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
Thursday, September 10, 2009
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.
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