Harley

This past week I was dog/ house sitting a really cool house up near the capital. It was a fun week full of slumber parties and good times, but for some reason this past week I have been a little spacey. I thought I would share some examples...

Tuesday May 18: As I drove to school this morning I hit every green light, I found a great parking spot and I was on top of the world. While walking through the parking lot into class I reached into my purse to find my phone.. while walking and searching I ran right into a bike rack on the back of some 4 runner. It slammed my forehead and chest and threw me backwards. Haha I was dying and I am pretty sure the kid walking the other way peed his pants. To make things worse I left my phone back at the house! So I drove back (hit every red light) and lost my great parking spot. What a morning.

Wednesday May 19: This morning I was on top of my game. Woke up early, took a shower and was not only on time but early to start my day. So I went outside to water the plants and as I tried to open the door to get back inside I realized I had locked myself out. My keys, phone, purse, everything was inside. I tried a few windows and doors and then it came to me... the doggie door! Now this dog I was house sitting is a pug and is not a big dog, this doggie door was no easy task to maneuver through. It is cut through the wall of the house so it is about 3 feet wide and it is triggered by a metal piece on the dogs collar. So I grabbed harley (the pug) and pulled him through this doggie tunnel. I shoved him in front of me so the door would open, and quickly crawled through.

Thursday May 20: 10:00am As I exit my car to go to class (which I was late to) I immediately ran straight into the side view mirror of the car next to me. 8:00pm got a flat tire on the way to a black tie event and had to abandon my car in Coachman's (State Street and 17th S.)

Hopefully this week is not full of these unfortunate surprises. Cross your fingers.

Welcome Summer

I have been waiting for you a long time! 

Thank you mark for capturing my moment of joy!

Mama Kelly

Dear Mom,

Happy Mothers Day! I love you and I am so grateful to have you in my life. You are such a great example to me and I look up to you so much. Thank you for always being there for me.

Love Beth

"Life isn't about finding yourself; it's about creating yourself. 

So live the life you imagined."

Thoreau 

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I don't even know why I am blogging, I guess to help put a stop to this madness in my head since I don't journal often (which I know being a good mormon I should), but I don't. So cyberspace you get a little glimpse of my inner-being today.

I guess I am not upset or mad, I am not struggling with life, I am more just boggled. When I was 16 years old I had planned out the rest of my life. Go to the U, become a Chi Omega, marry some hot guy before I graduate. After that have three children, live in a nice house, travel my butt off and enjoy the life I wanted.

So here I am... finishing up my second to last semester of my entire college career. No husband, no sorority and a completely different outlook on life. The thing is, right now I don't need a husband and I am fine not having the security blanket of a sorority.

I used to fear change, a lot. I think I am starting to embrace and maybe even crave change. Not knowing where I will be a year from now gives me a little joy.

Today has been a day of reflection and contemplation. Some say college is for finding oneself. I disagree, I don't think there is ever a point where you "find"yourself, just points in your life when you discover parts of yourself.

I guess I am realizing that (as cliche as this sounds) things really do happen for a reason. People come in and out of my life, and even though they don't know it, they are helping me find "Beth Welch". I learn things from friends, family and strangers that have helped me so much.

So far I have discovered I am an excited, determined girl. Who at times is hopeful and naive, which at times can lead to disappointment, but mostly I love who I am, and where I am and I am excited to see what happens tomorrow!

Oh happy day!

Dear Megan (aka ho bag)

You are now no longer a teenager! Congratulations, and Happy Birthday! I love you with all of my heart and I cannot wait to spend another crazy year with you. Until next April 26th....

P.S. You are too beautiful for words. 

P.S.S. "Land ho.. accentuate the HO!"

Love, 

Beth (aka skank face)

Bittersweet

This past sunday my incredible best friend Jess had her mission farewell. She did such a wonderful job discussing charity and sharing her beautiful testimony. The feeling in the meeting was one of such peace and love. Anyway after the meeting my family and I were able to host a little luncheon at our house for Jessica's friends. It was such a fun time and a beautiful day! Jess has so many people who love and support her and it was so fun to meet all of these wonderful people! Here are some pictures of the event.