Life

This last week has been so crazy. I've been running all sorts of errands to get ready to leave, getting wedding and birthday presents, going to weddings and receptions, enjoying the beautiful weather, and saying too many goodbyes--it's been kind of chaotic.

This weekend especially was really busy. Friday I went to Caleb's reception with my other friends from Study Abroad. It was really fun, I'm so happy for them. (And it was fun to get all dressed up haha. Annica curled my hair and I was so happy with it). It's super crazy that he's married--you know you're getting old when all your friends start getting married. Plus on study abroad he was all sad cause she left him to go on a mission. haha. And almost a year to the day our study abroad started, he married her. Adorable. It was so fun to see everybody but bittersweet at the same time--it's probably the last time we will all be together. Caloux (Caleb) is married, Erin and Sarah are leaving on their missions this summer, and life goes on. Here are a couple pictures from it.

The whole gang! (+ Courtney) I love these guys

haha they took pictures with her tag cause she came home for him :)

so cute

After we got back from the reception Erin spent the night at my place cause I was taking her to the airport early the next morning. It was so good to just talk--I probably won't see her for a while, since I'll probably be graduated by the time she gets back, and who knows where I'll be then. So it was really fun, but sad at the same time. (Plus we didn't get much sleep...haha. About 4 hours I think).

Saturday morning I went to the temple with Catherine to wait for Miriam (my roommate) and Brandon to come out of their wedding. That was fun to see them so happy. Then we went to their luncheon later that day and took pictures and everything. I can't believe it finally happened. It didn't really sink in until I came home that night. I kept expecting her to come home like normal, but of course she didn't. It's weird living practically alone, good thing I'm only here until Thursday.

Their first dance-love her face here. 

(former) roommates!

A year ago today I arrived in France for study abroad. I cannot believe it's been that long!! So crazy. I still miss it. So much has happened in a year, but at the same time it feels like it was yesterday. I can't believe it. And now I'm off on Thursday for another adventure....gah. I'm really trying quite hard to be excited and not nervous/worried. For the most part I've been successful, but I'm getting nervous again since I only have a couple days left. It's mostly just the research that is making me nervous. Living in another country with a host family I've done before (exactly a year ago!) and that was awesome. So I'm not at all worried about that. It's just doing anthro research, for real this time. And gathering enough data to write a thesis!! and talking to strangers about their lives...aaaah. It's crazy. I'm sure I'll be doing a lot of writing on here, to document it/vent/keep everybody updated.

Oh I got some study abroad pictures from Caleb that I'd never seen. Ah memories. Good times.

At BHV-the crazy expensive department store

hahaha I love this one

The failed sunrise-watching day

At the train station in Lyon

Life is funny sometimes. A year ago I couldn't have imagined myself doing a field study, and yet, here I am! And right now I can't even imagine what I'll be doing next summer--internship? graduating? mission? working? in school? Who knows. Luckily things always work out. That's the hard part, just having the faith that there is a plan, and that things are always better then you think they will be. I'm so glad I don't have to go through life alone, God is always there to help every step of the way!