My favorite thing about Western

I need to be honest... I don't believe I would have been able to make it through this entire school year without the people in my life. Whether it has been family, friends, or friends that became family. I've said goodbye to people that have been huge influence in my life but I have also said hello to some wonderful beginnings. I have been reminded time and time again, that everything happens for a reason. This year has been extremely busy but also very rewarding. Fall 2010 was the first annual haunted house that was hosted in Aspen Mountain Hall organized by Aspen Mountain Hall's hall director Kelsie Keller. One of the best things that I have EVER been involved in. :) Our RA RA'ppin trip in Laramie. RA training. The Halloween dance, all of the RA programs. All of the plays and musicals. All of the sports games. All of the ASG events and RHA events. VERY FUN YEAR.

This is my last semester as a RA here at Western and it is a chapter of my life that is a little hard to say goodbye to. I have come to know so many wonderful people either because they were residents, were my fellow RA's, or faculty of WWCC. I would greatly advise any one coming to this school to become as INVOLVED as possible. You don't have to be in clubs or sports or teams. Just walk out of your dorm and say hello to people. You'll learn that not every one will become your best friend but you will meet some incredible people that may give you a whole new outlook on an idea or belief. I believe I'll be back here for one more semester this fall and am looking forward to it. Fall semester is the beginning. There are wonderful things to do and become involved in. So if you are here at Western already, or are looking at applying here, PLEASE get to know the people you'll be going to school with. It will open an entirely new door in your life that you may never have thought possible. Sorry for the pep talk. I got a little sentimental. Please forgive me. :)

Bonfires :)

So since it's been nicer outside (and not AS cold as it was a few months ago) we have been doing some adventuring. We went out by Little Fire Hole and decided to build a bonfire. GREAT night. Briquel, Kylee (another RA), Kory, Trever, Tyler, Kelly, and myself built it. Okay... so the boys obtained the crates, loaded them in the truck, found the perfect fire spot, unloaded them, split them up, lit them, and then kept the fire going all night... but still. We girls were there as the spirit lifters. :) We did our part. This semester has been one of my best so far. I have enjoyed the random rides up White Mountain, the bonfires, the pictures, the pranks, the meals, the talks, the movies, the McDonald trips. Very fun, indeed.

April Fools Da-- ahem...Month.

So this month of college has been one of the best so far. Pranks galore. I don't think talking about them would give them much justice so let me show you:

^ ^ That's my room... yeah. Pretty dang rad. Props. I came home at three in the morning to... ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. :)

Oh and then we pranked my cousins room. I mean, what else could you possibly do with 5 industrial size bags of shredded paper?

Best part of the month of March

Emma Kaye McCarroll :)
My niece was born today! She is absolutely beautiful. Seven pounds and 15 ounces. Best part about her being born in Rock Springs was that she was in the colleges backyard! The hospital is right behind WWCC. So in between classes I got to visit her. Well here is a picture of her. She's pretty cute, huh?

Spring Break

Spring Break...Already OVER! Oh my goodness.
So here's a rundown of what I did:
1) Colorado on Friday, March 11th
Drove with my cousin, Paden, and made it around 6 in CO Springs. Saw my best friend. :) Saturday, went to the military base that is in Colorado Springs. Visited Kylie's boyfriend, Curtis. Ate lunch with him and then left and went for a tour around the city. Went to Garden of the God's and took a few pictures. It was absolutely BEAUTIFUL. I never knew that rock structures could be that pretty. Then we ended up climbing to the base of one of the mountains. It was kind of a long way to the top with flip flops and gladiators so we decided to just get to the base and then go back down. Bought Kylie some fish for her room. Then woke up the next morning and got on the road headed to Illinois.
2) Illinois on Sunday the 13th
Made it about 10 at night. Stayed at my Aunt and Uncle's. Woke up the next morning to my three smiling cousins who are all under the age of 7. Quite adorable. Hung out around my hometown till Wednesday. Then I drove into Chicago to pick up Kelsie, who is the Hall Director of Aspen. She came to visit me while I was there. We came back that evening and babysat my little cousins who informed us about Leprechauns. They steal your gold. :) Then the next day we went into Arlington Heights (Suburb of Chicago) and took a train into downtown Chicago. We set next to an awesome girl named Heather who worked in the city as a tattoo artist. She was talking all about her work and it made me want to get one. Ate authentic Chicago Style pizza which was amazing. Checked out the Willis Tower which used to be the Sears tower. Pretty legit. Tried to walk to Michigan Ave but got lost so took a cab to the Water Tower Place, which is a fantastic mall. Did some shopping and then made it back to the train station. Next day we just hung out and then went bowling with the family in the evening. The next day, Saturday, was my birthday. Just went around town and got my hair done at the salon I used to work at by my second mom. Then went to my Aunt's to celebrate mine and my Grandma's birthday. Had a wonderful dinner and then decided to leave to go back to Wyoming at 11:30 that night. Made it back in one piece! :)

The Colorado

Spring Break is FINALLY here. :) It took a really long time to come.  I have some cool plans for this year. Today my cousin Paden and I drove to Colorado Springs, CO to visit my best friend/soul sister Kylie. She's a junior there at the University of Colorado.  It is absolutely beautiful here! Definitely a GREAT start to break. More of my adventures to come!

Aspen and Walmart

 Aspen Mountain Hall:

As I have said in my bio I am a RA for Western. I am a RA this year in Aspen Mountain Hall which is located about a mile from the main campus. A RA stands for Resident Assistant. If you live on campus you will have a designated RA on your floor. This person is in charge of checking you in and out of your room when you move in and out of the dorms. A RA also helps you with any problems your room may have by contacting maintenance, helps you feel like a part of campus by telling you of upcoming events, and is around if you ever just want to talk to someone. We're pretty super fun people. :)

One of the great things about Aspen Mountain Hall is that it is located right behind Walmart. When you're a college student Walmart is literally your best friend. :) Also, it is open 24/7 which is also extremely convenient. I just felt that I should brag about how wonderful Walmart is.