I left Provo on Wednesday. I'm pretty sure forever.
The night before I left Susan and I went to get gelato like we did this summer, but our gelato shop was closed, so we went to the frozen yogurt place under Alpine Village. We had the best chat! We've both left Provo at this point, so it was really bittersweet. She's going to Spokane Washington on her mission and she reports to the mtc in February, so she'll be away from Provo till 2011. I on the other hand probably wont live in Provo again, whether or not I get my bachelors from BYU. But no worries Susan, we're going to be friends for a long, long time. You were exactly the kind of friend Heavenly Father knew I was going to need and I'm so glad we've been able to be there for each other!
Wednesday was a crazy day! I had most of my stuff packed up in boxes but still had my cleaning stuff to do. I got up three hours late and ended up failing my cleaning check (oops...). Then I had to sell my books back ($160!) and I made sure to grab a power bar because the last time I shipped all my stuff home I didn't eat anything until about 6 pm after running between my dorm and the bookstore all day (not good). When I got back to my apartment I had about half an hour to get all my stuff packed and into Kabria's car. Luckily my wonderful visiting teachers (Katie and Karissa) and our new Relief Society Pres (Jessica) came to my rescue! Jessica cleaned my refrigerator for me (Bless her soul)! And some boys came to help take my boxes to Kabria's car. Long story short I got all 6 of my boxes shipped and by the time I got to the airport I just barely made it through security and walked straight no to the plane. Ouff! It was pure insanity! And then I left Utah. Hello California!
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Sunday, December 13, 2009
4 more days
Not even four... 3.5. Huzzah! I can't wait to get out of Provo! I can't wait for the next part of my life to begin! Disney and then Pastry School! Oh what a glorious feeling! I was at a shin-dig last night sharing some tartlets and people loved them! I love making tartlets! I love when people love the food I make! I love when people tell me I'm making the right decision by going to pastry school.
To celebrate my last four(ish) days in Provo, here are four things I learned on Thursday (I was going to make a longer list that day, but I wrote the first three at about 2 pm, after that things sort of went down hill) :
Computer Science Majors are and (judging by their professors) always will be really nerdy.
The people who work in the music library watch [and love] Bollywood movies.
If you go on the Disney College Program you will hold Disney second only to the Gospel for the rest of your life.
Kaitlynn is not the only one who has a hard time eating when she gets broken up with.
To celebrate my last four(ish) days in Provo, here are four things I learned on Thursday (I was going to make a longer list that day, but I wrote the first three at about 2 pm, after that things sort of went down hill) :
Computer Science Majors are and (judging by their professors) always will be really nerdy.
The people who work in the music library watch [and love] Bollywood movies.
If you go on the Disney College Program you will hold Disney second only to the Gospel for the rest of your life.
Kaitlynn is not the only one who has a hard time eating when she gets broken up with.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Melancholy
So I said "see you sometime..." to a few friends today. It was nice chatting with them, but when I think about the fact that I could very well not see them ever again...well, it wasn't my favorite feeling. And considering they were friends I don't see all the time, I don't know how I'm going to deal with saying see you to those friends that I hold most dear. All I can say is THANK GOODNESS for technology! Facebook, e-mail, texting, calling...I'm this close to getting skype.
I can't believe I'm leaving Provo in a handful of days. It feels SO unreal! On the topic of leaving Provo, I'm starting a new blog that will be applicable to my life not in Provo. It's still under construction but I should have it all pretty and ready for reading by the time December 16th comes around.
I'm done with classes. Now, all I have left to do is pack, bake, and play with friends... Ugh, sorry this is such a sad post! I promise there is happiness in my life right now! For example: Last night, FHE was a success! And to top it off I have about 20 pages of Christmas themed coloring pages to color in. Trust me, that is happiness enough! (though not all)
I can't believe I'm leaving Provo in a handful of days. It feels SO unreal! On the topic of leaving Provo, I'm starting a new blog that will be applicable to my life not in Provo. It's still under construction but I should have it all pretty and ready for reading by the time December 16th comes around.
I'm done with classes. Now, all I have left to do is pack, bake, and play with friends... Ugh, sorry this is such a sad post! I promise there is happiness in my life right now! For example: Last night, FHE was a success! And to top it off I have about 20 pages of Christmas themed coloring pages to color in. Trust me, that is happiness enough! (though not all)
Friday, November 20, 2009
So...there's this boy...
and, in case you hadn't heard, I like him.
On a slightly different note...
I bought a duffel bag today.
This means I have to start packing for thanksgiving, which means I need to decide what I can live without for the few weeks after the break. Just another reminder of my impending departure from Provo.
When I separate myself from recent events in my life, I'm ecstatic. When I don't...I have to remind myself of the blessing/huge opportunity it is for me to be going to intern for Disney. I know going to Florida is the right thing for me to do. I also know that life is funny and I was silly thinking that I could leave Provo without a hitch. Because life doesn't work that way.
To deal with the small stress this has caused me I have been baking.
Yesterday, I made some banana bread for my apartment, and really yummy chocolate cookies for this boy.
Today I started working on a delicious cake for my friend's birthday party. Basically, it's a cheesecake wrapped in a chocolate cake covered with butter cream frosting. Yummmmy Thank you Paula Dean for the cheesecake recipe/idea (minus the liqueur).
On a slightly different note...
I bought a duffel bag today.
This means I have to start packing for thanksgiving, which means I need to decide what I can live without for the few weeks after the break. Just another reminder of my impending departure from Provo.
When I separate myself from recent events in my life, I'm ecstatic. When I don't...I have to remind myself of the blessing/huge opportunity it is for me to be going to intern for Disney. I know going to Florida is the right thing for me to do. I also know that life is funny and I was silly thinking that I could leave Provo without a hitch. Because life doesn't work that way.
To deal with the small stress this has caused me I have been baking.
Yesterday, I made some banana bread for my apartment, and really yummy chocolate cookies for this boy.
Today I started working on a delicious cake for my friend's birthday party. Basically, it's a cheesecake wrapped in a chocolate cake covered with butter cream frosting. Yummmmy Thank you Paula Dean for the cheesecake recipe/idea (minus the liqueur).
Friday, November 6, 2009
Ladybugs
So I have this theory that one of the ways Heavenly Father likes to cheer me up is by sending me a ladybug. It hasn't happened often enough to be entirely sure, and it is definitely not his only way of reminding me of his love for me, but I'm not complaining. I love ladybugs. They're such a sight for sore eyes! I can think of three specific times I have "received" a ladybug in return for a particularly trying time in my life. They usually come when I'm not even thinking about all my problems.
1. Freshman Year - It was around finals time. I was probably stressing about all the end of the year stuff: finals, packing, etc. Then one day I was studying with my good friend outside the BNSN and I found this beauty crawling around on the grass. It kept me entertained [distracted] for some time before it flew off.
2. Spring term - I was walking home from campus and I looked down to see a cute little hitchhiker on my shorts. At the time I was probably most stressed about my future plans, and I remember being really grateful for having something to distract me from my tomoltuous thoughts.
3. Tonight - So this is the most bizarre of the three. I've been having a bit of a rough week (not related to my previous post). I got home really late from chatting with some friends and then remembered I had to remake my bed. I (being the rude roommate I am) turned on the light to see better, and as I was stretching out my bottom sheet what should I find but a ladybug! Seriously, I am still confused about where it came from. I thought about keeping it until the morning to show my roommates, but decided to not risk waking up to a dead ladybug.
I cherish these times I am reminded of Heavenly Fathers love. For some reason these little guys remind me that life goes on and the hard times I'm having are only temporary (much like my time spent with the ladybug).
ps I think this might be a little sappy/incoherent but it's almost 3 in the morning...what do you expect?
pps I'm really serious about my rough week not being related to my previous post. The latter came out of exasperation from not having (or eavesdropping on) a single conversation that did not somehow get turned to dating and marriage.
1. Freshman Year - It was around finals time. I was probably stressing about all the end of the year stuff: finals, packing, etc. Then one day I was studying with my good friend outside the BNSN and I found this beauty crawling around on the grass. It kept me entertained [distracted] for some time before it flew off.
2. Spring term - I was walking home from campus and I looked down to see a cute little hitchhiker on my shorts. At the time I was probably most stressed about my future plans, and I remember being really grateful for having something to distract me from my tomoltuous thoughts.
3. Tonight - So this is the most bizarre of the three. I've been having a bit of a rough week (not related to my previous post). I got home really late from chatting with some friends and then remembered I had to remake my bed. I (being the rude roommate I am) turned on the light to see better, and as I was stretching out my bottom sheet what should I find but a ladybug! Seriously, I am still confused about where it came from. I thought about keeping it until the morning to show my roommates, but decided to not risk waking up to a dead ladybug.
I cherish these times I am reminded of Heavenly Fathers love. For some reason these little guys remind me that life goes on and the hard times I'm having are only temporary (much like my time spent with the ladybug).
ps I think this might be a little sappy/incoherent but it's almost 3 in the morning...what do you expect?
pps I'm really serious about my rough week not being related to my previous post. The latter came out of exasperation from not having (or eavesdropping on) a single conversation that did not somehow get turned to dating and marriage.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Dating...
I'm sick of hearing about it, talking about it, thinking about it, praying about it... Hmmm, probably didn't help that I watched Vivah. However, instead of ranting, I will sum up how I've been feeling over the past 48 hours (ish):
I am ready for a break from Provo and all its Provo-ish tendencies.
But I will [happily] return next fall!
I am ready for a break from Provo and all its Provo-ish tendencies.
But I will [happily] return next fall!
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Guess who's fulfilling their childhood dreams starting in January
So yesterday was not a very fun day for me. I got three hours of sleep. All of campus closes down for devotional/forums. I got kicked out of the location I chose to nap through the hour for "repairs". I spent 11 hours on campus and still had more homework to finish before midnight.
But there were definitely some good things that did happen. I finished all of my block classes. I watched a movie in history class. Oh and, I got into the Disney College Program. OK, that's probably not a surprise to you if you're reading this. But I am so excited!!! I'm going to be working Attractions at Disney World. I get to Florida January 20th and the program lasts till August 6th. Its a long program, but I feel so good about going! I feel kind of silly taking time off of school since I have so much time left to get through my major, but I've rationalized that: a) this will actually help me in the long run (I want to do their professional internship for my senior internship), and b)if I'm here for a long time, I might as well make it a tiny bit longer and get out of Utah. Needless to say, since I became aware of the fact that people actually work at places like Disneyland it has been my dream to work there.
Now all I have to do is focus on school and figure out what to do with all my junk here in Provo. Ha, like I'll be able to focus on school. I couldn't sleep till 1:00 am last night despite the lack of sleep Monday night. I don't think I've ever been this amped to work in my life.
But there were definitely some good things that did happen. I finished all of my block classes. I watched a movie in history class. Oh and, I got into the Disney College Program. OK, that's probably not a surprise to you if you're reading this. But I am so excited!!! I'm going to be working Attractions at Disney World. I get to Florida January 20th and the program lasts till August 6th. Its a long program, but I feel so good about going! I feel kind of silly taking time off of school since I have so much time left to get through my major, but I've rationalized that: a) this will actually help me in the long run (I want to do their professional internship for my senior internship), and b)if I'm here for a long time, I might as well make it a tiny bit longer and get out of Utah. Needless to say, since I became aware of the fact that people actually work at places like Disneyland it has been my dream to work there.
Now all I have to do is focus on school and figure out what to do with all my junk here in Provo. Ha, like I'll be able to focus on school. I couldn't sleep till 1:00 am last night despite the lack of sleep Monday night. I don't think I've ever been this amped to work in my life.
This weekend
Just in case you were wondering how my weekend went, here's a brief synopses.
Friday:
I went and saw Where the Wild Things Are (precious). Then we played Truth or Dare Jenga which provided plenty of fun and slightly awkward moments for all (well mostly me).
Saturday:
Worst Date I've Ever Been On. I had nothing in common with the poor boy. He was the same height as me and slightly awkward.
Sunday:
I made (wormy) apple crisp with my friend Susan. Then we watched Hercules! "Who puts the glad in gladiators!"
Friday:
I went and saw Where the Wild Things Are (precious). Then we played Truth or Dare Jenga which provided plenty of fun and slightly awkward moments for all (well mostly me).
Saturday:
Worst Date I've Ever Been On. I had nothing in common with the poor boy. He was the same height as me and slightly awkward.
Sunday:
I made (wormy) apple crisp with my friend Susan. Then we watched Hercules! "Who puts the glad in gladiators!"
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes
So, obviously, I have changed the web address for this blog. Why? I'm not one hundred percent sure, but I'm pretty sure its mostly because I hated my old one. I also feel the new one is more fitting, I like describing things as being adventures (examples: baking adventures, dating adventures, movie-going adventures, etc). I've also decided to take a different route with the way this blog is going. I'm going to try to update about anything and everything that is the tiniest bit interesting. I'm also not going to leave out things that might be uncomfortable (like dates or my testimony). But I'll try not to offend or embarrass any individuals. I feel secure in this because, at the max, maybe 6 people actually read this blog. Though, I'm going to start telling people about it, so maybe that number will grow? doubt it. I'll still include recipe's sometimes, in case you were worried about that or something.
On a different note, last year I discovered that not everyone, in fact, knows how to make muddy buddies. This utterly confused me. I made them today because I've been meaning to for almost a week now. Here are the instructions. Enjoy :)
On a different note, last year I discovered that not everyone, in fact, knows how to make muddy buddies. This utterly confused me. I made them today because I've been meaning to for almost a week now. Here are the instructions. Enjoy :)
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
New Favorite Song
Michael Buble - Haven't met you yet.
There are some really obvious reasons for this being my new favorite song, but really you should watch the video, its super cute...just make sure you watch the whole thing :)
Also:
California - Hawk Nelson (Thank you Pandora!)
Owl City in general is wonderful.
K - back to home work
There are some really obvious reasons for this being my new favorite song, but really you should watch the video, its super cute...just make sure you watch the whole thing :)
Also:
California - Hawk Nelson (Thank you Pandora!)
Owl City in general is wonderful.
K - back to home work
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Fantastic Thursday!
So despite the post before this, I had a fantastic Thursday! Really it was just a normal day, but for some reason by the end of the day I was insanely happy with the way the day had gone. Everywhere I went I saw someone I knew (not only did I know them, but they were people that I like but haven't really been able to catch up with). I was more productive than I have been in the past two weeks of school. I made plans to go to Humor U on Saturday. And cannolis on Sunday. :)
Really?
First off, last night, my neighbors decided to have a really loud dance party. It didn't end until 11:30 pm on a Wednesday! I was pretty upset about it since I had made plans to be in bed, asleep by 10 on the dot. I even bothered to walk over to the next complex to procure a pair of ear plugs. Alas, alack, by the time I got back to my apartment the party had just about ended. As you can probably tell, I was not pleased with my neighbors' decision to hold a dance party for really no reason at all. That is until I found out that it was to celebrate 9/9/09. Had I known that, I probably would have gone over for a song or at least been more pleasant about it. (Don't worry I didn't go over and tell them to end it, I was waiting for it to be midnight to do that.)
Secondly, today, with the promise of a free brownie, I went to check out Women's Services on campus. I expected to find things on preventing/copping with violence/abuse, eating disorders, etc. Then they handed me a list of their support groups, workshops, and activities. The support groups I felt were valid. Eating disorders, eating right, and depression are all things that people need support with. Then I got to the workshops: Finance/Coupons, Haircut How-To and DATING! The first two while helpful, are more something I would expect from an Enrichment Night or something. Before I comment on dating, let me tell you, three of the six activities/events they are sponsoring this semester are Speed Dating, a Dating Conference, and another Speed Dating. Really BYU? That's what you consider to be appropriate for Women's Services? I'm stopping now before I ramble... But before I quit let me point you in the direction of Cal Poly SLO's Women's Services Activities, where you can find things such as stopping the violence, Women's HERstory and an entire film festival of short films made for/by/about women. And nothing about Speed Dating. Don't get me wrong, I love BYU, and I love potentially finding a spouse, but the place I would go in the case of rape or abuse is not a place I would want sponsoring Speed Dating events.
Sorry, this was sort of negative, so to make up for the negativity I'm combining the two and giving you nine reasons I love being a woman. (They are not necessarily the top, nor are they in order)
1) The knowledge that I am a daughter of my Heavenly Father, 2) Long Hair, 3) Babies, 4) Crying is more socially acceptable, 5) Being a nurturer, 6) Wearing the color pink, 7) Not having to marry a woman, 8) President Uchtdorf's The Influence of Righteous Women, 9) Getting to be a mom someday
Secondly, today, with the promise of a free brownie, I went to check out Women's Services on campus. I expected to find things on preventing/copping with violence/abuse, eating disorders, etc. Then they handed me a list of their support groups, workshops, and activities. The support groups I felt were valid. Eating disorders, eating right, and depression are all things that people need support with. Then I got to the workshops: Finance/Coupons, Haircut How-To and DATING! The first two while helpful, are more something I would expect from an Enrichment Night or something. Before I comment on dating, let me tell you, three of the six activities/events they are sponsoring this semester are Speed Dating, a Dating Conference, and another Speed Dating. Really BYU? That's what you consider to be appropriate for Women's Services? I'm stopping now before I ramble... But before I quit let me point you in the direction of Cal Poly SLO's Women's Services Activities, where you can find things such as stopping the violence, Women's HERstory and an entire film festival of short films made for/by/about women. And nothing about Speed Dating. Don't get me wrong, I love BYU, and I love potentially finding a spouse, but the place I would go in the case of rape or abuse is not a place I would want sponsoring Speed Dating events.
Sorry, this was sort of negative, so to make up for the negativity I'm combining the two and giving you nine reasons I love being a woman. (They are not necessarily the top, nor are they in order)
1) The knowledge that I am a daughter of my Heavenly Father, 2) Long Hair, 3) Babies, 4) Crying is more socially acceptable, 5) Being a nurturer, 6) Wearing the color pink, 7) Not having to marry a woman, 8) President Uchtdorf's The Influence of Righteous Women, 9) Getting to be a mom someday
Monday, September 7, 2009
Scratch That: Can I just stay home to bake AND play all day?
I love having all of my friends back in Provo! This weekend was full of good times with friends, old and new.
Friday - After bumming around all day I dragged myself to the temple with Alyssa. It was wonderful being there and I am definitely upping my attendance this year.
Saturday - I baked some chocolate chip cookies. That night the bollywood gang came over and we watched a movie (Bunty Aur Babli) similar to Bonnie and Clyde. Also, BYU beat Oklahoma 14 to 13...I watched the last five minutes.
Sunday - was super busy! The highlights? Dessert with Sus, and Nerts.
Monday - Labor Day hike to a waterfall with new roommates Ica and Megan, and company. Discovered "A Very Potter Musical" on YouTube. I saw Miss Peets and heard all about Asia. Finally, I played Rummikub with Josh, and new roommates Megan and Julie.
It was a very fun, but very not productive weekend. I need to get better at time management. That or drop all my classes and spend my days working, baking, and playing.
Friday - After bumming around all day I dragged myself to the temple with Alyssa. It was wonderful being there and I am definitely upping my attendance this year.
Saturday - I baked some chocolate chip cookies. That night the bollywood gang came over and we watched a movie (Bunty Aur Babli) similar to Bonnie and Clyde. Also, BYU beat Oklahoma 14 to 13...I watched the last five minutes.
Sunday - was super busy! The highlights? Dessert with Sus, and Nerts.
Monday - Labor Day hike to a waterfall with new roommates Ica and Megan, and company. Discovered "A Very Potter Musical" on YouTube. I saw Miss Peets and heard all about Asia. Finally, I played Rummikub with Josh, and new roommates Megan and Julie.
It was a very fun, but very not productive weekend. I need to get better at time management. That or drop all my classes and spend my days working, baking, and playing.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Can I just stay home and bake all day?
Soooo...fall semester 2009 started this week, and, to say the least, my life is definitely the most hectic it has been ever.
Here are the various area's of my life that are/will be stressing me out:
1) Work: I am now working two jobs on top of taking a full load of classes. I can work up to 20 hours a week (not including football) so if I make it through this semester alive I will buy myself a car and quit one of the two. Concessions is still the same...I have a love-hate relationship with that job. I love how much I make working there and the friends that I have. I hate almost everything else about it (mostly the hours, and the events). My new job, Catering has been/is/will continue to be a huge learning experience. I'm glad I get the opportunity but doubt I will keep it past this semester. It doesn't pay as well as Concessions and I have to be there MWF 8-12, yuck.
2) Lack of funds: Because of my insignificant amount of work this summer I had barely enough money to pay for books this semester. It didn't help that they were twice as much as I've payed any other semester. Then my dad told me he would pay for my rent this month! I don't think I can express my gratitude for this gesture enough.
3) School: I changed my major officially the week before school started! My new major is now Recreation Management Youth Leadership: Leisure Services Management with a Commercial Recreation emphasis. Yes, I have had four majors in my five semesters at BYU (IR, Economics, double majoring in French, and RMYL: LSM), and if you count the dropping out to go to Pastry School idea, I could be five for five. Also, my class load is huge! It's only 14 credits, but that ='s 7 classes, not including my on-line religion class I HAVE to finish by November.
4) I am living with complete strangers!!! We get along, and I like them so far, but I can't help but think about how much less stressed I would be if I knew them already. It'll be okay...they're wonderful people and we'll be great friends by the end of the year.
5) Socializing/My dating life...
Here's the way my week looks:
Monday: 8-12 Catering, Work on on-line classes (Organizational Effectiveness/Rel A 211) til 430-530 Inclusive & Special Recreation: for persons with disabilities.
Tuesday: 8-915 Accounting 200, 930-1045 American History till 1877, devo/forum, 1205-1255 Careers in Recreation, Accounting Homework in the afternoon, technically I could go to my Excell/Powerpoint classes 610-820pm but I don't foresee any problems with the homework so it shouldn't be necessary.
Wednesday: 8-12 Catering
Thursday: 8-915 Accounting 200, 930-1045 American History till 1877
Friday: 8-12 Catering
Throw in some concessions hours and tons of homework every Wed-Fri afternoon and probably far too much socializing... Actually, I'm going to DOMINATE this semester. It will be awesome!
(On a completely random note: I'm listening to nickasaur do a variety of covers [Coconut Juice, Bleading Love + The Great Escape]...interesting)
Here are the various area's of my life that are/will be stressing me out:
1) Work: I am now working two jobs on top of taking a full load of classes. I can work up to 20 hours a week (not including football) so if I make it through this semester alive I will buy myself a car and quit one of the two. Concessions is still the same...I have a love-hate relationship with that job. I love how much I make working there and the friends that I have. I hate almost everything else about it (mostly the hours, and the events). My new job, Catering has been/is/will continue to be a huge learning experience. I'm glad I get the opportunity but doubt I will keep it past this semester. It doesn't pay as well as Concessions and I have to be there MWF 8-12, yuck.
2) Lack of funds: Because of my insignificant amount of work this summer I had barely enough money to pay for books this semester. It didn't help that they were twice as much as I've payed any other semester. Then my dad told me he would pay for my rent this month! I don't think I can express my gratitude for this gesture enough.
3) School: I changed my major officially the week before school started! My new major is now Recreation Management Youth Leadership: Leisure Services Management with a Commercial Recreation emphasis. Yes, I have had four majors in my five semesters at BYU (IR, Economics, double majoring in French, and RMYL: LSM), and if you count the dropping out to go to Pastry School idea, I could be five for five. Also, my class load is huge! It's only 14 credits, but that ='s 7 classes, not including my on-line religion class I HAVE to finish by November.
4) I am living with complete strangers!!! We get along, and I like them so far, but I can't help but think about how much less stressed I would be if I knew them already. It'll be okay...they're wonderful people and we'll be great friends by the end of the year.
5) Socializing/My dating life...
Here's the way my week looks:
Monday: 8-12 Catering, Work on on-line classes (Organizational Effectiveness/Rel A 211) til 430-530 Inclusive & Special Recreation: for persons with disabilities.
Tuesday: 8-915 Accounting 200, 930-1045 American History till 1877, devo/forum, 1205-1255 Careers in Recreation, Accounting Homework in the afternoon, technically I could go to my Excell/Powerpoint classes 610-820pm but I don't foresee any problems with the homework so it shouldn't be necessary.
Wednesday: 8-12 Catering
Thursday: 8-915 Accounting 200, 930-1045 American History till 1877
Friday: 8-12 Catering
Throw in some concessions hours and tons of homework every Wed-Fri afternoon and probably far too much socializing... Actually, I'm going to DOMINATE this semester. It will be awesome!
(On a completely random note: I'm listening to nickasaur do a variety of covers [Coconut Juice, Bleading Love + The Great Escape]...interesting)
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Quote of the Day
About Celestial Marriage:
"It's not just about the hard stuff. It's about the happy stuff too. How you know that there isn't an end, that all this happiness is going to continue on forever. It's a real comfort to know that all the time and effort that you put into this relationship isn't going to end with death." ~ My Dad. (Except he was probably more eloquent then that.)
I loooooove my dad! I loooooove my family! I looooooove that they are in Provo! I only wish more of my friends were here so I could prove to them I'm not such a social outcast. And that I had sugar so I could bake something...
Two more things: I'm watching my favorite movie (Breakfast at Tiffany's) with one of my favorite people (Kaity-poo). I like Sundance sooooooooo much better without snow.
"It's not just about the hard stuff. It's about the happy stuff too. How you know that there isn't an end, that all this happiness is going to continue on forever. It's a real comfort to know that all the time and effort that you put into this relationship isn't going to end with death." ~ My Dad. (Except he was probably more eloquent then that.)
I loooooove my dad! I loooooove my family! I looooooove that they are in Provo! I only wish more of my friends were here so I could prove to them I'm not such a social outcast. And that I had sugar so I could bake something...
Two more things: I'm watching my favorite movie (Breakfast at Tiffany's) with one of my favorite people (Kaity-poo). I like Sundance sooooooooo much better without snow.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Life back at the Y
Oh wow! Monday, I was feeling a little like I didn't want to come back. No particular reason, I just didn't want to. Thank goodness I did! So much good stuff has happened since I've gotten back.
Tuesday, after my flight I went to Temple Square with the guy who picked me up from the airport and his friend. I love Temple Square! And when I think I haven't been the whole time I've been at BYU...it sort of baffles me. Then I watched Bolt with Kabria and Nicole. I love coming back from trips and catching up with friends :)
Wednesday, I found out I'm working on Saturday night. It's good because I get more hours, but I'm sort of sad because my family is coming into town on Saturday and I was hoping to hang with them. Then, I got a second job! With BYU Catering! I'm amped. Then, I sold four old textbooks for $94. Then, I went and saw Star Trek at the Dollar Theater. Finally, I played after the manner of the adverb. Such a good day!
Today, I watched a Bollywood movie (hum dil de chuke sanam)! I found out who my new roommates are going to be. And I found a doctor to take out my stitches next week!
I do want to say, since coming back to Provo, I have had some interesting boy experiences. I would go into more detail, but that is unnecessary.
One more thing: watch Nimbooda
Tuesday, after my flight I went to Temple Square with the guy who picked me up from the airport and his friend. I love Temple Square! And when I think I haven't been the whole time I've been at BYU...it sort of baffles me. Then I watched Bolt with Kabria and Nicole. I love coming back from trips and catching up with friends :)
Wednesday, I found out I'm working on Saturday night. It's good because I get more hours, but I'm sort of sad because my family is coming into town on Saturday and I was hoping to hang with them. Then, I got a second job! With BYU Catering! I'm amped. Then, I sold four old textbooks for $94. Then, I went and saw Star Trek at the Dollar Theater. Finally, I played after the manner of the adverb. Such a good day!
Today, I watched a Bollywood movie (hum dil de chuke sanam)! I found out who my new roommates are going to be. And I found a doctor to take out my stitches next week!
I do want to say, since coming back to Provo, I have had some interesting boy experiences. I would go into more detail, but that is unnecessary.
One more thing: watch Nimbooda
Monday
My last day at home was very...odd, but in a good way. I expected to spend the whole day chillin' with a bunch of 15 year-olds because Em was having an N64 day with her pals and they needed "adult" supervision. While that did happen I had a slight mishap in the morning involving a pop-top can of ravioli (don't judge me for wanting ravioli before noon). Two hours and three stitches later, my right thumb became a tinsy bit incapacitated. But no worries, only six more days before I can use it again. The biggest hassel with having stitches in your thumb is not being able to get it wet. Needless to say, my appreciation for my right thumb has greatly increased.
A couple of good things came out of the day. 1) Kaity-poo had a difficult Sunday and worrying about my thumb helped distract her from her situation. (and she got out of work for it, you're welcome.) 2) I got to see an old friend who I didn't think I would get to see because she was in Isreal. I loved laughing with her about how gimpy both of us were (she has a pinched nerve, I have stitches. She wins).
A couple of good things came out of the day. 1) Kaity-poo had a difficult Sunday and worrying about my thumb helped distract her from her situation. (and she got out of work for it, you're welcome.) 2) I got to see an old friend who I didn't think I would get to see because she was in Isreal. I loved laughing with her about how gimpy both of us were (she has a pinched nerve, I have stitches. She wins).
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
What do you say we leave for California
Day One: Road Trip
After much ado involving food, clean apartments and credit cards, we got on the road at about 10:30 ish. The drive was fun, full of music, snoozing, reading and talking. And snacking. Lots of snacking. When we got to my house my parents had soup ready for us and we talked with my parents and Kait for a while then hit the hay.
Day Two: Disneyland
We went to Disneyland! I love Disneyland! I love it even more when I get to go with people who have an affinity for all things Disney. It wasn't crazy packed so we got a lot of ground covered. The lines seemed to be pretty long but thanks to ingenious planning and fast passes we didn't spend all day standing in line.
Day Three: Beach
We went to the beach!!! I loved playing in the water. It was a little too cloudy for my taste, but still a good day.
After the beach we rushed to get ready to have dinner with Chris' grandma at Claim Jumpers. Sooo much food. It was way fun.
Day Four: Everyone leaves
Everyone left about noon. After spending the afternoon with my family, I got antsy to look at a baking book. I found The Art and Soul of Baking on-line at Sur la Table. I went out and bought it as well as a few other things (tartlet pans, cake decorating kit, and Lettuce Knife). I love Sur la Table! I could have spent the rest of the evening browsing the aisles and spending more money, but it got a little awkward being the only customer with 4 cashiers. Every single one of them told me how much they loved the book. As soon as I got home and got to peruse the recipes and tips, I started to fall in love with it too. So far I've made Chocolate-Rasberry Tartlets, Eclaires, and Lemon Meringue Tartlets.
Day Five-Today: Highlights
Here are some of the highlights:
-Missionaries came for dinner!
-I saw (500) Days of Summer, which is sooo good! I love it!
-Disneyland again
-Legoland with Kait, Erin, and Lucas
-Today, Saturday, my dad bought me Martha Stewart's Cupcake Decorating book.
Next few days:
Tomorrow: Vista Singles Ward and cup cake decorating
Monday: More baking? and hopefully Julie & Julia
Tuesday: Back to Provo to finish packing, planning and education week.
After much ado involving food, clean apartments and credit cards, we got on the road at about 10:30 ish. The drive was fun, full of music, snoozing, reading and talking. And snacking. Lots of snacking. When we got to my house my parents had soup ready for us and we talked with my parents and Kait for a while then hit the hay.
Day Two: Disneyland
We went to Disneyland! I love Disneyland! I love it even more when I get to go with people who have an affinity for all things Disney. It wasn't crazy packed so we got a lot of ground covered. The lines seemed to be pretty long but thanks to ingenious planning and fast passes we didn't spend all day standing in line.
Day Three: Beach
We went to the beach!!! I loved playing in the water. It was a little too cloudy for my taste, but still a good day.
After the beach we rushed to get ready to have dinner with Chris' grandma at Claim Jumpers. Sooo much food. It was way fun.
Day Four: Everyone leaves
Everyone left about noon. After spending the afternoon with my family, I got antsy to look at a baking book. I found The Art and Soul of Baking on-line at Sur la Table. I went out and bought it as well as a few other things (tartlet pans, cake decorating kit, and Lettuce Knife). I love Sur la Table! I could have spent the rest of the evening browsing the aisles and spending more money, but it got a little awkward being the only customer with 4 cashiers. Every single one of them told me how much they loved the book. As soon as I got home and got to peruse the recipes and tips, I started to fall in love with it too. So far I've made Chocolate-Rasberry Tartlets, Eclaires, and Lemon Meringue Tartlets.
Day Five-Today: Highlights
Here are some of the highlights:
-Missionaries came for dinner!
-I saw (500) Days of Summer, which is sooo good! I love it!
-Disneyland again
-Legoland with Kait, Erin, and Lucas
-Today, Saturday, my dad bought me Martha Stewart's Cupcake Decorating book.
Next few days:
Tomorrow: Vista Singles Ward and cup cake decorating
Monday: More baking? and hopefully Julie & Julia
Tuesday: Back to Provo to finish packing, planning and education week.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Talk about your turn of events
I know I haven't updated in a long time, and I probably would have kept going without an update but I HAVE to write about today and I can not find my journal the one time in two weeks I have something solid to write about.
So...this morning I woke up feeling terrible. Not like physically but emotionally. It took me sooo long to get out of the mood I was in, I can't even begin to tell you. There were a couple of things that happened that sort of made it worse, but they do not need to be shared with the internet, so moving on. A couple of times I thought about wanting to go home and trying to figure out how to do that (I even thought about stopping by the board on campus with all the people seeking rides, or to carpool with around the country). Every time I thought about that I told myself I was crazy because while the last time I went home was wonderful, it showed/reminded/taught me that I am sometimes better off here in Provo. I said a tiny prayer seeking some divine help/guidance.
Later in the afternoon [4 pm, weekend plans: maybe a wedding reception? then mope about my lack of potential wedding reception] I remembered I had to take some stuff back to the library and make a copy or two. After giving up on Jane Eyre (sorry Charlotte, I'll try again later I promise) and returning HSM and HSM2 from my High School Musical Marathon I went to the no shh zone to make my copies and I ran into no other than my friend Alyssa. Upon seeing each other we remembered that we were supposed to hang out and had yet to make plans to. Now obviously being the perfect time, we cummenced a rather short, but eventful hang out.
A: You're from the LA area right?
Me: Well, San Diego, so a little south, but yes. Why?
A: A group of us are going down to go to Disneyland and some other things and every place we have tried to stay keep backing out. Do you think your parents would mind if we stayed there?
Me: Oh Disneyland?! I love Disneyland! I'd have to call and ask...
A: You should totally come too.
Me: When are you going?
A: Wednesday thru Sunday morning...
OF course I agreed to go! I'm not working, I really have no plans made. I've been bumming around Provo for the past few weeks and am more than happy to have an excuse to see my beloved family and play in California. [5 pm, weekend plans: CALIFORNIA! Stay with the fam, go to D-land, beach then back to Provo] I was extatic! No more boring, mope around after a wedding receptiong wishing to be less of a lonely number for me. A surprise trip to California to give myself a last burst of energy to get me through till Thanksgiving. Plus Kaity-poo had agreed to come to D-land with us so I would get to spend the whole day with her as well.
All through the rest of the evening and FHE (which went swimmingly btw, haha punny because we played in the pool) the one thing on my mind was the fact that I would be home in two days and at a beach on Friday. I know Kaity-poo has been having a tough time this summer and my only regret was not being able to spend more time with her. (Other things that could be regretable are also slightly unavoidable with surprise trips). About midnight here in Provo I got a text from my dad asking if there was anyway for me to come and stay for awhile to help Kait get through everything. Since I was hoping to surprise somebody with this trip, I hadn't told Dad about it yet. I called him and explained the whole surprise trip and offered to stay on longer since I'm not getting any hours at work until the 12th at the earliest. [12:30 am, weekend plans: CALIFORNIA! Stay with the fam, go to D-land, beach then stay in ENC until probably the 1oth of August] Yes, that's right, in less than 12 hours ALL of my plans for the rest of the summer changed. Unbelievable! I just can't get over it! I've known for awhile that I should be in Provo this summer, but I think this weekend my time ran out and I'm needed back home until it's time to come back to get ready for the fall (work, move etc).
Wow, this is way longer than I meant it to be! I should really put a moral of the story at the begining of each post for when they get this long, but then I'd be afraid no one would read the rest of it. Maybe next time.
So...this morning I woke up feeling terrible. Not like physically but emotionally. It took me sooo long to get out of the mood I was in, I can't even begin to tell you. There were a couple of things that happened that sort of made it worse, but they do not need to be shared with the internet, so moving on. A couple of times I thought about wanting to go home and trying to figure out how to do that (I even thought about stopping by the board on campus with all the people seeking rides, or to carpool with around the country). Every time I thought about that I told myself I was crazy because while the last time I went home was wonderful, it showed/reminded/taught me that I am sometimes better off here in Provo. I said a tiny prayer seeking some divine help/guidance.
Later in the afternoon [4 pm, weekend plans: maybe a wedding reception? then mope about my lack of potential wedding reception] I remembered I had to take some stuff back to the library and make a copy or two. After giving up on Jane Eyre (sorry Charlotte, I'll try again later I promise) and returning HSM and HSM2 from my High School Musical Marathon I went to the no shh zone to make my copies and I ran into no other than my friend Alyssa. Upon seeing each other we remembered that we were supposed to hang out and had yet to make plans to. Now obviously being the perfect time, we cummenced a rather short, but eventful hang out.
A: You're from the LA area right?
Me: Well, San Diego, so a little south, but yes. Why?
A: A group of us are going down to go to Disneyland and some other things and every place we have tried to stay keep backing out. Do you think your parents would mind if we stayed there?
Me: Oh Disneyland?! I love Disneyland! I'd have to call and ask...
A: You should totally come too.
Me: When are you going?
A: Wednesday thru Sunday morning...
OF course I agreed to go! I'm not working, I really have no plans made. I've been bumming around Provo for the past few weeks and am more than happy to have an excuse to see my beloved family and play in California. [5 pm, weekend plans: CALIFORNIA! Stay with the fam, go to D-land, beach then back to Provo] I was extatic! No more boring, mope around after a wedding receptiong wishing to be less of a lonely number for me. A surprise trip to California to give myself a last burst of energy to get me through till Thanksgiving. Plus Kaity-poo had agreed to come to D-land with us so I would get to spend the whole day with her as well.
All through the rest of the evening and FHE (which went swimmingly btw, haha punny because we played in the pool) the one thing on my mind was the fact that I would be home in two days and at a beach on Friday. I know Kaity-poo has been having a tough time this summer and my only regret was not being able to spend more time with her. (Other things that could be regretable are also slightly unavoidable with surprise trips). About midnight here in Provo I got a text from my dad asking if there was anyway for me to come and stay for awhile to help Kait get through everything. Since I was hoping to surprise somebody with this trip, I hadn't told Dad about it yet. I called him and explained the whole surprise trip and offered to stay on longer since I'm not getting any hours at work until the 12th at the earliest. [12:30 am, weekend plans: CALIFORNIA! Stay with the fam, go to D-land, beach then stay in ENC until probably the 1oth of August] Yes, that's right, in less than 12 hours ALL of my plans for the rest of the summer changed. Unbelievable! I just can't get over it! I've known for awhile that I should be in Provo this summer, but I think this weekend my time ran out and I'm needed back home until it's time to come back to get ready for the fall (work, move etc).
Wow, this is way longer than I meant it to be! I should really put a moral of the story at the begining of each post for when they get this long, but then I'd be afraid no one would read the rest of it. Maybe next time.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
I probably need a new hobby
So, I was going to go to bed and dream happy thoughts of Hrithik Roshan and Elephants...but then I realized I have had a FULL week of movies and therefore need to blog about it.
Thursday: Kabhi Kushi Kabhi Gham
Any movie where Hrithik and Shah Rukh Khan are adopted brothers is obviously going to be a winner. If you've got four hours to spare (or even if you don't) watch it. And don't worry, it really doesn't feel that long.
Or if you only have 6 mins...watch this video
Friday: U Me aur Hum
So Friday G calls me to inform me that there's something about boats in movies that make her cry. Wanting to know what in the world could possibly have this effect on her, I found it on Youtube and devoted my Friday afternoon to it. It's a bit slow in the beginning and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone who hasn't taken the much needed adventure into bollywood movies...but if you have, then go ahead and watch it! Not my all time favorite, but still really cute.
Saturday: TAKEN
Most of this last weekend was spent getting K moved into my room. However, needing a little break we walked across the court to her brother's apartment to watch Taken. A couple things to note: 1) this is not my kind of movie, and 2) no really, I don't like movie's with lots of killing in them. HOWEVER, this is a fantastic movie! Every death was (somewhat) justified and all the fight scenes were pretty epic. I am slightly afraid to go to Europe now, but I figure if I take a strong man or two I should be just fine right? Especially if one of them is Liam Neeson.
Sunday: P.S. I Love You
I don't think I really need to write about this, but I just have to say, you can only watch this movie if you're in the right mood. I was definitely in the right mood.
Monday: The Unsinkable Molly Brown
Well dip me and fry me! I love love love this movie! Watch it! Just do it. You'll thank me later.
Tuesday: UP and He's Just Not That Into You
Yes, two movies in one day. But it was sooo what I needed!
Up is fantastic! I went and saw it with an orange loving friend and a positive friend. I am officially in love with this movie! I want to see it again, and again, and then one more time...until it comes out on DVD and I can do nothing BUT watch this fantastic movie! Everyone will find this movie entertaining, no matter how old you are, no matter your station in life. If you don't, then there's probably something wrong with you.
So after we went and saw Up, we started talking about dating and relationships and such. Of course the subject of He's Just Not That Into You came up and after doing a bit of research we discovered that it had come out that day. I think this movie has interesting insights into the world of dating. While everything should be taken with a grain of salt, there are somethings that were basically right on. This was the second time I'd seen the movie (the first time with a couple of girls) and getting to watch it with boys is an entirely different experience... ok not entirely, but significantly different. (Thank goodness for DVD's and being able to skip entire scenes!)
Wednesday: Jodhaa Akbar
Thank you Bollywood Night! I don't know if I've mentioned this or not, but almost every Wednesday a group of kids from my last ward gets together to watch a Bollywood movie. It has done wonders for my already large amount of love for all things foreign. This week was Jodhaa Akbar. While this movie contains more fighting and less dancing/singing than I like in my Bollywood movies, it's still an excellent movie! It gives some great insight into the issues that arise when people of different faiths marry (a Muslim man and a Hindu woman would have a lot of issues!). Plus there's the bonus of seeing Hrithik Roshan without a shirt on. I know SOME people think he's oddly formed and should snap at the waist, but I'm not convinced that's a bad thing.
Oh no! I haven't baked in like two weeks! Someone help me!
Thursday: Kabhi Kushi Kabhi GhamAny movie where Hrithik and Shah Rukh Khan are adopted brothers is obviously going to be a winner. If you've got four hours to spare (or even if you don't) watch it. And don't worry, it really doesn't feel that long.
Or if you only have 6 mins...watch this video
Friday: U Me aur Hum
So Friday G calls me to inform me that there's something about boats in movies that make her cry. Wanting to know what in the world could possibly have this effect on her, I found it on Youtube and devoted my Friday afternoon to it. It's a bit slow in the beginning and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone who hasn't taken the much needed adventure into bollywood movies...but if you have, then go ahead and watch it! Not my all time favorite, but still really cute.
Saturday: TAKEN
Most of this last weekend was spent getting K moved into my room. However, needing a little break we walked across the court to her brother's apartment to watch Taken. A couple things to note: 1) this is not my kind of movie, and 2) no really, I don't like movie's with lots of killing in them. HOWEVER, this is a fantastic movie! Every death was (somewhat) justified and all the fight scenes were pretty epic. I am slightly afraid to go to Europe now, but I figure if I take a strong man or two I should be just fine right? Especially if one of them is Liam Neeson.
Sunday: P.S. I Love You
I don't think I really need to write about this, but I just have to say, you can only watch this movie if you're in the right mood. I was definitely in the right mood.
Monday: The Unsinkable Molly Brown
Well dip me and fry me! I love love love this movie! Watch it! Just do it. You'll thank me later.
Tuesday: UP and He's Just Not That Into You
Yes, two movies in one day. But it was sooo what I needed!
Up is fantastic! I went and saw it with an orange loving friend and a positive friend. I am officially in love with this movie! I want to see it again, and again, and then one more time...until it comes out on DVD and I can do nothing BUT watch this fantastic movie! Everyone will find this movie entertaining, no matter how old you are, no matter your station in life. If you don't, then there's probably something wrong with you.
So after we went and saw Up, we started talking about dating and relationships and such. Of course the subject of He's Just Not That Into You came up and after doing a bit of research we discovered that it had come out that day. I think this movie has interesting insights into the world of dating. While everything should be taken with a grain of salt, there are somethings that were basically right on. This was the second time I'd seen the movie (the first time with a couple of girls) and getting to watch it with boys is an entirely different experience... ok not entirely, but significantly different. (Thank goodness for DVD's and being able to skip entire scenes!)Wednesday: Jodhaa AkbarThank you Bollywood Night! I don't know if I've mentioned this or not, but almost every Wednesday a group of kids from my last ward gets together to watch a Bollywood movie. It has done wonders for my already large amount of love for all things foreign. This week was Jodhaa Akbar. While this movie contains more fighting and less dancing/singing than I like in my Bollywood movies, it's still an excellent movie! It gives some great insight into the issues that arise when people of different faiths marry (a Muslim man and a Hindu woman would have a lot of issues!). Plus there's the bonus of seeing Hrithik Roshan without a shirt on. I know SOME people think he's oddly formed and should snap at the waist, but I'm not convinced that's a bad thing.
Oh no! I haven't baked in like two weeks! Someone help me!
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
A Memorable Trip Home
Now that I've been back in Provo for about a week I guess it's time to write about my trip home Memorial Day Weekend...
Friday:
I got to see Steen! We watched Seven Pounds and her bf was there (who is very nice and I approve of), so we didn't get to do a ton of catching up but it was great seeing her.
I had In'n'out and Rico's in the same day! No trip home is complete without both.
The Fam (Mom, Dad, Kait & Em), Grandmom (who came into town for Lucas' b-day) and I went to see Night at the Museum 2. The Smiths couldn't come :( but Kaits beau did!
Saturday:
After much craziness (including losing a chef and the failure of a firetruck cake), we got to Lucas' firetruck themed birthday party. It was so fun! I finally got to see Lucas (after being home for almost 2 days!) and ate delicious bar be que. There were a lot of family members to chat with and young children to run after.
I taught my family nerts. They are obsessed! That's all they wanted to do for the rest of the weekend. No joke.
Sunday:
Family time galore! And good food. and nerts
Monday:
DISNEYLAND!!! I love that place soo much! All I have to say about this trip is: 11 rides in 5 hours, I'm awesome.
Then it was time to come back to Provo...but no worries. I'll be back for two weeks in 16 days :)
PS Recipe? Remember Chocolate Thunder? Well...get ready for Firetruck Thunder. Basically the same, except store bought everything and cheery juice instead of rasberry jam. and red icing...hence the Firetruck. Three-year-olds everywhere approve :)
Friday:
I got to see Steen! We watched Seven Pounds and her bf was there (who is very nice and I approve of), so we didn't get to do a ton of catching up but it was great seeing her.
I had In'n'out and Rico's in the same day! No trip home is complete without both.
The Fam (Mom, Dad, Kait & Em), Grandmom (who came into town for Lucas' b-day) and I went to see Night at the Museum 2. The Smiths couldn't come :( but Kaits beau did!
Saturday:
After much craziness (including losing a chef and the failure of a firetruck cake), we got to Lucas' firetruck themed birthday party. It was so fun! I finally got to see Lucas (after being home for almost 2 days!) and ate delicious bar be que. There were a lot of family members to chat with and young children to run after.
I taught my family nerts. They are obsessed! That's all they wanted to do for the rest of the weekend. No joke.
Sunday:
Family time galore! And good food. and nerts
Monday:
DISNEYLAND!!! I love that place soo much! All I have to say about this trip is: 11 rides in 5 hours, I'm awesome.
Then it was time to come back to Provo...but no worries. I'll be back for two weeks in 16 days :)
PS Recipe? Remember Chocolate Thunder? Well...get ready for Firetruck Thunder. Basically the same, except store bought everything and cheery juice instead of rasberry jam. and red icing...hence the Firetruck. Three-year-olds everywhere approve :)
Monday, May 18, 2009
If I waited a couple more days I could make it exactly a month since my last post, but I've decided not to.
SOooooo much has happened since my last post...here's a quick recap:
I was homeless for a weekend. Thanks to my lovely friend MP and her Aunt, I had a place to crash AND store my stuff.
I moved into my new apartment.
I got a new roommate named Tiare (pronounced the way its spelled Tee r ee)
I started new classes (Econ 382, Hist 201 and DANCE 180!!!)
I worked a ton, had an impromptu pizza party with a co-worker.
Tiare moved out after 2 weeks, a new girl Michelle took her place.
I withdrew from my History class.
K has gone to Texas, not once, but twice in the past three weeks. (her dad is a pilot, she can do that sort of thing.)
I've decided to stay for not only the Spring but Summer as well...
I have made BYU Brownies TWICE in two Sundays.
BYU MINT BROWNIES
Sugar-n-Spice, Cougareat Food Court
MAKES ONE 9-BY-13 PAN OF BROWNIES.
PREP AND COOK: 90 min. COOL: 1 hr.
1 c. margarine
1/2 c. cocoa
2 Tbsp. honey
4 eggs
2 c. sugar
1 3/4 c. flour
1/2 Tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped walnuts
12 oz. chocolate icing (Use your own icing recipe or purchase some chocolate frosting. You can also search the Internet for chocolate icing recipes.)
MINT ICING (I've been having trouble getting the icing right...good luck)
5 Tbsp. margarine
dash of salt
3 Tbsp. milk
1 Tbsp. light corn syrup
2 1/3 c. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. mint extract
1-2 drops green food coloring
1. Melt margarine and mix in cocoa. Allow to cool. Add honey, eggs, sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well. Add nuts. Pour batter into a greased 9-by-13 baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Cool.
2. Prepare mint icing: Soften margarine. Add salt, corn syrup, and powdered sugar. Beat until smooth and fluffy. Add mint extract and food coloring. Mix. Add milk gradually until the consistency is a little thinner than cake frosting.
3. Spread mint icing over brownies. Place brownies in the freezer for a short time to stiffen the icing. Remove from the freezer and carefully add a layer of chocolate icing.
SOooooo much has happened since my last post...here's a quick recap:
I was homeless for a weekend. Thanks to my lovely friend MP and her Aunt, I had a place to crash AND store my stuff.
I moved into my new apartment.
I got a new roommate named Tiare (pronounced the way its spelled Tee r ee)
I started new classes (Econ 382, Hist 201 and DANCE 180!!!)
I worked a ton, had an impromptu pizza party with a co-worker.
Tiare moved out after 2 weeks, a new girl Michelle took her place.
I withdrew from my History class.
K has gone to Texas, not once, but twice in the past three weeks. (her dad is a pilot, she can do that sort of thing.)
I've decided to stay for not only the Spring but Summer as well...
I have made BYU Brownies TWICE in two Sundays.
BYU MINT BROWNIES
Sugar-n-Spice, Cougareat Food Court
MAKES ONE 9-BY-13 PAN OF BROWNIES.
PREP AND COOK: 90 min. COOL: 1 hr.
1 c. margarine
1/2 c. cocoa
2 Tbsp. honey
4 eggs
2 c. sugar
1 3/4 c. flour
1/2 Tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped walnuts
12 oz. chocolate icing (Use your own icing recipe or purchase some chocolate frosting. You can also search the Internet for chocolate icing recipes.)
MINT ICING (I've been having trouble getting the icing right...good luck)
5 Tbsp. margarine
dash of salt
3 Tbsp. milk
1 Tbsp. light corn syrup
2 1/3 c. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. mint extract
1-2 drops green food coloring
1. Melt margarine and mix in cocoa. Allow to cool. Add honey, eggs, sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well. Add nuts. Pour batter into a greased 9-by-13 baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Cool.
2. Prepare mint icing: Soften margarine. Add salt, corn syrup, and powdered sugar. Beat until smooth and fluffy. Add mint extract and food coloring. Mix. Add milk gradually until the consistency is a little thinner than cake frosting.
3. Spread mint icing over brownies. Place brownies in the freezer for a short time to stiffen the icing. Remove from the freezer and carefully add a layer of chocolate icing.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Easter!!!
So I'm aware that I'm a little late getting my Easter post up, but I've been really busy recently...
Easter was really great! Church was awe-some. Afterward, our apartment had a fun get together. I bought a ham and successfully glazed it! Once we had stuffed ourselves on green bean casserole (thanks to G), orange creamsicle jello (thanks to S) and mashed potatoes (thanks to N), we went out and had our own little twist of an easter egg hunt. Ok, ok, it wasn't our own. Technically it originated in Texas and N was the one to introduce us to it. Basically, for like a month we cracked eggs in a special way so we could save the shell mostly intact (after we washed it out). Easter Sunday, N dyed them and S and G helped put confetti in all of them (I was busy with the ham). So after dinner we went outside and cracked them on each others heads! It was way fun and there's still confetti and egg debris outside on the grass behind our building.
Once we had cracked all our eggs we went back inside to watch The Testiments (which I still love! and cry during).
In the spirit of the ressurection of our Lord and Savoir, here are a couple of YouTube videos...
An Apostle's Easter Thoughts on Christ
All Creatures of Our God and King (one of my fav's)
To keep with the Baking theme of this Blog, I made a yummy, chocolate mush on Easter which we have dubbed "Chocolate Thunder". I unfortunately didn't get a picture of it, so basically imagine a mixture of Chocolate Cake with Sour Milk, Sour Cream Frosting, Chocolate Pudding, and watered down raspberry jam. Sooo good! Trust me on this.
Easter was really great! Church was awe-some. Afterward, our apartment had a fun get together. I bought a ham and successfully glazed it! Once we had stuffed ourselves on green bean casserole (thanks to G), orange creamsicle jello (thanks to S) and mashed potatoes (thanks to N), we went out and had our own little twist of an easter egg hunt. Ok, ok, it wasn't our own. Technically it originated in Texas and N was the one to introduce us to it. Basically, for like a month we cracked eggs in a special way so we could save the shell mostly intact (after we washed it out). Easter Sunday, N dyed them and S and G helped put confetti in all of them (I was busy with the ham). So after dinner we went outside and cracked them on each others heads! It was way fun and there's still confetti and egg debris outside on the grass behind our building.
Once we had cracked all our eggs we went back inside to watch The Testiments (which I still love! and cry during).
In the spirit of the ressurection of our Lord and Savoir, here are a couple of YouTube videos...
An Apostle's Easter Thoughts on Christ
All Creatures of Our God and King (one of my fav's)
To keep with the Baking theme of this Blog, I made a yummy, chocolate mush on Easter which we have dubbed "Chocolate Thunder". I unfortunately didn't get a picture of it, so basically imagine a mixture of Chocolate Cake with Sour Milk, Sour Cream Frosting, Chocolate Pudding, and watered down raspberry jam. Sooo good! Trust me on this.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Girl Scout cookies?
So Conference Weekend was awesome! (ya ok, two weeks late I know) N and G went and visited family so S and I stayed home and watched. I love being able to hear the words of the Lord! I decided that Sunday I would have a baking extravaganza. Mainly to keep busy and give some people in the ward cookies, but also because I have recently decided to become a PASTRY CHEF!!! I think by my most recent calculation I decided that it's going to take me about three years before I can get my degree from the pastry school of my choice. I still have to graduate from BYU (hopefully August 2010), and then I'm planning on finding a job for a year to finance said educational adventure. Plus it might be nice to take a trip somewhere foreign. We'll see...
But back to Conference weekend. I was looking for recipes to bake when I stumbled upon one for Caremel de Lites (aka Samoas!). After about a month of wishing I knew some Girl Scouts, I realized I'm talented enough to make my own GS cookies. So I found a recipe for Thin Mints and got super excited to bake all of Sunday. I then realized that I should have my own baking blog! So...this is officially becoming my baking blog. Fear not! In case you were wondering how you are going to keep track of my busy, busy life I'm still going to add tidbits about my random happenings. I might even update more.
Homemade Samoas Bars
Cookie Base:
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 large egg
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
First, make the crust. Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan, or line with parchment paper. In a large bowl, cream together sugar and butter, until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla extract. Working at a low speed, gradually beat in flour and salt until mixture is crumbly, like wet sand. The dough does not need to come together. Pour crumbly dough into prepared pan and press into an even layer. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until base is set and edges are lightly browned. Cool completely on a wire rack before topping.
Topping:
3 cups shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
12-oz good-quality chewy caramels
1/4 tsp salt
3 tbsp milk
10 oz. dark or semisweet chocolate (chocolate chips are ok)
Preheat oven to 300. Spread coconut evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet (preferably one with sides) and toast 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until coconut is golden. Cool on baking sheet, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
Unwrap the caramels and place in a large microwave-safe bowl with milk and salt. Cook on high for 3-4 minutes, stopping to stir a few times to help the caramel melt. When smooth, fold in toasted coconut with a spatula. Put dollops of the topping all over the shortbread base. Using the spatula, spread topping into an even layer. Let topping set until cooled.
When cooled, cut into 30 bars with a large knife or a pizza cutter (it’s easy to get it through the topping). Once bars are cut, melt chocolate in a small bowl. Heat on high in the microwave in 45 second intervals, stirring thoroughly to prevent scorching. Dip the base of each bar into the chocolate and place on a clean piece of parchment or wax paper. Transfer all remaining chocolate (or melt a bit of additional chocolate, if necessary) into a piping bag or a ziploc bag with the corner snipped off and drizzle bars with chocolate to finish. Let chocolate set completely before storing in an airtight container. Makes 30 bar cookies.
Mock Thin Mints
An Occasional Chocolate recipe
1 box Devil’s Food Cake Mix
2 Eggs
2 T. Water
2 T. Cooking Oil
1/2 Cup Cocoa
1 pkg. Guittard Chocolate Chips
2−3 drops Mint Flavoring Oil
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine cake mix, eggs, water, cooking oil, and cocoa. Blend together well. Let stand for 20 minutes, and then shape into 1/2 inch balls. Place balls on cookie sheet 2 inches a part and smash down flat using a spoon covered in non-stick spray. Bake for about 8 minutes. Let cool.
Heat chocolate chips in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between. When completely melted add a couple drops of the mint flavoring. Dip the cookies into the chocolate using a dipping tool
After having to combine melted chocolate chips with cookies I realized two things; 1) I need better chocolate chips to melt down so things aren't so thickly covered, 2) I need to get better at working with chocolate. I just chatted with a girl in my ward who dipped her own strawberries for our wards desert night and she said she uses Almond Bark chocolate from Wal Mart for her melted chocolate purposes. I shall investigate.
Oh PS...this is what I made on the Saturday of Conference. It turned out pretty good I think.
Elvis Gooey Butter Cake
recipe from Paula Deen
Ingredients:
1 18 1/4-ounce package yellow cake mix
1 egg
8 tablespoon (1 stick) butter, melted
Mint leave (for garnish)
Whipped cream (for garnish)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine cake mix, eggs and butter together and mix well. Pat into a lightly greased 13 X 9-inch baking pan. Prepare filling.
Filling:
One 8-ounce package of cream cheese, softened
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 whole banana
8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter
One 16-ounce box powdered sugar
Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla. Add peanut butter; beat. Add the banana and butter and mix well. Add powdered sugar and mix well. Spread over cake mixture. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes at 325 degrees if using a metal pan; 350 degrees if using a glass pan. You want the center to be a little gooey, so do not over bake. Top cake slice with mint leaf and dollop of whipped cream.
I put half a can of chocolate frosting on top. Chocolate + Banana's+Peanut Butter=Yummm!
But back to Conference weekend. I was looking for recipes to bake when I stumbled upon one for Caremel de Lites (aka Samoas!). After about a month of wishing I knew some Girl Scouts, I realized I'm talented enough to make my own GS cookies. So I found a recipe for Thin Mints and got super excited to bake all of Sunday. I then realized that I should have my own baking blog! So...this is officially becoming my baking blog. Fear not! In case you were wondering how you are going to keep track of my busy, busy life I'm still going to add tidbits about my random happenings. I might even update more.
Homemade Samoas Bars
Cookie Base:
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 large egg
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
First, make the crust. Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan, or line with parchment paper. In a large bowl, cream together sugar and butter, until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla extract. Working at a low speed, gradually beat in flour and salt until mixture is crumbly, like wet sand. The dough does not need to come together. Pour crumbly dough into prepared pan and press into an even layer. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until base is set and edges are lightly browned. Cool completely on a wire rack before topping.
Topping:
3 cups shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
12-oz good-quality chewy caramels
1/4 tsp salt
3 tbsp milk
10 oz. dark or semisweet chocolate (chocolate chips are ok)
Preheat oven to 300. Spread coconut evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet (preferably one with sides) and toast 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until coconut is golden. Cool on baking sheet, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
Unwrap the caramels and place in a large microwave-safe bowl with milk and salt. Cook on high for 3-4 minutes, stopping to stir a few times to help the caramel melt. When smooth, fold in toasted coconut with a spatula. Put dollops of the topping all over the shortbread base. Using the spatula, spread topping into an even layer. Let topping set until cooled.
When cooled, cut into 30 bars with a large knife or a pizza cutter (it’s easy to get it through the topping). Once bars are cut, melt chocolate in a small bowl. Heat on high in the microwave in 45 second intervals, stirring thoroughly to prevent scorching. Dip the base of each bar into the chocolate and place on a clean piece of parchment or wax paper. Transfer all remaining chocolate (or melt a bit of additional chocolate, if necessary) into a piping bag or a ziploc bag with the corner snipped off and drizzle bars with chocolate to finish. Let chocolate set completely before storing in an airtight container. Makes 30 bar cookies.
Mock Thin MintsAn Occasional Chocolate recipe
1 box Devil’s Food Cake Mix
2 Eggs
2 T. Water
2 T. Cooking Oil
1/2 Cup Cocoa
1 pkg. Guittard Chocolate Chips
2−3 drops Mint Flavoring Oil
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine cake mix, eggs, water, cooking oil, and cocoa. Blend together well. Let stand for 20 minutes, and then shape into 1/2 inch balls. Place balls on cookie sheet 2 inches a part and smash down flat using a spoon covered in non-stick spray. Bake for about 8 minutes. Let cool.
Heat chocolate chips in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between. When completely melted add a couple drops of the mint flavoring. Dip the cookies into the chocolate using a dipping tool
After having to combine melted chocolate chips with cookies I realized two things; 1) I need better chocolate chips to melt down so things aren't so thickly covered, 2) I need to get better at working with chocolate. I just chatted with a girl in my ward who dipped her own strawberries for our wards desert night and she said she uses Almond Bark chocolate from Wal Mart for her melted chocolate purposes. I shall investigate.
Oh PS...this is what I made on the Saturday of Conference. It turned out pretty good I think.
Elvis Gooey Butter Cakerecipe from Paula Deen
Ingredients:
1 18 1/4-ounce package yellow cake mix
1 egg
8 tablespoon (1 stick) butter, melted
Mint leave (for garnish)
Whipped cream (for garnish)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine cake mix, eggs and butter together and mix well. Pat into a lightly greased 13 X 9-inch baking pan. Prepare filling.
Filling:
One 8-ounce package of cream cheese, softened
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 whole banana
8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter
One 16-ounce box powdered sugar
Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla. Add peanut butter; beat. Add the banana and butter and mix well. Add powdered sugar and mix well. Spread over cake mixture. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes at 325 degrees if using a metal pan; 350 degrees if using a glass pan. You want the center to be a little gooey, so do not over bake. Top cake slice with mint leaf and dollop of whipped cream.
I put half a can of chocolate frosting on top. Chocolate + Banana's+Peanut Butter=Yummm!
Monday, March 9, 2009
I hate Monday's
This morning was pretty awful in more than just the usual Monday awfulness...so as a way to make myself feel better, I've decided to compile a list of all the things I have in my life that make days like these bearable.
- I was not killed by a suicide bomber.
- I live in the United States which is the best country to live in ever!
- I have a really awesome roommate who will look through the pile that is my desk to find things for me that I've forgotten
- I have two wonderful roommates with cars who will pick me up after work
- I have another wonderful roommate who will figuratively pick me up if she knows I'm feeling down
- My sisters are basically the coolest people ever. The four of us are basically fantastic. (same goes for Robert)
- My parents love me so much! They do SOOOO much for me
- I have a kick butt extended family! I love that we live so close to each other. I know they love and support me and I can't wait till the next large holiday (or hopefully sooner) so we can all get together again!
- Although my far-away friends are dwindling in numbers, and even though we don't talk as much as we should, I know they would totally have my back if I ever needed them
- "I belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I know who I am. I know God’s plan. I’ll follow him in faith. I believe in the Savior, Jesus Christ. I’ll honor his name. I’ll do what is right; I’ll follow his light. His truth I will proclaim."
- I am soo excited to live with Kabria in Roman Gardens in the spring! It's not Encinitas, or any where close to California, but we're going to have sooo much fun!
- I am even more excited to roadtrip home with her in June so I can show her all the cool places I love! And also for me to go to those places again...In n Out, Disneyland, Balboa park, the beach, mexican food....
- My best friend Christine is a blessing to me. She's helped me through so much and I hope I've done the same for her.
- I am from California! Most people only get to visit there...I live there!!!!
- I go to a school where running into people you knew 8 years ago is a common occurrence. Even if you weren't best friends once upon a time, seeing them will always lift your spirits
- I go to a school where most of the people have the same beliefs and standards as me.
- As much as I hate to admit it, I think Utah is growing on me...sometimes I even think its almost pretty. And all the outdoorsy things I want to do are super close, its a bit more of a drive if I wanted to go hiking in the woods or camping back home.
- The classes I take for my major are 75% male...one day I will use that to my advantage.
- I am able to go to college! That is huge!
- I can (for the most part) afford to support myself for food and housing. No debt!
- I have a nephew and he IS the cutest thing in the world.
- I could go on forever....
Friday, January 30, 2009
After such a good day, I can't not write about it!
Really, my good day started Tuesday night. I was sick all weekend and by Tuesday I basically couldn't do anything but want to sleep. So I called my home teacher to come give me a blessing. Not only has it helped me get MUCH better, but it answered a bunch of things that have been stressing me out since the beginning of the semester (like its fine that I switched majors). But then Wednesday happened and my really good day was put on hold while I went to school and work for 16 hours (not that it was a bad day, just that it wasn't a good day, it was just a day).
So back to Thursday! I meant to wake up by 8 so I could get to the temple by 9:30 to do baptisms, but that didn't happen. However, I was determined to go and not allow my laziness to overcome my desire to do something good spiritually for myself. I ended up getting to the temple by 11:30, was out by 1:30 and, of course, just barely missed the bus to campus. I got to enjoy the brisk walk to campus and once I got there I picked up my W-2 form, some Subway and then caught the 2:15 back to Wyview with Emily M. Once I got home and ate, I thought I should probably get some homework done, but the third problem in I decided that it was too hard to do alone, called this boy Randy to see if he wanted to work on it with me, and decided my time would be best spent by baking until I could properly focus. A little after 5 Randy came over and we tackled that Econ homework in two and a half hours (considering the last homework took at least 3.5, that's quite a feat!). After he left, I decided I had too many cookies and had to get rid of some. Then I remembered I had yet to do my Visiting Teaching, and since I have no time in the next couple of days to try to coordinate schedules with three other people, I decided to settle on writing both of my Visiting Teachees cute notes and a bag of cookies each. Once I had chatted with one and clipped the other's goodies to their clipboard I still wanted to give some to Warren and Brandon who had given me the blessing on Tuesday. This led to me talking to boys for two hours! That never happens, especially on a Tuesday/Thursday when I stay at home and am lucky if I talk to people other than my roommaters. So that means I talked to a total of 8 guys, because Josh came over for a little today too. Bahaha, it's sad that I think that is a large number, but even though I'm surrounded by guys in my econ classes, I'm lucky if I have a full on conversation with more than one. I'm working on it! And not sad...something not that negative.
So back to Thursday! I meant to wake up by 8 so I could get to the temple by 9:30 to do baptisms, but that didn't happen. However, I was determined to go and not allow my laziness to overcome my desire to do something good spiritually for myself. I ended up getting to the temple by 11:30, was out by 1:30 and, of course, just barely missed the bus to campus. I got to enjoy the brisk walk to campus and once I got there I picked up my W-2 form, some Subway and then caught the 2:15 back to Wyview with Emily M. Once I got home and ate, I thought I should probably get some homework done, but the third problem in I decided that it was too hard to do alone, called this boy Randy to see if he wanted to work on it with me, and decided my time would be best spent by baking until I could properly focus. A little after 5 Randy came over and we tackled that Econ homework in two and a half hours (considering the last homework took at least 3.5, that's quite a feat!). After he left, I decided I had too many cookies and had to get rid of some. Then I remembered I had yet to do my Visiting Teaching, and since I have no time in the next couple of days to try to coordinate schedules with three other people, I decided to settle on writing both of my Visiting Teachees cute notes and a bag of cookies each. Once I had chatted with one and clipped the other's goodies to their clipboard I still wanted to give some to Warren and Brandon who had given me the blessing on Tuesday. This led to me talking to boys for two hours! That never happens, especially on a Tuesday/Thursday when I stay at home and am lucky if I talk to people other than my roommaters. So that means I talked to a total of 8 guys, because Josh came over for a little today too. Bahaha, it's sad that I think that is a large number, but even though I'm surrounded by guys in my econ classes, I'm lucky if I have a full on conversation with more than one. I'm working on it! And not sad...something not that negative.
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