25 Things I'm sure You always Wanted to know

I already did this on facebook, but since like Cindy, I'm sick of seeing my latest post as the first one..I just haven't had anything to write about. So I'll do this. Mainly to avoid homework. I'll try and switch some of the stuff up from my facebook one...but there's no promises.

25 Random things

Rules: Once you've been tagged, you are supposed to write a note with 25 random things, facts, habits, or goals about you. At the end, choose 25 people to be tagged. You have to tag the person who tagged you. If I tagged you, it's because I want to know more about you.

1. As of recent, I have started calling people "dear" and "dearest". I don't know why, it's kind of weird.
2. I send myself text messages to remind me of things, because I always seem to forget things. The most common text messages I have are lines from songs that I want to look up when I get home.
3. I talk to myself a lot. I'll catch myself while I'm walking around campus. Usually it's me imagining some sort of scenario or thinking about something, and I get way too caught up into it and start talking to myself.
4. Apparently I talk in my sleep quite a bit, according to Andrea. From the things she tells me I have said, I often times wonder what I was dreaming about.
5. I hate when people who I thought I was good friends with/close to don't talk to me for extended periods of times (okay, like longer than a week). Even though it's nothing against me most of the time, it makes me sad..i like talking to people!
6. Everytime I hear a song I like, I look up the lyrics and pretty much analyze the meaning of the song. Most of the songs I really like have some kind of personal meaning to me, and no matter what, when I hear it, it reminds me of the person, situation, etc. Sometimes it kind of sucks. Especially good songs that get ruined because they remind me of something (like hey there delilah...blah)
7. I hate doing laundry. I put it off as long as I possibly can, and when I do my laundry, I just put everything on the same cycle. It hasn't ruined anything yet.
8. Chocolate Covered Cinnamon Bears are probably the best candy ever. I don't buy them that often, however, because I'll eat the whole bag.
9. Today i watched several birthing videos in human development. and I almost threw up.
10. Everytime I see a guy on campus or in class, I automaticaly look at this ring finger. Is this strange?
11. Even when teachers tell us not to write something down from lectures, I still will. However, I never, ever, read my notes again. I just take ntoes to keep me from getting distracted.
12. I used to ask my bishopric back home to let me give talks in Church. Since being at college, I have avoided being asked to give a talk. I don't want to give them anymore. College students intimidate me.
13. I have a strange addiction to looking at wedding dresses online. It's really kind of weird. But oh so fun. One of my favorite shows is "Say Yes to the Dress". I could watch it all day. sigh.
14. When I find a song I really like, I play it on repeat over and over again. Pretty much for a few days. Then I get bored of it. There is one song I never get sick of though..bless the broken road. everytime it comes on one of my music players, i play it at least 4 times.
15. Whenever I walk past a mirror, window, or anything that has a reflection in it, I have to look at myself. I've even caught myself looking into the screen of my laptop screen when im in class. It's not cuz i'm vain..okay maybe it is.
16. I prefer hanging out with small groups of people. Big groups intimidate me and I don't talk. And when i do hang out with people, I like to be the center of attention. But that doesn't always work out when I'm with people who are really loud and like to take over. haha
17. Recently I discovered twitter. and i'm obsessed with it. It's like facebook statuses. all the time. it's so dumb. but sooo addicting. Nobody I know really has it, so I'm basically using it for my own sake when I want to say something but have no one to say it too..but its awesome.
18. I also loved getting the southwestern chicken sandwich at mcdonalds..until this moment when I read what Cindy said they were made out of. NASTY
19. I can't tell stories or jokes. I end up saying "Um.." and "well, i think this happened". Same things with jokes. They are never funny. I just rely on my natural wit to get me through life (don't burst my bubble, I like to think of myself as a witty person). Along the same lines, I never can quote movie lines. I never can remember any. Except for Zoolander.
20. I love new clothes but I HATE shopping for them. Like, I'm okay going for like 20 minutes, but after that I start complaining and wanting to go home. I'm definitely more of an online shopper.
21. Rascal Flatts is quite possibly the best band ever to exist. No joke.
22. In 8th grade, we had to take a class called AR. It was a huge joke. Me and my friends would just sit there and write notes to each other. One day we had a sub. And me and like 5 others were really loud and obnoxious, and the sub wrote down our names on a piece of paper and told us "we would be in alot of trouble the next day." I was mortified. I NEVER got in trouble for anything. I was an outstanding, teachers pet (i totally got the all around best student award in 8th grade), so I was all worried. Well, after discussing what to do, my good riend Emma went in during lunch, stole the note and ripped it up into little pieces. Needless to say, we never got in trouble. hahaha.
23. It's my favorite thing to go and watch american idol and eat good food at my brother's on tuesday and wednesdays. pretty much the highlight of my week. how lame is that.
24. When I feel awkward or am trying to avoid something/someone, i start typing random numbers into my phone number over and over again.
25. I cry in almost every tv show and movie. I'd say the most pathetic movie was Elf..and most recently I cried in the Biggest Loser. Yes, I am a huge sap. Commercials even make me cry.

The average person changes their major about three times...

And I guess I'm no exception.

From the time I have gotten accepted into college, I have made up my mind several times on what I wanted to major in. At first, it was Photography. Then I realized the program was way competitive, and to be honest with you, I'm not into the whole competing against other people that are way better/qualified than me, sort of thing. So I decided I would stick to taking pictures of myself (he he he), and find something else. Well, I always loved to write, so I figured, hey, print journalism would be an excellent course path! So I signed up for Communications 101, and yes, I really liked it. I had officially put myself as a "Pre-Communications" major, and thought my life was set. Well, then I discovered the Exercise and Wellness program, and it looked awesome. But, as you may remember in a previous post, I decided that wasn't right for me for two reasons: 1) I can't do a push-up to save my life and 2) I am horrible at anything that has to do with science, as my grade in Biology this past semester demonstrated. So, it was back to communications. I loved telling everyone that I had decided on my major, and that I was looking forward to submitting my application to the Print Journalism major at the end of winter semester. Well, fast forward to a few weeks before winter break. My mom told me that a girl in our ward back home had asked her mom if there were any freshman girls looking for jobs..and her mom suggested me! So I called her, and after a week or so, I was blessed to get a wonderful job as a receptionist at the BYU Comprehensive Clinic..Seriously--answer to my prayers. I couldn't ask for a better job. Anyways, I had never heard of this place, but I went in for my training, and soon learned it was the place where the Marriage and Family Therapy grad students did their clinic hours (it's also the home of Provo's LDS Family Services). I had never heard of that program up until that point, but almost instantly after spending a few hours in the clinic, it was just fascinating to see everything that went on. So that night, I went home and spent awhile looking up the MFT program, and I realized it was exactly what I wanted to do. After a lot of thinking, talking with a few friends, and praying, I decided that this was the path I wanted to take. It's funny, because before this, I was trying to figure out how to get down with school as fast as I possibly could...But now, if all goes according to plan, I'll be in school for 2 years longer. So anyways, yesterday I talked to an academic counselor, and I am now deciding between Marriage and Family Studies or Human Development. She recommended me to one of the professors for the MFT Graduate program so I could go talk to them and see what emphasis would be the most beneficial towards getting into the MFT program eventually. Anyways...when I heard about how people change their majors so much, I thought it was funny and that I would never be like that..But look at that, just barely done with my first semester, and I've changed it four times. I really do think this is what I am supposed to do, and for the first time..pretty much since like elementary school, I am truly excited about school. :)

Happy Birthday, Cindy!

I meant to do this yesterday, but I was gone all day and went to bed early...but it's better now than never :)
January 14th was my sister Cindy's birthday. She always writes such sweet posts about all of us on our birthdays, and though I'm sure someone else probably posted something for her (I haven't checked yet), I wanted to write one for her!

Cindy is one of the most beautiful, kind hearted, fun people I know. I'm so grateful to have her as my sister and one of my best friends. She is always so concerned about everyone. Whenever we are traveling anywhere, even if it's just from her house to Provo, she always makes sure to text us to make sure we made it home safely.


Cindy is so much fun to be around! She says funny things, and has a great sense of humor (I think all of us sisters have similar senses of humors!)! I always enjoy being around her. When she mentioned that she sometimes goes to the Grocery store in her pajamas, and it was at that point I didn't feel like it was bad for me loving to wear my pajamas so much :)

I love to go shopping with Cindy..She always has the best fashion sense/advice. Over winter break, and I can't even remember how many times we went to Target. One of my favorite times was when we spent like 30 minutes in the hats/purse sections, trying to figure out what to buy. I think she's just about as indecisive as me :-D I don't remember if we ended up buying anything right then, but it was fun.

Cindy is such a wonderful sister and I have loved living so close to her this past few months. It's always my favorite thing when we go up to visit her and AJ in Salt Lake. She is the best example and I am constantly amazed by her beautiful testimony of the Gospel. I had the opportunity to hear her give a lesson in R.S. when I was visiting, and it was really cool to hear her insights on the lesson. She has such a knack with children, our nieces and nephews absolutely adore her. I look up to her in so many ways, and I'm grateful to be in her family. I love you Cindy!

One Downfall of BYU

So today I'm in my Human Development class, right? I'm sitting in oh...second to the back row, about 5 seats in. Well, this guy came in late, and then he came and sat in the seat next to me. And let me tell you, he was attractive! And the background on his phone was a picture of Christ, so he must be pretty spiritual too (yes, I'm making generalizations and assumptions, but whateves, it's probably true). Anyways, we talk through the class, both of us making comments to each other on some of the material being talked about (about siblings, and characteristics that go with the order in which they were born..really pretty fascinating how accurate it was), and at one point I just happened to glance over while he is texting and I see that he wrote (and I promise, I don't normally look at peoples texts. But it was like right next to me..haha), and he was saying, "I like coming in late because then I get to sit next to the most beautiful girls." Now, he probably wasn't talking about me, but just for the sake of my self confidence, we'll pretend like he was. So yeah, then we walk out of class, he tells me he is a business management major and that he wants to go to medical score, and I'm thinking "score! gotta become this guys friend". We talk and walk outside for awhile, and then the topic of EFY comes up and how he was a counselor. Mistake number one: I tell him how I wanted to be a counselor at EFY this summer, but they changed the age requirements so I couldn't do it. I've found that many RM's (he's 23ish) tend to not like being friends/talking/being around people who are 18 and 19. Dumb, I know. He probably could tell I was younger, but I made that assumption far to easy to confirm. I just about slapped myself in the face. Then something about EFY counselors getting together came up, and just as we were walking apart, he mentions how he "met his girlfriend while being a counselor." Talk about depressing. I couldn't have just walked away, not knowing this, and went on my merry way, happy that some cute guy had talked to me (haha). Which brings me to one downfall of BYU...Almost every guy I ever talk to in class, and have a decent conversation with, turns out to be a) married b) engaged or c) has a girlfriend but will probably be engaged by the end of the month so there's no point in even trying to be their friend. Is there anyone NOT married here?

It's that time of year

January is the start of many new things..A new year, a new semester, a new month..and most importantly...American Idol!

I feel as if I should write a blog about my Christmas Break, or New Years (with resolutions) instead of about American Idol, but as you know, my pictures are all not with me right now. Well, they are all on the DVD's I transfered them too..but I don't feel like hassling with all that. Someday..It may be half way through the year, but someday those blogs will be up!

Anyways, yesterday was the start of the newest season of American Idol. I can't even begin to explain my excitement. Yes, I am a huge nerd, but that's okay.

This season a fourth judge has been added. Lame, I know. Her name is Kara DioGuardi and apparently has written all these chart toppers. Honestly, not that impressive..I could do that. Actually, not really, but bear with me. After watching the first round of auditions, she just didn't seem to fit in. Her comments were usually really dumb and you can tell she is trying to be the next Simon. Half the time she looked bored out of her mind! Anyways, I guess only time will tell how she does..But they should have just stuck with the three they had. Even though Simon is the only one who knows what he is talking about anyways (Sorry Paula, but just because someone has "super cute shoes!" doesn't mean they are a good singer!)



So I believe the first episode was auditions in Arizona. There were some decent people. But there were also some HILARIOUS people, which seriously, isn't that the best part anyways? I'd have to say my favorite was the deep voiced Black man. So funny. I felt bad for a lot of hte people though. It seemed like more guys cried this year than girls. The story about the blind guy was touching. He sang really pretty good. I thought it was humorous how Ryan tried to give him a high five though..haha. And the emo kid who got on? I liked his voice, a lot, but can someone please tell him that looking like a girl when you aren't one is really kind of dumb? I think it was a bit dumb how they gave that girl in the bikini so much attention and media coverage. That was ridiculous. Oh well, that's Hollywood for you.

This season will be pretty great. I hope. I can barely stand the anticipation.


Oh, and just so everyone knows...I Love my job! I totally just wrote this while I'm here...haha

And if my actual laptop not working wasn't enough..

(If you haven't read the blog before this, read that, or else this really won't make sense!)
Legit, this is really how I feel right now.

So, after my last class today, my rental laptop was out of battery, so I came to my apartment to charge it. I plug it in, and all seems well. Hah. I was fooled. I went in to get my laptop to bring in the kitchen (because I didn't want to be an anti-social hermit who just sits in her room at that moment), and alas, the battery is still at 0%! I guess that because it's plugged into the wall, it will still run, but for some reason, the battery isn't being charged. Seriously, one of my challenges in this life is dumb chargers NEVER working. Dumb computers....It wouldn't be such a big deal that it has to be plugged in if I didn't use it to type all my notes!!! aghh

Why oh Why

Well, I have been putting together in my mind for the past few weeks a few blogs I was going to write about my trip home and Christmas. All of these involved lots of pictures, witty commentary, and heart warming stories (actually, I don't know if there are any of those--it just seemed like that would complete that sentence nicely). Well, a few days before I was to return back to school, I noticed my computer stopped charging in the middle of the night. Well, I didn't pay much attention to it because I was able to get it to start charging again by twisting around the charger. I came back to school on Monday, and on Wednesday I realized that my computer would not charge. So I went to the BYU computer place, hoping they would tell me my charger cord was broken; not the charger port. Well, my hopes were shattered when the rather annoying, most likely a mac user, informed me that the charger port on my computer was broken and had to be repaired, but they wouldn't be able to until I brought back information on my warranty. He then went on to tell me that I should just get a new computer, because this might happen again, and how much he hates HP computers. I just wanted to be like "Well, if you are so sure that I need to replace my computer, why don't you dish me out 800 bucks for a new one!" Of course, I never usually say things like that outloud, so I just smiled and walked away. So I went back to my apartment and contacted HP. They told me that they would fix my laptop, but it would take about 15 days altogether. Well, considering one of my classes is online, this was an issue. I went back to the computer fixing place, and there was another guy there, who seemed to know more about what he was saying than the first person. He told me that they weren't allowed to do things that had to do with the motherboard of a computer, and that I would have to send it in to HP. Then he told me the horrible news. HP would wipe clean my computer before sending it back. That means all of my thousands of pictures would be deleted. However, he kindly suggested I transfer all my files to DVD's. So that is what I've been doing the last few days. Luckily for me, my brother Daniel is nice enough and keeps coming over to let me use the battery from his computer (because I can't charge mine). It's taking forever, but at least I won't be losing those files. For some reasons, chargers never seem to work for me. I'd say about 3 of my 5 phones which I owned had issues with chargers, and now the computer. I must be cursed. Right now I'm using a ghetto rental laptop from BYU. It cost 40 dollars to rent. For two weeks. Rip off? I'd say so. But oh well. So anyways, all that is the reason why I haven't put up any epic Christmas Break blogs yet. I'm sure all of you are really sad about this, but don't worry, I'll work on getting it up after I get my files transfered.

The End. Feel free to leave comments of how much this stinks. haha

A Picture Can Say A Thousand Words..

Probably my favorite picture ever :-D
Even though I could leave this wordless..I just have to explain. This was Levi after he got a strike on Wii Bowling. Seriously, have you ever seen a happier person? If only we could all try and be as happy about little things like getting a strike on Wii Bowling or other things. That's gonna be one of my new years resolutions...Trying to find joy in everything :)

Oh, and be prepared for a few massive blogs to come :-D

Happy New Years!