Churros & Cherry Blossoms

Coby and I have been taking some nice evening walks lately, even if they have ended in churros, Sodalicious, Olive Garden, etc... But we've seen the last of the snow and these springtime nights are the best testament of that. 

I feel like I'm kind of living life in slow motion. I want to soak in everything I have going for me right now. And also I've been sleeping in (like way in) on the weekends, which might have something to do with it... But! I have beautiful, wonderful roommates! And some pretty cool professors that I learn so much from all the time! And the best internship/job! And Spring! And Cob letting me fall asleep when he wants to show me Wrestlemania videos! And taking me out to eat! And being so cute! And the window in my room! And the unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt! And that I currently have no semblance of any presentable shoes! And that I'm actually doing really well! In light of graduation coming right around the corner, these are all great things for me to be thinking of. Nothing will ever, really be the same again. And that doesn't have to be a bad thing! But right now it can definitely be a sad thing.

On a completely different, but maybe more Sunday appropriate, note... I live pretty close to the Provo Tabernacle (turned temple!) and have loved seeing it through all of the stages of construction. After looking into it more today I found this little gem that moved me. "...the project was especially significant considering the fire that almost completely destroyed the tabernacle, a building that had stood for almost 125 years. 'This is a beautiful rebirth,' he said. 'From extreme adversity, the old tabernacle is being reborn to a higher purpose. There is symbolism there for all of us. You go through difficult times, even tragedy, and you can come back better and stronger than ever.'" YES! Isn't that so true? And something you hear time and time again, but even the hundredth time it still relays something pretty impactful. Spring! Amirite?

Coming to a close here, but It's been a while since I've like, loved a new song. Enter Børns.

I'll let him (and his beautiful, female, harmonizing friend) see you out.

Christmas! Be Prepared to Scroll... Like, A lot.

I dedicate this #tbt to Christmas... A far off land where homework and projects don't exsist. Dead iclickers have no meaning nor consequence, and art critiques are free of those who use words like "potential" and "journey" and "i feel like" every other sentence.  Ahh, indeed.  Sweet, sweet Christmas. Let me first echo my previous sentiments and say, my parents truly outdid themselves. I'm so lucky to have had such a nice Christmas, and my nieces were spooooiiilllleeeddd. But who wouldn't spoil them, the darlings! We are very blessed.

And while I'm here, may I make note of our family favorite, seven layer jello. Seeing as though there may or may not have been a casual vote on whether we'd see it return next year, (but it's tradition!) I feel like the necessary shout out is in order. For documentations sake, ya know? Thank goodness orange rolls are a sure staple in our holiday diet. They aren't going anywhere. Let us also praise baby Dolly's Christmas onesie! Her little footies were just too big for her. And with all of that scootin' around, it was like the animated Cindy Lou Who was with us all Christmas morn (for cute!).  Also, to remembering Violet's velvet dress with pajama get up. May we never apologize for forgoing the sacrifice of comfort versus fashion. And to the Mesa Temple Lights! Keepin' it real and righteous, year after year. And to our beautiful, German Christmas dishes. I'm second in line for those babies. I've gotta figure out what it'll take to convince Breck to split the set. Come to think of it, maybe I'm third in line? And finally, to the sweetest, little girl prayers I have ever heard. "Please bless all the bugs..." "Uh huh, yeah yeah, uhm right, amen!"

And scene.