Game.

Location: Dallas, TX.

With these boys.

The only thing heartbreaking about the trip was the loss.

So disappointing.

But so much fun to be there.

Loved it. :]

So many good times and memories.

PS- Barney made everything okay.

He also had the classy choice of Miller Lite.

..chelle..

DFW/SAN

(Nerd note: those are airport codes. Not like I worked at an airline this summer or anything....)
Guess who has two thumbs,
Is going to Dallas for the BYU vs. TCU game with two of her besties,
And heading to San Diego after for some family bonding?

This girl. :]
Stay tuned....
..chelle..

Character.

SO.
For English 218-R (aka Creative Writing),
We have to write a letter to a character.
Someone we connect with.
And why.
For mine, I chose the character of Daphne Reynolds,
From the movie What a Girl Wants.
Remember that movie from 5th grade girls?
Here we go.

Dear Daphne:

I'm glad you were created. You see, I really can connect to you. You have such a passion for life and living it to the fullest. I'm the same way. My friends and I made up a motto last year that we still abide by to this day: "You only live once." And I think you can apply that motto in your life. You make sure you do as much as you can in a day. And you are sure that at the end of the day, you are still smiling and enjoying every second.

Daphne, you also aren't afraid to dream big. You have goals and ambitions, and you're not going to let anyone stand in your way of achieving them. Impossible isn't a word in your vocabulary. So many people have an idea of what you should be, but you make sure that you are becoming who YOU want to become. You tend to be pretty positive about life, although you could stand to work on your outlook on yourself, that's okay. You're a little awkward now, but you have learned to laugh it off and hope one day you'll outgrow it. You know that one day you'll get there and eventually you'll be confident with yourself. You also know that one day, you'll settle down from your crazy passions and dreams and start a family. But life's too short to not experience it now.

Also, you love London. Your passion for the city is amazing and you know you're having the experience of a lifetime. You are just taking in the city and it's amazing sights and sounds. You're lucky; you get to claim London as a part of who you are. I'm pretty jealous about that. But hey, like you've shown, that can become part of your life. All you have to do is swoon a smokin' hot British man off of his feet, and you're set for life.

Daphne, thanks for being there for all the girls like me: ambitious, excited, and full of dreams. Keep on rollin' out those DVD's. I'll be seeing you the next time I need some inspiration. And some Oliver Jones.

Love,
..chelle..

Year.

I found a picture from last year.
October 12, 2010:

Look at us.
I don't match (horrible fashion statement Michelle. Yeesh.).
MAM was happenin'.
Michael was there.
Jonny refused to be in the picture.
Toy Story 3 was great
And we lived it up for rest of that night...well. Until 4 AM.

Flash forward one year:
All three of us have a MK.
Mr. Stallings is on a mission (whaddup Phillipines!)
Along with Mr. Farnsworth (Hola Peru!)
MAM all live in our separate apartments.
And.
We still hang out.
But we've made new friends.
So.
Here's the picture from this year.
October 9, 2011:

I match better this time.
And the ratio is definitely in my favor this year.

New friends. 
New complex.
New year.

I wish I could describe how much fun I am having this year.
It seriously has been great.
Hence,
My lack of blogging.
One day I'll throw a ton of pictures up and catch y'all up then.
Until that day....
..chelle..

Accepted.

Dear Michelle Wood:


Congratulations on your acceptance into the 2012 London Winter SA program.

I think this could possibly the greatest day of my life.

Here I come.
..chelle..

Rundown.

This weekend = greatness.
Massive dodgeball game.
Football game (great seats. great friends. NOT a great game.)
And a great party thrown by Madison 6.

Holla.
..chelle..

Truths.

I'm not going to lie....

*Chemistry is my hardest class. I really really dislike it. A lot. I probably study for about 2-4 hours every day on it. It's frustrating. I'm NOT math minded at all, so trying to solve everything with formulas really yanks my chain. Chem 105 may or may not be the reason that I'm switching my major. Which brings me to my second point....

*I NEED A MAJOR. But what? I love English. And History. And Sociology. And Psychology. And of course, my previous major, Pre-Med. But you know me, worrying about every little thing. I want to major in something that could make good money for my family if it was ever needed. Medicine is super intriguing to me. But. Alas. I can't take anymore Chemistry classes. My GPA needs something i'm good at. So, if you have any suggestions, let me hear 'em!

*I'm sick of studying. And not being social. Last night was so great to get out and hang out. I feel like I'll be returning to my Freshman studying habits...party all day and night, homework at 2 AM. It depends if everyone stays so focus and serious about school. Yeesh.

*I got past the first round of applications for Study Abroad! I got the e-mail and screamed. I have an interview next Wednesday at 9:30...basically it makes or breaks me going to London. Prayers would be nice. Thanks ya'll.

*This is pathetic I know...but I really would just like a boyfriend. Or a guy to acknowledge my presence. My roommate's rolling in prospects. I can barely get a guy to remember my name. Oh well. Such is life.

*I can feel my testimony growing so much here at BYU. And I love it. I'm so grateful for this gospel.

*I love my ward. And I'm so grateful that most of my friends live near me. :]

That's all.
..chelle..