let me tell ya 'bout my best friend

Just like promised on my guest blogging, here is a post dedicated to the hunk who's life has influenced my life since 7th grade.

For starters, Elder Smith is currently an LDS Missionary serving in Melbourne, Australia but really hops all around Australia. Jealously is real. He is currently on an island called Tasmania [pictured above]. He is doing AMAZING work and is pretty much the best missionary in  Australia. Trust me--I Googled it. I met Zach in 7th grade at a birthday party of a mutual friend and we've been best of friends since. This story is pretty funny because I envision it completely different than he does. Me and my best friend Hailey both noticed Zach from across the distance and immediately became overcome by his beauty--BRACES AND ALL. Hailey and I seized the opportunity and threw a competition on the table. You see, this birthday party was a midnight movie premier of Pirates of the Caribbean. SO, we were in a competition to see 1) who could steal the most of his attention before the movie & 2) who could end up sitting next to him in the movie. If you know me, my agility and speed is incomparable even at the feeble age of 13. Naturally, I won and the victory was never so sweet. Little did I know he was currently courting a young lady who ended up being one of my closest friends but needless to say, there was some drama after that night. If you are reading this Bailee, I am deeply sorry. BUT all is well that ends well! This dude ended up being my movie buddy for many more movies than I could have ever anticipated. Now, here we are, seven years later, 8,454 miles away, and stronger than ever! Zach and I have always been close but ever since he has left, our friendship has seemed to skyrocket. Our letters to each other mean everything and we look forward to our reunion immensely. For kicks and giggles, I thought I would share a few snippets of some letters from the man himself. This dude is hillar. 



my Alma in training

but above all, he knows me SO well.

Harry Potter themed envelopes? Marry me now.

So, I feel this was a good way for me to introduce my secret pen pal and I hope you look forward to more posts about this boy of mine just as much as I do. Bottom line, the man is a rock star and I cannot believe he will be home in a year! Half way through and his work resembles what others would get done in their entire two year service. I am so lucky to have him in my life and I'm so grateful for his example. But more than anything, I cannot wait till he is home and watching movies me with me again. 

As Zach once said,

"I cannot wait for our reunion. Angels shall sing!"