A little funny

When my parents got married, my dad's youngest sibling was 7 years old, making him only 9 years older than me. So that puts his family into perspective just a little bit for ya! Growing up my aunts and uncles were always near by and I pretty much grew up with them. I look back at pictures and see me at the park with my aunts and uncles and playing on my grandparents' remote-controlled bed. It's so weird living here in Utah now on my own and to be all grown up. At family events I identify myself more with the aunts and uncles than my cousins since I'm the first grandchild on my dad's side. In my last post I mentioned that I have a new cousin, the first thought that entered my mind after I read the text was I have a new niece! and then it dawned on me... no I have a new cousin. Also, one of my uncles called me about a month ago and in the message he left he said Hey Becca, its so-and-so, your brother-in-law... and I listened to that and thought haha no I'm your niece. I just find it very funny that I seem to fall more into the adult category than the little kid cousin category. It makes me laugh every single time!

The Reason...

I absolutely love sundays! It is honestly the best day of the week. There are so many reasons why it is the best day of the week. For starters, I get to sleep in and go to church at noon. I love going to church, they are the best three hours. I have so many great teachers with great lessons. Second I get my laundry done and a homecooked meal. How many freshman can actually say that they get a homecooked meal once a week? Hardly any! I am so loved and blessed. The best part of my sunday is getting to skype/facetime/call with my best friends and my family. I don't always get to talk to everyone, but I try my hardest to talk to most everyone. I don't know how people spanned the distance before technology was invented, life just would not be the same!

Today was especially special! I woke up to a text message telling me that my aunt and uncle had their baby this morning. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to attend church, but I did get to go to the hospital and see my new baby cousin. She is absolutely adorable and perfect. I am so grateful that I live in Utah and was able to go visit them immediately. So, so cute!

And that is why I LOVE sundays!

A Season of Thanks

With Thanksgiving I am reminded of how blessed I am. I am so thankful for every aspect of my life! I thought I would just list a few...

1. My Mom and Dad. They always know just what to say and I am so grateful that I can call both of them and get different, but equally needed advice. I am thankful for the 18 years they took to raise me and for all that they have done for me. They honestly are the best!

2. For amazing friends that love me. Life would be nothing without them. Near or far I know they are always there for me no matter what the circumstances.

3. For my biological sisters. If only they both knew how much I missed them and cannot wait to see them at Christmas. I love the laughs and the smiles they brought into my life. They both know how to brighten my day.

4. For my new sisters. You three are the best. My college experience would not be what it is today if I didn't have you. Through the tears, the laughs and the quirks we are perfect for each other and I am so thankful that Heavenly Father brought us together this year. You are the best sisters a girl could ask for while away from home.

5. Extended family. Oh gosh, how lonely I would be without my extended family so close. Thank you for being here for me during my first year away from my parents. You literally keep me far from being homesick.

6. Loving grandparents. My Sundays would be so dull and boring if I didn't always have a place to go or be. Thanks for the homecooked meals once a week, it's getting hard to eat on campus every day.

7. Brigham Young University. I love it here and could not think of a better place for me to be at this time in my life. The Spirit here is beyond imaginable and brings so much joy and comfort into my life!

8. Good music. I'm one for variety and cannot live without music. It helps to calm me down and gives me time to think.

9. Skype. I don't think I would last out here on my own without a way to see familiar faces. I love being able to see my family and friends even though the distance between us is quite long.

10. Sports. How else am I supposed to keep myself entertained during the winter here (until snowboarding season kicks in)? Go Cougars!

My Weekend Update

So you would think that I would be sore from my workout last friday, just like all my roommates, but nope I'm sore because of a social outing. On saturday, my friends and I went rollerskating... NOT rollerblading. I fell at least five times and my hands and butt are so bruised its not even funny. I can't clap, turn the doorknob with my left hand or support myself on my hands or sit for too long. Rollerskating is super fun... when you can get your balance, it's just not for me.

Who Am I?

I saw this idea on my cousin's blog. She listed 100 things about herself and said she learned a lot about herself in the process so I thought: Why not give it a shot! So here we go, I plan to take the challenge!

1. I can fall asleep under most conditions, including lights on and loud roommates

2. As much as I consider myself a country girl I really miss the big city; Boston specifically

3. My favorite shows are Suits and White Collar

4. I love hanging out with my cousins

5. Playing the piano is my escape from everything: chores, homework, stress, etc.

6. I play with my hair constantly (it's quite a problem)

7. I like almost any kind of music, but country is my comfort zone

8. I love pretty much anything chocolate

9. Peachesand Ice Cream can fix any bad day

10. I can't and don't hold grudges for more than 20 minutes

11. I don't mind my alone time

12. Scary movies just aren't my thing

13. I can sit at dinner and talk completely in movie quotes with my sister

14. My mom and I can skip over huge chunks of story to get to the new information in a conversation

15. My mom is my BEST friend

in the whole wide world!

16. I don't have a problem speaking my mind when I feel like it

17. I take a little bit longer than most to warm up to people and be myself with them

18. At home I'm the messiest, but at college I'm the cleanest

19. I like guy movies, ya the ones where things explode and people fight

20. I love mexican food like no other!

21. I like to drive with my friend Catherine Erickson, loud music and no GPS... it makes life more exciting

22. I am easily frustrated with things that I think should be very simple

23. I've used lifesavers as ammo... how ironic right?

24. I swear the only books I ever read as a child were sad ones

25. When I was little I wanted to be a "food mixer" like my mom

26. Back home I was the last in bed, here at college I get made fun of for when I go to bed (I guess it's too early for a freshman)

27. I miss cooking and having a kitchen with everything I ever needed

28. I'm kind of a food snob ... just ask my roommates

29. I used to hate living in Boston with a burning passion and now I

miss it more than ever

30. I never went to prom

31. I have a huge drinking problem when it comes to

Martinelli's

32. I am a daughter of God

33. I don't like people to sit on my bed after I have made it

34. One of my mottos is: "Love the sinner, Hate the sin"

35. Certain people call me Rebecca,

others call me Becca (and one person calls me Becky)... but when people say the opposite it sounds really weird to me

36. I prefer the spelling Rebekah

37. I've been coloring my hair since I was 11 or 12 and can't bring myself to go back to my natural color

38. I've never been to a legit concert

39. I love snowboarding!

40. I say "wicked" like a true Bostonian... and yes I get made fun of for

it

41. I say pretty funny things when I'm half asleep

42. I love Cherry Coke

43. My sister has told me that I have a great sense of direction

44. I've never left the continental US

45. Debating is not my thing

46. My favorite color is blue

47. My high school and college are the same colors (pretty much) and the same mascot

48. I miss my high school uniform

49. To me sweet potato fries are gross, but sweet potato chips are amazing!

50. I would rather wear jeans than any other kind of pants

51. My left leg is longer than my right leg (I totally notice it when I walk)

52. I've had ear surgery 3 or 4 times

53. When I got my wisdom teeth out I threatened my mom I would take the car that night if she didn't get me ice cream

54. I love Gerber daisies... they're such a happy flower

55. I drive by landmarks... driving in Utah is super confusing to me

56. I can't drive stick-shift

57. I can't live without music

58. Homemade is always betterthan store bought

59. I'm not very hand-eye coordinated especially when it comes to doing my hair

60. I like to have fun!

61. It is impossible for me to play the piano and sing at the same time

62. Tiana is my favorite Disney Princess

63. My favorite Book of Mormon story is the Stripling Warriors

64. People say I answer the phone very officially

65. I love bowling

66. I'm the spitting image of my mom

67. Pudding with crushed up oreos is devine!

68. I get stressed out just looking for a seat to take my test in the testing center

69. I like pepperoni in my salad

70. I walk really fast so I normally walk paces in front of my friends

71. When I drive I have to pass people, not going ridiculously fast but I can't stay behind other cars

72. I regret not keeping with Irish Step Dancing

73. My favorite Broadway production is Wicked... the music is phenomenal

74. I broke a fire alarm in my hall

75. When I get hungry I can't think about anything else

76. If you ever saw me play basketball you wouldn't think I've ever played before

77. Art Museums are usually pretty boring to me

78. I look through pictures very fast, I don't take time to sit and ponder about them

79. I'm not much of a reader

80. I download the free song on itunes almost every week whether I know it, like it or not

81. No matter how old his jokes are, Brian Regan is still hilarious ever single time I watch him

82. I would be happy with a Honda Accord... I don't need a nice fancy car

83. Being from Boston you would think that I love seafood, but I can't stand it

84. Pickles and Bacon are necessary on hamburgers

85. Subtitles, whether in English or a different language, are very distracting during a movie

86. I can't just sit around and do nothing... I get really antsy and it drives my roommates crazy

87. Nachos are my favorite thing to make when I'm hungry... so easy too

88. In class I don't like to answer questions in fear of being wrong

89. Wearing jeans without a belt drives me absolutely insane

90. I grew up on TVland and love all those classic shows

91. I'm not really up to date on all the actors and actresses

92. Sporting events are really important to me

93. Showers are so much more enjoyable when music is blasting

94. Oatmeal Molasses Bread is the best... especially toasted with butter and honey on it

95. Like my mom, I love baseball caps

96. I stick by my Red Sox, no matter how badly they play

97. I don't understand how I lived without cereal for so long

98. I love autumn and watching the leaves change

99. I have a jacket obsession

100. Oreos and Milk are the perfect after school snack

Best Friends

A Best Friend is...

1. Best Friends are very special people in your life. They are the first people you think about when you make plans. They are the first people you go to when you need someone to talk to. You will phone them up just to talk about nothing, or the most important things in your life. When you're sad they will try their hardest to cheer you up. They give the best hugs in the world! They are the shoulder to cry on, because you know that they truly care about you. In most cases they would take a bullet for you, 'cause it would be too painful to watch you get hurt.

2. Someone you can totally be yourself around and not give a care in the world about your actions or feelings because they won't judge you for the stupid things you may do or say.

This is soooo true in my life! I miss my friends from back home and can't wait to see them. They are friends forever and I will never lose them EVER! I am so thankful for my best friends that are always there for me... I will always be there for you!

SCOTTY MCCREERY!

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