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HELLO EVERYONE!!!

Well first I'd like to start out by saying how much I miss everyone back home SO much!!! I'm so excited to make a blog so that all my friends and family can keep up on what's going on in my life.

Ok well let's start from the very beginning, a very good place to start....haha.

I took some last pictures of the salon, and looking at them makes me so sad. I am mad though because I didn't get any with people in them, which is why I am relying on you who took pictures, to get me copies some how!

I CAN'T BELIEVE I took these pictures a week ago from yesterday! It feels like it's been FOREVER!!

I miss the view!!!

Anyways, So my last day of work, I'll have you know, was one of the hardest goodbyes. It was the weirdest feeling to think, I won't be back tomorrow. I won't see these people everyday. I won't have these people to make fun of me...oh wait, this could be a good thing....

NO I'm kidding. But seriously, it was so hard because everyone at work has been such a huge part of my life these past two years, that I knew it was going to be hard to not have that there anymore. But I honestly believe that we will all stay in touch and even though I won't see them every day anymore, we will still remain friends for the remainder of my life, which hopefully is long....

After I made my way through the salon saying my goodbyes to each person, crying my eyes out and wishing I could stay even just one more day, I had to force myself to leave and as I did, I felt like I was seriously losing a piece of me. I know people say that in movies and in books and in all seriousness, I always think it's kind of cheesy, but honestly, I really do think a piece of me was taken by each person at Ooh La La Salon and I will never get it back. I will never work with a better group of people, and I will never fully enjoy my job as much as I did there. I know people say I will, but I don't believe them. I don't.

The people at Ooh La La Salon were so much more than co-workers. They were my family. I love each and everyone of them and I cannot even begin to explain how each and everyone of them has been there for me, both physically, mentally, and emotionally. They have done so much for me. From helping me with towels or coffee, to answering the phone for me, to listening when I needed to talk, to making me laugh or feel good about myself, to being the most giving group of individuals I have ever met in my life. To all of you who contributed to the money I was given, thank you so much. You will never, ever understand how much I appreciate that and how much it helped me. I will for sure be sending a thank you card ASAP. It's just been crazy around here and I need to go buy stamps. But seriously, thank you so so so much. Also, Thank you to those of you who gave me indivudual gifts, they mean so much to me and I will cherish them always. I love you all!

After I left, I went to my best friend David's house, and I cried a little more about leaving the salon. To get my mind off of the immense sadness, we watched a little TV. Then I had to go home and finish packing up my room. I went to my empty house, where no one was home, and I cried some more. This was my home, where I have spent so much time being happy, and I kept thinking, WHY AM I LEAVING!??? I finished all my packing

and starting putting it in my car.

I seriously didn't think it was all going to fit. I had a bit of a fit over it. haha. But I was home alone so no one saw. But somehow I got it all in, don't ask how.

Then I called David and he came and picked me up for the last time. We hung out the rest of the day and it was by far the hardest goodbye I think I have ever had to say in my life. I know David and I will stay friends, but it will never be the same. I took this goodbye pretty hard. At least I knew I can continue to visit everyone else I miss. But this is a whole nother story in itself and I'm betting I'll wind up writing more about it later. But anyways, I'm trying to hurry and give you a quick outline of what has happened and it's taking forever, sorry.

OK.

SO I left early Saturday morning, August 18th, 2007. I drove and drove and drove. My car worked fine, I wasn't too bored, and I never got sleepy or annoyed. BUT! This is all I saw the whole time...

It was just so hot and I had to use frozen water bottles to keep me cool. But I was so surprised my car gave me no problems, except for the fact that sometimes I had to drive in the slow lane, where trucks were passing me by. Ha ha. But it was only on big hills.

Anyways, well I made it to Zion National Park, and met up with my family. It was so beautiful there, and I had fun. We hiked the narrows and it was so cool! My dad took pictures, hopefully I can get some copies because I'd love for you guys to see them. For now, this is just what the canyon looked like. Gorgeous!

After we left Zion, we went to Cedar City, left my car there, went to my great grandma's funeral, and then to Bryce Canyon. We had a lot of fun there too. Again, my dad took pictures and I will share if I get them. Throughout the week, we hiked, went horse-back riding, and spent time just enjoying the beautiful scenery. Then we drove me to Provo, and I moved all my things in. It was so so hot in my room, and my whole family(7 people) were in the small, strange place and I had my first anxiety attack of the day. But I calmed down and I got settled in and I'm enjoying it. Here is a little sneak peak at what it looks like!

Here's my room in the picture on the left. My bed, and I get half the desk. (My computer is in the family room).

In the picture on the right, you see my dresser, and then on the left of the hamper, that is my wooden closet thing. My roommate let me have a lot more room because she doesn't have much clothes. She's a senior, and she is better at choosing what to bring and what not. Anyways, this is the kitchen, and the outside of the house.

That is my roommates car in the driveway. See how we are twins? We both have an old car. Ha ha. Anyways, last pictures....

The family room and my roommate Rachel, and then the Y up on the mountain. That picture was taken from my front lawn.

Well I miss you all and another update of what has happened since I have actually gotten here! LOVE YOU ALL!!