Thoughts, experiences and observations.
Vieux-Port de Montréal / Old Port of Montreal
Taken with Instagram at Montreal
Sunset on the pier at San Clemente, CA
Photo taken from the skybridge at City Creek Center.
When the craving hits you must satisfy it. Nielsens Frozen Custard in Bountiful is one of my favorite places. My family has gone there for years. I have had some luck lately, each time I go their flavor of the day is Caramel Cashew, my favorite.
Apparently the old ZCMI building is on the national historic list. I thought this was a cool mix of the old with the new. Took this during my first visit to City Creek Center in Downtown Salt Lake City. City Creek is really cool. It is nicer than I even expected.
To be completely honest, I have not been able to get out and ride my bike as much as I would like to lately. Now that school is over, hopefully I will have some time to get out and ride. I rode around Lehi just to explore. I have lived in Lehi for about 8 months now and I really don’t know how to get around the city still. I usually just do most of my errands and all in Orem/Provo. There are some pretty old, run down areas of Lehi that I discovered while I was out riding.
BYU Class of 2012!
It is official, I have graduated from BYU with a BA in Spanish and a minor in business administration. I can proudly say I am a BYU alumnus. It has been a long, tough road to get to the end of my undergraduate degree. I am happy I am done with my undergrad but at the same time I am a bit sad that it is all over. I have always enjoyed learning, but I don’t enjoy tedious homework assignments. There are a few things I will miss about BYU, such as BYU mint brownies, Graham Canyon ice cream from the Creamery, great professors who have a passion for teaching, mixing a secular education with religion, praying before class starts, and so much more, OH, but don’t forget the chocolate covered cinnamon bears from the Bookstore (those things are addicting!). There are also a few things I won’t miss, such as “hangin’ with Harold” (studying in the Harold B. Lee Library), group projects for business classes, boring PowerPoint presentations from those few professors who are not as passionate about teaching as the rest, climbing up the stairs by the Richards Building, and forgetting about Tuesday Devotional and realizing that everything on campus is closed for one hour!
All in all, my BYU experience was awesome! There is no other educational institution in the world like it, (and don’t try and tell me that BYU-Idaho is similar because it doesn’t come close, and BYU-Hawaii….well, I guess, but come on, surfing all day and hiking volcanos for class credit?!).
During this past school year I have been living with my grandparents in Lehi. It has been a lot of fun to be with them during the past year! They have been so helpful. I always came home to a nice meal, and Grandpa made me breakfast every morning before I left for school and work. I don’t know what I would have done without them this past year. I was so busy and it was so nice not having to worry about cleaning checks, paying rent, etc. Thanks Grandma and Grandpa! You are the best!
My parents have also been a huge help and support system. Both my parents attended BYU and know what it is like. It is not an extension of high school like some of the other universities around the state. You have to work hard and be dedicated. My parents have always been there to support me and encourage me in my education! Thanks for all you do for me mom and dad!
So what’s next? Stay tuned to find out…
