Sunday, January 31, 2010
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Dear January
This month is almost over and I have thus far done terribly on my new year's resolutions. The only one I have done remotely well at, or at least better, is drinking less diet Pepsi. I don't drink near as much as I used to, but I haven't completely cut it out. Which is my goal. I've also become worse, I think, at keeping in touch. Ha. Hopefully I can get my act together and change that. January has been a pretty good start to this new year though, and I can't wait for the rest of what the new year brings. So since I've done pretty poorly with my blogging resolution, here's a quick recap on this month...
School started. It's my 4th semester in a row... yikes. So far it's been pretty good, just really busy. I'm taking Motor Development, Exercise Physiology, Sports Nutrition, Chemistry 106, and Photography... a grand total of 16 credits. I'm also volunteering as the Getting Started Coordinator in the Fitness Activities Program and a member of the PT/OT Society. I also. Have a job. But it's kind of a joke. When I say that, I mean it shouldn't really even be allowed to be called a job. All I do is sit there for 3 hours at a time and let art students draw/paint my head on canvas. Aka I'm an art model. It actually is kind of hard work. Sitting there without moving. This past week I think I irritated a few people cuz I was starting to fall asleep. Haha. Oh well.
What else. Oh yes. My friend Pierina just got married! It was GLORIOUS and WONDERFUL! I loved it. It was during MLK weekend, which actually turned out to be quite the eventful few days. I'll start with the bad, and end with the good, because really I'd much rather forget the bad that happened. Anyway, so the wedding was wonderful (I'll go into detail in a second). Me and my friend Maegan spent the night at our good friend Carly's and the next morning we were going to go eat, go shopping, etc. Maegan had to get back to Logan, UT and when she went to grab her keys to leave, they were not where she left them. So long story short, after 5 hours of searching, turning the house inside out and upside down (literally), getting a locksmith to come open her car (just in case they were in there), and a plethora of other things, they were still not found. So we decided they had accidentally gotten picked up by someone else and put in someone's things from the party the night before. We had a plan...to just have someone take Maegan home and then she'd figure out the key thing later in the week when she could come back. So I decided to take off, to go to my grandma Cheri's, so I could hang with family, etc. So Carly and Maegan decide to check the reception hall just in case. On my way to my grandma's, they call me to tell me they were at the reception hall. Haha. Ridiculous. I'm so glad they were found, but it really was a very frustrating situation. So then the next crazy thing that happens makes this key thing look like fun. I went to see Brian Sunday evening. We were going to watch a movie and just chill and stuff. So when I get to Provo, I park in this public parking lot to meet with him and drive to another location. I left my car there thinking it was okay because that's what I would do in any other town. A few hours later, after much laughter and good times, I went to go get my car to leave and drive back to my grandma's annnnd my car was GONE. from that public parking lot. My first thought is YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME. THE CAR WAS STOLEN! And then my next thought is NO. THERE'S NO FREAKING WAY. THIS HAS TO BE A JOKE. I was literally going into shock I think. I didn't know what to do, I didn't know what to say... It was nuts. So Brian's roommate, Nolan, who was driving me over there, finds this number to call, and I get on the line with this dude who is like Oh yeah the Passat? YEAH YA BUM! How would he automatically know which one it was? Jerk. So he's like oh yeah you can come get it right now I'm going to leave in about ten minutes. I'm like oh that would be great thanks! He's like but its $145 dollars. My heart stopped, yeah I'm pretty sure. ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY FIVE DOLLARS?!?! you're kidding me. I was like well. I'm not coming tonight buddy. I had no choice but to stay the night at Brian's apartment with him and 7 other dudes. Not my idea of fun at all. Come to find out next day, the reason they tow is to discourage students from staying the night at apartments of the opposite sex. OH REALLY?? Because I had no freaking choice buttholes! I tried and tried to get them to take away the charge or at least lower it but no luck. So my poor (literally) dad has to pay the fee because I obviously couldn't. It broke my heart that he had to do that. But I'm also really grateful that I had people there to be there for me and take care of the pickle I had gotten into. AND you better believe I'm going to do whatever I can to get this thing appealed! GOSH. I got In-N-Out from Melanie afterwards though which definitely helped my mood...
Okay so WEDDING. It was gorgeous first off. We went to the reception. Which was in the Joseph Smith Memorial Building. The food was really good. It was a huge reunion too! Soooo many friends there that I haven't seen in forever! Here are some pictures...
Friday, January 1, 2010
Another New Year.
2010. Twenty-Ten.
Can't believe it's the end of another decade and the start of a new one. Pretty neat.
2009 could easily be described as one of the hardest years I've had so far. Easily top 3. I learned so much about life and about myself--what's important to me, and where my priorities are and where they should be. I learned about the art of love, the broken heart (being the heartbreaker and heartbreakee), and what it's like to lose yourself completely. There were times when I didn't know how I'd come out of the trials I had, and there were times when I felt untouchable and nothing could bring me down. I lost friends, but I gained many more that are teaching me new lessons. I also discovered a lot of passion in many areas of my life--a rewarding career I am working hard to have (physical therapy!), photography and other arts, traveling, and sports. The best part about those is I found them without the influence of others. I may have had a nudge here and there to help me realize how much I really loved them, but in all honesty I never decided to just have those passions so someone would like me better. I love them all on my own. I was also in the best shape I've ever been in. I found new bands I love a lot, and new hobbies I would love to keep up for the rest of my life. School has never been harder and I learned a lot about my motivation and the level of work I have to put into things to be extra successful. Really, if I summed up this year in one word, it would be educational...and I know I wouldn't change it for anything. I came out the other end better, more fun, stronger, and happier. Which is all I could ever ask for...
Just like everyone else on this planet, I have a lot of plans for this year. Ha. My resolutions consist of the usual, but also some smaller baby step goals. Hopefully since I post them on here for everyone to see, it will be a constant reminder and I'll actually follow through. So here it goes. I guess I'll explain a few as I list them.
1. Considering I, and everyone else in the world, ate a ton of food during the holidays and gained more weight than I am happy with, I am determined to get into better shape. Eating better, working out on a regular basis. But it's not just about all the food I ate during the holidays. It's about my long-term well-being. Seriously. I want to be able to do everything I want to when I'm older. If I can't do them as well, so what, but at least I'll be able to do them. I did some observation hours this week and Vanderbilt hospital in the orthopaedic out-patient physical therapy clinic and I saw so many people who came in with all these joint problems and it was pretty much because they never use their muscles so they're just really weak. I can't allow that to happen. I have the power to prevent surgery and many many other health problems and I am the only one who can make myself be healthy and proactive. I'm not putting a timeline on this, because I haven't really figured out how long it will take. But maybe I'll blog about it. Ha.
2. I have a photography class this semester and it's pretty much straight up film. I'll be taking pictures and developing them. Well. Just like every other photographer. Anyway. I plan on doing really really well. And I'm really excited to have my photography passion take off. I'll need a lot of help, but I am positive it'll be a very rewarding experience.
3. Since I am somewhat on the subject of school, I guess I should throw this one in... I have 17 credits this semester and probably won't be the last time I do this. I have to be successful with it and get incredible grades because not only do I want to, but I have to. My goal is to make A's and B's and I plan on doing the best I can to make it that way. My GPA is going to get higher and I will make whatever sacrifices I need to. Feel free to encourage me whenever you like!
4. I want to be a better pen-pal. I hardly ever write my brothers or my friends on missions and frankly, it's pathetic. I have no excuse. It would only take a half hour or so. Maybe even less. Seriously. I am making a goal to write/email at least every Sunday. No excuses this time.
5. I want to be a better friend. To let things go a lot easier, to forgive, and to trust more. To have more compassion and service in mind. To be there and to listen. To offer the best advice possible. To love unconditionally.
6. I want to be better spiritually! I don't pray and read my scriptures near as much as I should and it really is the simple things that matter the most. I want to make a more concerted effort to make this happen and to make Christ the center of my life.
7. I want to procrastinate less and prioritize more! And to have an apartment of order! (at least my room) So that I can channel more success in my schooling and in my life!
8. Along the lines of #4, I want to be a better family member. To keep in touch with family and let them know what's going on in my life. To actually have all their emails and phone numbers and to use them often.
9. I need to blog more. It really is a great way to get my thoughts out and to let everyone know whats going on in my life. I want to make it a goal to blog at least once a week. And I mean really blog. Not lame like "oh school is great" like the nitty gritty stuff. More pictures too.
10. Last one. I want to make it a point to have more fun. To be more spontaneous. To LIVE more. I live in Rexburg. I am in college. I am young. There's no reason why I can't have good awesome clean fun. I only get one life. And I really should make the best of it.
So here's to a new year and a new decade. May everyone get what they deserve and live and prosper (ha)! Here's to following through on your resolutions and making the best of 2010! LOVE YOU ALL!
Can't believe it's the end of another decade and the start of a new one. Pretty neat.
2009 could easily be described as one of the hardest years I've had so far. Easily top 3. I learned so much about life and about myself--what's important to me, and where my priorities are and where they should be. I learned about the art of love, the broken heart (being the heartbreaker and heartbreakee), and what it's like to lose yourself completely. There were times when I didn't know how I'd come out of the trials I had, and there were times when I felt untouchable and nothing could bring me down. I lost friends, but I gained many more that are teaching me new lessons. I also discovered a lot of passion in many areas of my life--a rewarding career I am working hard to have (physical therapy!), photography and other arts, traveling, and sports. The best part about those is I found them without the influence of others. I may have had a nudge here and there to help me realize how much I really loved them, but in all honesty I never decided to just have those passions so someone would like me better. I love them all on my own. I was also in the best shape I've ever been in. I found new bands I love a lot, and new hobbies I would love to keep up for the rest of my life. School has never been harder and I learned a lot about my motivation and the level of work I have to put into things to be extra successful. Really, if I summed up this year in one word, it would be educational...and I know I wouldn't change it for anything. I came out the other end better, more fun, stronger, and happier. Which is all I could ever ask for...
Just like everyone else on this planet, I have a lot of plans for this year. Ha. My resolutions consist of the usual, but also some smaller baby step goals. Hopefully since I post them on here for everyone to see, it will be a constant reminder and I'll actually follow through. So here it goes. I guess I'll explain a few as I list them.
1. Considering I, and everyone else in the world, ate a ton of food during the holidays and gained more weight than I am happy with, I am determined to get into better shape. Eating better, working out on a regular basis. But it's not just about all the food I ate during the holidays. It's about my long-term well-being. Seriously. I want to be able to do everything I want to when I'm older. If I can't do them as well, so what, but at least I'll be able to do them. I did some observation hours this week and Vanderbilt hospital in the orthopaedic out-patient physical therapy clinic and I saw so many people who came in with all these joint problems and it was pretty much because they never use their muscles so they're just really weak. I can't allow that to happen. I have the power to prevent surgery and many many other health problems and I am the only one who can make myself be healthy and proactive. I'm not putting a timeline on this, because I haven't really figured out how long it will take. But maybe I'll blog about it. Ha.
2. I have a photography class this semester and it's pretty much straight up film. I'll be taking pictures and developing them. Well. Just like every other photographer. Anyway. I plan on doing really really well. And I'm really excited to have my photography passion take off. I'll need a lot of help, but I am positive it'll be a very rewarding experience.
3. Since I am somewhat on the subject of school, I guess I should throw this one in... I have 17 credits this semester and probably won't be the last time I do this. I have to be successful with it and get incredible grades because not only do I want to, but I have to. My goal is to make A's and B's and I plan on doing the best I can to make it that way. My GPA is going to get higher and I will make whatever sacrifices I need to. Feel free to encourage me whenever you like!
4. I want to be a better pen-pal. I hardly ever write my brothers or my friends on missions and frankly, it's pathetic. I have no excuse. It would only take a half hour or so. Maybe even less. Seriously. I am making a goal to write/email at least every Sunday. No excuses this time.
5. I want to be a better friend. To let things go a lot easier, to forgive, and to trust more. To have more compassion and service in mind. To be there and to listen. To offer the best advice possible. To love unconditionally.
6. I want to be better spiritually! I don't pray and read my scriptures near as much as I should and it really is the simple things that matter the most. I want to make a more concerted effort to make this happen and to make Christ the center of my life.
7. I want to procrastinate less and prioritize more! And to have an apartment of order! (at least my room) So that I can channel more success in my schooling and in my life!
8. Along the lines of #4, I want to be a better family member. To keep in touch with family and let them know what's going on in my life. To actually have all their emails and phone numbers and to use them often.
9. I need to blog more. It really is a great way to get my thoughts out and to let everyone know whats going on in my life. I want to make it a goal to blog at least once a week. And I mean really blog. Not lame like "oh school is great" like the nitty gritty stuff. More pictures too.
10. Last one. I want to make it a point to have more fun. To be more spontaneous. To LIVE more. I live in Rexburg. I am in college. I am young. There's no reason why I can't have good awesome clean fun. I only get one life. And I really should make the best of it.
So here's to a new year and a new decade. May everyone get what they deserve and live and prosper (ha)! Here's to following through on your resolutions and making the best of 2010! LOVE YOU ALL!
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