I didn't realize how much work needed to be done in order to start my new life as a college freshman. Clothes needed to be packed, pictures needed to be taken, goodbyes needed to be said. It was funny talking to people at church about me going off to college. I was able to predict the way the conversation would go even before I had it.
It would always get around to how great the BYU experience is and how I am just going to love going there, and have so many new friends, etc.
It would always get around to how great the BYU experience is and how I am just going to love going there, and have so many new friends, etc.
Anyway, we finally finished up packing all of the stuff in the car (and by we I mean mostly dad, although I did help keep Belle occupied by playing Just Dance on the wii) and my dad and I headed out west, and only two hours later than planned! Mom and I had persistently insisted that Dad not text while he drives (believe it or not its a big problem with him).
He didn't text (at least not that I saw), but he did manage to find other dangerous things to do while driving...
Like eating chips.
Looking at the map.
Taking pictures of himself.
And eating McDonalds (yes with no hands).
It is a miracle that we made it to Utah alive.
And of course along the way I had to take the typical state sign pictures:
This is the Kansas State sign I promise.
It was an experience being able to see so many of the things that makes this country great.
Like the St. Louis arch,
The rest stop in Missouri,
The beautiful sunset of the Midwest,
The Wizard of Oz museum in Kansas,
Bunnies in Colorado,
This creepy semi-abandon house that had vultures circling around it, (We didn't stay here vey long)
And the complex rock formations of Wyoming.
We even found time to emerse ourselves in the culture by buying matching cowboy hats and stopping to take pictures in the middle of the highway. It was a weird experience being able to walk onto a highway without cars speeding towards you.
I found that the most exciting part was being able to drive across state lines! It was such an accomplished feeling, knowing that the hours of driving had actually added to the progress.
Personally while driving I learned quite a few things about myself:
- I can touch my nose with my tongue.
- I enjoy pretending I am a member of the Vocal Point group by dramatically singing along to their songs.
- I have a talent for eating french fries and driving at the same time.
We only managed to get lost once. In a small residential Village (it wasn't even large enough to be called a town) in Missouri. However, we eventually found our way and even got Subway out of it.
Finally, after a full four day journey filled with adventure, junk food, songs, and homework we reached our destination:
UTAH!
