ALICIA WOOD: July 2011

Hello there.
Guess what?
I didn't blog all of spring semester.
Sue me.
I have lots to cover.
We'll start with... church.

I was Relief Society President.
Super stressful.
But such a blessing at the same time.
I became close with a lot of girls who I know will be my friends for many years.

School:
I honestly loved all but one of my classes.
I got a 3.4 GPA this semester.
Go me!

Friends:
Holy smokes did I need them this semester!
Nichole Whatcott, Katie Coats, Lisa Miller, Mary Grover, Kira Williams I can't thank you enough for putting up with me and being good, genuine friends! THANK YOU!

Dating:
HA!
I dated a guy this semster. But not really...
How to explain.....
We spent a lot of time together.
And I really liked him.
BUT we were never official.
We're still friends.
And I'm glad we still talk :)

Family:
We now have a new addition!
Daxton Brent Wood!
Cutest nephew EVER!

Mom and Tracy got married!!
YAY!!!

Overall, I would NEVER do spring semester again.
It was a very emotional semester...
You see, no matter how long ago you gave your heart to someone, it will be fragile for a long time after it has been broken.
Most people know my story of where I was a year ago with a certain guy...
And how I was hurt more than I can ever put into words.
Some people can be over a situation in a matter of hours.
I however, take a while to heal completely.
I still think on a daily basis where I would be today had that young man chosen to remain a part of my life.
But everyday I thank Heavenly Father for taking him away from me.
Because I know everything happens for a reason.
And I know one day, everything will be okay again.

It's weird how I've changed in the past two years...
I say two years because a good friend of mine (Elder Ben Allan) is coming home on Wednesday.
I feel like I'm almost a completely different person since he left.
Some examples:
Then:
Never leave the house without looking 100% amazing
Nothing in the world is better than new, expensive clothes
School is for socializing
Drama keeps one informed
Can't wait to get away from family
Marriage ASAP
Standards are for people who don't know how to have fun
Church is a waste of time
The louder the music, the cooler you are
Etc, etc.

Now:
Make up for special events only haha
Shopping maybe once a couple months, hopefully what I want is on clearance
School is for academics, talk to me while I'm in the zone of studying and I'll be very upset
My life will ALWAYS have drama but keep it to a minimum
All I want is my mommy and some ice cream. aka-I can't get enough of my family!
Marriage when I'm like 23... maybe a little older
Standards are for people who respect themselves and others
Church is where I go to feel better about myself and get away from the world.
Classical music is my best friend
etc. etc

See some changes?

A little update on the past week:
I moved back to my dad's house in Syracuse Utah until next winter semester.
And boy is it a FULL HOUSE!
Dad, Debb, Austin, Mike, Mia, Connor, Landon, and myself....
Constant chaos!

Daxton had his baby blessing!
I saw Harry Potter.... not as exciting as I thought it would be.
Went to the single's ward with Austin on sunday....
Bought some AWESOME fish for Connor and Landon!!
Had a good talk with mom on the porch
Went wake boarding
Had a bridal shower for Kala Tanzie
Went to Kristin Shelby and Jake Wall's wedding reception
Went shopping with Mia
Cleaned like crazy
Visited the grandparents!

I miss Rexburg like crazy!!!
And that's an understatement!
BUT I really needed to get out of there...
I was really being haunted by some memories and couldn't really take it anymore.
I miss my friends and the town and the environment...
Hopefully I can visit soon!

Some pics from the past 3 months!
And sadly, I only started taking pics my last two weeks of the semester...
oh well!