Friends

I have so many great friends!!  Here are a couple things that have happened recently.

I've been saying goodbye to a lot of good friends who've left on missions the last few weeks.

First, my very best friend Ashley left several weeks ago, and I miss her like crazy.  But she will be a great missionary, will kick butt at learning Romanian, and I am already loving reading her emails and letters!

Becca, me, Ashley, and Ali the night Ashley got her call

My friend, Conrad, also left the same week.  I keep missing him randomly every few days when something reminds me of him.  But it's great to get his letters, too, and I know he is just loving the MTC and learning Russian.

Conrad and me a couple months ago at a party

Then, my brother-from-another-mother, Clay, left on his mission a couple weeks ago.  I have only gotten one letter from him, but it was nice to hear from him.  Hopefully he'll keep up the communication so I don't totally lose track of him for two years.  I think he's doing well (haven't heard otherwise).

Saying goodbye at Danielle's wedding

An old friend, DaNae, is leaving on her mission tomorrow.  I got to hang out with her for lunch one day recently when she was in town, which was nice to take time to catch up and say goodbye.  She's going to Morristown, New Jersey, Spanish speaking.  I hope she has a great time!

After eating at our favorite haunt... J Dawg's!

A couple Sundays ago I went up to Salt Lake to have dinner with a bunch of friends.  I love these guys!  We had a great time and it was so fun.

Top: Ruben, Rachel, Danie, Taylor, Yandhi, Jake

Bottom: Evan (yes, that Evan), me, Sara

On our way home, we stopped by Temple Square so that Sara and Ruben could have a look.  I went with them and we got some great pictures:

Also, I've become pretty good friends with my roommate Lynn (which has been very nice, considering the past frustrations I've had with roommates).  We've started having "roommate dates" every Saturday where we go get Panda Express and eat it at the duck pond.

And don't forget that one day it was raining and me and my friends danced in the rain and splashed in the puddles and then jumped in the pool in our clothes...

Ruben, Taylor, me, and Lynn

 Danie, Taylor, me and Lynn

Life is great!!