First Week of College

I am having so much fun! The week started off as a "bad week at EFY". We were put into Y groups. Our group was not very friendly, the guys wouldn't talk to us. So we ended up not going to much except for the devotionals. We hung out with some boys that Jane and Ashley knew from EFY and their roomates. They are a lot of fun! We had a dance last night that was a blast...and I don't even like to dance! Then we went to Denny's. I got rammed in the chest yesterday and knocked over playing football. It literally knocked the wind out of me and I couldn't breath. It was really scary. Then it hurt to laugh or cough all day, I feel better now though so that's good. My roomate is great! We haven't hung out much but hopefully that will change. We were starting to get worried this week when we hadn't met many people and we all started to look forward to church. Let me just say...I love my ward!!! There are over 150 of us and everyone is so different: a guy that grew up in england, identical twin brothers, guys that chose to come to BYU over playing football and water polo in college, recent converts, multiple people from Arizona (the two guys i sat between at church were from gilbert/mesa), a girl that went to Granite Bay High School, people that have amazing testimones, people that are still learning about the church, 86 gorgeous girls(seriously, those guys are lucky. there are some beautiful girls in my ward...and on top of that there are more girls than guys), a kind, funny Bishop, a sweet Relief Society Specialist...and I'm sure I'm going to learn so much more about everyone! Tonight we get our FHE groups, Tuesday are interviews, and Wednesday we have our ward social. Ashley, Jane, and I couldn't stop talking about how great our ward is and how we couldn't be happier. I can only imagine it will get better. It's worth the huge hill we have to climb, two stories of stairs, and hot sun (for now) to go to church. I felt the spirit so much. Another thing I'm excited for are the devotionals, we went to one on Thursday and it was incredible. I'm so excited. I'm nervous for class tomorrow, especially because I had to rearrange my schedule, but I'm excited to meet people! I miss my family so much, but I know this is where I need to be right now.

Denny's...very fun group.

Ashley and I headed to a reception and Jane and Eliza going to a farewell party for a girl that is headed to Israel

my cute bed

at the dollar theatre..did I mention we went twice this week?

my desk

Oh! I also was able to see/spend some time with Chris Hamilton, James Mackie, and Elder Cook( i cant remember his first name!) It was so great to see them and I can't wait to see everyone else from the mission! I wasn't able to go to Cam's bonfire last night or to Jacobie's place for dinner tonight but hopefully I'll see everyone soon!