The first sickness of the year

So, I have my first cold of the year. I'm surprised that it's taken this long for me to get sick, but now, I've got a nasty cold. I feel like a brick has been dropped on my chest, I'm super tired, my nose is all stuffed up, and my throat is super scratchy. Thank goodness Justin has been super nice and taking care of me. Hopefully I get over it SOON!

Gon' Huntin'

So, I went hunting for the first time last week... SOOOO fun! We went 'coon huntin' on Tuesday last week, and then cougar huntin' on Friday night. And no, we didn't go out looking for 40 year old women (that are interested in 20 year old guys). We went out looking for cougars, like mountain lions. It was so much fun. We went on the "quads" (aka 4-wheelers) and then went up this hill lookin' for the cats. Justin even let me drive the quad. It was a lot of fun, and I can't wait to go again! I even got to shoot 2 BIG guns! (And no, I'm not talking about my arms, I'm talking about real guns!) I kept saying how my mom would be in shock with me, because growing up we weren't even allowed to have "super soakers". lol. But, being out here now, I'm turning into a whole new "mountain woman". I love it!

A Pretty Good Weekend

I had probably one of the better weekends, that I've had in a long time. It has been pretty great, not gonna lie.

On Friday, I made my 10 hour drive to Provo, Utah. It was actually not as boring as I thought it was going to be. Thank goodness I had my ipod and lots of CDs. When I got to Provo, I went over to Dawna and Nik Berry's apartment. It was so good to see them. I had just seen them a little over a month ago, so it was nice. We went to Pizza Pie Cafe for dinner... mmmm... soooo good! I stayed at their apartment for the night.

Saturday morning, I got up and went and visited my friend Eric (Bearic). It was good to see him. Right after, I went to move in to my apartment. 3 of my friends met me there to help me move in. My apartment is pretty nice. It's a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom, and there are only 3 of us living there right now. My room is a pretty nice sized room. I was able to fit all of my stuff in there. Later that afternoon, Amanda came over to see me. I've missed her so much, so it was amazing to get to see her. Then, her boyfriend, Ben, and his best friend, Justin, came over. I had them help me move a bookcase from the living room into my room, and I put my tv and all of my dishes there. Amanda and me, and the boys then went out to the mall to get the boys hair done (I know... it was pretty funny!). We all came back and watched SAW VI at my apartment. It was such a nice, fun, relaxing evening.

Sunday I had church early at 9:00 (definitely going to take some getting used to). I was so tired after church, I took a 2-hour nap. Amanda came over and woke me up, and we got ready to go over to the boys apartment. They made us dinner, it was really sweet. We had a fun game night and watched a movie. It was once again, a great night. Justin let me drive his truck (which, not gonna lie, was awesome!). Then, we decided that in the morning, before I went to work, we were all going to hangout and go bunny hunting.

It has been such a nice time here, so far. And, I'm so excited that I have friends here who love and support me. Amanda is hopefully moving into the empty bedroom in the apartment. I can't wait for this new adventure to actually kickoff. I'll keep you all posted!

I'm Moving On

I've dealt with my ghosts and I've faced all my demons
Finally content with a past I regret
I've found you find strength in your moments of weakness
For once I'm at peace with myself
I've been burdened with blame, trapped in the past for too long
I'm movin' on

I've lived in this place and I know all the faces
Each one is different but they're always the same
They mean me no harm but it's time that I face it
They'll never allow me to change
But I never dreamed home would end up where I don't belong
I'm movin' on

I'm movin' on
At last I can see life has been patiently waiting for me
And I know there's no guarantees, but I'm not alone
There comes a time in everyone's life
When all you can see are the years passing by
And I have made up my mind that those days are gone

I sold what I could and packed what I couldn't
Stopped to fill up on my way out of town
I've loved like I should but lived like I shouldn't
I had to lose everything to find out
Maybe forgiveness will find me somewhere down this road
I'm movin' on

I'm movin' on
I'm movin' on

I'm not running from, no, I think you got me all wrong I don't regret this life I chose for me But these places and these faces are getting old

I'm very excited, and idk if it's because the shock hasn't really set in yet, or what. BUT, I'm moving back to Provo. Well, Orem, but still. I'm going back! I'm going back to the place that always seemed like home to me.

"So I'm going home, back to the place where I belong
And where your love has always been enough for me
I'm not running from, no, I think you got me all wrong
I don't regret this life I chose for me
But these places and these faces are getting old"

I'm not running from anything, or anyone, just realizing where my future lies, and it lies in me. I can't depend on anyone but myself and Heavenly Father. I had a few job opportunities come to me today, that are based in Provo, so I've got to go where work is!

I really am so excited to be able to be with my friends again, and be able to be where I feel like I belong.

I'm leaving Friday. Provo, ready or not, here I come!

The Breakup

I just wanted to inform my readers that Brandon and I broke up this past Saturday. It is still very difficult, and I'd really rather not talk about it. I appreciate the thoughts and prayers through this hard and difficult time.

I know that Heavenly Father has a plan for me, and I know that I will be ok in the end, but it doesn't make this any easier. All I can do is have HOPE and faith, now. Something that I am never willing to give up.

Thank you,
Terri