This Week

Classes are OVER!

I never have to go to another statistics class in my life, or any other math class!

There are few things in this world that make me as happy as that sentence. 

Although now I have to prepare for finals, which is a little stressful, classes being over trumps finals any day.

Technically today is the day that I begin my first weekend here, but I consider my weekend starting last night. I had fun dressing up in christmas sweaters, eating cookies and pizza, and playing cards with my friends all night; without having to worry about waking up for my classes the next morning! It was a good start to what I am hoping will be a fun weekend.

The best friends

My 4th floor gang

Don't worry Braden and my parents, I will be studying too. I've been studying a little bit at least everyday. And I plan on really buckling down Saturday, Sunday and Monday. The roommates have also talked about having Skipper's fiance coming over and giving all of us blessings for finals week. 

Along with preparing for finals, and having a good time, room 404 has 4 roommates moving out, 4 new roommates moving in, and I am trading rooms. So we have a lot of moving out and in to do. And before anyone can move in or out we have to DEEP clean our dorm. Housing rules. We had to do this earlier in the year and it was some serious cleaning... I am a little stressed about getting that all done in time for me to be out of here, as soon as possible, so I can start my christmas break!

So wish me luck and keep me in your thoughts this week!

I am addicted to blogging so I am sure I will be updating you as I go. 

You are all on the edges of your seats I'm sure. 

Bridal Shower

The Ladies of room 404, plus Nikki, had a little bridal shower for Skipper yesterday.
It was a huge success thanks to Barbie's hidden party throwing skills!

It was so much fun. We made her a dress out of toilet paper. Which we all took very seriously, or maybe that was just me...
Although I didn't do a great deal of actual taping and toilet paper constructing, I would like to give myself a great deal of credit for some "say yes to the dress" worthy design suggestions. Being a bit of a dictator is a characteristic I fail to hide very well, but apparently I've done a great job of keeping my clothing design skills secret.

Those are little flowers on her train

The finished product with all the girls!

We did a newlywed 20 questions game with her fiance, typical of course, but very adorable. We ate lots of skittles and starbursts. We opened slightly inappropriate gifts, and had slightly inappropriate conversations. Then we went on a slightly inappropriate scavenger hunt/dare night.

It was full of tender roommate bonding moments :)
And of course, I would now like to be married and have multiple bridal showers thrown in my honor.

all 6 roommates

The cutie opening her gifts

                                      

  

Me and Skipper.

 I will missing having her around but I am so excited for her!

I wish Skipper and her future hubby the best!

Proof

Just a quick photo my Dad took and sent me to prove to my sister, and anyone else who doubts me, that I did eat at PF Changs :)

Firsts

For the first time since I moved up to Logan, I didn't take a single picture this weekend. 

I ate at P.F. Changs with my parents and Braden, and for the first time ever I really enjoyed it. Chinese food, me?! 

I went to the first Bridal shower of my recollection. Congrats Poe!

I watched 8 episodes of Avatar; the Last Air Bender for the first time. Give it a chance people! 

And drum roll please...

For the first time ever I am going to STAY IN LOGAN this weekend!

Now I have said this so many times before that when I told my dad he just laughed at me. But I'm tellin you, it's really gonna happen this time. 

I'm determined. 

Feel free to be impressed with me and all my firsts.

I'm awesome. 

Me and Ang probably fighting the fire nation

Summary of Two Lives.

Disneyland was a success! After my night of rest, I woke up ready for the best day of disney yet. I had such a good time with my family. I am thankful for my dad for taking me and my sister for all the sweeeeet hookups :)

Braden was sweet enough to drive me up to Logan, since I had to wake up at 5 and endure a 10 hour car ride moments before I faced what I thought would be another 2 hours in the car, in the dark, in the snow, all alone, back to USU. Instead, Braden saved me and the drive was fast and safe.
I had so much fun having him up here for a little while. I was excited to have him see a little of my life here in Logan and have my friends in Logan see a bit of my Orem life. I introduced him to my roommates and friends, and showed him around a little bit. Everyone loved him, DUH! :)

Now that he is gone I am just having fun with my roommates and friends all week. Nikki is subbing as my roommate for a few days since Lysha checked out on Wednesday. We have had a good time getting into the christmas spirit around here and decorated our little dorm to the nines. It is practically oozing christmas spirit. We have hours of girl talk and watch ABC Family or the CW endlessly.
I also got to meet two of my new roommates that will be moving-in in January. They were so sweet and cute, it made me excited for the next semester.
The friends and I are planning on another fun night tonight, maybe sledding down old main hill, or dinner at Angies!
Weeks like this one remind me how much I love my life here at USU.

I am also excited for this weekend home. And more than this weekend, I am excited for my Christmas break! I still love being in Orem too.


You know what they say, two is always better than one...
Two homes.
Two families.
Two little lives :)
I'm Lucky to live two perfect lives, my Orem life and my Logan life.
I wish there was an easy way to combine the two into one, but I can't really complain.
I have it good.

LOGAN

 

Orem

Im impressed if you actually made it to the end. I realize that was long and boring, but it's MY blog OKAY!?

The Happiest Place on Earth

I am lame.

Here I am in my hotel room by myself during my family vacation to Disneyland.

And even more lame than being in a hotel all alone, is the fact that I actually WANT to be here. 

I have been having fun, don't get me wrong, I am just having a hard time finding my inner child. 

My sister works for Disney. Specifically on the Jungle Cruise in Disneyworld.

She is a master at finding her inner chid.

She never gets sick of disney. 

Although my Dad, cousin Nick, and I are doing the best we can to keep up with Bri, (them more than me I'm ashamed to admit.) I am pretty sure she is wishing she had a more exciting group with her right now to enjoy the magic. 

Who can blame her? I am sitting in the hotel...

But after two days of lines, smells, rides, motion, people, walking, standing, eating, aching feet, ect. I am getting a little worn out. 

Not to mention the fact that because Nick and my dad snore. (Loudly. in unison.)

And the people in the room next to us are very loud at night, I am not getting very much sleep. 

Nothing kills my inner child faster than lack of sleep and aching feet. 

So here I am, taking a bubble bath, eating a blue berry muffin, and sitting on Facebook being LAME.  

And I am loving it. 

I have a new found respect for those 18 and older who can still manage to find their inner child. Kudos to you. 

As for me, I am going to stick to being lame. Don't judge me. 

Some pictures to prove I did leave this hotel room..

My inner child at it's best

Brown Hair

Wednesday texting conversation with Braden...

Braden: "so what have you been up to?"

Me: "Well I have brown hair..."

Braden: "Picture. Now."

Thats right. I dyed my hair brown people!
This is a big deal apparently. When I sat down in my stylist's chair I honestly had no idea dying my hair a different color was such an event.
I really didn't think to much about the decision, it was very impromptu. My sister and the hair stylist said "You should dye it brown!" and as it turns out, I am very susceptible  to peer pressure.

6 hours later...
(yes six actual hours, no exaggeration.. )

Brown.
But it some lights it looks a little black.
My 80 year old grandpa, uncle, and boyfriend keep calling it black. Not my favorite.
In fact, after spending 6 hours sitting in the salon and coming home to a LIVID mother telling me she hates it, I am NOT loving it..
I'm actually feeling a little emotional about it, and I spend a good 1o minutes crying.

A good nights sleep and a shower later, I am feeling much better.
All of my friends and family (minus mom, dad, and Gladys) love it.
Or at least they say they do, and thats fine because I cannot handle hearing anything else at this point. Im feeling a little emotionally unstable.

I am beginning to really love it though.
I tell myself it's very Rachel McAdams, if you will.
I realize I look nothing like Rachel McAdams, but like I said, emotionally unstable.

Give me about a week and I will be loving it, and no longer in denial about the fact that I do not look like a celebrity.


Because some of my friends thought I was lying when I told them, I have proof.
Pictures of my hair and Thanksgiving that I don't hate...

6 hours...

we're ready for christmas

My cute cousin

My cute, but not thrilled, parentals

And no I didn't dye my eyebrows too. They have always been this dark. I hate to break it to the haters, but Im not a natural blonde. Sorry Grandma.

If you don't like it, try to remember my emotional state and tell me some other time.

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Doing Nothing

So I am a little bit morally opposed to even mentioning this brooding "storm", that is apparently big enough to shut down BYU, because EVERYONE has been talking about it. I didn't want to be one of those people.
But here I am. Mentioning the storm.

I only mention it because Braden and Alysha are out of town, and CC is popular. Meaning, I have very little to do on this winter break, during this HUGE storm.

Though you all had some valuable suggestions on my last post, I have yet to get around to doing any of them... sorry..
The reason why though, is because I have discovered I like doing nothing.

Today I spent some quality time at Borders with my mom, then ate dinner with Dad, and finally spent the rest of the night wrapped in a blanket by my mom's cute new christmas tree, reading.
Reading a book that I bought and will also finish tonight. Thanks to a suggestion by a friend :)
I thought I would be bored, and lonely, missing a few of my favorite people, but I am perfectly content. My house is quite, the storm outside makes being inside even more satisfying, my book is entertaining, and my parents are adorable.

It is so easy, at least for me, to get caught up in the stress of school, my unhealthy desire for new clothes, and feeling the need to spend all my free time having fun with friends. I am one of those annoying teenagers. How depressing.
My day of family, reading, and relaxing has been refreshing. I honestly feel healthier, like I had a little life detox.

So on day 1 of my official thanksgiving break, I am Grateful for the simple things.
Like my cute family and a good book :)

What are you thankful for?

Cheap Ideas

To no surprise, I am coming home again this weekend.
It will most likely be a long weekend, since Thanksgiving break starts Tuesday evening.
So all I need from you, my 13 followers, is to tell me some things to do this long weekend home?!
I don't have a lot of money, so please make some suggestions I can afford to do.
Also, if these suggestions had something to do with the holiday season, even more fun!
No suggestion is beneath me..
I need some ideas people. Comment away! :)

Almost Famous

I had another run in with fame since my appearance on USPN.
My sister is in the film program at BYU, and had to make a little movie this weekend.
It just so happened that Braden, CC, and I were the actors in this production.

When the movie is cut and ready to be viewed, I will post it on here for you all to see. Until then, I am not going to explain the complicated plot so you are all on the edge of your seat when you finally see it.

What I will say is that it was a lot of fun, but mostly really tiring.
I underestimated the task of being an actor.
My body was aching after hours of trying to be an even mediocre actress.

I felt a little ridiculous and I was tired of doing the same scene over and over, in multiple camera angles.
But, I had a good time dressing up and laughing non-stop with my best friends.
I hope Bri has time to make a blooper video, cause there was LOTS.

It was a fun little experience.

Suzy and Carl

The Film Crew

Suzy and her best friend Bonnie

The Actors :)

In the end my secret dreams of becoming truly famous were crushed.
You will see why when I post the movie.

Tender Doggy

So if you didn't know, I have the cutest dog EVER.

I think dogs are kind of like babies, you always think yours is cuter than all the other babies. And lets face it, some babies really are cuter than the rest.
My dog is one of those babies. 

The best thing about my dog is that she is such a tender!

Sometimes my dad has to give my not so cute cat a bath. The cat doesn't enjoy it, and likes to complain the whole time. He is dramatic like that. 

The tender part is that Dallas, my dog, is so concerned about my cats welfare. 

Dallas has some serious motherly instincts.

I am the worst videographer ever. I like to turn my camera so when I upload it to my computer you have to tilt your head to watch. It's also 20 seconds too long.

Sorry about that.. 

Is it a little sadistic that I am laughing?

The cat is okay, and as soon as he gets out of the bath, Dallas licks her clean like a sweet tender mommy dog. 

Tell me my dog isn't the cutest!?

BOGS

I already finished my paper, minus a few revisions here and there.

so here I am blogging, a day later. You guys all knew I couldn't stay away huh?!

The cold weather has officially set in here in Logan. 

It snowed yesterday, and it's supposed to snow today and tomorrow.

Even without the snow, it is FREEZING outside. 

Normally when winter season rolls around I am not too torn up about it, because I am sick of the in between season wear. I am ready to wear my winter wear!

Not a little combination of spring, fall, and summer wear, my wardrobe has been confused!

So now that it is time for just plain winter wear, I am a little disappointed to learn that I can no longer wear clothes just for the fashion, I have to consider the function. BLAAH. 

Determined to mix fashion with functionality, I have bought myself some BOGS.

(well mom bought them actually...)

I wore them all day today and yesterday, trying to break them in for when the weather gets real serious. 

(I have blisters now)

I get some strange looks, and I even get people asking some questions.

But, my roommate and my friend down the hall want their own pair now.

You could say I'm a trendsetter. 

What are BOGS?!

They are the greatest shoes ever. They are so comfortable, supportive, snug and warm. They supposedly keep your feet warm and dry in -40 degrees, but i'd rather not test it. They are the boots to get me through this Logan winter with all 10 toes intact :)

And I took some pictures to show you, of course!

You know you want some :)

Busy

Braden's birthday weekend was a success! 

We spent time with family, ate out, went rock climbing, and saw Megamind. Twice.

(It was that good of a movie, I highly recommend it.)

Blowing out his candles 

Megamind Tats!

Rockclimbing

Megamind, AGAIN!

 

Now that I am back at USU, I am not sure how much I will be blogging.

Between burning off the cake I ate for every meal this weekend, writing a paper for humanities, and studying for another Statistics test, I am going to be a little busy. 

Plus, I have to make time for a nap or two. :)

So wish me luck on my busy week, and if I find the time, or a topic, to blog about I will be sure to update you, my plethora of followers... Joke. 

A Fly.. or Two

So just a little disclaimer for this entry, it might gross you out a little bit.
But, what I am about to share is, sadly, very pertinent to my life up here in Logan.

There is a bit of a fly problem in room 404. It might be a problem in every room, I wouldn't really know, but it's definitely a problem in ours.

The first week or so that we moved in, it was very nice weather outside. I made the mistake of opening my bedroom window. I was immediately, no exaggerating swarmed by flies. They were so loud, and there was so many of them I was pretty sure I was being attacked by bees. When I recovered and realized they were just flies, I tried to get them back outside. Didn't work. I was forced to let them die a slow, painful death in my blinds.

All 4 of my other roommates made the same opening the window mistake after me, and ever since there are flies EVERYWHERE.
I have 10 dead flies in the light in my room. It blows my mind that they manage to squeeze in there, but there is a new one every day or so.

No we do not have a fly swatter yet, but every once in awhile we take a rolled up magazine and try to exterminate.
The really gross part is, stop reading now if you feel the need,
we are 6 dirty girls.. and we never clean the dead flies up... We let them sit on the widow sills... until they end up on the floor.. and then eventually we vacuum.
I know. I'm ashamed.

Alysha and I are beginning to get used to the flies around here. They buzz us to sleep when we take naps. And when we are extra bored, like today, we watch them try to escape the blinds, and wonder what they are thinking about.
Do you think they know they are dying? are they scared? or do they have such small brains they think they are flying around in the sky?

I've thought about naming them.

I am listening to a fly buzz around my room right now. He is the last one left today, and he is disgusting.

This whole entry was disgusting.
Buuuuuut, I already wrote this whole gross story, so why not share with you some even grosser pictures!

You are all excited I know.

No captions necessary. 

I promise my next entry will be gross free :)

Halloween Shmalloween

Halloween has always been my least favorite holiday.

My parents tell me that even when I was a kid I didn't really enjoy tick-or-treating.

I'm an old soul. 

All I remember of the Halloweens of my early years is that I always wanted a skimpier costume than the weather and my parents permitted. 

I just wanted is to be a genie with my tummy showing; no leotard underneath mom! I mean, who doesn't want their 7 year old child's costume to be described as sexy?! Every parent's dream come true. 

Anyway, with the cold weather, the moderate exercise, and the forced modesty Halloween just never made any sense to me.

and it still doesn't.

So being the lame, super mature woman I am, I skipped Utah States most famous party, the Howl, and came home. 

By what my friends said about it, I didn't miss out on too much. They all had fun, blah blah blah, but it was overrated.

Instead of partying, I carved a pumpkin and watched a scary movie with some friends.  

It was the BEST pumpkin I have ever carved in the history of Halloween. 

and it was an incredibly stupid movie, which I was thrilled with. 

(I recently discovered, I don't really enjoy being scared to the point where I have to sing church songs over and over in my head just to try and get some sleep.)

I had fun. 

It was a nice, costume-less, suuuuper mature, Halloween weekend :)

Don't be confused by Braden holding the knife, he didn't carve a thing.

All me :)

Finished product. I am proud, okay?!

The whole group and their pumpkins

The closest thing to dressing up all weekend! :)

Now the worst holiday of the year is over, and it's time for the best ones!

Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner people! 

I am one of those annoying people who listen to Christmas music BEFORE Thanksgiving is over, because Christmas is obviously such a better holiday. 

The only reason I am even recognizing Thanksgiving on this blog is because it involves getting a break of school and going to Disneyland!

The rest of this year is downhill from here! woo-hoo!