It was our last Saturday night in Rexburg. So, we went to Craigos/Pizza Pie Cafe -which has the best Pizza EVER. and then we played Lazer tag and for once I wasn't last. Actually two out of the three times we played I wasn't last. :) It was way fun but, we were all running on basically NO sleep. So, we were all getting a little grumpy. We were back at home and somebody suggested we play this game. It was actually the best game I think we ever played and it was perfect for our last Saturday Night.
So, the game was, everyone go around in a circle and tell one physical and one character trait you admire about each person. It was perfect. I wish more people had been there. It was great because, some people, we just aren't going to see for years, if at all. Because of the way BYUI does things, we will only all be together in the fall and so many things could happen between now and next fall and it's not like we'll ever be living together again. Everything is going to change.
I'm upset about that a little bit but, I guess I haven't invested as much into this as everyone else. I know I haven't, I never really hung out with them before Thanksgiving. Still, you create a family up here and it's sad to leave it and know that it might be for a very long time before you're all reunited. Maybe like forever.
When people were talking about my roommates, they talked about how we just made this house a home. How they are always over at our place because it's more than just our house, we made it into a home. We created the environment for family.
It's so funny because that's not how it was at the beginning of the year. I remember how I had to get up enough courage to have a "family meeting" with my roommates because, there was just no peace at home. They mentioned that too. My roommates all blame me for the family atmosphere. I'm not egotistical enough to say that it was me, because it was everyone, and it could only be everyone, otherwise it wouldn't have worked but, I'm so grateful that my mom and dad are so willing to allow me to experiment in my own home.
I mean, some of my ideas are crazy, but, sometimes they work. And I'm so grateful that I learned what worked before I came up here and that I knew how to make it home. I mean, I knew that we had to all be friends before we could really be happy. We don't all have to be best friends but, there was a respect for each other that just needed to happen.
It takes a family to make a home but, every individual provides different elements for it. I like to think of my symbol as a lighted candle. The light is small, but the best way to spread the light is to allow yours to catch on to someone elses. I'm grateful for all the experiences I have had that allowed me to light this match. Kyrie, Erin, and Savannah were the ones that took over after that but, I'm glad that I played a part in it.
It feels so good to hear these things. I think a lot of us consider the things others said were strengths, to be our weaknesses. Now I am going to be egotistical about my skin tone. I never want to forget what they all said so, here are some of the ones I remember.
Character Traits:
You make everyone happy-if we're being grumpy you come in and for everyone you just change the subject or turn it around.
You fix things not because they affect you but, because you can and it's right
You're pure and innocent and you tone us down
You know what to say to make my day happier.
You are the sweetest person I know
You are so ready to jump in and have fun
You made our house a home
You know how to make people happy
You are always happy/optimistic
Physical Traits:
Skin Tone
You always look so comfortable
Smile
Hair
I will miss you all and more than I would have ever thought. You guys have left a handprint on my heart. Thanks for all the times. The good and the bad. Best of luck to all of you. You are the best.
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