It's been a while since I posted, but I'm taking 19 credits, so cut me some slack.
When I was a senior I thought I had senioritis. I was ready to graduate and go to college, to move on and forget about a large majority of the people I was in school with. I think I did have an itch to leave, I mean, a legitimate one where going to school every day was the pits for a while. However I still had AP tests and softball season in the Spring, so that helped I think.
Now that I'm a senior in college I want to laugh at 18 year old me. Potentially slap her a couple times as well. I AM SO READY TO GRADUATE. School is so boring, so long, and so repetitive, and also redundant.
I'm taking 19 credits. 6 of which are literature credits, which I love and have no beef about (on? for?). The rest of those credits are education credits. While UVU has the 2nd best education program in the state, and I feel like everything they teach me is worth while, they all teach the same things. I learn about the same 5 philosophers in every class, and I learn about the same management skills in every class. At this point, now that I've done 20+hours of volunteer teacher aide/teaching, I am ready to graduate and intern to have my own class. I am ready to move on. I will probably shake like a leaf my first few weeks on the job, but who doesn't do that?
I am really starting to love teenagers and their personalities, and I am ready to be with them every day. I'm sick of people my age. Mostly girls my age. Tangent: There is one specific girl in a class of mine who drives me up the wall. Each day she gets worse and worse, and each day I get shorter and shorter with her. She is one of those people who needs everyone to like her. I don't care what people think of me. So we don't get along very well. I won't miss her one bit. Tangent over.
I find no point in my assignments anymore. They all feel like busy work. Which is why I'm here instead of doing homework right now.
Ugh. There's just so much inner frustration that I can't even deal with it.
In better news I am decorating for Christmas next weekend and I can't even wait.
Saturday, October 24, 2015
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Leo
Leo is now about 13 weeks old. He has a super mellow and incredibly stubborn personality. He is a super fast learner. Faster than I've seen any other dog. He learned sit within the first few days we had him. He's only had 3 accidents in the house! I mean wow. I was expecting to basically have no carpet at the end of the house training, but he learned really quickly that outside is where it's at! Thank goodness.
He has yet to sleep through the night, and although he now doesn't have to pee in the middle of the night, he gets lonely, so he needs to be reassured that we are still there in the room with him before he can fall asleep again. It's sort of adorable when you think about it, but at 2 a.m. it's not at all.
He loves running with me, and the park is our regular morning spot. He sort of eggs you on to go faster because he looks at me and then picks up his speed. He doesn't have as much endurance yet, but it's getting bigger and bigger every day.
He is just the sweetest when it comes to naps, he loves to cuddle and be near you.
He is growing so fast! The harness in this picture is already too small for him, and he's only been with us 3 weeks. It's crazy how fast they grow. I like that he's getting bigger and getting a little more independence, but I also really love this sweet puppy stage.
His mild temper is awesome, because he almost never barks. He doesn't get crazy hyper, and he loves to just chill. I mean, he's a puppy so he has to get his wiggles out, but he's a very laid back dog, and it's been awesome
Leo is my new baby, and he's almost been a sort of birth control in a way. Taking care of another animal is a lot of work and it takes a lot out of you, and I know that a human would be so much more work. But he is good practice to test out patience as parents.
I'll try to get better pictures of him as he is growing so fast, but like I said, I forget.
Thursday, July 23, 2015
Sniff Sniff Cough
Been sick the past couple of days, and I'm hoping that it goes away soon because Will and I will be in Yellowstone starting tomorrow for a little over a week
It's been pretty miserable around here, but I've watched all 8 Harry Potter movies, so there's a plus. Since I've been listening to the audio books of Harry Potter the past few weeks, I thought it would be fun to watch the movies. Wrong. It only made the sick me more sick and upset as more and more awesome things were left out of the movies. Let's just say the twins and Neville don't get nearly enough credit.
Will's always funny when I'm sick because I'm not sure he always believes me. This boy is never ever sick, so I can see why he has a hard time understanding where I'm coming from. He's always like "just go on with your day and you'll forget you're sick" haha. Sometimes that works, other times I end up falling asleep at my desk at work. You win some you lose some. At least he got me a smoothie last night.
Being sick is so so boring, and in the summer it's worse because I could be doing way more fun things than just laying here. Hopefully all this sleeping is just a speedy recovery.
On a not so boring note Will and I went to Lagoon last Saturday and it was a blast. Their new ride Cannibal was easily the best roller coaster I've ever been on at any theme park. I vote all of you go now.
I'm not sure if I've talked about this on here before but one of my best friends in high school is seriously dating my most serious boyfriend in high school. I think it's adorable that they are together but it took her months to tell me, which was sad. At this point, if there's a wedding, I'm not so sure that I will be invited.
Have an awesome weekend friends. I will be having a blast with my family in Yellowstone. Mostly because my big sister took a week away from her fancy law school life to come hang with us. I can't even wait.
It's been pretty miserable around here, but I've watched all 8 Harry Potter movies, so there's a plus. Since I've been listening to the audio books of Harry Potter the past few weeks, I thought it would be fun to watch the movies. Wrong. It only made the sick me more sick and upset as more and more awesome things were left out of the movies. Let's just say the twins and Neville don't get nearly enough credit.
Will's always funny when I'm sick because I'm not sure he always believes me. This boy is never ever sick, so I can see why he has a hard time understanding where I'm coming from. He's always like "just go on with your day and you'll forget you're sick" haha. Sometimes that works, other times I end up falling asleep at my desk at work. You win some you lose some. At least he got me a smoothie last night.
Being sick is so so boring, and in the summer it's worse because I could be doing way more fun things than just laying here. Hopefully all this sleeping is just a speedy recovery.
On a not so boring note Will and I went to Lagoon last Saturday and it was a blast. Their new ride Cannibal was easily the best roller coaster I've ever been on at any theme park. I vote all of you go now.
I'm not sure if I've talked about this on here before but one of my best friends in high school is seriously dating my most serious boyfriend in high school. I think it's adorable that they are together but it took her months to tell me, which was sad. At this point, if there's a wedding, I'm not so sure that I will be invited.
Have an awesome weekend friends. I will be having a blast with my family in Yellowstone. Mostly because my big sister took a week away from her fancy law school life to come hang with us. I can't even wait.
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
3 years of sort of wisdom
It's been a long time since I've posted, but since my marriage just hit 3 years I figured I'd post some bits of things that I've learned about life after being married for 3 whole years (it feels like forever and no time at all at once)
-Living with a boy can get frustrating. They are messy, sometimes gross and big. He takes up bed space sometimes, leaves socks EVERYWHERE, and always seems to have dirty dishes in his office. When we were living in apartments this really bothered me, I think because they were small spaces and I had a big need to keep them clean. But now that we are in a house, they still bother me, just not nearly as much as they used to. Now I feel like our house looks lived in, and that we are comfortable around each other in ways that we don't mind cleaning up after the other (I'm not Mr. Clean by any means)
-Date night time is more important than I thought it would be. We are so busy with out grown up lives that I didn't realize how much time we don't spend with each other some weeks. I know I don't have a lot of room to talk because it is just the two of us, but we always seem to get so busy. I love the night when we go to a movie, or play a game, go on a drive, anything really where we set aside time to be together. It really brings the down weeks up and I always forget how much of a life force my husband is. He has the most amazing energy and I love being around him and breathing that in.
-It's really ok to not have it all together. When I was engaged I assumed that being married would automatically make me super responsible, put together and like, a real adult. I was so wrong. I'm learning now that it's ok to screw up, as I do often. It makes it better being married because he always supports me, but all in all I'm learning that it really is ok if I need to act like a kid sometimes. I'm only 22
-IT'S OK THAT I'M NOT PREGNANT- If I had a dime for every person that asked why I don't have kids yet... ugh. Just because I've been married over a year doesn't mean that I automatically start popping out babies. It just doesn't. I'm only 22. I'm not mature and I'm still quite a bit selfish. I want to raise my kids in a stable home with a stable mother and I am not stable. I want to be done with school, and live my life just a little before I settle down. I have nothing against those that have babies quickly. Babies are wonderful and I am excited to be a mom someday. I just know that for me it's a someday not today.
-Because I love babies but not massive responsibility I am getting a puppy. Pictures will come in August when I get to take him home. I am nothing short of ecstatic.
-The gospel is important for an individual. When I got married I assumed that I would sort of mesh my testimony with my husband and we would be one with God together. It took me longer than I'd like to admit to learn that a testimony is needed for me and me alone. That my relationship with God is just as important if not more so than my relationship with my husband. So to me it's been a hard and wonderful learning experience.
-Marriage is hard and wonderful all at the same time. I love my husband a whole lot and feel really lucky to be with him every day.
3 years isn't a lot. But I feel like I'm at a point where I can ooze wisdom onto all of you because now I clearly know more than you.
-Living with a boy can get frustrating. They are messy, sometimes gross and big. He takes up bed space sometimes, leaves socks EVERYWHERE, and always seems to have dirty dishes in his office. When we were living in apartments this really bothered me, I think because they were small spaces and I had a big need to keep them clean. But now that we are in a house, they still bother me, just not nearly as much as they used to. Now I feel like our house looks lived in, and that we are comfortable around each other in ways that we don't mind cleaning up after the other (I'm not Mr. Clean by any means)
-Date night time is more important than I thought it would be. We are so busy with out grown up lives that I didn't realize how much time we don't spend with each other some weeks. I know I don't have a lot of room to talk because it is just the two of us, but we always seem to get so busy. I love the night when we go to a movie, or play a game, go on a drive, anything really where we set aside time to be together. It really brings the down weeks up and I always forget how much of a life force my husband is. He has the most amazing energy and I love being around him and breathing that in.
-It's really ok to not have it all together. When I was engaged I assumed that being married would automatically make me super responsible, put together and like, a real adult. I was so wrong. I'm learning now that it's ok to screw up, as I do often. It makes it better being married because he always supports me, but all in all I'm learning that it really is ok if I need to act like a kid sometimes. I'm only 22
-IT'S OK THAT I'M NOT PREGNANT- If I had a dime for every person that asked why I don't have kids yet... ugh. Just because I've been married over a year doesn't mean that I automatically start popping out babies. It just doesn't. I'm only 22. I'm not mature and I'm still quite a bit selfish. I want to raise my kids in a stable home with a stable mother and I am not stable. I want to be done with school, and live my life just a little before I settle down. I have nothing against those that have babies quickly. Babies are wonderful and I am excited to be a mom someday. I just know that for me it's a someday not today.
-Because I love babies but not massive responsibility I am getting a puppy. Pictures will come in August when I get to take him home. I am nothing short of ecstatic.
-The gospel is important for an individual. When I got married I assumed that I would sort of mesh my testimony with my husband and we would be one with God together. It took me longer than I'd like to admit to learn that a testimony is needed for me and me alone. That my relationship with God is just as important if not more so than my relationship with my husband. So to me it's been a hard and wonderful learning experience.
-Marriage is hard and wonderful all at the same time. I love my husband a whole lot and feel really lucky to be with him every day.
3 years isn't a lot. But I feel like I'm at a point where I can ooze wisdom onto all of you because now I clearly know more than you.
Saturday, May 9, 2015
Lazy Perfect Saturdays
Today Will and I had quite a few errands to run, but we did it in the most slow and slothful ways. We watched extreme couponing, Mad Men, went to Wal-mart, Costco, Target, Wingers, Wal-mart again and the Payson Temple. I wasn't able to figure out how to get tickets to go in to the open house, but we drove past it and it was so beautiful. The amount of detail on that temple is amazing and wonderful.
It was also rainy all day long. From 8 am to currently, nothing but rain. It was awesome. Driving down to Payson we took back roads that took us past farms, windmills, mountains etc. I think that I take Utah for granted a lot of the time, but on days like today I get reminded of just how beautiful it really is. I just love it. The clouds were so low and all the grass was extra green. It was amazing. I love city life but I think that I will always like nature more. There's just something majestic about it all. Especially my Utah mountains.
We also cleaned out the other 2 rooms in our house, so now we are officially moved in. Cue party poppers and drinks. My brother is coming to live with us tomorrow for at least a week, potentially the summer, so we figured it would be best if he had a room. Meh.
It's been a pretty lazy summer so far, but boy am I enjoying it.
It was also rainy all day long. From 8 am to currently, nothing but rain. It was awesome. Driving down to Payson we took back roads that took us past farms, windmills, mountains etc. I think that I take Utah for granted a lot of the time, but on days like today I get reminded of just how beautiful it really is. I just love it. The clouds were so low and all the grass was extra green. It was amazing. I love city life but I think that I will always like nature more. There's just something majestic about it all. Especially my Utah mountains.
We also cleaned out the other 2 rooms in our house, so now we are officially moved in. Cue party poppers and drinks. My brother is coming to live with us tomorrow for at least a week, potentially the summer, so we figured it would be best if he had a room. Meh.
It's been a pretty lazy summer so far, but boy am I enjoying it.
Sunday, May 3, 2015
Empowerment
So I checked out for a while, but none of you can be mad because I was working on final papers and exams. Which I nailed by the way in case you were wondering.
Since I came out of my finals week cave, Summer has begun and it's been wonderful. I made a one stop shop to my parents book library and picked up lots of junk. Teen fiction, sci-fi, fantasy, adventures, it's all so exciting. I plan on reducing my brain cells this summer, and these books will do the trick.
I went on a hike yesterday, it was over six miles, mostly uphill the whole way, and tons of fun. My friend that I went with is a total fitness nut so she was skipping the whole way as I was panting and resting. Psh. Fitness people. I forgot how much I love being outside. It's fantastic. I welcome the warm weather this year.
I chopped all of my hair off. Almost 8 inches of it. I've never had my hair this short and I totally love it. My thick coarse awful mane of hair is gone and it feels freeing almost. No more heavy mess on my head giving me headaches.
This morning was a landmark for me. I cooked a fried egg without breaking the yolk. What an accomplishment! Cooking correctly, accomplishing something that you have practiced so many times is a great feeling. Who knew that cooking would give you that feeling. I usually got that from a jump shot, free throw, double play, etc. I've started cooking more than I normally do, and I'm starting to enjoy it more than I thought it would. Looks like I'm growing up.
Since I came out of my finals week cave, Summer has begun and it's been wonderful. I made a one stop shop to my parents book library and picked up lots of junk. Teen fiction, sci-fi, fantasy, adventures, it's all so exciting. I plan on reducing my brain cells this summer, and these books will do the trick.
I went on a hike yesterday, it was over six miles, mostly uphill the whole way, and tons of fun. My friend that I went with is a total fitness nut so she was skipping the whole way as I was panting and resting. Psh. Fitness people. I forgot how much I love being outside. It's fantastic. I welcome the warm weather this year.
I chopped all of my hair off. Almost 8 inches of it. I've never had my hair this short and I totally love it. My thick coarse awful mane of hair is gone and it feels freeing almost. No more heavy mess on my head giving me headaches.
This morning was a landmark for me. I cooked a fried egg without breaking the yolk. What an accomplishment! Cooking correctly, accomplishing something that you have practiced so many times is a great feeling. Who knew that cooking would give you that feeling. I usually got that from a jump shot, free throw, double play, etc. I've started cooking more than I normally do, and I'm starting to enjoy it more than I thought it would. Looks like I'm growing up.
Here is the view from my hike. And this was only half way up.
Sunday, April 19, 2015
Weekend Updated
So, as much as it breaks my heart to tell you this, I still don't have my new car. The dealership said it would come Tuesday last week, then they said Tuesday of this upcoming week, and now they are saying Friday of this upcoming week. Boo. Well, on Thursday when Will and I were told of all this new information, I flipped a basket on the dealership because I had just sold my car under the impression that my new car would already be here. They apologized and had us drive up there and they gave me a rental. I'm not paying for it, so that's nice. But it is a Dodge Dart and it's tiny and slow. At least it gets me from point a to point b and I'm only paying for gas. The cheap gas.
My grandparents are in town so we've been spending time with them. Yesterday we went to the driving range, Thursday we went to the movies, Friday we went to dinner and played a lot of board games. Today I think it will be more board games. Will especially likes when they are in town because the boys play a lot of golf. woohoo.
I didn't hate the driving range as much as I thought I would, and I didn't suck too bad either. So the plan is that next time the boys go golfing I will tag along and if I enjoy it I will get a cheap set of clubs so that I can play with Will more. I mean, we live less than a 3 minute walk to the golf course.
Saturday I also spent time with some friends. One of my friends is on the verge of divorce, and her family is all the way on the east coast, so she doesn't have a whole lot of people on her side at this point. I am a firm believer that treats, movies, and girlfriends can cure just about anything. Even if it's crying and talking things out. I'm glad we were there for her, but she's got a long road ahead, and I and another best friend of mine plan to be there for her the whole way through. I can't imagine what she's going through...
On that note, cheers to a sunny, beautiful weekend. And cheers to one more week of classes and a couple finals.
My grandparents are in town so we've been spending time with them. Yesterday we went to the driving range, Thursday we went to the movies, Friday we went to dinner and played a lot of board games. Today I think it will be more board games. Will especially likes when they are in town because the boys play a lot of golf. woohoo.
I didn't hate the driving range as much as I thought I would, and I didn't suck too bad either. So the plan is that next time the boys go golfing I will tag along and if I enjoy it I will get a cheap set of clubs so that I can play with Will more. I mean, we live less than a 3 minute walk to the golf course.
Saturday I also spent time with some friends. One of my friends is on the verge of divorce, and her family is all the way on the east coast, so she doesn't have a whole lot of people on her side at this point. I am a firm believer that treats, movies, and girlfriends can cure just about anything. Even if it's crying and talking things out. I'm glad we were there for her, but she's got a long road ahead, and I and another best friend of mine plan to be there for her the whole way through. I can't imagine what she's going through...
On that note, cheers to a sunny, beautiful weekend. And cheers to one more week of classes and a couple finals.
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Sold
This morning we sold my car. My cute little 2003 Saturn. It's been a great car and I actually loved it. It only needed two repairs in the 3 years that we owned it, and it still has less than 108,000 miles on it. She didn't do so great on the highway, which is why we decided that it was time for a new car. Makes sense right? We want to turn Will's car into strictly a commuter car, so we don't have to repair that one as much, and it'll be nice to have a new car that we can depend on.
Yesterday I got a call from some random guy with the same name as my husband. He wanted to meet up so that he could take a look at the car. He sounded really nice on the phone, but I've watched Criminal Minds so I knew better than to meet him alone. Will and I met him at the park near our house in the freezing cold wind. He liked what he saw and asked to drive it over to his mechanic to get a quick inspection. After he drove off Will and I went home waiting for him to call so we could meet back up. He called me after the inspection and offered to buy it right then. What a relief. He wanted a couple hundred off because the AC didn't work, but we had no problem with that, seeing as we asked a certain amount but had planned to actually get $500 or more less than what we asked. So a couple hundred was amazing for us. Will took care of the actual transaction this morning, and we are now a one car family. It's kind of exciting.
The new car we purchased is still being shipped out to us, so hopefully it will be here by Tuesday at the latest. Cross your fingers for us.
I've never owned a car less than 10 years old, so I am over the moon about getting our new car. Plus it's a jeep so it will be crazy fun to drive.
Selling cars is stressful, and dealing with potential buyers is even more stressful, but at least it's over. I should probably take down my ad now. haha.
Happy almost Friday
^^doesn't it just scream, "I'm dependable"?
The new car we purchased is still being shipped out to us, so hopefully it will be here by Tuesday at the latest. Cross your fingers for us.
I've never owned a car less than 10 years old, so I am over the moon about getting our new car. Plus it's a jeep so it will be crazy fun to drive.
Selling cars is stressful, and dealing with potential buyers is even more stressful, but at least it's over. I should probably take down my ad now. haha.
Happy almost Friday
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Tuesday
Aren't Tuesdays just the weirdest? It's not a Monday, Wednesdays are you halfway point, Thursday is almost Friday, Friday Saturday and Sunday all speak for themselves. Tuesday is just kind of there. Sorry Tuesday.
I was supposed to get my new car today, but yesterday we got a call from the dealership saying that my car's delivery schedule was pushed back a week. boo. The one time I was looking forward to a Tuesday. Hopefully it comes soon. It's incredibly brand new, and I will be the first person ever to drive it. Talk about clean seats. No germs. yessssss. Once it's here I'll post pictures for the 3 of you that read this.
In other news I still amaze myself at how good I am at writing papers and going off of nothing. I think all college did was make me better at procrastinating and still pulling things off, oh and making me sound smarter than I really am. There's your PSA for the day I guess. Go to college, kids.
I was supposed to get my new car today, but yesterday we got a call from the dealership saying that my car's delivery schedule was pushed back a week. boo. The one time I was looking forward to a Tuesday. Hopefully it comes soon. It's incredibly brand new, and I will be the first person ever to drive it. Talk about clean seats. No germs. yessssss. Once it's here I'll post pictures for the 3 of you that read this.
In other news I still amaze myself at how good I am at writing papers and going off of nothing. I think all college did was make me better at procrastinating and still pulling things off, oh and making me sound smarter than I really am. There's your PSA for the day I guess. Go to college, kids.
Sunday, April 12, 2015
haha....ha
At this point in my college career I'm starting to wonder if my major should be BSing things rather than English. I'm getting way to good at making myself sound a lot smarter than I really am, and making it seem like I did all of the homework when I really didn't. I don't cheat. I'm against it completely. But I'm all for bending the rules to make my life just a little bit easier. Meh. Hopefully I'm not the only one out there. My essay's will be killer this year. That's all that matters. Right?
Saturday, April 11, 2015
Yikes guys
Spring Break has come and gone and I have done next to no homework. I'm a little bit/a lot worried. Big papers and finals are two weeks away and I have done almost nothing. I sure hope I can pull it off. Papers don't usually take me all that long to write, so I'm hoping that it'll be the same situation this semester. I'd rather not dwell on it all.
This weekend was sort of lost on me. I was running an event for work so my Saturday was full of food set up and take down, crazy needy sales reps, and AV problems. To the people in the world that feel like they need to do everything. You can only act that way if you are sure that your specific job is taken care of. Don't neglect your responsibility simply because you feel like you want to do more than what you were asked. Prioritize. Please. Once the main event ended I was asked to help run the combine. (it was like a mini olympics for the sales guys/technicians) I was in charge of the dish toss. That's right. They flung satellite dishes like a discus to see who could throw it the farthest. They didn't rope off the parking lot well enough so there were a few cars. And they were hit by the flying dishes. Good thing no damage was done. Anyways, I spent the afternoon running back and forth on the dirt parking lot carrying satellite dishes. It's safe to say that I'm really exhausted. Blech. All in all it was a well done event, and I'm proud of our team for putting it on. We did a great job, everything went smoothly and people had a lot of fun. Comedy Sports even came, so I think they had a good time.
Tonight I'm watching The Deadliest Catch and eating the peanut butter bars that I made last night. It's all quite thrilling, but it's actually just what the doctor ordered. Happy Saturday night!
This weekend was sort of lost on me. I was running an event for work so my Saturday was full of food set up and take down, crazy needy sales reps, and AV problems. To the people in the world that feel like they need to do everything. You can only act that way if you are sure that your specific job is taken care of. Don't neglect your responsibility simply because you feel like you want to do more than what you were asked. Prioritize. Please. Once the main event ended I was asked to help run the combine. (it was like a mini olympics for the sales guys/technicians) I was in charge of the dish toss. That's right. They flung satellite dishes like a discus to see who could throw it the farthest. They didn't rope off the parking lot well enough so there were a few cars. And they were hit by the flying dishes. Good thing no damage was done. Anyways, I spent the afternoon running back and forth on the dirt parking lot carrying satellite dishes. It's safe to say that I'm really exhausted. Blech. All in all it was a well done event, and I'm proud of our team for putting it on. We did a great job, everything went smoothly and people had a lot of fun. Comedy Sports even came, so I think they had a good time.
Tonight I'm watching The Deadliest Catch and eating the peanut butter bars that I made last night. It's all quite thrilling, but it's actually just what the doctor ordered. Happy Saturday night!
Monday, April 6, 2015
Easter Blessings
I always love conference weekend, because family, food, and relaxation are always involved. Not only that but we get to hear messages from our prophet and church leaders and through them we hear the words of God.
This conference was especially great because of all of the extended family that came into town. I was able to play with my sweet, young cousins, see my aunts and uncles, and my grandparents. Will and I spent the weekend at my parents house, even though it's only 30 min away from our house, we figured it would be easier to be there and not spend so much on gas or lose time with them because of travel.
I have forgotten how beautiful easter is with little kids. The egg hunts, candy, and easter bunny are all so much more fun when seen through the eyes of a child. Magic, you know?
Along with the easter festivities we had a great time playing a lot of games and enjoying each other's company while watching conference. Cooking good food, eating it all, etc.
However, Saturday night I came down with one of the worst migraines that I've had. And if you know me at all, you know that my migraines are awful. I was so nauseous that I couldn't keep any food or water down for almost a full 24 hours. I couldn't sleep or relax either. My family took notice and they all took such good care of me. Will took me out to get medicine, my mom came and sat with me in bed, and all of the men there, my dad, grandpa, 2 uncles and husband were able to give me priesthood blessing. Wow. I can't even begin to explain the power and love you feel when you are surrounded by worthy priesthood holders. It's an amazing and wonderful thing. I was definitely looked after this weekend. And I am a firm believer that no matter how old you are, if you get really sick you will always want your mom.
I had a really great easter. It was full of love and fun, and I don't think you could ask for much more.
This conference was especially great because of all of the extended family that came into town. I was able to play with my sweet, young cousins, see my aunts and uncles, and my grandparents. Will and I spent the weekend at my parents house, even though it's only 30 min away from our house, we figured it would be easier to be there and not spend so much on gas or lose time with them because of travel.
I have forgotten how beautiful easter is with little kids. The egg hunts, candy, and easter bunny are all so much more fun when seen through the eyes of a child. Magic, you know?
Along with the easter festivities we had a great time playing a lot of games and enjoying each other's company while watching conference. Cooking good food, eating it all, etc.
However, Saturday night I came down with one of the worst migraines that I've had. And if you know me at all, you know that my migraines are awful. I was so nauseous that I couldn't keep any food or water down for almost a full 24 hours. I couldn't sleep or relax either. My family took notice and they all took such good care of me. Will took me out to get medicine, my mom came and sat with me in bed, and all of the men there, my dad, grandpa, 2 uncles and husband were able to give me priesthood blessing. Wow. I can't even begin to explain the power and love you feel when you are surrounded by worthy priesthood holders. It's an amazing and wonderful thing. I was definitely looked after this weekend. And I am a firm believer that no matter how old you are, if you get really sick you will always want your mom.
I had a really great easter. It was full of love and fun, and I don't think you could ask for much more.
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Thursday Jitters
I hope I'm not the only one, but I tend to over-stress and over-worry. Don't get me wrong I'm fond of procrastinating, but that doesn't mean that I don't worry and stress about the things that I'm no doing.
This semester especially, when my workload has been hefty, I've really stayed on top of my work, but in doing so I haven't really taken much time for myself. I didn't think it was a big deal, I mean school was focusing on me so it was all the same right? About a week ago I really hit a wall of exhaustion. I was burnt out and I had no energy left. But, I was going to needs tons more energy seeing as finals are fast approaching and I have quite a few papers to write. I was reading a book (for a class) last weekend when I realized that I wouldn't make it to May if I didn't take some time to relax and be calm again. I know I sound crazy and I probably need therapy, but I really needed to do me for a while. So this week, while still doing all of my homework, instead of over preparing, I did all I could that was necessary for the week, and I used the rest of my time to do what I wanted. I made a good dinner, I blasted music and danced around the kitchen, I watched movies and TV, I mean I even watched survivor. And tonight my plan is to do no homework at all, seeing as that my spring break starts at 6:45 pm today, bake a really tasty dessert, and go to bed early.
I don't think I realized how important it is to take a breather every once in a while. That it's ok to slow down, and sometimes, your mind really needs you to. So, in honor of focusing on you,
This semester especially, when my workload has been hefty, I've really stayed on top of my work, but in doing so I haven't really taken much time for myself. I didn't think it was a big deal, I mean school was focusing on me so it was all the same right? About a week ago I really hit a wall of exhaustion. I was burnt out and I had no energy left. But, I was going to needs tons more energy seeing as finals are fast approaching and I have quite a few papers to write. I was reading a book (for a class) last weekend when I realized that I wouldn't make it to May if I didn't take some time to relax and be calm again. I know I sound crazy and I probably need therapy, but I really needed to do me for a while. So this week, while still doing all of my homework, instead of over preparing, I did all I could that was necessary for the week, and I used the rest of my time to do what I wanted. I made a good dinner, I blasted music and danced around the kitchen, I watched movies and TV, I mean I even watched survivor. And tonight my plan is to do no homework at all, seeing as that my spring break starts at 6:45 pm today, bake a really tasty dessert, and go to bed early.
I don't think I realized how important it is to take a breather every once in a while. That it's ok to slow down, and sometimes, your mind really needs you to. So, in honor of focusing on you,
Sunday, March 29, 2015
Film Score
My favorite pandora station is Film Scores. I haven't been able to find a more perfect station when reading/doing homework. Not to mention the music is always amazing. A few of my favorites are Braveheart, Last of the Mohicans, Lord of the Rings and How to Train Your Dragon.
Being a composer for movies would be my dream if I was 1 million times more talented than I currently am. I just think it would be amazing to accomplish something so beautiful and have millions of people hear you without even realizing it. Plus going to the Oscars would be rad.
My little brother was here for a couple days for his Spring Break. On his way back to school, well on his way from my front door to the car he was riding in he dropped a huge Costco sized jar of pickle slices onto my front porch. Glass, pickles and juice went everywhere... Gross and annoying right? At this point I think I need to hose down my porch tomorrow... There's a weird pickle smell coming from the ground and it's strange.
Today my emotions were this
Being a composer for movies would be my dream if I was 1 million times more talented than I currently am. I just think it would be amazing to accomplish something so beautiful and have millions of people hear you without even realizing it. Plus going to the Oscars would be rad.
My little brother was here for a couple days for his Spring Break. On his way back to school, well on his way from my front door to the car he was riding in he dropped a huge Costco sized jar of pickle slices onto my front porch. Glass, pickles and juice went everywhere... Gross and annoying right? At this point I think I need to hose down my porch tomorrow... There's a weird pickle smell coming from the ground and it's strange.
Today my emotions were this
Hope you all had a good Sunday. I did. I read Huck Finn and watched 30 Rock.
Disclaimer: It really bothers me that I'm an English major and I sound completely inarticulate on this blog.
Saturday, March 28, 2015
So It Goes
Being an English major has really opened my eyes to the world around me. I think in this day and age, with technology at our fingertips, it makes it easy to stay in our own world. We have our couple hundred friends on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc. that we follow, and that becomes our social world. We may follow the celebrities, but I don't think that those are a good depiction of what life is really like. Aside from the celebrities we may follow some news accounts, but I don't think that this generation is as concerned with world news as they should be. I know that I am very guilty of staying in my own happy social media bubble.
But after reading countless novels this semester, I've come to see what so many other people experience, even if it was just 10-20 years ago, it seems a lifetime different from my life and experiences. I mean, you read about China's communism, and how that affects even the mutual love shared between a man and a woman...Or you read about the accounts of black slaves in America. After reading some first hand accounts, I think that a lot of literature about slavery has been toned down so as not to disturb the general population. Or reading about the politics in Russia anytime in the 20th century... It's all so new and completely foreign to me.
And that's why I think that books are so important in our society. They not only help us become aware of the events going on in the world, but usually they are a look inside the mind of someone that experienced it. Like when you read Slaughterhouse 5. The inner workings of the mind of Kurt Vonnegut are something special, and something horrid. I would ever want to experience the things he went through, simply because I was able to see the aftermath that those things took on his body and mind, and it's terrifying.
Sometimes I think this world gets lost in their friend's status or food picture, and they aren't bothering to look at the bigger picture.
But after reading countless novels this semester, I've come to see what so many other people experience, even if it was just 10-20 years ago, it seems a lifetime different from my life and experiences. I mean, you read about China's communism, and how that affects even the mutual love shared between a man and a woman...Or you read about the accounts of black slaves in America. After reading some first hand accounts, I think that a lot of literature about slavery has been toned down so as not to disturb the general population. Or reading about the politics in Russia anytime in the 20th century... It's all so new and completely foreign to me.
And that's why I think that books are so important in our society. They not only help us become aware of the events going on in the world, but usually they are a look inside the mind of someone that experienced it. Like when you read Slaughterhouse 5. The inner workings of the mind of Kurt Vonnegut are something special, and something horrid. I would ever want to experience the things he went through, simply because I was able to see the aftermath that those things took on his body and mind, and it's terrifying.
Sometimes I think this world gets lost in their friend's status or food picture, and they aren't bothering to look at the bigger picture.
Friday, March 27, 2015
At least it's Friday?
I'm really loving my classes this semester, but as teacher announced their finals for the class, my brain seemed to shrink smaller and smaller. At least it'll be over soon.
When you watch a movie about college kids and the heroine is a freshman I can't help but think, society sure expects an awful lot from an 18-19 year old girl. Most girls don't have themselves together at 25. There's no way they are that confident right out of high school, at least I wasn't. Next movie, just remember that that's not even close to what real life would be like.
Life is crazy with school and work, I feel like I barely see my husband. I'm glad we can slow down during the summer so that we can spend more time with each other.
Have a great weekend all. I will be reading Slaughterhouse 5, Midnight's Children, and Huck Finn.
When you watch a movie about college kids and the heroine is a freshman I can't help but think, society sure expects an awful lot from an 18-19 year old girl. Most girls don't have themselves together at 25. There's no way they are that confident right out of high school, at least I wasn't. Next movie, just remember that that's not even close to what real life would be like.
Life is crazy with school and work, I feel like I barely see my husband. I'm glad we can slow down during the summer so that we can spend more time with each other.
Have a great weekend all. I will be reading Slaughterhouse 5, Midnight's Children, and Huck Finn.
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Quote of the Day
"It's almost impossible to read a find thing without wanting to do a fine thing."
-John Steinbeck
-John Steinbeck
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Monday, March 23, 2015
Absentee
Blogging sucks.
I always forget, and I usually turn in to a complainer rather than an uplifter. It feels like my dumping ground. But I want to document my life, as well as my sweet husband's. So here's a broad list of our current life. Hopefully my next post will be at least this week, rather than in a couple months.
+Will, my husband, is working for an app company, and he has for some time now. He loves it, and it keeps him busy. He is slowly working on finishing school for computer science, but isn't in a rush because of how much he loves his job. He also works on his own apps on the side. This boy doesn't always have to be moving, but his mind does. Boredom is a real thing in this house, and he just doesn't stand for it. He's a very creative person, and in my incredibly unbiased opinion, he's very good at it.
+I'm in school right now doing English Education. I'm so close. Kind of. I see a light at the end of my education tunnel. So that's exciting for me. This semester has been really empowering for me. Living with such a creative, go-getter, it's easy for me to feel like I'm Netflixing my life away. However, I've really come to love English and reading(more than I already did if that's possible), and I already have a feeling that I'm going to love teaching. I really feel like I'm in the right place in my life. Which hasn't happened for me in a while. I should be completely graduated by the end of 2016. I plan to get my masters at a slow pace after that, because I think being a Lit. professor would just be the greatest.
+We recently bought a house. (recently being almost a year ago) It's a perfect little townhouse near Utah Lake, and I love it everyday. We got to pick all the materials, so I love the look of the place. Except I'm really not good at decorating, so if anyone out there is, let me know and I would love to go shopping with you so you can decorate my house for me. My bathroom is massive, my bedroom is massive, and my couch is comfy. I'm not sure anyone could really ask for more. It's bigger than we need right now, but we plan to grow into it, so that's also exciting. I'm "planning" a post full of pictures of my house, but I'm not a good housekeeper, so next time it's clean I'll document it. It'll be two exciting things for you to see rather than just one.
+Children aren't on our list of things to create at the moment, but we wouldn't be mad at an accident. We both want to be graduated before we grow our family. Also I like naps, and I am terrified to have that kind of responsibility. Also, have you seen the movie Alien? Pregnancy freaks me out.
+We always think about getting a puppy, but the breed that we want is outrageously expensive, so we are waiting for the right time.
+oh. I have a job I guess. I work part time for a small Satellite company. I take care of everyone's needs. I feel like I'm the mom of the office. I love it, and it keeps me busy. Which is nice.
+Will and I are so content in our life at this point. It's simple, relaxed and a ton of fun. We play a lot of video games together, we watch a lot of movies, and we enjoy taking walks when the weather is warm.
I always forget, and I usually turn in to a complainer rather than an uplifter. It feels like my dumping ground. But I want to document my life, as well as my sweet husband's. So here's a broad list of our current life. Hopefully my next post will be at least this week, rather than in a couple months.
+Will, my husband, is working for an app company, and he has for some time now. He loves it, and it keeps him busy. He is slowly working on finishing school for computer science, but isn't in a rush because of how much he loves his job. He also works on his own apps on the side. This boy doesn't always have to be moving, but his mind does. Boredom is a real thing in this house, and he just doesn't stand for it. He's a very creative person, and in my incredibly unbiased opinion, he's very good at it.
+I'm in school right now doing English Education. I'm so close. Kind of. I see a light at the end of my education tunnel. So that's exciting for me. This semester has been really empowering for me. Living with such a creative, go-getter, it's easy for me to feel like I'm Netflixing my life away. However, I've really come to love English and reading(more than I already did if that's possible), and I already have a feeling that I'm going to love teaching. I really feel like I'm in the right place in my life. Which hasn't happened for me in a while. I should be completely graduated by the end of 2016. I plan to get my masters at a slow pace after that, because I think being a Lit. professor would just be the greatest.
+We recently bought a house. (recently being almost a year ago) It's a perfect little townhouse near Utah Lake, and I love it everyday. We got to pick all the materials, so I love the look of the place. Except I'm really not good at decorating, so if anyone out there is, let me know and I would love to go shopping with you so you can decorate my house for me. My bathroom is massive, my bedroom is massive, and my couch is comfy. I'm not sure anyone could really ask for more. It's bigger than we need right now, but we plan to grow into it, so that's also exciting. I'm "planning" a post full of pictures of my house, but I'm not a good housekeeper, so next time it's clean I'll document it. It'll be two exciting things for you to see rather than just one.
+Children aren't on our list of things to create at the moment, but we wouldn't be mad at an accident. We both want to be graduated before we grow our family. Also I like naps, and I am terrified to have that kind of responsibility. Also, have you seen the movie Alien? Pregnancy freaks me out.
+We always think about getting a puppy, but the breed that we want is outrageously expensive, so we are waiting for the right time.
+oh. I have a job I guess. I work part time for a small Satellite company. I take care of everyone's needs. I feel like I'm the mom of the office. I love it, and it keeps me busy. Which is nice.
+Will and I are so content in our life at this point. It's simple, relaxed and a ton of fun. We play a lot of video games together, we watch a lot of movies, and we enjoy taking walks when the weather is warm.
^Here's a picture of our
Christmas tree. Obviously it's not
up anymore but that wasn't my choice. It'll
hopefully keep you entertained until my next post.
Christmas in my new home was such a wonderful thing.
Quite literally magical.
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