Thursday, September 29, 2011
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
My trip to the store.
I went to the Plasma center today. I'm a poor (almost) starving college student, and figured this un-employed student could use some money.... by selling plasma. But when I got there, they told me that I needed to schedule an appointment for my first time, so I got their phone number and I'll call tomorrow.
After leaving, I decided that Taco Bell was a good idea.
It was.
After Taco Bell, I decided going grocery shopping was a good idea. Turns out it was as well.
I bought lots of good food.
I saw a cute boy.
While walking out of the store a grandma turned around to me and said, "Where's our car babe?" And then upon realizing that I was not her husband, said, "Oh! You're not my babe!" And then had the cutest laugh, as she looked for her husband that got stuck in the traffic of people.
As I was leaving the store, I realized that I had to walk home, and I had a large bag of groceries and a 10lb bag of potatoes. I wish I had realized I had to walk home when I bought the potatoes. I felt like I was carrying home a small child.
Not the brightest idea I've ever had.
Also, on the way home, though I didn't get picked up by any boys like I may-or-may-not have secretly hoped would happen, a girl did offer to help me carry my things.
All-in-all, I would say it was a fairly successful trip.
:)
After leaving, I decided that Taco Bell was a good idea.
It was.
After Taco Bell, I decided going grocery shopping was a good idea. Turns out it was as well.
I bought lots of good food.
I saw a cute boy.
While walking out of the store a grandma turned around to me and said, "Where's our car babe?" And then upon realizing that I was not her husband, said, "Oh! You're not my babe!" And then had the cutest laugh, as she looked for her husband that got stuck in the traffic of people.
As I was leaving the store, I realized that I had to walk home, and I had a large bag of groceries and a 10lb bag of potatoes. I wish I had realized I had to walk home when I bought the potatoes. I felt like I was carrying home a small child.
Not the brightest idea I've ever had.
Also, on the way home, though I didn't get picked up by any boys like I may-or-may-not have secretly hoped would happen, a girl did offer to help me carry my things.
All-in-all, I would say it was a fairly successful trip.
:)
Monday, September 26, 2011
I've really taken pictures for granted...
Forget Not...
I belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day saints.
AKA- Mormon.
Twice a year, the leaders of our world-wide church speak the Lord's word to us in conference. That's next week, and I can't wait.
Yesterday, the leaders of the women of our church spoke to us, as well as the second counselor of the church's presidency. President Uchtdorf gave the talk below, and it was one of the most powerful and meaningful I've heard. I hold this message dear to my heart, and I hope that you will take the time to listen.
It's worth it :)
AKA- Mormon.
Twice a year, the leaders of our world-wide church speak the Lord's word to us in conference. That's next week, and I can't wait.
Yesterday, the leaders of the women of our church spoke to us, as well as the second counselor of the church's presidency. President Uchtdorf gave the talk below, and it was one of the most powerful and meaningful I've heard. I hold this message dear to my heart, and I hope that you will take the time to listen.
It's worth it :)
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Unexpectedly disappointing
There was that moment.
When I was at the restaurant with my friends.
And it was as simple as seeing him, and thinking he was cute.
Then as I walked back to my table, I saw him sit down.
And I realized he's a DAD.
When I was at the restaurant with my friends.
And it was as simple as seeing him, and thinking he was cute.
Then as I walked back to my table, I saw him sit down.
And I realized he's a DAD.
Boys and Stars
Want to know a secret?
boys scare me
It's true. There's just something that makes me freeze up inside.
And I don't even have to like the guy.
My mind slows down and I only say stupid things, so I tend to not say anything at all.
Embarrassing.
And not quite as much fun either.
Maybe one day I'll meet a guy that I won't feel so ridiculous around.
I learned something about boys.
Some, are just not really worth your time. You need to find the good ones.
Ones that open your doors. And do your dishes, no matter how uncomfortable it makes you feel. And make you smile.
And laugh. That's important.
And really care about a girl for who she is, and not what she looks like. That when you ask him why he likes her, he can come up with a list of things he loves about her.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
We went to the sand dunes tonight.
And there were boys, so I didn't say too much.
But we listened to a friend play the ukulele, and danced there in the sand, under the stars.
Oh the stars.
I saw another galaxy.
There's never been another time that I've seen so many stars so clearly. A never ending view into heaven.
I don't know that I've ever seen anything so completely humbling and beautiful in my life.
boys scare me
It's true. There's just something that makes me freeze up inside.
And I don't even have to like the guy.
My mind slows down and I only say stupid things, so I tend to not say anything at all.
Embarrassing.
And not quite as much fun either.
Maybe one day I'll meet a guy that I won't feel so ridiculous around.
I learned something about boys.
Some, are just not really worth your time. You need to find the good ones.
Ones that open your doors. And do your dishes, no matter how uncomfortable it makes you feel. And make you smile.
And laugh. That's important.
And really care about a girl for who she is, and not what she looks like. That when you ask him why he likes her, he can come up with a list of things he loves about her.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
We went to the sand dunes tonight.
And there were boys, so I didn't say too much.
But we listened to a friend play the ukulele, and danced there in the sand, under the stars.
Oh the stars.
I saw another galaxy.
There's never been another time that I've seen so many stars so clearly. A never ending view into heaven.
I don't know that I've ever seen anything so completely humbling and beautiful in my life.
Monday, September 19, 2011
One week down, only 13 more to go
Well, I survived the first week of school!
It's Monday..... and I already can't wait until the weekend.. *sigh*
The homework load is not indeed too unbearable. yet. so far so good I think.
I have a lot yet to learn when it comes to photography. I used to think I was really good. Well, moderately good. Now I know I have a long way to go.
But that's a good thing. Then one day I really will be awesome :)
I had a fun time getting to know my 'brothers' a little bit better tonight. At my school we have this little thing called 'Home Evening'. A girls apartment and a guys apartment get paired, and every Monday evening they get together to have a spiritual thought and play games. Today we played 'never have I ever....", and I think I got bruised in the process.
But in my book, battle wounds mean you had a good time
(even when the bruise just comes from the chair at church that you ran into. I did have a good time at church right? right.)
Also, my apartment is half underground. So when I walk out my front door, there's a retaining wall, on top of which is a post holding up the ceiling above me.
It's the perfect place to sit underneath the tree, and dangle your feet, or wrap your legs Indian style around the pole, and think. and think and think. It's peaceful out in the cool night air...
It's Monday..... and I already can't wait until the weekend.. *sigh*
The homework load is not indeed too unbearable. yet. so far so good I think.
I have a lot yet to learn when it comes to photography. I used to think I was really good. Well, moderately good. Now I know I have a long way to go.
But that's a good thing. Then one day I really will be awesome :)
I had a fun time getting to know my 'brothers' a little bit better tonight. At my school we have this little thing called 'Home Evening'. A girls apartment and a guys apartment get paired, and every Monday evening they get together to have a spiritual thought and play games. Today we played 'never have I ever....", and I think I got bruised in the process.
But in my book, battle wounds mean you had a good time
(even when the bruise just comes from the chair at church that you ran into. I did have a good time at church right? right.)
Also, my apartment is half underground. So when I walk out my front door, there's a retaining wall, on top of which is a post holding up the ceiling above me.
It's the perfect place to sit underneath the tree, and dangle your feet, or wrap your legs Indian style around the pole, and think. and think and think. It's peaceful out in the cool night air...
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Friday, September 16, 2011
Football Pictures
I finally got all the pictures up!
Sorry it took me sooooo long...
See that guy there? with the green vest, awesome purple headband, and the camera lens as big as my head and worth more than me? yeah..... i kinda want his lens.
Here's the guy that could pull off a jersey, fidora, and thick rimmed glasses, and had to high-five his family all the time.
small child tackle!
little cheerleaders :)
one of my favorite pictures. I hope that they go pro
I liked the little kid game more than the actual one haha
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
v.o.t.e.
Hey y'all! I'm entering in a photo contest, hoping to win some scholarship money for school! If the panel likes my photo enough, then I get $500. But for them to really be interested, it's good to have a lot of votes. Also, if I don't get picked, then the person with the most votes gets $250.
And voting is super simple. Just go to the link below, and click the green vote button. Thanks so much!
And voting is super simple. Just go to the link below, and click the green vote button. Thanks so much!
Monday, September 12, 2011
Friday, September 9, 2011
Grateful
Yesterday was travel day! I made it to Utah, and today I'll make it to Rexburg! can't wait!
I made it to Grandma's, and that means I quickly got fixed up with dinner and chocolate ice cream. Because at Grandma's, there's no sense in going to bed if you haven't had any ice cream yet.
On my 2nd flight, I was on the plane for less than an hour. And having slept on the previous flight, I didn't have much else to do other than look out the window.
It. Was. Beautiful.
It was as if we were chasing the sunset. The clouds were perfectly puffy. some of them piled high, others looking as if someone had just gone four-wheeling in the sky. (i TOTALLY wish that was possible btw). the sun making one side of them a bright white-yellow. And the other side a darker, grayish-blue.
the ground looked like one of those models you see in mueseums, but the cars actually moved.
And the mountains, with the trees, and the white stripes through the rock. the lazy rivers snaking through the valleys, and the man-made roads zig-zagging back and forth.
I was in awe of God's creations. That he made all of this for us. For me.
I made it to Grandma's, and that means I quickly got fixed up with dinner and chocolate ice cream. Because at Grandma's, there's no sense in going to bed if you haven't had any ice cream yet.
On my 2nd flight, I was on the plane for less than an hour. And having slept on the previous flight, I didn't have much else to do other than look out the window.
It. Was. Beautiful.
It was as if we were chasing the sunset. The clouds were perfectly puffy. some of them piled high, others looking as if someone had just gone four-wheeling in the sky. (i TOTALLY wish that was possible btw). the sun making one side of them a bright white-yellow. And the other side a darker, grayish-blue.
the ground looked like one of those models you see in mueseums, but the cars actually moved.
And the mountains, with the trees, and the white stripes through the rock. the lazy rivers snaking through the valleys, and the man-made roads zig-zagging back and forth.
I was in awe of God's creations. That he made all of this for us. For me.
"Look at those stars. To think, God made all of that and remembered to make a little speck like me. Kind of flattering isn't it?" -Wyatt Earp
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Update
Well, I leave for school tomorrow.
and I haven't packed anything.
If you haven't learned yet, I'm a bit of a procrastinator.
Especially when it comes to big things that kind of sneak up on me. not a good habit.
I have a feeling i'm not going to be getting a lot of sleep tonight.
My littlest brother lost his first tooth today!
My mom is a little (or a lot) distraught that this is her 'last first tooth'.
But it's his bottom right one, and he wears the 'i'm missing my first tooth, give me attention!' look very well if i might say so. he's a cutie :)
I also have hard time with goodbye's. instead of just an hour with a best friend at a frozen yogurt place, it turned into two hours in the parking lot afterwards.
I really like to talk to her :)
I'm realizing how incredibly awkward I was. I'm glad i'm over that.
And in a few years, I'll probably say I was awkward now.
And that's okay.
At least the majority of the embarrassment is over, and it makes for a few good laughs.
and I haven't packed anything.
If you haven't learned yet, I'm a bit of a procrastinator.
Especially when it comes to big things that kind of sneak up on me. not a good habit.
I have a feeling i'm not going to be getting a lot of sleep tonight.
My littlest brother lost his first tooth today!
My mom is a little (or a lot) distraught that this is her 'last first tooth'.
But it's his bottom right one, and he wears the 'i'm missing my first tooth, give me attention!' look very well if i might say so. he's a cutie :)
I also have hard time with goodbye's. instead of just an hour with a best friend at a frozen yogurt place, it turned into two hours in the parking lot afterwards.
I really like to talk to her :)
I'm realizing how incredibly awkward I was. I'm glad i'm over that.
And in a few years, I'll probably say I was awkward now.
And that's okay.
At least the majority of the embarrassment is over, and it makes for a few good laughs.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
favor
SO.
I was thinking.
I kind of want to get an idea of how many different viewers i've got out there.
So if you haven't yet, maybe you could press the follow button there on the right for me?
If you have a blogger account, this means that my posts will show up in your feed and you'll be alerted when I post something new.
On a side note, If you don't have a blogger account but would like to be alerted by email when I post something new, then let me know! (I might me able to hook you up ;)
Thanks y'all!!
I was thinking.
I kind of want to get an idea of how many different viewers i've got out there.
So if you haven't yet, maybe you could press the follow button there on the right for me?
If you have a blogger account, this means that my posts will show up in your feed and you'll be alerted when I post something new.
On a side note, If you don't have a blogger account but would like to be alerted by email when I post something new, then let me know! (I might me able to hook you up ;)
Thanks y'all!!
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Excuse Me
Mr. Policeman,
Thank you for pulling up behind me, and therefore making me go exactly the speed limit because you are on my tail. And then passing me because I'm going too slow. You're setting a wonderful example.
Sincerely,
frustrated
Thank you for pulling up behind me, and therefore making me go exactly the speed limit because you are on my tail. And then passing me because I'm going too slow. You're setting a wonderful example.
Sincerely,
frustrated
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Falcons football
* pictures to come at a later time*
A friend of my dad's works in sales, and got two free tickets to a pre-season falcons game today. Because he couldn't make it, my dad and I go to enjoy :)
I'm not much of a football person. I mean, I know what's happening. I only had to ask my dad two questions about what was happening during the game. I can enjoy it, and i'm really good at cheering when everybody wearing the same color as the team i'm supposedly rooting for, starts standing and screaming. But I mostly go for the fun atmosphere, and to spend time with fun people.
After searching for parking that was under $30, and finally finding a spot for only $20, we parked and walked in. And then the food we bought for dinner also cost entirely too much. But, we got free tickets. and we were row 13, on the 45 yrd line. So, not too much complaining here ;)
Anyways, I like to observe people. And so, my favorite things about the football game, were not the football game itself. but things like:
-how on earth do the cheerleaders have such perfect hair? and keep it that way all night?
-spending time with my wonderful dad :)
- watching the 7 and 11 year-olds play during half time. (much better game than the actual one we went to by FAR)
-small children that love football
-the guy sitting a couple rows in front of us that was somehow able to wonderfully pull off wearing a jersey, thick rimmed glasses and a fidora, and had to stand and high five everyone in his family every time the Ravens did anything remotely awesome.
all in all, i'd call it a good night :D
A friend of my dad's works in sales, and got two free tickets to a pre-season falcons game today. Because he couldn't make it, my dad and I go to enjoy :)
I'm not much of a football person. I mean, I know what's happening. I only had to ask my dad two questions about what was happening during the game. I can enjoy it, and i'm really good at cheering when everybody wearing the same color as the team i'm supposedly rooting for, starts standing and screaming. But I mostly go for the fun atmosphere, and to spend time with fun people.
After searching for parking that was under $30, and finally finding a spot for only $20, we parked and walked in. And then the food we bought for dinner also cost entirely too much. But, we got free tickets. and we were row 13, on the 45 yrd line. So, not too much complaining here ;)
Anyways, I like to observe people. And so, my favorite things about the football game, were not the football game itself. but things like:
-how on earth do the cheerleaders have such perfect hair? and keep it that way all night?
-spending time with my wonderful dad :)
- watching the 7 and 11 year-olds play during half time. (much better game than the actual one we went to by FAR)
-small children that love football
-the guy sitting a couple rows in front of us that was somehow able to wonderfully pull off wearing a jersey, thick rimmed glasses and a fidora, and had to stand and high five everyone in his family every time the Ravens did anything remotely awesome.
all in all, i'd call it a good night :D
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