My Summer in 337 Words

I have been trying to write this blog post for forever. I have been trying to explain how wonderful the last month of my life has been but to be honest it is impossible for me to put into words.

So, I've made a list of some of the things I've done this summer that have just made me extraordinarily happy.

Tubing!
Bonfire :)
Troping!
National Cheesecake Day
Watching Despicable Me on Capitol Hill
Going for a run and then jumping in a pool
Hammock chats
Countless movie nights
Going to the Bishop's Storehouse
Donating blood
Playing croquet
Seeing Thor, X-Men, and Montecarlo at the dollar theater
Temple trips
Spending time on the roof
Giant Slip 'n Slide

But in the end, the best part of my summer was just meeting all of the people I've met. I really don't know how I got so lucky to have them in my life. When I think of how to describe my summer to people it's not events or days that come to my mind. It's all about the people. Anthony J. D'Angelo once said, "The most important things in life aren’t things." And it's true. The people who I have met have changed my life. They are just amazing.

I'm setting a new goal for the semester to get back into writing in my journal. Alongside that includes updating my blog because I have really slacked off recently. Sorry loves. :p

But I did add two pages onto this blog: my favorite Youtube videos and some quotes I love. I've decided to stop titling my blog with quotes and instead do a quote page. So check it out. :) They will both be updated from time to time.

So my summer has been amazing. I fly back to Utah today after an amazing two weeks home in Colorado. I can't wait to go back to the place I now call my other home. :)

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