That One Time I Met Ed Sheeran.

     So last week we went into Chicago and of course it was crowded, but when is the city not crowded on a summer day? However this Saturday was particularly crowded, turns out Taylor Swift was playing at Soldier Field as a stop on her 2013 RED Tour. We saw plenty of girls running around doused in red glitter. I knew that Ed Sheeran was opening for T-Swift and was very jealous of everyone going. I also looked up if there were any tickets left, there were, but at $100 a pop. There was no way that was happening. So I gave up and we went on our way luckily avoiding most of the concert crowd. We had gotten lunch and walked through some stores when we all started to head back to where the car was parked. We weren't sure if we wanted to just go home or if we wanted to go anywhere else so we just pulled over to the side of the sidewalk to discuss what the next plan was.

     As we are standing there talking I just happen to turn my head and I see the one and only Ed Sheeran! He was walking right towards us, no entourage or anything, just him and a friend strolling the streets of Chicago. On the inside I am freaking out because holy crap freaking Ed Sheeran is like ten feet away from me. No one else Im with sees him, let alone knows who he is so Im was in this by myself. He got closer so I just stepped out said hi and asked him for a picture. He was nice enough to stop and take a picture, so I whip out my phone and throw it at my mom. Everyone I was with was so into their conversation to even notice until I was actually with him. Like I said no one really knew who he was and the looks of utter confusion on everyones face proved that they were all wondering who this guy was. So I got my picture and talked with him for a second, it was great! The british accent wasn't so bad either ;) I was in shock that this famous singer/songwriter was just walking around without a care. It just goes to show that fame can affect people in so many ways and it is apparent that he has not let his fame change who he is and how he acts. I was still very jealous of everyone that got to see him perform...but you know what meeting him was pretty freaking awesome too!

     For all of you who haven't heard of Ed Sheeran watch this video and listen to his music. This song is called The A Team and it is off his debut album +. 

I'm No Longer Living Out Of A Suitcase.

     After three weeks of traveling I am finally back home! It has been so fun going all over visiting family and friends. Our three week vacation started out in Utah. I drove down from Idaho after school ended and met the family. We were able to spend time with Sarah, Matt, and Benson. They moved into their own house so Mom, Sarah, and I had fun decorating the place. It looks so cute! Of course playing with Benson was so fun. He is starting to get so much bigger. He is really developing his personality. I loved seeing my Grandma and Grandpa one more time before they moved back to Arizona. Jill and Nana came up too! I hadn't seen either of them in a long time, so it was great to spend time with them too. The whole family came in town for a very special occasion. Benson was blessed. It was truly a great day.

     The next part of our vacation landed us back home in Chicago. Parker, Mom, and I drove from Connecticut to Illinois. We did it in two days so it really wasn't that terrible. Dad, of course, got the great pleasure of flying. 

     Our purpose of going to Chicago was not just to see our friends but my best friend since the day we moved there, Justin just got home from serving his two year mission in McAllen Texas, and Parkers best friend Scott was leaving for his mission to Fresno California. The funny thing is these two are brothers so it was cool to welcome one home and send another off. We were able to do a lot and also just hung out like old times. We played cards, went to all our favorite restaurants, played just dance, Justin and I went to a White Sox game, and of course we went into the city. I was also able to see one of my old roommates Jenny who is serving her mission in Chicago! It was such a great trip. 

       

    

     All of the travel has fun and it was great seeing family and old friends, but let me tell you it sure is nice not living out of a suitcase anymore! I am home for about three weeks and then am headed back to school. I am just going to relax and enjoy the weeks I have at home with my family.

End Of The Semester and a Photo Dump.

      Well I cannot believe yet another semester has ended. It never ceases to amaze me how fast time flies! I will be starting my junior year next semester. That is just weird to me. Well I think I have said this multiple times on here but this semester was honestly the greatest semesters. There were a few ups and downs but overall it was amazing!
     It was a weird semester because so much had changed over the winter. Most all of my friends had left to serve their missions and Anna was leaving for Mexico for the first half of the semester. I was going to be all on my own. I actually really enjoyed it. It was a great way for me to be my own person and really break out of my comfort zone. I was able to make so many new friends and do so many fun things. The Spring semester is definitely harder to stay focused on school because all you want to do is be outside but somehow I did it! I finished off the semester well so thats always a plus. Im excited to get back to school again this fall and see what it has in store for me!
     These are just a few pictures of what I have been up to the last few weeks of school. Of course it was stressful studying for finals and packing and moving my stuff to my new apartment but I still made time to relax and have fun.

The view outside my apartment. Most nights in Idaho end up looking like this!

Day Trip to Yellowstone National Park

Paddle Boarding at Rigby Lake

 

Sunset Hike Up "R" Mountain

Jess's Wedding Reception

     It was truly a great way to end the semester! Now my seven week break consists of travel. I will be in Utah with the family for my nephews blessing and then Im heading to Chicago to welcome Justin home and to send Scott off. It will be so fun to see them all again. Then back to Connecticut for a short break home. And then right back to good ol' Rexburg. It is going to be a great summer!