The House that Built Me

Summer is racing to a close and I can't believe it has come and gone so fast. I spent all summer babysitting 4 of the most rambunctious kids in my neighborhood. They kept me on my toes that is for sure. But I finished with them on Thursday. I've also been babysitting on and off another family and I finish tonight after taking them to the Hot Air Balloon Festival. I've very excited for that.

After that, I am done babysitting for the summer. Completely done.

I'm spending half of next week in Bear Lake with Ellen and her cousins. I am so excited to be back at that place.

Then when I get back on Saturday, we start moving out of my house.

I move up to school on Tuesday. Into the worlds classiest house, you' be amazed. Get excited. I'm officially a home renter. But I'm excited to be living with Britt again and get to know her better.

This is my last week to live in this house and I don't really know what to do. What do you do somewhere that has been home for 8 years that you won't set foot in for the rest of your life? I don't know either.

Lucky me though, I get to make a different house a home. Two actually. One just up the street from my home now and one in Logan. Where I will spend most of my time. I am excited.

Logan is going to feel weird this year. I went up to Utah State last year knowing that the 3 people that I spend the most time with would all be there.

Jenna who was my roommate. While it was only for 4 months. It was still so fun. I never felt nervous to move out because I felt comfortable with her and knew she would always be there for me. She has found a new life here in Sandy and I am happy for her. But I will miss her in Logan this year. She better come visit.

Mike who wasn't initially a reason I went to USU. It was actually the other way around. But he turned out to be one of the biggest blessings up there last year. He changed my life and my perspective on things. I am happy he is where he is and I know it is more important.
It's been 2 months since he left and I really feel like this is when our real lives are going to start without each other. We are used to each other being gone and only getting to "talk" to each other once a week with letters. Now I am going to Logan and am going to make new friends and make new memories up there that he isn't included in. That will feel weird.


Lastly, Mal. I didn't find out she wasn't coming back to Logan until July. I can't say I was surprised when she said she'd be going on a mission but it was a little surprising to realize she wouldn't be in Logan. I am so happy for her and know she will be a great missionary though.


So really, the next week, my whole life is going to change. I am leaving behind the house I've called home since I was 12. It was with me through my awkward years in Junior high and High School. I'm also leaving behind the 3 people mentioned before, as well as the rest of my family who will all move into a house that I haven't even seen yet without me. That is so weird to me. I'm leaving behind some friends I've come to know much better this summer, Ellen mostly. I'm excited for her to finally start college and working and all the other crazy stuff she does. I'll miss all of our crafternoons and watching dumb shoes and mostly getting to talk about our missionaries with someone who really understands. I can't wait to be able to spend the next Fall semester with her in London!


So here we go, my last week at home, in my home, with my Sandy life.
Then I'm off to make other memories and have other adventures!