Bachelor of Science... What up.

Written after my last final exam: August 10, 2011.

So, life is officially GREAT. I am done with my undergraduate degree and I never knew how good this would feel. It's INCREDIBLE! For anyone who is contemplating finishing, stop debating and go do it! The time/money/tests/stress/papers/walking in the snow to class is TOTALLY WORTH IT! I can't imagine how my sister feels after finishing her MA degree. She's even more incredible than me. Anyway... I just want to make a little shout-out to all the people who helped me through this:

Thank you to my PARENTS. They always encouraged me to keep going even when I wanted to give up (which was most of my first two years). Their support emotionally (and financially) made getting my degree possible. Thanks for always pointing me in the right direction and being great examples of faith and endurance. I love you both.

Thank you to my HUSBAND. Ben has been so supportive as I finished up my last year of college. He has set a great example to me of patience, kindness and service. When I was doing loads of homework or finishing a late night quiz, he'd be there listening to me study or doing the dishes so I wouldn't have to come home to a dirty kitchen. I love him so much and am so grateful for his help. Now it's my turn to be the supportive, patient and kind one as he finishes up his last two years... I'm really working on the supportive and patient part. :)

Thank you to my SISTER who helped me with signing up for classes, studying tips, encouragement, criticism (the good kind), love, support and all that other sisterly stuff. She and Kendall both helped me to rediscover my love for school and enjoy my time at BYU while it lasted. Halie also helped me find/get my job as a secretary in the COMMS Dept. where I have been able to work the last 2-1/2 years. It was so great to sit by her at graduation and walk across that stage with her back in April. I miss her so much, but I think we get along better now that she's in Texas. :)

Lastly, Thank you to my friends and teachers who have helped me through life (all the way back to Ms. Billstead, my kindergarten teacher). I have enjoyed learning from everyone and have come to love everyone even more (well, most everyone, 7th grade history was a rough year).

I remember when I got into BYU and Dan and Janay Hunt (my Sunday School Teacher and Young Women's leader) came and sang the cougar fight song on my door step. THE WHOLE WAY THROUGH and HECKA LOUD! I had no idea what was going on at the time, but it is a great memory. I have had so many great examples in my life, the Hunts being one of them, and have been very BLESSED with so many people supporting me throughout my trials/experiences. This post is for you guys. THANK YOU.

Bachelor of Science... What up.