Some great people

I wanted to point out a few people that have played pretty big roles in my life the past year.
This is not a strict list though. I am constantly inspired by others.

Trissta Lyman

Trissta's and I friendship began the beginning of this semester. I didn't really know her first semester. When we were assigned new seats at the beginning of second semester, I was assigned in the seat behind her. Not knowing really anything about her, it made me that much more determined to get to know her. Trissta and I are not only the kinds of friends that go out to lunch, go shopping or grab ice cream. Our friendship is so much more than that. We do homework together, we talk about our individual lives. I love learning about her past and why she is who she is today. She has been there for me during times that I felt that I wasn't being acknowledged. She was there for me when I broke down during class. I sincerely trust her and lean on her. I love her so much.

 Brianna Dickerson

Bri and I have been great friends for the past few years. Brianna is such an essential part of my life. That may sound super cheesy or ridiculous, but it's the bloody truth. She constantly is reminding me of who I am and what I am capable of. She is always telling me to stay strong to who I am and what I stand for. She is a huge listening ear to me. She has always been there for me. We are perfectly content by just spending the evening talking to each other. We have so many inside jokes and have such a great friendship. My quail. ;)

Katie Swain, Kailey Burch & Hope Braithwaite

                                      
My roommates. Wow. Where do I begin? I am so extremely blessed for these girls.

Katie has been there for me through thick and thin. Honestly. I cannot talk about her enough. You guys have probably seen so much of her on my blog. But I have to talk about her all the time. She helps me get through everything. She is constantly open for advice, making me laugh and keeping things in perspective.

Kailey is amazing. Let's put it simply. Her and I have had some great great conversations this past semester. She and I talk more than I talk with most people. We are constantly checking up on each other, talking about the little things in life. She is a huge strength to me. I love our spiritual conversations together too.

Hope. She is the nicest girl I have ever met. She is always willing to help with whatever she can. She truly tries to make everyone feel loved and accepted. It's a strong quality that she has that I am slowly trying to gain. She's wonderful.

My Interior Design crew (Trissta, Jessica, BeNae, Cassie, Katelyn, Kelsie and Danielle) 

This is only 7 of the 23 of us.

These girls are all so great in their own individual ways. They have all gotten me through this year. They have been amazing. We have been through so much together. Crazy projects, late nights at the studio, going to Seminar and so much more. Being a part of the Interior Design program sure has been crazy. But so wonderful at the same time. I love that whenever I go to my classes, I'm going with some of the funniest, greatest people ever. They are so inspiring and constantly are helping me improve who I am and my designs.

Betsy Reeves

By far one of my most solid friends. She is so solid in all areas of her life. She has always been logical and puts everything in perspective. She is a hard worker and sincerely cares about me. She is so uplifting to me. She understands me and knows how to be there for me in so many ways. She recently got engaged and I am so excited for her. She will make an amazing wife. Love her so so much.

Aubree Lyman

I met Aubree just this year. She lives next door to me. We have run a lot together this year and I have truly had thee best conversations with her. She is one that is constantly asking how you are doing and sincerely cares. I feel like I can constantly go to her if I ever need anything. She is genuine and a very 'real' person. She has so many qualities that I hope to one day gain. She is driven and doesn't let her emotions get in the way.

My Service trip friends

Liz Emery, Rachel Lewis, Bri Rhoades and Leah Calder.

Not pictured, Kenna Drew, Hilary Webb, Kaitlin Jackman and so many others.

Having the opportunity to spend my Spring Break with kids who love service was so much more than what I could've asked for. They are all so wonderful. We have been able to keep in contact after the trip and I love spending time with them. Love em.

life is good.

i'm pacing myself.
i'm working hard.
i'll be successful.

Breaking down

School has been really overwhelming me lately.

I was really upset last night, I called my mom.
I had my emotions under control until I heard her voice come on the line asking how I was doing.
I broke down.
Tears streaming down my face.
There is something about a mother's voice that hits my heart hard.

I told her about my classes, projects, boys, blessings and trials.
All bundled together.

She encouraged me to read a talk by Henry B Eyring, an apostle of my faith
gave a talk recently, you can read it here, 
If you need some uplifting.

My mom is lovely.
No, truly lovely.
I am so eternally grateful for her. She always has amazing advice and is always there for me.

It's important to put your 'trials' into perspective.
God knows you and believes in you.
Stay strong, fellow bloggers.
God loves you and knows how you feel.

mamma, me and sis

Patience is a virtue.
A lesson that I slowly am learning.

It's hard though, when you've been patient for quite some time.
Come on, boy!

the big 20

 

my birthday celebrations began last saturday evening at olive garden.

i went with katie, lisha, hope, bri, kenna, betsy and aub.

it was lovely.

we watched in time with justin timberlake, it was so good.

go watch it.

 today, to continue the birthday festivities,

i was woken up by candles and some of my best friends singing happy birthday to me at 6:30 am.

so sweet.

my good friend trissta took me out to cafe rio tonight & we did some shopping.

i am so grateful for the lovely friends and family i have.

i was overwhelmed with phone calls, texts and facebook posts.

thank you all so much.

sidenote.

i have this friend named, brianna. she's one of my best friends. she shared a few things about me that i cherished so much that i have to share:

Laurenita turned 20, so, here's 20 things about her-

1. She follows the spirit like none other.
2. we get into trouble in art history for even pretending to whisper. our professor= devil woman. 
3. she has Bay Watch legs and a cute bum.
4. she has a few catch phrases that we use in every day talking such as "sweaty mamas", "bum in a drum", and "llama lard"
5. She loves to take "breathers"
6. we're west USA travelers together.
7. she loves to serve people.
8. her sisters are obsessed with her.
9. She loves her dog lucky, and will cry when you talk about her too long.
10. She doesn't really like to tell anyone about her crush's unless you force it out of her.
11. our eyes are like identical in color. But only in pictures.
12. She helps put your trials in correct perspective.
13. her leg hairs collect lint. haha. sorry, i had to put this in here.
14. she started creeper week. {3rd annual is next week. be prepared}
15. she has like 6 different fonts of hand writing. 
16. she wants her man to have a tattoo. "bad boy gone good". haha.
17. she lives forever away. {4 blocks ish}
18. she gives fantastic awkward side hugs.
19. she cares about everyone. 
20. she helps everyone.