May 20, 2013
So I decided to leave myself plenty of time because I have a lot to say today. Mostly I have to give an entire summary of my first year of college, because some of those details are extremely relevant to my current life. Also I don't really have very much to do because I am not taking summer classes and summer vacation started just a few weeks ago.
Mini Life History Lesson (That's what I am going to label my past experiences so it isn't as confusing)
On October 28, 2011 I got my acceptance letter from Utah State University. Yes I know that this is not the most prestigious school. I am aware that many people don't even know of its existence, but it has one of the best programs for elementary education in the United States (Ranked in the top 2%). But I get sidetracked. With my acceptance letter I got a scholarship offer. Utah State offered me a full-ride scholarship. FULL-RIDE! Sure it isn't that fantastic, but I don't need to worry about tuition money (a BIG deal in my family) and I don't need to worry about housing (as long as I live in their stinky little dorm Valley View Tower) and I don't need to worry about eating (As long as I can get by with 15 meals a week in the cafeteria). My life was set!
Now back from the past, I would like to note that this is an epic achievement. My family isn't in a position to help me out too much. Sure Father is a successful potato farmer, but I have 4 younger siblings still living at home. In addition, this drought we have been living through, not so good for plants. The moral of that whole story is I am living on my own paying for things on my own, and taking care of myself on my own. This is turning into a bit of a problem, because you see, my scholarship only covers in-state tuition after the first year. That means I am living in the beautiful Logan, Utah for the summer to become a Utah resident. It is pretty much the worst thing anyone could ever have to do. It is annoying to an extreme.
But life is actually pretty good considering that frustration. I mean, obviously I have ups and downs, (some horribly fantastic downs I might add) but I am doing great. Charlotte is rooming with me this summer and she insists that we are not "real" adults yet. Honestly, I sorta see her point, but come on how much more real can all this get! I have a job, I go grocery shopping, and I stock up on toilet paper. Those are all very adult things. (Admittedly, not everything has gone according to plan, but I just won't talk about the two toilet paper-less days)
Anyway, this is all fantastic and everything, but I probably seem like the most boring chick ever. To make it slightly more interesting (but only slightly) I guess I will right about my job. I am currently working as a part-time sales associate at Payless ShoeSource. Super exciting, right? It is the first job I have ever had (not counting all the jobs I had working for Father). I find that it is the most exciting thing that happens to me these days.
I think that this makes Mother rather depressed. You see, Mother was married in June after her first year of college and the fact that I have not even been on a date since I was a senior in high school disappoints her. Let it be known that, yes I am Mormon, and no I am not dedicating my life to finding the perfect husband.
On that topic, I must say I am slightly disappointed that I have not been on any dates, but seriously, I am not husband hunting. I went in for dental work in February and the dentist asked my major, after I told him he asked if getting my MRS. Degree was my first major. Everyone thinks they have us Mormon college girls figured out, but I am not having any of this. My response to the marriage mart of college single's wards is grit your teeth and get through it.
Author's Note:
I am not going to shove religion down your throat but for the purpose of this story my characters needed to be Mormon. If you need help understanding any of the terminology I use Message me or if you want to know more you could check out . I will try to limit random references. and at the end of chapters define any terms I use.
Ward: the area of a town that is assigned to meet together for church meetings also the group of people in the ward
Single's Ward: The ward especially for unmarried people in the church, Typically a young single adult ward (YSA) for people aged 18-30