Awesome Possum

That's me, except I'm not a possum. But if I were, I'd be an awesome one.

I went to a cemetery last week sometime. I was actually okay with it. I used to be so afraid of them. I think I walked on some people. Sorry.

I have absolutely nothing exciting to talk about that has pictures to go along with them anyway. My roommate and I occupied ourselves for an hour with a game where I'd say a word, and she'd say one that started with the last letter of my word. An hour people. We are awesome. And we never repeated a word. Have you ever wondered how many words you actually know? Too many my friends!

Oh, wait, I might have stories!!

Cherie went to California this last weekend for the break. That meant I was in Utah for the weekend visiting my friends. My first stop was Temple Square. After the semester I had I really wanted to go. I took a tour which was really cool.

Then I ran over to the Gateway Mall and surprised Jared. It was awesome. I got a very pretty dress and shiny gold shoes and shirt for $35 (all of it at original cost would have been over $200, yeah, I'm that good).

Then I went and saw Diana and Troy, then went to Meghan's where I promptly fell asleep after saying "no, I'm not tired..." Yeah, famous last words people. The next morning Kyle was super happy (their son) and I snapped a couple pictures.

His dad got some awesome ones later, but I really like this one, so I'm going with it.

Chloe wanted a new camera yesterday so we went to Best Buy and then over to the mall where I spent a gift card that was burning a hole in my pocket since my birthday. I got the cutest dress! Originally $44, I only paid $8 with tax. Yay to clearance and gift cards!!! :)

And here is a picture of my birthday dress, because I forgot to take one earlier. Look how SHINY it is haha! And the shoes, totally sexy!!

Oh what a day

My first day of work and I slept until about 10 minutes before I had to leave. I got there in time though, because I'm awesome and I rocked that ponytail like no one's business. It went really well today, there were some tears (from the kids) and some blood (also a kid) but those weren't my fault. I was actually very good at fixing them. Shayna helped (or did all the work) for the blood one, but I would have if I had the ability!We made the cutest torn paper campfires today, which inspired the kids to draw bugs and one girl even made a can of bug spray. I was told by another kid as I labeled the can "Bug Spray" that I had to write "OFF" or it wasn't real. It was pretty funny and came out really cute. I forget what's on the plan for tomorrow but it should be fun!

After work I ate some spaghetti and had some ice cream. I kinda forgot to eat at work today, except for a small bowl of Cheerio's and half a cinnamon roll. Those kids kept me so busy! Even when they were eating I was busy. I'll get the hang of it before long. I hung out with some friends and then made delicious almond crusted chicken with a home made tomato pineapple sauce on a bed of wheat pasta. Now, this is a wordy entry, but I was told my picture was gross looking so I have no picture for it. I will probably take pictures of our campfires tomorrow, and add them, but nothing for tonight.

While sitting outside listening to music and blowing bubbles (and being attacked by birds---which may have been bats but I hope not) I decided I really wanted a cup cake. The Cocoa Bean was only open another few minutes, so I ran inside, told Cherie to put some pants on (she was in boxers people) and drove over real quick. Oh man, by the time I got home I wasn't actually all that keen on a cupcake, so I decided to put it in the fridge. But I decided to have a bite first. Well, that was the end of that! Such a good cupcake!! I love Cocoa Bean!

Oh yesterday we finally got pictures as an apartment, it's crazy how hard it was to get 6 girls together for just 10 minutes. Here are a couple of my favorite pictures:

Lesson Plans and Memories

I'm sure the novelty will wear off eventually (probably the 2nd or 3rd time) but right now I'm very excited about the coming week. I really hope I help these kids learn and that they like me as a teacher and not just as the play mate I've been for so long.

In other news, I love the game Farkle. it's basically the greatest game ever!

I played it at work one day and then saw it on Facebook and have been playing every day since. Sad but true my friends. I asked a friend how to get a high score and I suppose he taught me too well because I'm currently ahead on the scoreboard haha!

Farkle is a fun word. Say it a few times. Ready? Farkle farkle farkle. Yeah, there's a smile on your face. It made me think of other fun games from my childhood...why, I'm not sure, but here are some of my favorites!

Pizza Party!!

It was like memory, but on pizza haha!

"He looks good in whatever he wears, but he

won't wear RED" ahahahahaha

"There's a sale at the FASHION BOUTIQUE"

Gotta love those hippos!

This is when I learned to spell "spaghetti"!

Seriously I loved this snappy robot!

Well that was fun. And I'm sorry the pictures weren't up before, they were when I saved it! But hopefully it works this time.

Paint War

So Friday my dear friend Daniel came to visit. When I was in Texas I saw him, and now he came to see us! It was his birthday so we went to Craigo's (well, we would have gone anyway, it's our favorite place!)

Then after that we decided to have a paint war, because who wouldn't want to play with paint?!

The End

Yay!

Okay, so it's been a crazy weekend! Thursday I got a new position at work, being in the baby room and I'm so excited! I get to make lesson plans and teach the kids things and I'm really grateful for the chance I get! Woohoo!!

Then we (Cherie and I) left for Utah. We got to Blackfoot and the car went ka-plooey. That was at like 2, and we got home around...9. The engine seized so her brother had to come pick us up and then bring us back to Rexburg until he and his wife left the next morning. Well the whole time we were there I was being logical and quick thinking and trying to help as much as I could. But unfortunately I never let it set in that there was a problem so by the time we put it into someone else's hands and I could finally stop, I got myself in such a panic that I decided to just stay here. I didn't want to be a Debby Downer for the trip if I couldn't get myself calm.

So Friday I hung out in Rexburg and then Blake came over and watched a movie. Then I went to the Farmer's Market and hung out with Alicia for pretty much the whole thing. I brought $20 and got: 4 mini cupcakes (one is a fluffernutter flavor, I'm SO excited to eat it!), Cranberry/Cherry Granola, a Corn on the Cob on a Stick, a chunk of fudge, some pomegranate hand/foot scrub, and an adorable bracelet! And I got a couple truffles from Alicia and some caramel corn, which I don't even typically like but she has a knack for making awesome food! Yeah, I'm pretty proud of myself. And I can't wait for next week!! I was out there handing out samples and just had an awesome time!

Then I went and saw Transformers again with Jon and it was awesome. I think I liked it even better this time. And I put together an adorable outfit too!

Saturday came and I went to the grocery store for cream cheese and yogurt. It took forever because the parade took up the important streets, but I figured it out. I got my food, drove around with Chloe, and then took a mini-nap. I went to the park to help Alicia sell more chocolates, and had an awesome time there too! I was thinking of wearing my lion suit, but it was so stinking hot and I looked cute in my dress so I was torn...and the dress won.

After the park, I headed down to Blake's family's lunch and played this game called ladderball. It was surprisingly fun, that is, until I broke the bolo (two rubber balls connected by a piece of string). Blake's dad pink carded me until I got it fixed. Well, I thought I fixed it, but apparently not well enough and when it got thrown it separated again. Then I tried to fix another one, and I was pretty much banished from the game haha!

I got the pink card taking away, finally, for carrying chairs to and from the fireworks spot. And guess what...I've been debilitatingly terrified of fireworks for I don't know how long....and this time I told myself, "Suck it up girl, it's time to be a grownup." And I had an AWESOME time! I was sad when the were over! And of course, I got no pictures because I left my camera in my purse at the house and then my phone died checking the score of the Arizona/Colorado game, but Arizona won, so that was good haha! But I have witnesses that I was there and I had no freak outs!

After the fireworks I had an amazing grilled cheese sandwich at like midnight and then headed back to Rexburg. All in all it was a good weekend. I wish I would have gone with Cherie, I miss her family and I was excited for the play her grandma was going to take us too, but I figured I had to make a decision when I did and that was the best one at the time. There will be other trips.

Phew, that was a long one. I'm gonna eat some of that granola now and try to remember to bring my camera with me to stuff so I can make these a little more exciting to read!

I'm a big fan...

of Pom Pom Chocolates! This is a little shout out for my friend Alicia.

http://www.pompomchocolates.blogspot.com/

Holy yumminess! The orange is my absolute favorite, I wish I had a picture of me enjoying one, I'd post it here, but I ate them too quickly. Seriously, if you are in town, go to the Farmer's Market and buy some. Don't go for just one, you'll want more.

Dinah, Puddles, Luau and such

Oh heavens to Betsy, I'm a terrible blogger. But, here for your viewing pleasure is a whole ton of pictures!

Cherie has a photo assignment for her religion class, and she dressed me up as Dinah from the Bible. I love being in pictures for Cherie...she makes me feel so pretty! Here are a few from that project:

I'm afraid the bad guy is going to find me.

So I'm running away.

Did I make it?!

Then one day we decided we had been cooped up from all the rain we have been having, so we went and played at the park.

Haha, Cherie likes to roll in the mud.

And to throw stinky mud on our sweet roommate.

Uh oh! She's coming after me too!

My war paint :)

She likes to kick the big puddles....she shows them who is boss.

Then Saturday we had my birthday party!

Yay! I love my birthday!

Melissa made the cutest cupcakes! Thank you so much! Everyone loved them!!

This is after the noodle fight...watch the video on facebook :)

Some of my lovely party guests.

Diana and I called Troy!

After we cleaned the house and yard, the girls and I went to Applebees. That's a Shirley Temple in a "fancy glass".

And that's a strawberry pina colada for the birthday girl!

Thank you so much to everyone that has made these last few weeks fun. It's been really hard some days to even get out of bed, (hence the lack of blogging---who wants to read about depression? Not me!) so thank you for your support. I will try to keep posting better too!

Hello

So, I haven't written in a while. My bad. But I've been busy. The dress fit by the way!And while I was there I saw Daniel! I love him so much and I'm so excited for him to go on a mission so he can come back! 

I came back to Idaho for a few days to work. It was so good to see the kids! I miss those kids whenever I'm not with them!

Then I went to California!!!! Here are some of my favorite pictures! The rest are on facebook. 

I went to Disneyland and I made it through a fireworks show!!!!

I hate chickens! (This is in Mickey's house)

At the Corona Del Mar we found a starfish. And I didn't get a picture of it haha...

We're SO cute!

Oh Jimmy, how I love you!!
Outside the Getty Center, the best museum I've ever seen!
Haha, a silver butt on Rodeo Drive!
Me, Cherie, and Chris, chilling on Rodeo Dr.

THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN!!! Ah!!

And I'm in my new house. The ward is meeh, but I'm digging my roommates and FHE brothers. So really, what more do I need? 

And school and work are going really well too. Pretty much love it all.

And I got cute new clothes! (No, I didn't take pictures this time haha)

So, are you going to comment this time? I was hurt there was NOTHING on the last one!

Travels with me!

Thursday April 7, 2009
I get a week off. I need this week. I am sitting in Sea-Tac, waiting to go to Texas for Aly’s wedding. I’m so excited to see her! I hope everything looks great (aka, I’ve had some stress eating…PLEASE LET THE DRESS FIT!!!), and that I get rid of my cold.
I am on a mission to find little joys in my life. I need to stop stressing about things that I have no control over.
1) Moving my class folders on my computer from the desktop to the “Completed Classes” folder.
2) A really yummy roast beef sandwich on a delicious cheddar herb bagel.
3) Feeling cute in pictures.

Okay, that’s what I’ve got right now.

Sunday, April 12, 2009
I’m home from Texas and it was a beautiful trip. The wedding, while I wasn’t actually there for the ceremony, was still beautiful. I was sitting in the temple the whole time and I was so grateful. (PS, the dress fit!) We took wonderful pictures, but even more important than that was the happiness I saw in Aly and Garrett. They are not really “young’ but they definitely looked more mature when they came out. Sigh, I love those two crazy kids.

Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Okay, so I’m at the Laundromat wanting to have a dance party like you wouldn’t believe! But there is another guy here. So I cannot. Blah, boo on him.
I have had a fun couple days. I went to the temple today. I absolutely love being there. I think about all the changes I’ve made in my life from hiding when people asked me to go to church, to going every Tuesday regardless of anything else going on. I’ll have to figure out which day I can go to the temple next semester, but I will have a set day, no doubt about that!
I went to a Mary Kay party today. I LOVED IT! They asked me to be a face model, and I think it came out looking amazing. I bought some stuff, I should have gotten some other things, but I’ll wait for the next check.

T-minus 4 hours til I leave for Califonia!!!

(pictures to come later when I have better internet)

Help...I'm half serious too in that plea...

I woke up this morning thinking I really needed a new entry. Well, this is not what I was going for.


TRUE STORY. Please don't think I'm doing this for attention. I'm a little worried.


I was sitting in the bathroom, minding my own business, staring at the wall. You know how some walls are done with a rough paint coat so sometimes its like looking at clouds and you can almost see designs or something?



Well, I thought I saw a shoe. Then all of a sudden, the shoe got bigger and kicked me in the head. I moved my head to dodge it!

IT'S PAINT ON A WALL!!

I've officially lost it. Help me. Please....

I'm thinking it's the cold medicine, stress of school, the need of a good kick in the head, and probably the fact that today I've had a Jamba, a chocolate muffin, hot cocoa, and trail mix.....Yeah, that might explain it ;) But what if it doesn't?

(PS: The paper that I just quit working on because I didn't know what else to do...it totally got accepted. There is hope for this semester yet!)