My Crazy Summer Roommate

It's been over a year now since my first day living in a dorm, meeting a complete new crowd of some of the worlds greatest people, and attending the best university on the planet. I guess you could say I am feeling a little sentimental. I have been thinking a lot about the people back in Utah that were so dear to my heart, and also about some of the lessons I learned last summer. So todays topic: My first roommate and books.

Never judge a book by it's cover. A common cliché we've been taught since elementary school. I never doubted the truth of this cliché, but it wasn't until last summer that I really connected to the truth of it. Mary Katie was my first experience with a roommate besides my family, and needless to say, it was a rough experience in the beginning. Let me paint a little picture for you. Mary Katie is a 5 foot, 100 pound California girl who drives a black convertible V.W. Bug. She is obsessed with running and often does it in the middle of the night. She is very confident in her self, and knows it. She has more clothes than the dorm closet fits, is always dressed perfectly, and she only travels in dresses. I never hung out with her when I first met her because she was gone off on a date almost every single night, sometimes she even had two dates a night. She is almost every way different than me. Got an image? I sure had one.

What I learned is that images are not definitions. After getting to know the girl underneath the book cover, I came to know the beautiful story of Mary Katie. If you asked me to define this girl now, I would say she is one of the funniest, most caring, compassionate, hardworking girls I have ever know. She worked 3 jobs while at school because she likes to be able to support her self. She was always in the library, not because she didn't want to study with me like I thought, but because she wanted to keep a 4.0 to get into the nursing program at BYU. She adores little kids, she was a nanny back in California and one day she is going to be the worlds greatest mom. She likes cuddling up with her best friends, especially when we have movie nights, and she gives the best hugs. Her favorite movie is Peter Pan, just like me. She has a contagious laugh and will do anything to cheer you up. She is always up for a good time and always has a smile on her face. She is one of the most real people I know, she tells you how she feels about you and only complements you when she genuinely means it. She gives great advice and is always there when you need her. She is one of the best friends I have ever had.

Thank you MK for teaching me how good the Story can be on the inside. I love you for you, thanks for your friendship and loving me for me. Cutest summer roommate award forever ;) Miss you setsy laydee!   

**Mary Katie also says funny crap.. Like always. So I started writing it down. Enjoy**

~FAMOUS MK QUOTES~

-I look the best. I'm hott.

-Sianara faggots.

-Don't judge me, I look like a man.

-See, thats the best thing about me, because even though I'm in love with my self I can still make fun of my self.

-You have to kiss a lot of frogs to find your prince. 

-I'm not allowed to weigh myself.

-*Lays flat on the floor* I wanna see how skinny I am.

- Jessie Mariah:Who do you like the most in this room? 

MK: me.

-Look how much I love you your on my wall paper... But I'm on it too. 

-Jessie Mariah: Taste this sparkling cider, does it taste fermented?

MK: I can't get drunk anymore .

-This quote book about me is fantastic we could sell it.

-I've done nothing with my life.

-People think I'm evil but it's not true!

-Friend zones are great, I love those things.

-Bye I'm never gonna see you again unless you come to brick oven with your ma!

-I gained 13 pounds now I weigh 107.

-At least I can admit im not pretty and pure ... I'm gorgeous and perfect.

-I think you're ugly. Just kidding I love you more then anything.

-DUMP that duh du duh.

-Charles is really tall his name is James. Sorry I have too many boys in my life right now.

-*Talking about a 2nd grader) Christian is a faggot I hate him. 

-*On Face Book* Wanna see the boy I last kissed? ...Wanna see the boy I really like... Hmm, who else have I been making out with recently. 

-I hiked the Y (mountain at BYU) in heels once.

-*Showing me a pic of her boyfriend* This is a bad pic of him but I look hot

-Me: I want to go to Disney land but I don't have money. MK: WE COULD SELL LEMONADE!

-My sister doesn't want to marry anyone with aids so she's gonna make a dating website for them so they all marry each other. 

-It hurts so bad to be punched in the stomach, like if was in the head I wouldn't really mind." 

-*When I read these quotes to her* These are great where do I even come up with this shiz.

-My mom would be upset that I wore that dress to meet the presiding bishop of the church because it would bring shame to the family name- but I do that a lot.

-I hate that movie- remember when she had a baby SO GROSS! (the 3rd twilght movie)

-I feel awkward cuz I'm looking at your crotch

-I'm not this funny when I'm with my parents, you guys are gonna be sad.

-Jacey is pretty party-licious.

-Let's see, am I a spiritual person? No.

-I'm pulling something out in your eyelashes... You're welcome butt nugget. 

-Then the next year she switched schools because she was so embarrassed about peeing her pants and cutting off her nose.

-I can't see my hair!!!!

- I'm only funny twice a day.

-I'm a little chipmunk short and stout here is my handle here is my spout. 

-then I found out I wasn't allowed to do that... So I wanted to do it even more.

-Shut up your soo hawwt.

-*In a text to me * I said the best one liner ever today and I was really sad you missed it

-(what I missed)Alex was trying to race me downstairs and my jeans are too big for me and so I yelled Alex this is unfair because these jeans are only double 0! Not triple 0!

-Oh and btw..you're not allowed to go on a mission. I can't deal with that kind of separation

-Haha I miss you. Show me my dang good quote book though. I'm missing my sense of humor.

-Gosh that is good shiz. It makes me miss you even more than I should though!

-I'm sweet on Fridays. Not all the other days though. But really! How have you been?

-Haha oh my gosh. This is gonna be fantastic. I'm dang excited to see hott pictures of myself.

A Memory with my Girls

Saturday night I sat alone, by myself, with nothing do. I was desperate to get out of the house, so I opted for a stake dance at my church which stopped being cool, like . . . three years ago. I was skeptical in the first place because I knew my best friend was out of town for wrestling state, and I didn’t think I would find anyone to talk to. Luckily I was able to find my two main freshman girls who I love dearly! As I laughed like I was still fourteen with my cousin Bailey, I reminisced back to a found memory this past summer.

This last summer was a big one. It was the last summer before I head off to college, since I’m starting BYU this up coming summer. Summer 2012 had many “lasts”. My last summer life guarding, my last summer playing night time games around the block with the neighborhood kids, my last summer doing borderline stupid things that make really good stories, and my last girls camp. Girl’s camp is a four day “camping” trip (complete with cabins, indoor plumbing, fresh showers, and kitchen with cooks included) that the young women in our church stake took every year in June. Much like the dance I just attended, girls camp gets more fun each year until you hit age sixteen, then it starts to go slightly down hill. Nevertheless, I was going into my second year being on of the youth camp leaders, I was partnered with my old best friend from sixth grade, and I was determined to make the best of it.

Morgan and I were assigned to be leaders over the third year girls, which would be the freshman girls this year. I was anxious to be a role model for these girls. I wanted them to love me and everything I taught them. Morgan and I planned to the nines, preparing lessons, activities, and of course the cuuutest decorations for our . . . “cabin”. The girls arrived and I tried to be as bubbly as I could be; a couple of times in past years I would get stuck with the “too cool for you” leaders that really put a damper on my experience and I was resolute to make these girls have the best year at camp EVER!

Erika, Lavada, Samantha, Denyse, Nizhoni, Robyn, Gabbie, See Sea, Jadiana, and Bailey. At the beginning of the week some of these names were just names, some I had a few memories with, some I was positive hated me. But one incredible music video, a couple of inspiring lessons, a few songs, and lots of laughs later, we became sisters. Erika is “boisterous” and can put a smile on any ones face. Lavada will make you feel like you have known her forever with her cool, sweet personality. Samantha will melt you with her cute voice and friendly words. Denyse will make your heart happy when she laughs and makes the effort to be a friend to everyone around her. Nizhoni makes you forget all the bad in the world with her mischievous grin and twinkling eyes. Robyn and Gabbie were the best of friend cousins who, unfortunately, had to go home early, but they always had a sweet spirit and were easy to be around. See Sea never fails to make some one laugh out loud with her silly blonde moments, or make you feel good with her generous spirit. Jadiana is the most loveable girl out there; she includes everybody and was helping someone every time I turned around. Bailey has a contagious energy that makes you want to love life and be her best friend. These girls taught me so much more then I could have ever taught them, and they will have a special spot in my heart forever. <3 

My Girls(: