let the games begin!

The start of my final year at BYU has brought with it many new changes: a new apartment, a new beau, a new friend group, a new balcony view, a new event... With these changes, I find it appropriate to record and share everything that is happening and that will be happening in the near future. Though I can't promise a regular post, I can promise an update after every significant happening in my life. For starters...let's take a look back on the past few weeks...

I met someone amazing. ...oh, did you want more? Well, his name is Steven Perry. And I simply could not be happier. There is never a day that he doesn't flip my world upside down. We have been dating for just over three months now, and I am definitely looking forward to the months to come. More on him to come at a later date!

A new LDS Temple was dedicated on September 23, 2012. This temple, located in Brigham City, is the 139th LDS temple in the world and the 14th in Utah. Steven and I had the pleasure of attending the Brigham City Temple Open House on Labor Day. I am definitely excited to go inside someday..

The 2012-2013 football season finally started! And though BYU isn't necessarily winning...I am still an avid supporter of the fearless Cougars. (Oh, and I found these crazy settings on my camera that make oil paintings, watercolor paintings, and crayon sketches!) I am excited to continue showing my support and completely losing my ability to speak the morning after each football game...home or away.

My best friend, Kymberly Stone, had her first choir concert! It was fun to be there and show my support for her! (Kymberly is a member of the BYU Woman's Chorus.)

The leaves finally changed colors; the temperature finally dropped. Do you know what that means? It is officially sweater weather! (PS. This is the view from my balcony. Gorgeous, right? Now...if only I could find a way to get rid of those dang power-lines!)

Of course, there have been many other exciting events that have taken place during the past month--like finally turning 22, for instance, and developing a deep, dark secret.. More on that will come in the next few weeks; I promise you that. Keep watch for new happenings and changes!