I Remember When

Sometimes there are periods of time in which a person becomes reclusive. I have definitely been more reclusive than usual for the last year.  Due to this, I have been out of contact with a lot of good friends. So I felt it would be nice to have a blog with memorable moments I have had with people over the years. 

I remember when my best high school friend and I went dancing and hung out at the Hogle Zoo in Utah.

I remember when my roommate and I drove over an hour to find the nearest location selling Girl Scout cookies in Florida. Yumm!

I remember when my cousin got married to my good friend in Florida.

I remember when my missionary companion and I would huddle under one umbrella and sing Mary Poppins songs while tracting in the rain in Argentina.

I remember when I toured Punta Tombo with some awesome missionaries and adorable penguins.

I remember when I played football, dodgeball, and other games with other missionaries on our p-days.

I remember when some roommates and I took a midnight run to climb on top of one of the buildings at OSU at the end of the school year. 

I remember when I hiked the blue mountains in Australia for the first time with a group of friends.

I remember when my friend and I would sing along to Tik Tok by Keisha over and over again while I visited her in Brisbane.

I remember when a large group of friends made a long massage chain at a friend's house in Australia.

I remember when I toured Sydney and a friend and I happened to be in the right place at the right time to make our own canvas painting.

I remember when some friends and I went to a bring your own pool party for the Hamish & Andy radio show in Sydney.

I remember when I went surfing for the first time in the freezing cold ocean at Oregon. Little did I know I would fall in love with it!

I remember when a roommate and I climbed on top of another building at OSU and played tennis in mid-day.

 I remember when I climbed into a small crevasse while on a church activity with two of my best friends.

 I remember when my best friends and I would stay up till 3 am playing Guitar Hero for multiple nights in a row.

I remember when I went outdoor rock climbing for the first time at Smith Rock in Oregon.

I remember when I toured Namibia with my friend/roommate and hiked to the top of the dunes in Sossusvlei.

  I remember when I did yoga on the beach with a group of friends in Oregon.

I remember when my roommate and I tried to hold back four big dogs from escaping and practically got dragged out of the house.

I remember when two of my best friends drove 14 hours so they could be at my wedding in Utah.

I remember when I made gingerbread houses with friends in Eugene, OR.

I remember when I moved to Australia and had a good friend invite me to hike the blue mountains where we swam in a rock pool. 

I remember when I had a fun pizza and movie night with my roommate in Australia.

I remember when I first got stung by a jellyfish when I went to the beach with some friends.

I remember when I had a bunch of people over for dinner and we played a game that made us all laugh hysterically.

These are just some of the many memorable moments I have had with good friends, and there are many more friends I have not included. I have not forgotten anyone that I have spent time with throughout my life. Our lives have changed and moved on from some of the fun moments we have shared, but that does not change a friendship. I know that I have not been great at keeping in touch, but if any of my friends are in need I will always be there!