Two Morrows

COAST TO COAST

2:43:00 PM

After three days of driving, we finally made it to our new home: South Carolina! The drive was long. Very long. But we snapped a few cool pictures along the way. It was fun watching the scenery change. At first, it was a complete desert. But as we drove further east, it became more and more green. It's pretty amazing this is all part of the United States.

We passed this HUGE wind farm in the Palm Springs area

I got to see Kaitlyn in Fort Worth, TX! We had some tasty BBQ for dinner. Classic Texas.

Obligatory picture in front of the Texas sign. We spent 11 hours diving through this state!

Louisiana. Officially in the South!

Louisiana sunset.

We managed to move from Utah to South Carolina without renting a moving truck! It was sure a lot of work! We boxed up 26 boxes and shipped them on a Greyhound bus to Charleston. It was MUCH cheaper than the postal service. This worked out well for us because we do not own any furniture; our Provo apartment came furnished. So we did not have to pay for a moving truck or pod. Go us!

My first day in South Carolina went something like this. I struggled to deposit a check at the bank-I'd never sent a check flying up a tube before! I couldn't see where I was driving-there are so many trees! I almost ran into another car-there were two streets with the same name "Johnny Dodds." I got asked out on a date at the library-by a man with a braided ponytail. I took a wrong turn on the Isle of Palms Connector-I couldn't turn back until I was at the beach! Luckily, Kori and I got to chat for a while. And that made my day a whole lot better. I just felt so out of place. Like I didn't belong. I still feel that way a little bit. And I know it will just take some time.

Sometimes, change is hard just because it is, well, change. For five years, I surrounded myself with friends I'd made. I had a wonderful teaching job. I knew where everything was. I had a purpose. Now, I have few friends, no job, and I don't know where anything is. I think I was so excited to start a new adventure, I forgot to account for the adjustment period. I know it will get easier as I get used to this new place that will be my home for a while. And I am excited for that. :)

Also, I experienced a SICK thunderstorm this afternoon. It shook the house like crazy! I went outside to watch it and ran back inside for a second because I was legitimately SCARED.

FROM HERE OR NOW OR YOU

11:21:00 PM

BYU Graduates!

9:20:00 PM

BYU-Then and Now.

I started my BYU adventure five years ago. I could not ask for a better place to spend the past five years of my life. Everybody goes where they're supposed to go, but I sure am glad I had the honor of attending and graduating from this university! I have made the best friends and best memories. I remember when my parents first dropped me off at the dorms my freshman year. I had the best years ahead of me and I didn't even know it!

I have grown so much through college. One of the most important things I've learned in college is that you really can accomplish so much more if you enjoy the road you're on. I know, cliche. But you know what, some people never learn that. Some people go through life always seeing the negative. One of my favorite quotes is, "Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success." That is one lesson I'll never forget. I've had five solid years to learn that life throws curve balls, whether that's a hard test, obnoxious professor, stressful job, or other challenges. There will be plenty more to come in the future, and I'm glad I learned that hard work and a good attitude are simple but incredibly important things to value in life.

I could go on and on about the things I've learned, the people I've met, the experiences I've had. But I'll save that for my journal. For right now, I am content with saying that BYU has been one of the best things I've ever done.

My heroes.

Love him so much

So grateful to have worked with Al Merkley

I loved graduating with my best friend!

Lendrum and I are excited to begin our new adventure in Charleston, South Carolina next month! Wow. What a huge move for me! I am definitely thrilled to be moving on in life, but I will really miss Utah, and perhaps more importantly, the close proximity to my family in California. Lendrum is enrolled in a graduate certification program at MUSC, which will hopefully give him a good chance to get into medical school next year. His program starts May 28th, so we will be moving in the next month. Definitely an exciting time for us right now!