And its over, just like that.

The first year at Dixie:

At first, I was scared out of my mind. I came down by myself, didn’t know anyone and didn’t even come out of my room for the first week. After about a month and a half, I was getting oriented, had moved into another apartment and was having the time of my life. The first year I met a lot of people that changed my life. I met friends that I will have for the rest of my life, and some that were just for a short time, but each of them taught me something that I was supposed to learn. This was a really big developing year for me. I learned who I was, for the most part, and learned the things I wanted and didn’t want. I lived at Rebel Creek in 4A with the greatest girls ever and that became my home. Being on Ambassadors kept me busy and saved my life most of the time. It was so nice to start everything off with 40 friends and it helped me get to know the campus. I loved the first year so much and cried like a baby when I had to come home for the summer…..ya no surprise that I cried.

The second year at Dixie:

GREATEST. YEAR. OF. MY. LIFE. This was the most fun I have ever had. I owe a lot of this to the boys.  The first time I met most of them I thought they were nuts, but as I got to know them, they all became some of the greatest friends I have ever had.  I lived with girls that were more like sisters, and are some of the most amazing people I have ever met (how did I get so lucky??). During this year we did everything from movie nights, to paintball wars, to all night Call of Duty and sleepovers in my room. The boys taught me so much about who I am and what I want in my future. I was kinda like the big sister, so trust me we got in our share of knock-out drag-out fights, but they were always there for me and were so productive. Most of the things I miss most about this year involve at least one of the boys and Megan or Stacie. This is the year when I met the most friends, and they were all friends that will be there forever. Friends that I will grow old with, that will be at my wedding, and will be in my life always. At the end of the year I met the girls that will be my life in the 3^rd year, and even though it took so long for us to finally get together, I am grateful for the GREATEST WEEK EVER because it saved my life this year.

The third and final year at Dixie:

            This has probably been one of the hardest years of my life, and without being here at Dixie surrounded by the people that I was, I probably wouldn’t have made it through as well as I did. Between breaking up with a boyfriend of 5 years to making decisions about a mission it has been an emotional roller coaster to say the least. The people I have met and cultivated relationships with this year have been the reason I am standing here today. I had the greatest roommates who, even though we didn’t see each other much because of our crazy schedules, were always there for me when I needed them. They got me through a ton and were such examples to me. The girls of B4 were my social escape. They were always doing the funnest things and whenever I needed to escape my life and get my mind off things, they were always there to help. The softball girls, Mostly laur and kels, were a comfort when I needed one. Kels and Laur have been in my life for forever and they will always be. When I needed someone who knew me the best, they were the ones I went to. Chels—cant really say enough about this girl. She saw the most, she had to endure the most awkward “summer breakdown” sessions, and she was still there through it all. I can honestly say I wouldn’t be here where I am right now without her.

As for ambassadors, so much changed, but all for the best. New advisors, new people, I was on the presidency and had a ton of responsibilities which taught me a ton. I am really going to miss that organization.

I have been to more athletic games this year than you can even understand. Working for Cluff over the last 3 years has been one of the most rewarding experiences I have ever had and I loved it. Designing everything for the department this year has been so much fun and was such a great opportunity. I am really going to miss the athletic department.

These last 3 years have taught me a ton about where I want to go in my life and the things I want to accomplish. By ending my time at Dixie I have been forced to find direction, and the things I have learned during the last 3 years has been such a blessing. I owe my life to this place. I feel like I have done so much growing up in this red rocked town. Yesterday, as I graduated from Dixie State College, I felt like I was losing a part of who I am and who I have become. I am who I am today because I came to school here. I sure am going to miss it here.  

here are some pictures of graduation: ill upload more later.