This is What Happens

When you give me a bowl (4 cups) of banana pudding.

I sit down and start eating.....

And eating and eating and eating....

And more eating...

And then I finish it in one day, in one sitting.

And I watch lots of Avatar (which is AWESOME!)
as I let my tummy yell at me for stuffing myself.

But it tasted so good.

Banana pudding is heavenly.

I can text with my tongue
Heck yeah!
Meg

P.S. I got to go to the Temple with my
brother today and we did some family
names. It was really cool. =] Thanks
goes to Victor who helped with the
baptismal part. And for not getting
water in my ears.

In the Silence of the Night

It's late and I should be in bed. I'm pretty tired, but I am taking a moment to enjoy the quiet. Rexburg nights are the best because most EVERYTHING is silent and cool. Though it is COLD if you're actually outside. Either way, the apartment cools down and is rather comfortable and Rexburg becomes ghost town. It's a ghost town during the day too currently thanks to it being the 7 week break. Speaking of which...

Most of my friends are back home now in New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, California, Colorado, Arkansas, Michigan, etc. I'm rather envious of them getting to see their families, but I can't complain because I shall be back in NC in a few days.

I'm wondering how it will feel to be back again. Last time I was there it felt weird, like I was a visitor/guest in someone else's home. I guess that's what happens when you grow up. Suddenly you have a new home, and as much as I would love to deny it, Rexburg is my home now and it feels rightly so. When I got back here in April it just felt right. Especially after being cramped up in Tyler's little Geo Prizm for 5 hours...

On a side note to that, isn't it funny how when you meet someone, you don't know the roll they will play in your life later on, whether big or small. You don't know when getting a ride to Rexburg, that you will become really good friends with the driver; that you'll go play at the park, slide down slides and climb buildings in the wee hours of the morning. You think, "oh just another person".

Like when I met Nikki, she was always with her old roommate and they were an interesting mix together. When I first moved in I didn't talk to either one of them, mostly because Janee was intimidating and as most may know, I am rather shy. But after Janee left, Nikki and I got along perfectly. Given, her and I are VERY different people and it's great. Together we kind of straighten each other out, keep each other sane. But when first meeting her, I had no idea that she would be my room-roommate and also one of my closest friends.

I guess the point of all of this is that I am homesick, but not for home, but for where the people I love reside. Funny, now I have people that I care about all across the country, heck even across the world. I miss you all, wherever you are. And whether I see you tomorrow, next week, in a couple of months, or in a few years, I love and miss you all.

I guess this is all part of life. Nothing stays the same for long, there is not much of a constant in your life. People come and go, classes change, moving around, relationships build or crash. You can only go with the flow and try to keep up.

Speaking of which, I can't wait to go canoeing again! I guess I should start working my arms out again so I don't kill myself on the New River.

Alright, I'm off to bed. Be safe and I wish you all the best. Sweet Dreams world!

I did NOT
fall off my bed today!
but I ate half the
food in the fridge.
Gym here I come
Meg

Saving Lives? Possibly.

Why is it that there is some unwritten rule that you always meet the coolest people the last 2 weeks of school? WHY????

I don't like it! And of course it's the people that aren't coming back, like pre-mis and people on winter-spring track. LAME.

Like Kendall is a premi so he's not coming back and Tyler is on Winter-Spring, so he's not coming back. And I am not happy with any of this. Kendall is my walking buddy and he can talk as much as me which is pretty awesome. I've known Tyler all semester but we only recently became really good friends. He's more of the "go exploring, then sit and chat" kind of buddy. Like last night we went and climbed a building, it was pretty cool!

Not going to lie, I was a bit nervous, given I hate heights and we were climbing a beam that was MAYBE a foot wide max and metal and I was wearing Converse. But hey, you can't have fun unless you take chances. So we climbed up on top of the Frontier Pies building and found a little fireworks show going on on the Southeast towards campus, along with some shooting stars. And we found out that it can get REALLY cold in Rexburg even in July. =/ Luckily I was smart and brought my peacoat, poor Tyler was not so smart, wearing bdu's & a light jacket. I warned him that is was cold, but oh well. It was still a lot of fun!

I wish we could have climbed more buildings, but alas he is now in Colorado for the night, after driving for nearly 12 hours. And I guess he'll continue his journey to Arkansas tomorrow. At least he came by and said goodbye this morning before he left. I guess I'll see him next spring or if I come back for winter.

So this is a random picture I took today. Sorry it looks kind of crappy. I was on the phone with Tyler trying to keep him awake while taking this picture. It was Jaide's birthday last week and they wrote on our window. This is the shadow the paint cast on our wall. Cool huh?

In other random news, Nikki and I saw Super 8 tonight. It was pretty good. Not memorable, but not awful. Mostly it was pretty funny because Nikki jumps at EVERYTHING! And I drank way too much Dr.Pepper. This is her, hiding behind her calendar. We're going to fill up that calendar with LOTS of adventures in these next few weeks. =]

Now off to bed with me. I have church at 10am. xP

Can I relive this week?
Over and over and over?
Meg

I Have Determined

That not thinking is bad. Don't do it y'all! Don't do it!
Given, I can afford to today because I'm done with my classes and finals. But here is a thought, think before you act.

My sleep schedule has been completely wacky this week.

Yes it was my own fault, and that is problem. I stopped thinking.

But now I am thinking again now that I've caught up on sleep and all of that good stuff.

But yeah, lesson learned.

I don't care how much fun you're having with your friends,
you should be logical and go to sleep at a reasonable hour.

Now that I have that figured out, time to clean and I think I might go work out tonight.
It's been too long since I've gone running.

But I've been taking LOTS of walks lately, does that count as exercise?

I need hugs
Anybody want a peanut?
Meg

Childhood Memories

Today I slid down a slide at the park for the first time in ages. It was so much fun! Do you remember trying to slide down 2 at a time? It's harder when you're older and you both don't quite fit.


It looked something like this:
Except for higher up and there were 2 slides. True we could have gone down 2 separate slides at the same time, but lets face it, it's more fun to go 2 at a time down the same slide.

Anyway I felt like a little kid again and it was great.

Happy Wednesday!

Can you do the pretzel?
And eat before
you go to bed.
Meg

One of My Favorite Things

When the dog bites, when the bee stings, when I'm feeling sad, I simply remember my favorite things and then I don't feel so bad.

I have found lately that one of my favorite things to do is to take walks. Have you ever realized how wonderfully beneficial walks are? You're getting exercise, as well as letting off steam, allowing yourself to relax and let go of anything you may be stressing over. Plus walking with friends helps you grow closer and get to know your friends better.


I wish I had better pictures of Rexburg and all the places I walk to. Lately I've been walking around the southwest area next to our campus, covering blocks and blocks. And somehow end up either at the soccer fields or Porter Park. Either way I have been loving these walks. Something about getting out of my smelly apartment, away from everyone else is just completely relaxing. I guess all I can say is thanks Kendall, Nikki, Camilo and Tyler for being my walking buddies. I've had some great times just walking and talking. =]

What do y'all do when you get stressed or just need to get away from the rush of things?

"Who needs a
lawnmower when
you've got Meg?"
Thanks Tyler xP
Meg

Anyone Anyone?

Does anyone want to donate a giant ice pack or two to the "Sweating what no body fat you have off" foundation? All donations will go to me to keep me from dying of the heat and lack of AC.

Anyone?

Anyone?

Long walks
have become
my best friend
Meg

Truth Be Told

You know there is one thing I have learned in life, and that is my friends and family are central to me. I may be selfish and ridiculous at times, but I love and care about them. You can always count on one thing if you are numbered among my friends and family: I will go to the end of the world and back for you.


One of the biggest things I feel strongly about is the joy and happiness of my friends and family. And like my parents, I am quite protective of my friends and family. Y'all are everything to me, without y'all I would not be who I am today. I just wanted to say that I love y'all and I always want and wish the best for you. No matter if your my roommate, family, childhood friend or a newer friend, I am here for you.

I love you all!

"Every story has an ending,
but in life, every ending
is just a beginning." -Uptown Girls
Meg

Thoughts of a Megan

I realized today that I mostly talk about my adventures and happenings, rather than things that are on my mind or likes or dislikes. So here is something that has been on my mind all semester long.

You know how you're watching a movie or TV show and it gets to the end and as the credits start, they start playing music? On movies, if it's a song you know, then it is awesome and you can sing along. But most just have little tunes playing and I have to say, I HATE IT! I hate ending credit music! Why? Maybe it's because it means the show is over, but I feel like it is just a waste and annoying and for some reason it bothers me! Luckily nowadays on shows they just go to the speaker talking about what is coming up next on TV. But on Netflix they play the credit music and I don't like it! Just skip the credits and give me the next episode or movie already geez!

Am I crazy for not liking this? Most of the time I mute the closing music because otherwise it makes me cringe. Like when I hear people try to say Bratwurst with a HORRIFIC American pronunciation. It makes me shiver! That and hearing people pronounce Appalachian (Appa-latch-in) incorrectly. I don't care what it says online, there is not 2 ways to pronounce it, there is only ONE correct way.


Anyway just some little things that bother me. Call me crazy, I'll admit to it.

Now to go eat my cake.....I have to finish it by next week because I'm NOT sure whose pan it was made in. Special thanks to Stirling for keeping his promise for making my birthday cake. =]

Next time you go to watch a movie or TV show notice the music and if it bothers you as much as it bothers me.

Have you ever dreamed
about trying to use a urinal?
Or hitch hiking a ride
to go see some fireworks?
Meg

I Am 19, No Longer 18...

And I finally got my cake!

Just a little over a month late...


But apparently NOW I am 19. Thanks Stirling for my cake =]

It's actually edible too!

=]

2 naps in one
day? Happy!
No go eat a
burrito!
Meg

Busy Busy Bumblebee!

Today was pretty intense. I got up a few hours before class to do homework. I did a bit of reading before going to my BoM class. My teacher wasn't there due to a death in the family, but our class went on and we all went around talking about our favorite scripture from the reading assignment we had. I have to say, it was one of the best classes we have had all semester. And it was cool that we were able to hold class without the teacher, gotta love BYU-I =D

After class I was SUPPOSED to do more reading but Tyler (One of Albert's roommates) dropped by to get some laces for his Adidas. (Yes Aaron now I know you think he's awesome and you're right). Is it weird that I find that guys who wear Adidas are pretty much the coolest people ever? It's true though. Anyway, he didn't even bring the shoes with them so we couldn't figure out if they would fit so he just sat and talked with Nikki and I for an hour and a half. And apparently he had stopped by earlier when I was in class.

In happy news I finished my last Art Seminar for the semester! YAY! Only 10 more between fall and spring and I'm done forever. =] And I got some reading done in that class. Am I not so clever?

I cam back and tried to find Taleea's bachelorette party, but I couldn't. =[ So I stayed for most of Jaide's birthday party. Lots of cute guys, awesome? Yes.

We had decided to go play Fugitive, but then Camilla called and said she was in town and was sad I missed the party. But she invited me over for a bit and I made Scott drop me off. I GOT TO SEE CAMILLA COOMBS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN SEVERAL YEARS!!!!! She's probably about 5'7" now, gorgeous as ever and talks a lot like Taleea, but even more bubbly and hyper. It was WONDERFUL to see her again and catch up on old times. She wants to come to BYU-I next year =D =D =D I'm excited!!!

A bit later her and Jessica were going to watch a movie though so I left. But I didn't want to go home to my creepy, dark, empty apartment so I went to Albert's instead. I hung out with him and Eric, until Tyler and Stirling came home. They wanted to go to my apartment and invited me along......I had never been invited to my own home before.....but I went. And we spent the rest of the night, until curfew just chatting at my apartment.

I tried to get them to come back for cake later, but Tyler said he'd already been to my apartment 3 times today. Man those girls on the 2nd floor are going to be so jealous! (After devo last week these 2 girls gave Tyler a hard time for not visiting them all the time, then asked Nikki and I if we were the reason he came to Mountain Pines all the time, I don't think they like Nikki and I....)

Oh and Stirling got his call to Argentina! Cool huh? That's where my friend Brent is right now. But there are several missions in Argentina, so PROBABLY not the same one. Still cool though. =]

Other than that, not too much going on. My day was pretty crazy, and now I am off to sleep.

Sparklers on a cake?
Not the best idea...
Also sticking a lit match
in your mouth....
Don't do it!
Meg

Where'd You Go? I Miss You So

Seems like it's been forever since you've been gone. Please come back home.

Though this song only has some relevance, it has been stuck in my head this evening.

I guess I haven't written too much on my feelings on my blog in a long time. It normally all goes into my journal. But I guess, what I am starting to miss is the little things. Like the quietness. Not to say back East that everything was ever quiet. But if I wanted quiet it was not hard to find.

Do you ever take time to embrace the silence even for 5 minutes? Those moments of self reflection, that suddenly things that have been fuzzy for so long now become clear?

I have been pondering over some ideas for quite some time now. I have been trying to understand things beyond my capacity. And though there are some things I still do not fully understand, I am learning little by little.

This semester has been unlike anything and everything I have ever experienced. I have grown spiritually, but not in the normal sense. I have grown to learn about myself in ways I never thought possible. Most of this semester I have been working to think less with my emotions, and more with my head. Anyone who knows me well, knows I am very in tune with my emotions and not that I cut them out, but I began to think more logically.

Given there have still been times where I was confused and unsure of what to do, but I knew what I could not do and then worked from there.

What I have learned is that those we surround ourselves with should make us want to be better. I have found some people like that this semester. Not that I feel inferior to them, but they make me want to work harder and be better than I am. I cannot fully explain it, but at the end of the day, I know I want to be worthy of their friendship and be the friend I know I would want to have.

Sometimes we have to stop and reflect. All semester I have been trying to figure out what I was supposed to be learning. And this semester I have learned to be content with my life. That good things come in time and that I can only work to be better until the time comes that I am worthy of those blessings.

I have learned that being straightforward with people can allow you to grow as better friends. That having people to talk to and understand and relate to makes all the difference. I have also begun to see who my true friends are, and the answers have been surprising. I have learned to trust in ways I did not think were possible. I have had conversations with people that have surprised me for the better. Have you ever had one of those? Those conversations that start off merely as fun and entertaining, but then end up having a heart to heart you didn't expect?

Those are some of the best conversations.

I guess what I am saying is that though I am severely flawed, I am slowly improving. It may not always be evident on the outside, but that is because I am still growing on the inside.

There is more I would share, but that is for another time and another place.

In other news, I am ready to visit NC for a bit. It will be nice to see my family and friends again. Though it is only for a week, that is for the better.

I have no singular home anymore. I have family and friend back East, and I also have family and friends here. I love all of you. I love my family, as well as Hannah, Lizzy, Kris, and Nikki.

I wish everyone back East could meet Nikki. I think y'all would love her. But maybe I am partial because she is one of my best friends. Not to mention a southern bell like myself. =]

I love all of you and miss all of you. I may not get to talk to y'all as often as I would like, but you're always in my heart.

Much love,
Meg

Rah Rah Boom Bah!

Nikki and I made dinner for us and Kendall. Bread crumbed chicken, mashed potatoes and noodles with cream of chicken. It was delicious!


Then Tyler B. and Tom Bugg stopped by for a little bit.
And Tom Bugg convinced us to go to Idaho Falls with him for the 4th of July.

This is Kendall. He's in our ward.

And of course Tom Bugg!

And Nikki!
She reminds me of some sort of cute little creature here.

The sunset was beautiful, Aaron would've loved it.

You can see the fireworks show here.
It was awesome!

One night after finishing my art homework I got bored.....

Thank you Nikki for being my personal canvas!


And of course I can be my own personal canvas...

It was lots of fun! =D

My arm on the front side:

And the inside =D

It felt really cool!
I highly recommend it =]

In other news, I went to the dunes last night with Matt L, Steve, Alex, Emily and Nikki. It was AWESOME!
There was this huge bonfire.
And this guy on a quad got chased by the cops across the dunes.
We're not sure why the cop was chasing him; we asked one of the dude's friends and he didn't know either.
The friend owned the quad he was riding, I hope he can't be charged even though it's his quad.

And we also buried each other in the sand, got picked up and thrown in the sand, tackled and dog piled.
And of course a little dancing.
It was awesome!
And lots of dancing and eating cheerios on the way home.

It was awesome! =D

And I got to sleep in today! Happy happy happy!
And I get to hang out with Albert later!
Happy happy happy!

Have a great day!

Would you like some Cheerios?
Meg

To the Sister Others Only Dream of Having

I know this is late (you can blame homework) but I wanted to say happy birthday to my dear and loving sister. She is one of my best friends and I would definitely not be the person I am today without her.

She has taught me the importance of daily personal scripture study and prayer as well as how to dress well and shop cheaply.


She has taught me that you can always make Wendy's on your way home even if you're going the wrong direction.

She has taught me to hit people on their heads with soda bottles and to sit in the back row of the movie theater so you can throw popcorn at people.


How to be a human barbie doll.


How to not be ashamed of crying during a movie, and to run to the car after scary ones.

That shopping for jeans can take 3 hours.


That it's okay to be silly and not care what other people think of you.


How to eat fries and frosty's together and to love chili cheese fries.


She has taught me to laugh at myself and to not be so selfish.


To love people even when they screw up.


That no matter how far apart, sisters are forever.


She has taught me to be courageous and stand up for myself.


How to dance in the rain and paint swing sets with mud.

How to play in colored powder.


That cupcakes can actually be heavenly.

And what women with incredible voices sounds like.


How to cut trails through evergreens and to climb trees.

That even though today seems gray and lonely, it's not the end of the world.


She has taught me the importance of sisterhood and that though we may not always agree, she is always there for me.


Though she does not always realize it, she has always been an amazing example to me and when she corrects me or tells me where to improve, I take it to heart.


I love you Catherine. Thank you for being the wonderful sister that you are.

I know I won't see you for awhile, but I know it'll be great when I do. You are a huge blessing in my life and though we don't talk everyday, you're an amazing listener and advice giver (don't scoff at that, it's true. xP) I wish I was a better listener to you but I promise if you ever needed me, I would be there in a heartbeat. You really are amazing and I look up to you. I hope to be as awesome of a wife and soon to be mother as I know you are and will be. Happy Birthday Catherine and thank you for the 19 years of sisterly love.


I love you Catherine. =]

Love,
Your May May

Some Things Are Worth the Loss

Like lack of sleep to watch the sunrise at the sand dunes.

I'm actually going to do this in reverse order of what happened so here it goes: Our neighbors in 309 invited Nikki and I to go watch the sunrise with them at the sand dunes this morning.

The thing about Rexburg is that the sun rises around 5:45am. And the sand dunes are a good 20-25 minute drive. So Amy came to Nikki and I's window at 5am this morning to get us up.

Groggy and tired we threw on several layers of clothes on and the 7 of us piled into Collette's car.

But let me tell you, I have rarely seen anything so beautiful in my life.

(Sorry these pictures are fuzzy; they weren't from my camera. Amy took them). This was before the sun rose, but to give you an idea of how much you can see (sort of).

Yes those are the Grand Tetons on the right. Gorgeous, am I right?

As the morning got lighter (it wasn't actually this bright, or it didn't feel like it. Also the sand was FREEZING cold but you can't wear shoes in the sand....)

As it began to rise. It rose really quickly!
The full view from the top of the dunes.
Amazing.

(from left to right: Amy, Collette, Michelle, Nikki, Ashley, Me, Kendall).
Kendall and I are kind of hiding in the background b/c as soon as I sat down I was NOT about to move because the sand warms up where you sit and the girls wanted to huddle after I sat down. I was bundled in my BYU-I hoodie and would not move. Oh well, got to know Kendall better. He's one of the pre-mi's in my ward and he's from NY.

I loved the shadows of the ripples of the sand. It had this beautiful blue and yellow contrast that I loved!

On the left is Nikki and Michelle sharing a sleeping bag.
I think they rolled down the hill. They tried to move like a worm. As Nikki said "I don't want to be a worm! It's too hard!" So Kendall pulled them to the car.
I'm doing a little "My feet are numb but not numb enough to not feel the sharp rocky ground" dance looking around for my shoes.

To give you an idea how steep the sand dunes are. It's a good little work out trying to get up them. And they are all that steep pretty much.

So yesterday Nikki and I took some pictures together. See here.
This is my roommate and best friend, Nikki.
I'm so happy that we're rooming together in the fall! =D
(She's so pretty!)

Besties even though she has a bit of a creepy face going on there and I couldn't stop laughing.

=D =D =D =D =D That is all I have to say.

And she taught me how to hang off the balcony. Mom does this remind you of someone? I felt this was a Catherine moment back in the day.

We also went with Cacia and her roommate, Stephanie, to tie-dye t-shirts! It was my first time ever! And Nikki and I dyed our hands as well.

Quite a work of art I must say.

I guess I can't escape West's colors. Green and Gold.

The green is mostly gone but the yellow is still very much there. Hope no one notices at church tomorrow....

Nikki and I also sat on our porch for 3 hours hanging out with the girls in 309, just chatting it up. And we watched Penelope. (I thought of you Catherine).

We launched water balloons, muahahahaha! =D

And I finally climbed up the balcony. From the ground to the third floor, I'm proud of myself. =]

And now to go get my laundry.

It's been a GREAT weekend thus far, can't wait to see what happens next!

I love bacon
and so much food!
And sometimes a
lack of sleep can be
completely worth it!
Meg