Here Is The Low Down: my life

what college forgot to teach me

I know, I know. I haven't blogged in so long that it's becoming a sin. A travesty. I'm ashamed of myself. BUT here I am, ready to play catch-up during my lunch break! Randy isn't here:( So you won't be getting any of him today, but I expect he'll be around again soon enough!

Between working 40-50 hours a week, planning a wedding, spending time with Randy, trying to wrap up my senior documentary, apartment hunting, and trying to see friends before I'm married a no fun, it's been a little busy!

So here's the small catch-up I can give you right now, stay tuned some posts purely dedicated to Randy and I's first look photo shoot, the rest of our bridal shoot, my thoughts about going to the temple for the first time, and things I've learned since becoming a working girl that I didn't learn in college!

For now, here's what's been up:

Randy and I snuck off for date night to go see Big Fish at Hale Center Theater in Orem! It was amazing! It's one of Randy's favorite movies, so it was fun to surprise him with the musical!

Another thing that's been a blast is checking out restaurants for lunch when Randy is in the city. Sometimes we'll have errands to run so Randy will come up to the city and do them while I'm at work, and that means we get lunch together! It's a blast!

Speaking of work....this is a glimpse of what I do all day. I feel like my job has it all...creativity and analytics, brand strategies and content writing, computer programming and PhotoShop, it's just awesome and I am absolutely loving it!

I also some how missed posting about Mother's Day!!! I'm terrible I know. So here's a post for my mother! My mom is absolutely amazing in every way. Heavenly Father knew she was EXACTLY what I needed in a mom, and best friend.

Randy and I got an apartment! Yay! We are so excited to live in Midvale!

I'm mostly excited about this giant walk-in closet here!

Quick shout out to the rest of my awesome family members and their accomplishments:

Liv ran in the State Track Meet and KILLED it. Both of her relays got second in STATE and the Davis team won!

Bethany just sang a solo in her choir concert, and the little sample I got before had was incredible. She has the voice of an angel and is teaching herself to play guitar.

Ben and Kim are expecting a baby GIRL and I am so excited! Ben also just finished the hardest year of law school.

And my Papi is just amazing. The man is loving his job and doing really well, running a billion miles every morning, and in his spare time builds and rebuilds computers and servers. He's a rockstar.

And last but not least. All I have to say about going through the temple right now, is that it was one of the best experiences of my life. More on that later:)

Sorry it's been forever! Hopefully anyone who wanted one was able to get a wedding invite! Message me if you didn't! And stay tuned for those new posts that are coming soon (I promise!)

Happy Thursday everyone!

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, by Madeleine Low

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BYU Grad

I remember walking into my new dorm for the first time, 3 years ago. I remember being a nervous freshman, going to orientation, meeting new people.

I remember trying to navigate classes those first few days. I remember singing in my new ward on the first week and being so nervous. I remember learning how to buy my own food and do my own laundry.

I remember making friends that I never expected. I remember reading and studying sooooooo much, late into the night. I remember when this new place started to feel a little bit more like home. I remember driving back to my apartment after Randy left me for two years. I remember cabin trips and movie nights and eating dinner with all my roommates.

I remember getting into my program. I remember debating about what to do with my minor. I remember applying for jobs and landing one at BYU Radio that I loved. I remember new friends and wards, roommates getting married and friends going on missions.

I remember days of feeling lost and days of feeling so sure of myself. I remember dates and bonfires and dances. I remember hours of reading the news and trying to crack computer code. I remember walking out of the Testing Center triumphant, and sometimes very defeated.

I remember breakdowns involving brownie batter or cookie dough. I remember writing letters, papers, talks, and lessons. I remember calling my mom or roommates or Randy as I walked to campus.

I remember study sessions and group projects that lasted forever. I remember hard classes that made me think, and easy classes where I pinned about my future wedding. I remember finals weeks that hit me like a tornado. I remember summer nights filled with laughter and the promise of being able to sleep in the next day.

I remember hours in the Student Alumni office, and days put into service events. I remember internship hours, research, and lots of applications. I remember nights of prayers for help, and confirmations about the direction I was going. I remember nights where I cried myself to sleep, and nights I fell asleep with a smile on my face. I remember bringing Randy to my apartment for the first time.

I remember long hours in the newsroom, writing and anchoring. I remember too many trips hauling a camera around for a story.

I remember long phone calls with my dad to figure out html and php. I remember finding favorite places to eat and shop. I remember rooftop concerts and weekend parties. I remember camping and cabin trips. I remember late late late night trips to IHOP and Denny's and In and Out.

I remember devotionals and stake conferences. I remember long hours of church meetings and activities that were too much fun. I remember the excitement of each new semester and the relief when it was over. I remember driving home to my apartment after getting engaged, to cute roommates and a surprise party.

I remember so many nights of thinking, "I need to remember how this feels. Right now." I remember countless football and basketball and baseball games. I remember cheering until I lost my voice and wearing blue to represent my school.

I remember having so much love and support from my family, friends, roommates, and Randy Low. I remember walking around campus, and realizing this wasn't just BYU, this was home. This is home.

And yesterday, as I walked across that stage, all those memories came flooding back. My time at BYU has been absolutely incredible. It's been hard, academically, emotionally, and spiritually. But I wouldn't trade my time here for anything in the world. I love BYU with all of my heart.