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You know how sometimes you're just in a bad mood and you don't even know why? You're even thinking, "Why am I in a bad mood? This is dumb," but you just can't seem to snap out of it? That was totally me this weekend. I hate that. It was probably because my best friends, who I'm practically conjoined at the hip with, left me for St. George.
So what was the logical thing to do? Yep, I went to St. George. It was a quick under 24 hour trip and it was 100% worth it. Thanks to the Farris family for the lift.
I rolled into town around 9:30 and headed to the Hambly's (Hooray!). And really, how could my weekend not have brightened up?
My mini trip was exactly what I needed. It was so good to:
-Catch up with Marissa. Seriously, we've been friends and lived across the street from each other since the 2nd grade, how can we not be friends forever?
-Drive around St. George--so many good memories. I was all smiles and maybe a few tears..
-See Meg, Ryan, Reed, and Ash. 4 of my favorite people on this planet.
-Go to my house. Even if my parents weren't there. I was greeted by Coco which no joke brought me to tears. I know, I'm lame, but I love my furry friends.
-Eat all of my mom's leftovers. I'm never taking them for granted ever again. A fridge full of leftovers is like winning the lottery for a college student.
-Go to the GV 4th. If that doesn't feel like home I don't know what does. I love love love everyone in that ward and was so exicted to see and hug them all.
-See Grandpa Dirk and Big Red--my surrogate grandparents. I love Tay's family like my own and Big Red and Heather bake like champs.

Now I'm in my bed in Provo and happy as a clam again (until i look at my desk and am reminded of the endless homework that awaits me). Until next weekend, St. George. Much love.

 Oops, forgot to mention these cuties came to visit for a night. We ate lots of yummy food and went shopping. It was SO good to see them after 5 long weeks--the longest we've ever been apart!

Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy. -Guillame Apollinaire