Spring Break Review

Well, my last real Spring Break will be over in only a few hours. Sigh...it was nice. Here is a bit of review for my week! (Since I know you are SO interested in my simple, little life :)

I started by painting tires with Ciara at AJ's Eagle Project.

While there I discovered my hidden talent of climbing through spider webs!

I cleaned my room!! If you missed that, click here.

I then proceeded to spend the next two days watching this marvelous show:

We finally made it to season 6 this week (we started in January). Glad to have my handy Lost Encyclopedia by my side for any questions.

I spent a day with Kylie and Layla. Sorry, I don't have pictures, but Layla is growing so much! I hadn't seen them in a long time. It was a good visit.

I finished another apron. This time, it was for me :)

Today, I tried this new adventure (provided by my friend Emily)

Ok, mine don't look very pretty, but it was successful in my book. I'm definitely going to work out my kinks and do it really good next time! Thanks Emily for the idea!

And, with a bit of simple homework, a couple movies, & a tour of the Mesa Grande ruins, I can say that I had a good Spring Break! I did everything I wanted to (except a hike...sorry Rachael!).

Now, come Monday, it is back to the old grind:

Joy.

First Day of Spring Break

I really am a clean person...so these pics are a little embarrassing...

However, this is what homework overload does to you:

Before:

-3 loads of laundry (for one person!)

-4 rags of dust

-lots of shredded papers

-2 bags of trash

-4 hours of hard work

And this is what the first day of Spring Break is really for:

After:

Just picture me face first on the bed in exhaustion.

Now, onto the rest of my break :)

Spring Break Goals

Spring Break is only one week away. And this, my friends, may be my last Spring Break ever! This is my one last week of zero school and zero work. I am free to do whatever my little heart desires!

And just what does my little heart desire?? A trip to Disneyland of course! But, sadly, that is probably the one thing I just cannot do this time :(

So, this Spring Break, I will take advantage of my free time to accomplish the following:

1. Go on a hike

2. Sew an apron

3. Watch LOST (hopefully season 6!)

4. Hang out with friends!

Whew...quite a list right? Just kidding, it isn't that impressive, but I only have a week! Yes, a week. One...WHOLE...week. How often does that come? In my lifetime: one a year. In my future: not so often. I am totally looking forward to it!

First I have to get there (that means finish my homework).

Blast.

To My Not-So-Lovely Homework

More specifically: my research paper. We are not getting along. I understand that we haven't know each other long, but do you understand what is at stake here? In just over 2 months I expect to graduate from 4 1/2 years of college life. I cannot do this if you do not cooperate with me.

I am begging you...please, please, please either leave me alone or don't make me fall asleep at my computer. I'm either going to have to take another nap and work late at night when I'm actually awake or I'll have to resort to blogging/Facebook to get me through. Frankly, I'm a little sick of Facebook every 30 minutes and my poor blog can't handle too many "Homework" subjected posts.

Soon, I will have to turn to incentives. Perhaps rewards like Yodipity/Yogurtland every x number of pages. Or, no American Idol/Amazing Race until you are finished. Please don't do that to me.

What do you say? Can we get along?

Lucy

I was going through my photos on my computer and found this:

This is Lucy. I met her on a train in China and kept contact enough for her to invite me (and a few friends) over for dinner. We were able to do this about 3 times before I left. We were able to keep contact through email after I came home. She's been a great pen pal. My goal has been to see her if ever I get back to China. Or, better yet, have her (somehow!) come visit me.

Last October (2010) her email changed and I never got her new one. I haven't heard from her since. It makes me sad to think that I've lost her. My hope lingers on the thought that she still has my email. I know the Lord knows where she is and what she is doing. I know that someday He will cast a thought in her mind to email me and then we can reconnect our friendship.

What a glorious knowledge it is to understand that we are all Heavenly Father's children and His hand is over all.

Graduation, Here I Come!

It is official! I have applied for graduation! Now, all I have to do is wait for my application to be accepted and finish the semester! Whoohoo!!

In ALL honestly, I never thought I'd see the light at the end of this looong, dark, and damp tunnel. But, let me tell you...it is there!

I am officially out of shape!

I just ran a quarter mile (as a homework assignment). I am out of breath. I got only half way through (what, like an 1/8th mile??) and I could barely keep it to a jog. Almost started walking.

What does this tell me? I am more out of shape than I realized.

My new goal: Take this "Concepts of Fitness & Wellness" online class seriously. I will be able to run a quarter mile by the end of the semester.

Ow...cramp...can't breathe...I can barely type...gotta go.

Well, THAT was a first...

I have unclogged many toilets in my life. However, these have been in the comfort of my own home. This weekend, I was in CA and I was traveling all over. So, many rest stops were in order.

(Don't worry, this isn't too graphic :)

We pulled up to a gas station for a quick break. I walked into the restroom and noticed a plunger. I seriously thought, "Wow. Thats is convenient should anyone ever need to use it." Lo and behold, I became that someone.

I was SO not leaving that toilet clogged. I was going to fix it before I had to report anything to the cashier. First attempt: flush, plunge, nothing. Second attempt: flush, plunge, teeny bit better. Third attempt: flush, plunge, a bit worse. (By this time, I am preparing my explanation speech for the cashier) Fourth attempt: flush, plunge, almost there. Fifth attempt: flush, plunge with all my might! And... hallelujah!

Left the restroom, warned the 4 people in line, and walked back to the car.

I can honestly say that was the first time I've ever plunged a public toilet. I sure hope there never is a second...

That'd Be Alright

Need a little cheer? Need a little optimism? Well, you've come to the right place!

I love this song by Alan Jackson. Although the music video is pretty funny, I am showing this video so we can focus on the lyrics. The little things he's talking about are "joys" in our journey.

Such a classic.

(sorry about the ads)

Joys make life a little bit better. So, why do we complain with what we've got? Because life really isn't all that bad :)

February = LOVE

It is the month of love :) Many people who find themselves in circumstances similar to my own would refer to Valentine's Day as "Single Awareness Day." Or something similar. Yes, it does cause us to become very aware of our singularity and it is sure fun to send little love notes to your friends. But, the coming and passing of yet another "table-for-one" Valentine's Day can be a little downer with the wrong attitude. (ok, ok, it hasn't gotten that bad! But, you get my point.)

I've never really been bitter when this time year comes around, but I know that until this happens...

(Totally kidding...so embarrassing, but sweet! They have to be Disney performers or something with connections. I just had to share it.)

Anyway, I have decided to focus this month's blog posts on love. Not just romantic love (and not disregarding it either!), but all other kinds of love. Love of family, friends, the Gospel, our Savior. Perhaps love in terms of charity or gratitude or just being plain happy.

So my challenge to myself and others: finding love all around us. Because it is there.