Pass the Ben and Jerry's

Hey y'all! Sorry I haven't posted lately. I've been a little down. Hollander and I broke up. Ugh. He's so stubborn! I hate it. You'd think he'd listen to what I had to say, but no. He just had to be right. I mean, I think I know what I'm talking about, right? Y'all understand, right?

Any way, I don't really want to get in to that right now. But, since I am officially single again, my roommates have started inviting me to come hang out with them, which is so sweet of them. But, it's a little awkward. The other night Kyla and Nick invited me to go see a movie with them and insisted that I come. So, I said I would. I didn't have any other plans. But, they also invited another couple. It was crazy awkward for me. I sat in between both couples watching a very intense action movie. I mean, at least it wasn't a chick flick or I would have probably sobbed all through it. Instead, I sat there awkwardly. And then, they sat through, like ALL of the credits. Who does that in a movie other than a Marvel movie? Apparently these people do. It was super weird. I ended up leaving the theater and responding to the texts I missed from being in the movie, because I am NOT one of those people who texts during movies. That's awful and no one should ever do it.

And then I came home and sat out on the balcony to just be by myself for a little bit and do you know who I saw?! That's right, I saw Hollander walking a girl home, and she was giggling. Ugh. And she's waaaay shorter than Hollander. She lives in the same building as me. I think her name is Stacey? Maybe? I can't remember exactly, but I do know her. And as much as I hate it, she's actually a pretty good fit for him. Which made me feel even worse. And I started to cry, but I didn't want people to know I was crying, so I was, like, muffling my cries. And then I saw Hollander leave a few minutes later. He stopped just after stepping off the sidewalk and totally looked right up at my balcony. I don't think he saw me, though, because I feel like he would have still said hi. Because things ended well, mostly. We said we'd still say hi and that kind of thing.

I hate dating. I hate breaking up even more. Because as great as Stacey is, I think I still have feelings for Hollander. And seeing them walk down the sidewalk together nearly killed me. I mean I was on my balcony crying. CRYING. I hate crying. And it was a real serisous cry, not like when I cried because Tom Hiddleston started dating Taylor Swift, which could be it's own post altogether. Ugh. But since we're talking about Tom, I think I am going to replace him because he's dating Taylor Swift. And I used to LOVE her music but now I listen to it and I cringe a little bit. I mean I'm sure they're happy, and that's awesome. I just hate people in happy relationships. Okay, I don't HATE them, but I just want to keep my distance from their happiness right now.

 I came across the mini series North and South on Netflix. Have y'all seen that one?! If not, you HAVE to watch it! I think the main guy on that one might be my new Tom. His name is Richard Armitage, and he is so amazing on that show. Apparently he was also in The Hobbit movies? I don't know that I've watched those ones. I mean, I've read The Hobbit, but three movies seems a bit much for how little that book is.

Any way, I'm exhausted. And all I've done is written this blog post! Emotions are hard. I don't like them. I mean, I love them, just not when my heart hurts. And my heart really hurts right now. I'm going to go eat some ice cream.

Night, y'all!!

Birthday Goodness

Hey y'all!! I know it's been a while and y'all thought I forgot about you, but I didn't. Promise. I had my birthday a few weeks ago and it was a month long celebration, I think.

Whenever we were just the girls at the apartment and we'd watch Chopped on the Food Network even though none of us cook as much as they do on the show, we'd have a brilliant idea to go get slurpees or something and then we'd say something like "we can't do that. We'd have to move." then someone would yell "BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION!!" And we'd all jump up and go. Most of the time. And then they would make me wear this inflatable crown that just appeared from nowhere three weeks ago and I had to wear it the entire time we were out of the apartment.

Seven eleven is such an interesting place at night. On the weekends it's a little bit sketchy, even for Provo. But, on weeknights there's usually no one there and since we're all mostly working part time jobs over the summer or taking a couple of classes, it's fun to go venturing out at midnight for a slurpee run. My favorite flavor is 2/3 Wild Cherry, 1/3 Pina Colada. I've never had a real pina colada, but the slurpees are totes delish. I can't imagine them being any better with alcohol.

My actual birthday was spent with the girls, minus Kyla. She had gotten into a fight with her boyfriend Nick a few days before and hadn't talked to him, and then he showed up with the most gorgeous flowers and the most heartfelt apology and I was almost crying it was so beautiful. He invited her to dinner, but she told him she couldn't.
"Why not?" he asked.
"Because it's Ralieigh's birthday and we have had these plans for weeks." she told him. Though I know she really wanted to go.
"Oh, for heaven's sakes. You're not staying here because of me." I told her. I pushed her out the door, Took her flowers from her and walked over to the sink.
"I'll put these in water. Have a nice night!" I yelled as the door shut. I really hope they make it. I can't think of a better couple than those two.

You know how people just fit together? That's Nick and Kyla. They just compliment each other. I love it. I love them. Together. And when Nick dropped her off, we heard whispering outside the door and muted the TV, because that's what you do. They were laughing about something and then he kissed her, I think. The door really muffled the sound coming in. And then Kyla came in and we quickly unmuted the TV and pretend that we weren't listening. Kyla blushed and then kissed Nick once more and pushed him out the door and closed it behind him. She leaned against the closed door and just looked at us with a goofy grin on her face.

"Guys, I think I love him" She told us, and all six of us squealed with delight. We watched him walk back to his apartment from our balcony door that overlooked the parking lot.

Oh! Hollander! I haven't updated y'all on him in a while. He's actually been gone the last three weeks. He wasn't here for my birthday, but he did send me a gorgous bouquet of flowers. Our apartment smelled wonderful for days. The card that came with Hollander's flowers just said "Thinking of you on your birthday. Can't wait to celebrate when I get back. -H" isn't he the sweetest? He went home because his little sister was getting married and she wanted to spend some time with him before the big day, I guess. I also don't think Hollander had gone home for a long time, so it's good that he went.

Guys, it's just been the most amazing month. I can't wait to tell you more, but I am so exhausted, I need to get some sleep!!

Night, y'all!!

The Roomies

Hey y'all!! So, I just wanted to write a little bit about me and my roomies today! So, my name is Raleigh, as previously mentioned, and I live with my two best friends Shannon and Kyla. And we have three other room mates Katelyn, Shelly, and Jax.

I grew up in North Carolina and decided to come out to BYU after I graduated high school. All of my family is back in NoCo, but that's okay because I LOVE it here! I am getting my degree in Interior Design and also love to bake cupcakes. Pinterest is my current addiction and I can't get enough of it.

I'm SUPER obsessed with the TV show Once Upon A Time and am totally loving all the #captainswan storyline. #sorrynotsorry.

Shannon and Kyla moved in together. Kyla is from California and we three have been roommates for about six months. Shannon is from Idaho, so we sometimes go up to her family's potato farm on the weekends. Yes, they really do grow potatoes!!

Kyla grew up about two hours away from LA and lives, like, right next to the ocean. Okay, not, like RIGHT next to the ocean, but close. Like, a few miles away? I think? Probably. Any way, She is going into nursing and is always studying. I don't think she's been on a date the entire time I've lived with her, but not for a lack of trying! Guys are ALWAYS asking her out. It's super cute. Until she turns them down. And then they're souls are crushed. Poor guys. But that's when Shannon chimes in and cheers them up again.

I don't think I can recall the last time Shannon did NOT have a date on a Friday or Saturday evening. That girl dates all the boys. And can never settle on just one. Shannon is going into psychology and is super great at reading people. It's crazy how well she knows me sometimes. But I love her for it!! She's so so great!!

Jax is probably our most mysterious roommate. Mostly because she's an introvert and doesn't come out and socialize with us very often. But she does come out occasionally and I love talking to her. She is an art history major and wants to work at The Met one day. I think she'll make it there. She's wonderfully amazing. She's super quiet, but if you can get her to open up, she's has the sweetest spirit. And I mean that in the literal sense, not the "sweet spirit" sense. haha.

Katelyn and Shelly are sisters and they do everything together. I think half of their classes are the same. And the other half are always close by. Katelyn is undeclared at the moment but leaning towards Physics. I think she'd do great as a physicist. She's so so smart. Like, unbelievably smart. Love her.

I'm pretty sure Shelly is going into Elementary Education and wants to teach kindergarten. Wouldn't that be, like, the sweetest thing ever? #totesadorbs #teacherslife She's so so so good with kids. She's going to change the world someday, I just know it!!!!

Any way, that's us in a nutshell!!! Can't wait to tell you more about our lives here in Apartment 314!!