Well, I just got back from a wonderful weekend in Provo with my sister, Sam. She has been wanting me to come hang out with her down there for a while, so this weekend I finally did. I got there Friday night, and we stayed up late watching Harry Potter and eating ice cream. I was absolutely exhausted from working all week and could not wait for Saturday when I could finally sleep in. That didn't happen. As part of Provo's "Freedom Festival" this weekend, there were hot air balloons that took off at 6:30 on Saturday morning. I was up at 6 so that we could get in on that action. It was actually really cool. We walked down to this huge grassy field where there were tons of people and tons of hot air balloons getting ready to fly. I had never seen one up close before, and we were completely surrounded by them. They are HUGE! It was cool to watch them being blown up and eventually taking off. After the balloons, Sam took me to Kneader's for THE best french toast I have ever had. Seriously, it was sooo good! After breakfast, we went back to her apartment and got ready for the day, and then went to the Freedom Festival fair-type-thing. There were tons of booths set up with face painting, food, clothes, airbrush tattoos, jewelry, and tons of the cutest purses I have ever seen. I drooled over the jewelry and purses for a while, but didn't end up buying anything. After that, we went back to the apartment for a minute and made some muddy-buddies, and then headed to a barbecue that some of Sam's friends had invited her to. That was a little awkward because there were lots of people there that neither of us knew, but it was still fun. The muddy-buddies were a huge hit. Lots of the people we didn't know came up and talked to us when they found out that we were the talented chefs behind those little guys. After the barbecue, we went back to the apartment (which, by the way, didn't have working air conditioning and, with the 95 degree temperature, it was a sauna!) to just chill for a little bit. At 7:00 we headed to Pizza Club. Yes, you read that right, Pizza Club. Some guys that Sam is friends with decided to start this little group that goes out for pizza once every two weeks. They go to a different pizza place every time, and after they eat, they all take a survey to rate the place. It's kind of silly, but I thought it was genius. There was about 20 people at Pizza Club that night, and we ate at the California Pizza Kitchen. Sam and I shared a margherita pizza and made awkward small-talk with the guy across the table from us. The group of people that was there was pretty entertaining. Everyone was super friendly, and I didn't feel like the outsider-little-sister. They didn't all know each other, so I was just another member of Pizza Club. (except not a member because girls aren't allowed to officially be members but they can come and eat pizza or something silly like that. These boys were just making rules up as they went.) Regardless of whether I can be a member or not, I am definitely planning on continuing to attend Pizza Club. I will drive to Provo every-other Saturday to have pizza. It was pretty fun. After pizza, Sam and I found a little spot and watched the fireworks from the Stadium of Fire. Those were pretty impressive. Then we had some ice cream and watched Brian Regan until neither of us could keep our eyes open anymore. I slept quite well on her surprisingly comfy couch. This morning we got up and went to church and a "break the fast" after church. Then we hung out in her apartment until I eventually came home. I really had so much fun this weekend. I would love to go down there and stay longer, but I have this silly thing called a job. Ugh. Also, I can see why people like BYU so much. It really is a great place. Everyone that I met was so friendly and so genuine. There are so many things going on all the time, there's always something to do. Also, I think it would be fun to live in a city like Provo where you have a zillion options for food and shopping and whatever else, and they are all right there within walking distance. That made me jealous. Plus, they have a Pizza Club. What more could you want? Don't worry, (or get your hopes up as the case may be) I am not planning on transferring schools. There would be a lot of great things about going to BYU, but I made my choice and I am sticking to it. I love SVU and I wouldn't trade the experience that I've had, or am going to have, there. But, I'm sure BYU would have been wonderful too. I plan on spending some more weekends there with my sister....I think she would be okay with that.
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