“If fate doesn't make you laugh, you just don't get the joke.” -Gregory David Roberts

I can't help but find myself laughing at the moments, especially as of late, where life has come up to me and yelled, "PLOT TWIST!" My life has taken new directions that I didn't think were plausible or possible. Although it can be frustrating at time, it is somewhat exciting to peek around each corner and not know what's coming. Life can't be compiled in a list of good and bad because honestly they don't always cancel each other out or cannot be equated; however, here's a few things from the past year.

NO BUENO

• All of Hope's friends decide to attend Brigham Young University. She does the contrary and goes to Utah State University, seeking her own path.
• Hope is somewhat nervous about starting college and pursuing her major.
• During student elections at USU, Hope decides to be bold and run for Service Vice President, despite being a freshman and not having the network needed for such a zealous endeavor. After one of the most difficult weeks ever, a loss by 50 votes is devastating.

BUENO

• On October 9, Hope started dating the love of her life, Joshua Deron Tinsley. They are getting married on May 20, and he is the best friend she's ever had.
• Hope loves college and has done quite well. Dietetics is her passion and will allow her to help others.
• Other opportunities have come along, such as serving as Executive Vice Chair on the CAAS Council and the treasurer in the Dietetics Student Association. 

Through the good and the bad, it's important to laugh... and that's what I find myself doing. Because in the end, fate's joke is pretty dang funny.