Julie.

4 years ago, I moved to St. George, Utah.
I had no friends.
Then a girl in my ward ended up taking me to soccer conditioning one early morning at 6 A.M.
And we've been friends ever since.

She was my first friend here in STG.
EVER.
Followed by our other bestie Ryan.
We went through everything in high school.
Soccer.
Rush/Club Soccer.
Friends.
Dances.
Boys.
Boys.
Boys.
Trips.
Boys.

Occasionally we went to California with our other bestie Ryan.

We did crazy things at SUU Camp.

EFY and Ward Activities were always enjoyable.

Spring Break '09= DISNEYLAND.

I can't tell you how many countless movies we watched in her basement Junior year.

She graduated with all of them and left me behind.

This girl was with me through thick and thin.
I can't tell you how many long talks and girls nights we had.
She's one of the few people who's seen every side of me and still loves me.
She's amazing at EVERYTHING she sets her mind to.
And I just love her to death.

Yesterday, she was married.
And it was the MOST BEAUTIFUL wedding.
I cried on multiple occasions.

Friday night before she got married, she called me.
And we talked for a little bit on the phone.
She told me this was our last conversation when she wasn't married.
And I hung up the phone and started crying.
My mom heard me sniffling and came in and told me to stop.
She said Julie wasn't dead.
Just married.
You know what?
She's right.
And I couldn't be more happy for her.

Jules.
I love you to death.
Happy marriage to you and Verle.
He's a lucky guy.
Have a blast in Cali.
I'll see you soon.

Love you. :]
..chelle..

Grown-up.

This weekend....
I had an event in life that made me realize that I was growing up.
I know.
It's taken me awhile.
Nothing had really made me realize what I was getting myself into.
Not graduating from high school.
Or getting a job.
Or moving out.
Or going to college.
Or sending friends off on mission.
Or my little brother getting baptized.
None of those things made me realize that I had grown-up....
Until now.

My good friend Ember is engaged.
And had a beautiful bridal shower.
And i was in attendance at that bridal shower.
Don't get me wrong.
It was fun.
The food was good.
Ember was glowing.
Everything was so precious.
But.
At one point.
I turned to Jules....
And said, "SHE'S. GETTING. MARRIED."
And Julie in all her wisdom turns to me and says, "Chelle. Calm. We'll all be getting married soon."
ummmm......
WHAT?!?!?!
I'm 18.
I could get married now.
I don't even want to think about that.
I'm not even steady dating.
Completely single.
How could I get married?
Bleh.
It's just so sad.
I remember when I was in high school and the extent of my dating questions were who was going to ask me to the dance.
I also remember playing soccer with Ember.
In high school.
Now.
Everything is different.
I'm growing up.
I have to start acting like one...
Easier said than done.

But for now.
I'll just ponder growing up.
And the life decisions on the way.
And maybe someday i'll get there.
Someday.
On the bright side...look at my pretty friends at the shower. :]

Happy end of November.
..chelle..