A little thing called LIFE.: mi vida recientemente

I've had a lot going through my head lately. As I approach the last couple weeks of my Junior year, I've realized how fast college as flown by. Its hard to believe that I'm going into my Senior Year of college, when I feel like I just got here. I submitted me graduation plan (what?) last week so that I could add some upper level classes for my program (which is Recreation Management if you didn't know that already) and everything became so real. I will be graduating in December 2014. I'm a little behind since I switched my major a couple times but it's fine because Im not ready to leave quite yet :) I regret not keeping a journal or keeping up with my blog, because there are so many great moments from this year that could very likely be forgotten forever.

Growing up, I always thought it was strange how some people could be so absorbed in one college and be a die hard fan. I didn't understand it. Coming to BYU, I had no idea what was going to hit me. I knew that college would be a good time but never expected to love a school and all 30,000 students in it as much as I do now. There have been many things/people that have changed my life, but there is one thing that has changed me more than I could have ever imagined. BYUSA. Working as an officer in the student leadership office has been such an honor. I feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to work with such amazing people. I have learned so many valuable skills that I would not have been able to learn anywhere else, but more importantly, I have learned more about myself. The time I have spent in BYUSA has been amazing. It has no doubt been the most challenging thing thus far, but with that, the most rewarding. I have grown so much. One of the best parts about BYUSA is seeing the people I work with grow as well. It's so rewarding to know that the time and service that I put in has had a positive impact one someone else's life.

This year, I have already accomplished quite a bit. I started a photography business! Its small now, but I plan on getting more clients when I return from Peru. I will have more time to advertise and be proactive about it! Starting it up and getting a Facebook page going was the first big leap for me and Im excited to see where it goes from here. This is perhaps one of my favorite shots from an engagement session I did -->

To see more photos, visit my Facebook page here.

Next, I leave for Peru in 36 days! I cannot wait to spend my whole summer serving and helping the people live better lifestyles. This is something that I have always wanted to do. I feel extremely blessed to have this opportunity, and am so happy that one day I randomly decided to take Spanish classes at BYU! It will be a neat experience to be able to communicate with the people in Spanish, and I hope to return in August fluent! If you want to donate towards the projects I'm helping with, click here, and make sure you designate it to "Support a Volunteer or Intern" and put "Zoe Theobald" in the memo line.

This weekend was General Conference. Its funny to think back to my days growing up when I would pretend to be asleep so I wouldn't have to watch the Saturday Session or stay up really late the night before so that I would legitimately fall asleep. Now, it's totally opposite. I look forward to General Conference and listening to the leaders of this church. It always comes at the perfect time, when I need inspiration and motivation to press on.

Lastly, life according to my iPhone: