floods.

It looks like the Sunshine Coast isn't so sunny anymore...

Recently all of my Australian friends' facebook statuses have been about the rain and floods. It looks like there has been heavy rains for months now, which is now turning into flooding. Apparently many people have had to evacuate their homes in Brisbane and it's not looking so great for the animals...this man was able to save this roo though!

university.

Today I officially applied for graduation! Crazy! It is so weird to think that I am almost finished with college, or uni as they call it in Australia. It's kinda terrifying to picture what will come next. Growing up, I always imagined myself going to college after high school, but I never really planned much for after that. So now I am on the job hunt- a difficult task in today's economy. I will be walking in the Brigham Young University graduation ceremony in April, but still attend spring classes, therefore not receiving my diploma until June 2011. My major is in commercial leisure service management and my minor is in communications. I want to be a corporate events planner. If anyone hears of any kind of job opening let me know! Preferably something with event planning, program development, public relations, or non-profit management. I am willing to move almost anywhere! I am excited to embark on a new adventure- I just need to find one that will pay me...

pathways.

The hardest path to travel is that from your bed to the shower...8:00 am classes are not a good idea during winter semester...

divine.

Most blog posts around this time of year include words on new year resolutions, a summary on christmas break, or maybe the beginning of a new semester...

But this is a post about a blanket.

I have returned to my Provo apartment to begin the new semester. It is always freezing in my apartment, but at least we save on our bill. Last night, however, I was able to whip out my new heated blanket! It is a wonderful invention. Crawling into a warm bed when you are freezing is so divine. Thank you grandma and grandpa Cole for my Christmas gift!

Last day of class

Finals.

Hey this counts as an update.

Recap

My new goal=update my blog more often!!!

Here is a quick recap of what I'be been up to the last five months:

1. Study abroad in Guadalajara, Mexico

2. Senior year at BYU

3. I'm finally 21!

4. New event coordinator for the NBA D-league Utah Flash Basketball team

5. Ongoing fun: BYU football, weddings, bridal showers, Utah Lake adventure, birthday parties, Halloween, and spending time with friends and family

Pictures to Prove:

Cheyenne and I in Guadalajara, Mexico

Daniella, Gerado y yo-my mexican brother and sister :)

Study abroad group

My roommates- Nicole, Andrea, Amie, Me

Back at BYU with Deidre and Cosmo

New internship with the Utah Flash

My 21st Birthday

Lauren threw me a surprise party

Friends

BYU football with dad (Great Grandpa Petersen's BYU Lettermen Sweater from 1935)

Jordan & Denver's Wedding Reception

Being a bridesmaid at Cheyenne's Wedding

Chito and I making Dry Ice ice cream

Stuck on Utah Lake for three hours...

Halloween Costumes: Ally-not really sure..., Me-Indiana Jones, Alyssa Jo-Go Go Girl

I hope you enjoyed my quick recap-hopefully I can be better at this so each post will include a bit more detail!

in limbo

I'm back! I have returned to the U. S. of A. after living in Australia for four months. It was an amazing experience that I wouldn't trade for anything. I made some great friends, learned a lot about working in the real world, and had some life growing experiences. It was sad to leave though.  Brief summary- I worked for UrbanTrans promoting a government program to the community on using sustainable forms of transit. I made many great friends, did lots of fun things, was visited by my parents, grandparents, and Mekelle. Lauren moved to Australia and we were able to spend a month together before I left-she will be there until July 30th. I went skydiving in New Zealand, scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef, made friends with Kangaroos, and had an amazing time in Sydney. I really should have blogged more about it...I did write in my journal a lot though! And there are plenty of pictures on facebook. Maybe someday I will write more...

But right now, I am in a limbo.

On Friday June 18th, I leave for Guadalajara Mexico for summer study abroad. But until then, I am living in good ole Heber City with mi familia. 

It's nice to be home again. I love my family and spending time with them, and I love Heber Valley. I have helped my mom in her 2nd grade class, gotten Al pumped for her first year at girls camp, spent a TON of time with little buhanna (Alyssa Jo), had a BBQ with smores, and other exciting Cole family adventures. Today we went to a random Asian Festival and then played laser tag-it's my family's new favorite thing to do ha ha. I also spend time with the dogs-Daphne likes to sleep in my bed, and I take Zeek on walks...or rather he takes me on walks! The weather has been typical Utah weather. It was really nice when I first got home, sunny and in the 80s, but today it rained a lot and snowed in the mountains-I love it though! 

I have also been able to see some of my friends. It's hard to catch everyone because we are all off on our own adventures, but it's always good when we get together-Dirty Dozen party coming soon! 

But it is kinda weird being back at home. I can't really settle in because I'm just going to leave again. I don't really know what to do with myself. I have a billion things I should be doing though. For one, I need to finish my senior capstone project this week! Don't ask me why I'm writing this instead of doing that, or sleeping for that matter (my sleeping schedule is still a little off because of the jet lag and time difference issue...)

But yes, to start with, I need to finish my project, write a few papers about my internship experience, meet with my professor about it, get ready for Mexico, buy a textbook, pack for Mexico (after I unpack from Australia-I really need to do that...), visit with a few more people before I leave, make some money, and clean out my basement bedroom. 

I'll get it all done though. I'm way excited about Mexico. I know it will be another amazing experience for me. (Hopefully the swine flu doesn't break out again and cancel it!) I will be living with a family there in Guadalajara and Cheyenne, my friend from BYU, will be my roommate. We attend a university in the mornings to take spanish classes, and then do service for the people during the afternoons. 

I really am so blessed to have so many opportunities in my life and to have friends and family that support me in them. It was sad to leave Australia, but I'm excited to start on my new adventure in Mexico.

Until then, I am cherishing this limbo moment to spend time with my friends and family.