byu class of 2013

i graduated today which is insane. there was something about graduating on the same stage that i had countless performances throughout my university career on that really touched me today.  as i was sitting there, my very first choir concert came back to mind. as a little 17 year old, i was so lonely in provo. i had never even thought about attending byu and yet somehow i had ended up at this huge university. the lord blessed and lead me to byu and to women's chorus because that is were i really felt at home in provo. even though i had no family in the audience for my first concert, i am so grateful for that performance. it gave me a confidence that i would find friends and belong that semester even though i was alone. that stage was for the future for me as i became a music education major and somehow managed to struggle and eventually thrive in the program. i am so grateful for the woman i have become because i attended this university, even through all the many highs and lows . although what lies ahead is daunting, i know i will be guided to become who i am suppose to be. faith in every footstep.

xoxo

celebrations

so the last night of classes, some of my close music friends went out to celebrate! it is so crazy that i am really done with my bachelors. i honestly don't think i would have made it without my friends within the program. there is something about suffering through trials with others that somehow gives you strength. these last 5 years have been the hardest i hope i ever experience. emotionally, mentally, and physically taxing in ways i never would have imagined. but i believe i am stronger for it. i hope. 

so grateful for these friends who, i know, will go on to do amazing things in the music world. one day i will look back and get to say "i knew them"

xoxo

byu + ice rain =

seriously every sidewalk and street was like this. 

treacherous. treacherous day

homecoming weekend!!

this weekend was homecoming weekend for BYU. seeing how it's my last year here, i thought i would celebrate homecoming right. i went to the football game (we lost but it's fine) and then hiked the Y while it was lit up (can check that off my bucketlist!)

there is something about football games that is just quintessential of fall. 

yay for fall and for bucketlists!

xoxo