the sad story of my cellular device

On sunday my phone fell in the toilet. ridiculous, i know.
what i learned:
1. never put your phone in your back pocket
2. when your phone falls in water, immediately take the battery out. do not assume it's okay and then find it seizing 10 minutes later.
3. water and electronics do not mix. i know what you're thinking... why state the obvious? but somehow it did not connect in my brain that when i checked my phone a few hours later, i shouldn't plug it in, and leave it on.
4. living 3 days without a phone is one of the hardest things i have done
5. it's a little sad that i am so connected to that little cellular device that sits in my pocket.
6. it's also a little sad that i'm not the only one.
7. it's really hard to plan an activity when you can't talk to anyone
8. rice is a miracle worker. along with time. and my freezer. thanks to these, my phone will probably be okay. .... probably.

i didn't forget about you

I just didn't have a lot to write about... so i figure i'll do a check in today :)
I was sick a couple weeks ago. stuffy, tired, sore throat, no voice, miserable.
but i'm feeling much better now.
i'm waiting on my bishop to send me an email, and i will get started on mission papers. hopefully i can get started this week, and i'll have my call super soon. i seriously am SO excited. 

today it snowed, and it was beautiful. it has teased me for the past couple days, but then hasn't snowed more than an inch or so, and then melted by noon.
today, i woke up and it was snowing. and it snowed all day long. and i got to wear a scarf and an Eskimo coat and boots. and when i get home, i'll make hot apple cider, and maybe try to convince someone to have a snowball fight with me.

today

it was supposed to snow.
i was surprisingly disappointed when i woke up, and the sun was shining.

because the sun was shinning, i thought it would be kind of warm
i was wrong

i walked to class, and i watched a guy shave his face.
on the way to class..... some people's kids

the clouds quickly moved in, and then it did snow
i froze
it was beautiful

so this time when i left the house, i bundled up
but then the sun was shinning. again.
stupid sun.... it was bright and warm, and i didn't like it

sometimes i don't understand rexburg

i skipped work and plasma
somehow a shower and lunch seemed more appealing

i studied, and took a test.
did better than i thought i would, so that's good i guess

i visited some friends
i picked comfy and warm over cute... ky style

my wardrobe consisted of:
bright pink socks and moccasins
black BYUI sweatpants
honor chorus t-shirt from high school
super cute pea-coat
and an SVU headband with my hair in a ponytail

i pretty much looked ridiculous, but i wasn't trying to impress anyone
and the boys liked my coat anyways

i made an iguana and a toucan from the back of a cereal box with my friend mike
we named them phillip and louis

i'd say it was a successful day

check in

I'm sure most of you have heard about Josh Weed.
He's pretty much hilarious, and awesome, and you should follow his blog.

Also, he's a therapist, and he does this weekly check in. I absolutely love the idea and can see the benefit. Therefore, I will be doing periodic check-ins on here. You don't have to read it really, bit it will make me feel better and more complete I think. Also, if you feel like it, I want to hear your check-ins!

The way it works, is that you need to check in physically, emotionally, and spiritually. You can't use small generalizing words like 'good', or 'fine'. Be honest and real. And when you're done, write a reasonable, achievable goal to complete that week.

Physically: I am feeling a little sluggish. I really need to go running or something, and start making real meals. As long as I am active I'm fine, but when I slow down for too long I get really tired, and take more naps than is surely necessary.

Emotionally: I've actually felt a little frazzled. There is so much going on I feel like my little brain can't quite handle it. You know, drama with boys, sick roommates, homework, a new job, big life decisions.... trying to neatly choreograph all the aspects of my life is more difficult than I thought it would be.

Spiritually: Today I had a meeting with my Bishop about starting papers for a mission! I am so excited!! But as excited as I am, I'm kind of terrified. I feel like it's the right decision, but I also feel incredibly inadequate. I have so much preparing to do, it's a little overwhelming. But I am determined to grow closer to Christ this week. Last week we had Stake conference and we had the chance to text our stake president and ask him questions, and he texted us back later in the week. I asked him how he bettered his relationship with Christ. I got a text back this week, that said "The small and simple things we have been taught. Do them consistently and sincerely. Also, be in places where Christ would be!"

Goal: I want to take my stake presidents advice this week, and do the small and simple things. My goal is to always always be where Christ would be, and keep him near me. I want to read my scriptures every night, and always have a prayer open with him.

Messy mondays

I feel a little bit bad for people who encounter me on a Monday.

first of all, it's a Monday. who really likes Monday's anyways.

also, i have a 7:45 class. that's early.
and freezing. literally. it's the first week of October and I walk to class in about 25 degree weather.
to get to class on time, i need to leave the house around 7:30.
I usually roll out of bed at approximately 7:15.
...I hate waking up

this means:
-usually i wear glasses, not contacts
-my hair is in a frizzy braid or bun.
-no makeup -unless of course i didn't take it off the night before. Those are rare, lucky days.
-i'm wearing jeans and a sweatshirt
-socks likely will not match (not each other, let alone they remotely match what i'm wearing)


in other words, i'm a disaster. 

so in advance, i apologize lest i see you on a Monday.


and please enjoy this hilarious video.
it's relevant because it takes place on a Monday.....
oh just watch it.