I was in and out in two hours. 

 A new exhibit went up in the HFAC (Harris Fine Arts Center)

 The leaves are turning and it is magnificent!

 One Friday night I decided to hike the Y for the first time. It's about two miles straight up the mountain. The view on top of the Y is beautiful, and since I was there at night I could see the whole city as well as the stars. I'll hike it again before it snows, and this time with other people.

  I got to spend time with these munchkins and saw Finding Nemo 3-D. I love, love living close to them!

I had to write a 7 1/2 minute play for my theater class. I wrote a story based on my grandfather. An elderly man with dementia who recently lost his wife has to relearn that she has passed away. It's a tragic but sweet story and I'm really proud of it!

 I finally got to see the exhibit at the Museum of Art. It was a brief walk through, but I love the focus BYU has put on learning about Islamic culture. I recently read and saw a play called A Second Birth that is based on the culture in Afghanistan. 

Last Friday night's football game against Hawaii was a blast since I got to sit by my friend Michael in a section right up close to the end zone. Also, getting on the jumbotron and winning 47-0 made it the best game yet!

I have plans to post sooner than later. Life is swell and I have 17 days left of being 18 before I turn 19!

Love,

Megan Marie