Y'all come back now, ya hear?

 Now that I'm back in Texas, I've been able to really compare Utah and Texas. Obviously Texas will always be #1 and it's impossible to beat, but Utah has been a wonderful home-away-from-home for the past two years. I've dedicated this post to my favorite parts about Utah that have brought so many memories the last few semesters. 

 Of course, my all time favorite part of Utah has been my roommates, who have made me cry hundreds of time from laughing. We have literally rolled on the floor laughing, crying, and almost wetting our pants. We have so many inside jokes, and there is never a dull moment. It makes studying a bit hard sometimes, but to that, we say "YOLO" and play Just Dance instead. I'm going to miss being together, all six of us. Thanks for the jokes, the memories, and the laughs. Love y'all, you're gonna do awesome. Peace and blessin's

If you're happy and you know it, post it on your car.

But any other day is just fine, pumpkin.

You see more Texas flags in Utah than Utah flags. Beautiful. 

Worried your hair looks ridiculous? No need to fear, put a bump-it in, and you'll be considered normal up here!

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. 

 

Utah actually has fall! For those Texans who don't comprehend this term, Autumn (Fall) is a season that comes after Summer and is usually 55-70 degrees, not 95. The trees turn red, yellow or orange (not brown), and you will need a light jacket, not a swimsuit. 

Because, why WOULDN'T you wear your Pooh suit to a football game? (side note- that's usually the most exciting part of BYU football). 

The Holi Festival of Colors is fantastic, even though it's overrun by BYU students.

We don't get a Spring Break, but we make sure to take a break from homework to have some fun, even if it means spending 40$ on Post-It notes to cover someone's entire room.

The driving skills are phenomenal here. People park in  middle of the parking lot and act like nothing is wrong. 

For those of you don't understand this- Mormons don't drink coffee. 

I love it when I go to devotional, and Elf shows up!

When you don't have your own washer and dryer, you have to walk down three flights of stairs to get to the facility washer and dryer, praying the whole time that they aren't already being used. We've had some fun seeing if we can go for a personal record. 

People, this is not a joke. She meant to do this.

A 24 hour drive through at Krispy Kreme? Fine, not even mad.

Of course I love the Texas pride you find in Utah

The mission calls. This is an experience unlike any other. The envelope sitting on the table seems to glow and everyone is anxiously waiting, hearts beating fast even though it's not even for them. We have been able to experience so many friends open calls in order to serve the Lord, and each time it is just as exciting. Whether Ogden, Utah or Argentina, we all recognize the importance and excitement each time and are so grateful for those serving. 

The signs that warn us we're probably going to die.  

Cafe Rio is the only restaurant up there that is close to helping me get my Tex-Mex fix. Still a 4 compared to the 10 I'm used to at home, but it'll do.

There are so many parks up there that are free admission. Free? That's something I'm not used to. But we've had so much fun whether it's hiking or bonfires with friends (or by myself. Forever alone).  

Bridal Veil Falls -because so many people up here get married, they start naming waterfalls to honor it. 

I've had the opportunity to go to conference a few times now. It is such a cool experience to be in the same room as the prophet and his apostles. It is something I take for granted, but when I go it's such a humbling, powerful event. 

Sorry for the Facebook picture. But I 'like' this. The only good part about snow is that you can go sledding with friends down huge hills at Rock Canyon Park

Wait. This shouldn't be on here. I actually hate this part about Utah. Whoops. 

The DI is Utah's version of Goodwill. It is seriously fun, and saves you tons of money on your wedding dress. Always a plus, always in style.