Spicin' It Up

So I've been thinking a lot about a conversation I had with my dear friend Laney about those people that proudly march to the beat of their own drum. I admit that many of my closest friends, while they each have their own endearing personalities and quirks, are very similar to me, which is why it is easy to be such great friends. Yet, I have also been privileged to meet many individuals who just intrigue me! Their minds work in ways that are so different from my own, and I absolutely LOVE it. They push me, in their subtle ways, to examine things from other angles, to really determine what I believe and to see things from new, fascinating perspectives. They add spice to my life!

So here's to you! All of you who dare to stand outside the norm and be yourself. Who aren't afraid to speak up and out and provide a source of constant delight! You truly are like a fresh breeze, causing me to see previously mundane things in a whole new light. So today I salute the members of BYU's medieval club, those people with ridiculously good balance who ride their unicycles across campus, those people who bravely stand on the soapbox in the quad and shout their opinions (even though few are really listening)! Here's to those talented, artistic souls that fill the HFAC with such amazing pieces, and those who push the envelope just enough to make sure the rest of us are still breathing!

It is often inspiring and invigorating to watch. Perhaps I will write that children's book, see if I have any hidden artistic talent, or, gasp, learn to sew!!

I shall miss BYU, the college life, where there is such an eclectic mix of personalities and interests. How fortunate that we all have our own idiosyncrasies, ideals, dreams, talents, and beliefs. It makes the world a brighter, more interesting place.