dodging wrenches.

I started drawing and sketching again. I used to do it a lot in middle school and high school, but I stopped part way through high school. I've always loved art. I almost majored in it when I came back to school, but I didn't think I'd make much money in it because I didn't think I was very good. So I majored in exercise science instead. I do love what I study, but I feel like I've sort of lost my art skills. I guess we'll see what happens over the next few weeks, if I decide to continue to hone those skills.

I've been watching a TON of food network lately. I really want to be a better cook. The only problem with watching it is I get so hungry. It's so ridiculous! It doesn't even matter what they're cooking, even if it's something I hate. It still looks so delicious. I think if I knew how to cook things better, I would even start to love the things I hate. Ha.

Today was a special day. My school, BYU-Idaho, attempted to break the world record for world's largest dodgeball game. The current record is held by University of Alberta with 2,012 participants. I think the grand total during the game today was approximately 1,100? Anyway, we didn't make it. But I've never seen so many balls in my life. I got out within the first 15 minutes. Guess I'm not cut out for that game. Oh well.

this is the alberta school. i'm not cool enough to have a picture of my own school.

Anyway, something that's been on my mind lately (as well as the majority of the world): Japan. I spend most of Friday reading a New York Times newsfeed about what had happened and what was being done about it. It is seriously insane and intense and heartbreaking. Among other things. But I know that Japan can get through this. Throughout many of the articles I read, so many people mentioned how calm the Japanese are about this despite how catastrophic things are. I don't know how calm I could be in that situation. And luckily, they're so smart to have such incredible architecture meant to withstand all that stuff. Of course there's still damage, but their skyscrapers are still hangin out like trees in the wind. It's amazing. Here's a picture I found that I thought was cool (even though it sucks they have a huge crack in their road now!).

Crazy, right? Anyway, check out those links. They have some intense videos and informative updates. Oh and also, google made this people finder specifically for this natural disaster. If you know anyone in Japan, check it out. It's genius.

My thoughts and prayers continue to go out to the Japanese. I also hope I can find other ways to be of help.

"bring your bff to work" day

i'm sitting in the austin building's secretary office where my bff works. this building smells like metal, grease, oil, wood, and all wrapped in one. i have only been in this building once, and it was to drop off a car for the automechanics class. i remember i got lost. today though, mellie showed me the way. i doubt i could find my way back though. and i'm pretty sure the boys outnumber the girls 30 to 1. maybe even more. mellie has like 80% of her classes in here. lucky.

 my classes are everywhere. except next semester 2 of my classes will be on a river because i'm taking fly fishing and canoeing. cool huh? i've always wanted to learn how to fly fish. can you imagine me with a giant pole trying to catch fish with fake flies? haha. i'm afraid i'm going to hook someone in the face. canoeing could be fun. mostly i just picked it because it was one of the only other ones that would fit into my schedule. i really wanted rock climbing though. oh well. guess i'll have to learn another time. i'm also signed up to take clothing construction. apparently, i will be learning to make a pillowcase, some pants with an elastic band, a collared shirt, and something else that i will never use or wear. ha. but, it means i'm one step closer to making my romper! i decided it would be beneficial to take a money management class. i am told i will be several steps ahead of my generation from the knowledge i will gain in there.

today is gorgeous. i mean, for rexburg. it's still a little chilly, but i might go longboarding today! i really want to anyway. i just need to find a place where there are NO HILLS because otherwise, i'll probably die. i can't longboard on hills yet. nor can i brake. i just jump off. something to improve on i guess.

anyway, that's all for now. i'm gonna draw a picture with my new markers!

remember these? mr. sketch scented markers? Mmm... 

What is your dirty little secret?

i have several. which would you like the hear?

Ask me anything

Who do you txt message with the most?

it varies from day to day honestly. but overall, i would say i text my bff melanie the most. :)

Ask me anything

WHO are you datinggggg?!?!?!? -pp :)

currently, i'm not really dating anyone. i'm just trying to focus on graduating right now. but we will see after i finish school! :) love you pp!!!!

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number 100 on mardi gras

Today is one of those days where I feel like finding excuses to not do homework and just play instead. Luckily, Mardi Gras has provided to be my excuse for me. Me and Melanie are making pina-coladas (with 7up--pomegranate style) mixed with some kind of juice she has. I don't really know what it is. We also rented a movie last night (Chloe) fo freeeeeee which we are going to watch while eating bruschetta pizza and bbq chips with cottage cheese. That last one probably sounds gross, but it's not. I promise. I also have some legit Mardi Gras beads from my Nawlins trip in high school. AND a couple years ago, I bought this sexy real-life Margi Gras mask for this masquerade party my friends planned. I still have it, soooo I will be wearing that. Along with my beads. And just in case you're wondering, I won't make anyone flash me if they want to wear my beads, too. Nor will I be flashing anyone. Ha. :)

One of my best friends just got home from her mission last week! I'm so proud of her! She's coming to visit Rexburg next week and I absolutely cannot wait! She's an angel and it's been sooo long since I've seen her. She's a really great example to me and I'm so happy to be able to call her my friend. I love her to pieces. Here is a picture of me and her :) It was taken the summer before she left on her mission. It was a pretty epic summer. She helped me through a lot of stuff that year and I will be forever grateful for that. :)

Oh yeah by the way, this is my 100th post! Congratulations to me! It's finally happened! Ha. I never thought this day would come honestly. Guess now I can print off my first 100 and make it into a sweet little book. That's what you're supposed to do right? I'm sure my grandma would loovvve it if I did that. She'd probably want to help me. Which would be awesome. Anyway, Happy 100th! To me, and my BFF Mellie. She just posted her 100th as well! :)

reading list

Okay. This is my last post for the night, I promise. I am going to start this new thing where I find books I want to read, and I tell you guys what they are. Mostly so I can remember them for future reference. And maybe so you guys can get a good read in. If you don't know how to read though, I'm sorry, and I hope whoever reads to you is good at it, otherwise my posts are gonna be really boring.

baseball + marilyn = possibly the best book ever...maybe?