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This poor blog is so tragically neglected, what an awful owner i am. nevertheless, i felt that my devoted followers deserved an update on the life of one Rozie J. I'd love to start off by saying that I will soon be embarking on the biggest adventure thus far in my lifetime :) I have been accepted to the Meso America study abroad program at BYU Idaho for the spring semester. words cannot describe my excitement, i don't know what to do with myself. All i can say is that you all should be ecstatic about the picure posts that will inevitably ensue throughout the entire trip. (and the KILLER tan that i am sure to get as i study latin american culture on the mystic white beaches of Mexico)
I think these would look smashing on my feet as i walk through a village in Guatemela. Thoughts?

There have been so many things weighing on my mind lately, almost to the point of explosion, so please forgive if this post is a little frantic. School has been a tremendous learning experience already, and its hard to believe that midterms have come and gone. It feels like my life is just a novel, and each day is but a mere paragraph that i briefly skim over. How is it that time and life are so fleeting? I despise the lack of control i feel over how quickly or slowly time passes. I have grown so close to my dear Father in Heaven this semester. Each day he is teaching me. He molds me and shapes me; even when its not a conscious effort on my part. Isn't it so true of life? The challenges, experiences, and trails we go through in this life change us. for better or worse, it is inevitable. I want to make the best of all that comes my way. My darling Marianne is finally home and i cannot describe the overwhelming feeling of "wholeness" that i received as i was able to have her by my side again. i'm sure its something like what engaged people feel, only with far less an inclination to publicly mack. speaking of marriage, i think i can finally feel spring here in rexburg. i could have sworn i smelled mosquito repellent in sacrament meeting a few weeks ago and i almost cried from the hurt that i feel inside myself for summer, pine basin, my chacos, boating, downtown music festivals in idaho falls, farmer's markets, traveling, porter park with sarah and caleb, lagoon, walking gordo around the greenbelt, (remember that time, neis??) the fourth of july, just everything about summer. everything. my uncle let me borrow his thousand dollar camera for a few weeks. haven't had a chance to take it out for a spin yet, but photos will hopefully be up soon :) (if i can find anything beautiful to photograph at this wretched time of year. ugh) his cam's not digital, its old school film, which is something i am completely unfamiliar with, but it's always good to experiment. oh, i almost forgot! i bought a car, everyone! his name is Kujo,he's a 1999 toyota corolla.
This is Teagan, the lovely young one i've been sitting for. we have fun together :)


Isn't she just adorable? :)


This is the life we lead


best friends :)

the chances of him making it onto the top ten list of trashiest cars ever is highly likely, but i've learned never to judge a book by its cover, and we've grown ever so fond of one another. but unfortunately doves, the school work procrastination must end now, so i'll bid you all adieu. please do comment. i'd love to hear how life is treating all you lovelies. love, love, love... -R

May, 2010

my oh my, busy week. my darling sister was wed. for the record, weddings are far too expensive, stressful, and emotional. love but hate them, and most definitely plan on not having my own for a minimum of three years. on the other hand, it was splendid to see Shari so very happy. I am so excited to see her grow and progress even more than she already has. she is such an example to me. argh, those words are such an understatement for how i feel. hate that. I am so stagnant, so willing to float and not move forward. she is teaching me daily that change is wonderful, it is what we are here to do! life changes, it 'ebbs and flows' as my father so eloquently stated it this morning as he was driving me back home. we had a good talk, he and i. i am so unbelievably blessed with such a marvelous family who are so loving, humorous, and smart. i've been particularly grateful for the latter lately. i look at other families, their situations and circumstances, and can't help but almost brace myself for what might happen to mine. it seems as though every family goes through a significant trauma of some sort, and mine hasn't undergone any. I know the lord has blessed us for our faith and especially my parent's obedience, but at the same time, there are plenty of families just like mine who have suffered greatly. whether it be the death of a family member, divorce, the effects of a natural disaster, a falling out of the church, so many things that can impact and destroy a family. however, its pointless to worry. i've made the resolution to keep moving forward, for it is only through the strength of our families through the good, that we are able to withstand the bad. i am so blessed to share the blood of such beautiful, wonderful people. so many examples of life lived selflessly. my incredible mother. the wondrous miracles i have witnessed her bring to pass are ever astonishing. There is a God in Heaven who loves us. the institution of family is a magnificent testimony of that for me. how grateful, ever so grateful i am. the Lord loves me... he does, he does. love, love, love... -R