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Tuesday, December 8, 2009
News!
So I am going to gingerly avoid the topic of my long bout of silence and get right to the good stuff- we are moving! Adam got a new job in Oregon that enables me to live a life of leisure, so we are bidding a lukewarm farewell to Idaho! As of now I am still planning on teaching at the university next semester by traveling back and forth. Its not ideal, but will have to do for now. I will miss my students, however I really don't think I will miss Rexburg at all. I know it can be a place of nostalgia for those who went to school here, but honestly its not that cool for a regular non-student person. Thats it for now! Go Ducks!
Friday, September 4, 2009
Gilmore Girls: Thoughts
Warning: This post is for those of you who love Gilmore Girls like me, all you other people need to start watching STAT!
As most of you know, we (sniff) recently canceled our cable. My hands have grown weak from sadness after typing that last sentence. Unfortunately this new life change happened to coincide with my break from school, the only time all year that I could really dedicate to watching a ton of TV.
Yes I could have been productive, however I chose the road less traveled and watched all 7 seasons of the Gilmore Girls again. After this total immersion, I have a few thoughts regarding ol' Stars Hollow and would love some input from you other GG fans (GG stands for Gilmore Girls, not GG as in Georgia from season 4-7).
Here is the list:
1) I am in constant turmoil about who I like best for Lorelei: Luke, Chris, Jason, or Max. I used to like Chris the best, but after watching everything over again I pick Max. My last pick is Luke for many reasons, he has a serious nose-breathing problem, he is always grouchy, and his hair needs some serious work (it is fluffy and in disarray every time the hat comes off).
2) Is anyone else bothered by Luke's loud nostril/back of the throat breathing? Did I mention he is a loud breather? Deviated septum perhaps???? HELP!
3) I don't like the way Rory's character develops throughout the seasons. For the last two seasons I am totally shocked by the company she keeps. She hangs out with Logan's rich, entitled and annoying friends, people she would have found revolting in previous years.
4) In contrast I LOVE Paris, she gets funnier and funnier as the years roll on.
5) I don't like Logan, I know weird, but I can't help it.
6) When I watch Gilmore Girls I somehow believe that I have the same metabolism as Rory and Lorelei and I too can eat garbage and still remain stick skinny (hah like I am stick skinny in the first place!)
All right discuss...
As most of you know, we (sniff) recently canceled our cable. My hands have grown weak from sadness after typing that last sentence. Unfortunately this new life change happened to coincide with my break from school, the only time all year that I could really dedicate to watching a ton of TV.
Yes I could have been productive, however I chose the road less traveled and watched all 7 seasons of the Gilmore Girls again. After this total immersion, I have a few thoughts regarding ol' Stars Hollow and would love some input from you other GG fans (GG stands for Gilmore Girls, not GG as in Georgia from season 4-7).
Here is the list:
1) I am in constant turmoil about who I like best for Lorelei: Luke, Chris, Jason, or Max. I used to like Chris the best, but after watching everything over again I pick Max. My last pick is Luke for many reasons, he has a serious nose-breathing problem, he is always grouchy, and his hair needs some serious work (it is fluffy and in disarray every time the hat comes off).
2) Is anyone else bothered by Luke's loud nostril/back of the throat breathing? Did I mention he is a loud breather? Deviated septum perhaps???? HELP!
3) I don't like the way Rory's character develops throughout the seasons. For the last two seasons I am totally shocked by the company she keeps. She hangs out with Logan's rich, entitled and annoying friends, people she would have found revolting in previous years.
4) In contrast I LOVE Paris, she gets funnier and funnier as the years roll on.
5) I don't like Logan, I know weird, but I can't help it.
6) When I watch Gilmore Girls I somehow believe that I have the same metabolism as Rory and Lorelei and I too can eat garbage and still remain stick skinny (hah like I am stick skinny in the first place!)
All right discuss...
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Casa de Paige
My other favorite part of my exodus to Arizona this summer was spending a week at the home of my sweet best friend Paige! I still remember the first day that wee Paige came into my life *sigh*. I was visiting my old roommates at the Dew Drop Inn in Provo and in walked next door neighbor Paige, so cute and hilarious I couldn't help but love her! Its been seven years since that day, and in that time Paige has vomited over me, introduced me to my husband, provided thousands of hours of laughter, created hundreds of inside jokes, listened to me through my tears, shopped till we dropped, proved to be an absolute kindred spirit, and so much more. And Sean's not so bad either:)
It was so fun being roomies again! The only downside was my separation anxiety when I had to leave. Oh how I miss my friend!
Paige and Sean on the Ferris Wheel at the Fair
The beautiful couple on their wedding day!
Three roomies and my weirdo hand-it looks like I'm clawing Paige's hair
Thanks Paige and Sean for a fabulous time!
It was so fun being roomies again! The only downside was my separation anxiety when I had to leave. Oh how I miss my friend!
Paige and Sean on the Ferris Wheel at the Fair
The beautiful couple on their wedding day!
Three roomies and my weirdo hand-it looks like I'm clawing Paige's hair
Thanks Paige and Sean for a fabulous time!
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Questions, Thoughts and Rants
Periodically as I am driving around or going about my somewhat mundane life I have random blog thoughts. These thoughts consist of small ideas I have, questions I would like to pose to the world, or some small annoyance that I just need to let out into blogland but don't warrant an entire blog dedication. I usually forget about them, however today I think I will let you into the clutter that is my brain.
1. Is it possible to retrain yourself to be organized? I have always secretly wanted to be healthily neurotic about organization in my life, but alas I not only have multiple junk drawers, but also a junk room, and a junk storage unit. Granted Adam helps in this endeavor by having thousands of small nondescript hunting items, but still I could at least put them in a box marked Hunting Things That I Step On and Spout Curse Words. I am trying to overcome my lack of organization by trying to rewire my brain. My first step was organizing my closet into colors. I have never found this necessary, nor have I ever been irritated by colors all together, but now I am trying to make it annoying. Update coming forthwith....
2. This leads me to another issue I have. In my opinion there are two types of people in this world: Those who get a lot done in the day, and those that don't. I fall strongly into the latter classification. When I organized my closet into color schemes, it took the entire day, I'm not exaggerating, I woke up inspired, and went to bed when I was done. Some of you may be shocked, this will be the indication that you fall into the first classification. I am endlessly jealous of people who can get out of bed early and get things done, is there some secret? Please let me know!
3. I become instantly angry when people can't hear me and I have to repeat myself. It makes me insane, which is dumb because I tend to mumble.
4. I am so tired of living in apartments in a town filled with people who married at an extremely young age. Case in point, my visiting teacher got married during her senior year of high school, not because she had to, lest you think there were extreme circumstances, but because she wanted to. She has miraculously turned out to be normal and I love her immensely. However the problem I have is I am surrounded by people who basically don't know how to interact with each other in a mature way. I liken it to the freshman year of college mindset when you don't know how to live with anyone besides your family. This mindset leads to many immature fights about dishes, hair in the bathroom, and loud noises etc. By the time you've lived with say 50 or at least 5 roommates or so you start to learn how to be tolerant, flexible, and communicative. Here we are surrounded by people who have not had 50 roommates, more like 2 so they are still learning.
Case in point: Our parking spots are micro-machine size and Adam's truck doesn't fit in one spot so he usually will park on the street, but sometimes he parks in two spots if no one is around. The other day he went out to his car and an anonymous girl in our complex had left a scathing note on it telling him to park in one spot. One particularly poignant line went something like this, "How hard is it to park in one spot you idiot?" Although I fully understand that parking in two spots can be extremely annoying, a proper reaction might not have included childlike insults. Perhaps said person could come to our door and request he always park on the street because they don't ever have a spot, or they could find out why Adam parks in two spots etc. Any option would have been better than having a mini temper tantrum and writing a childish note without signing it. Incidentally Adam and I had a good laugh and chose not to observe her request, we decided that when she asked like a normal adult we would gladly always park on the street. This is just one of many instances of dealing with immature neighbors, all of which are like flashbacks to the dorms.
5. I have a few blogs that I follow where I don't know the author, I think it is referred to as blog stalking. Some of these people are so funny that I wish I knew them in real life. I guess its no different than reading a book and wishing you were friends with the author or even the main character i.e. Georgia Nicholson
6. I miss cable, I have no idea what is going on with SYTYCD and Project Runway is coming up. I thought I would watch less TV without cable, which I have somewhat, however now all I do is watch all my seasons of Gilmore Girls over and over. At least now I do housework while they are on since I have seen them so many times. We are saving quite a bit of money at least...
7. It is already getting cold here, bleh.
8. One thing I like about Idaho is EVERYONE has a garden, and they share. We have received SO much free produce that I am in vegetable heaven!
Ok this is getting too long, and I have so much more to share, but will hold back for the time being:)
1. Is it possible to retrain yourself to be organized? I have always secretly wanted to be healthily neurotic about organization in my life, but alas I not only have multiple junk drawers, but also a junk room, and a junk storage unit. Granted Adam helps in this endeavor by having thousands of small nondescript hunting items, but still I could at least put them in a box marked Hunting Things That I Step On and Spout Curse Words. I am trying to overcome my lack of organization by trying to rewire my brain. My first step was organizing my closet into colors. I have never found this necessary, nor have I ever been irritated by colors all together, but now I am trying to make it annoying. Update coming forthwith....
2. This leads me to another issue I have. In my opinion there are two types of people in this world: Those who get a lot done in the day, and those that don't. I fall strongly into the latter classification. When I organized my closet into color schemes, it took the entire day, I'm not exaggerating, I woke up inspired, and went to bed when I was done. Some of you may be shocked, this will be the indication that you fall into the first classification. I am endlessly jealous of people who can get out of bed early and get things done, is there some secret? Please let me know!
3. I become instantly angry when people can't hear me and I have to repeat myself. It makes me insane, which is dumb because I tend to mumble.
4. I am so tired of living in apartments in a town filled with people who married at an extremely young age. Case in point, my visiting teacher got married during her senior year of high school, not because she had to, lest you think there were extreme circumstances, but because she wanted to. She has miraculously turned out to be normal and I love her immensely. However the problem I have is I am surrounded by people who basically don't know how to interact with each other in a mature way. I liken it to the freshman year of college mindset when you don't know how to live with anyone besides your family. This mindset leads to many immature fights about dishes, hair in the bathroom, and loud noises etc. By the time you've lived with say 50 or at least 5 roommates or so you start to learn how to be tolerant, flexible, and communicative. Here we are surrounded by people who have not had 50 roommates, more like 2 so they are still learning.
Case in point: Our parking spots are micro-machine size and Adam's truck doesn't fit in one spot so he usually will park on the street, but sometimes he parks in two spots if no one is around. The other day he went out to his car and an anonymous girl in our complex had left a scathing note on it telling him to park in one spot. One particularly poignant line went something like this, "How hard is it to park in one spot you idiot?" Although I fully understand that parking in two spots can be extremely annoying, a proper reaction might not have included childlike insults. Perhaps said person could come to our door and request he always park on the street because they don't ever have a spot, or they could find out why Adam parks in two spots etc. Any option would have been better than having a mini temper tantrum and writing a childish note without signing it. Incidentally Adam and I had a good laugh and chose not to observe her request, we decided that when she asked like a normal adult we would gladly always park on the street. This is just one of many instances of dealing with immature neighbors, all of which are like flashbacks to the dorms.
5. I have a few blogs that I follow where I don't know the author, I think it is referred to as blog stalking. Some of these people are so funny that I wish I knew them in real life. I guess its no different than reading a book and wishing you were friends with the author or even the main character i.e. Georgia Nicholson
6. I miss cable, I have no idea what is going on with SYTYCD and Project Runway is coming up. I thought I would watch less TV without cable, which I have somewhat, however now all I do is watch all my seasons of Gilmore Girls over and over. At least now I do housework while they are on since I have seen them so many times. We are saving quite a bit of money at least...
7. It is already getting cold here, bleh.
8. One thing I like about Idaho is EVERYONE has a garden, and they share. We have received SO much free produce that I am in vegetable heaven!
Ok this is getting too long, and I have so much more to share, but will hold back for the time being:)
Sunday, July 26, 2009
GCTT 2009!
One of my favorite things about my visit to Arizona was my week long stay with my dear old roommate and best buddy Jill.
Jill and I first became roommates when we both moved to Arizona 6 years ago. We didn't meet until the day we moved into our shared bedroom in the Smoke House on Alma School Road (named thus because of the smoke that came in through the vents from our smoking neighbors). We quickly bonded over our shared depression upon leaving Provo and soon became hilarious pals. Jill and I were room roommates for 4 years and not a day passed that didn't involve some sort of hilarious antic. There is something about Jill that inspires true spazziness in me and our week long reunion was full of spaz in epic proportions...
One of my favorite moments occurred the last night that I was there. Jill's roommate Amanda has within her possession the largest candy collection of all time. She has an entire shelf dedicated to treats, yes we too became fast friends or candy soul mates if you will. She has bins full of candy, fruit snacks, soda, salty treats and much more, it was a candy addict's (i.e. me) dream come true. On the final eve of Jill/Angela Fabfest we were sitting around eating haribo gummi bears and I innocently asked Jill which of the gummi bear flavors was her favorite. Fifteen minutes later, with the help of Amanda and her boyfriend Dave, we had assembled the Great Candy Taste Test 2009. The concept was simple: carefully taste each flavor of candy and then list the order of preference. We tested at least five different candy flavors and the results were astonishing! Flavors that I loved, the others hated and vice versa. I would never have thought that taste buds could vary so much. It really made me rethink the abolishment of yellow starbursts, and the wisdom of eating so much candy. Despite cleansing our palate's with milk between each flavor, we all became very ill and I had to abstain from candy for the next few days...
ok...hours...
Here is the documentation for posterity:)
My score sheet
Dave, Amanda, and Jill displaying the GCTT '09 set up
Thanks Jill and Amanda for a truly fun week!
Jill and I first became roommates when we both moved to Arizona 6 years ago. We didn't meet until the day we moved into our shared bedroom in the Smoke House on Alma School Road (named thus because of the smoke that came in through the vents from our smoking neighbors). We quickly bonded over our shared depression upon leaving Provo and soon became hilarious pals. Jill and I were room roommates for 4 years and not a day passed that didn't involve some sort of hilarious antic. There is something about Jill that inspires true spazziness in me and our week long reunion was full of spaz in epic proportions...
One of my favorite moments occurred the last night that I was there. Jill's roommate Amanda has within her possession the largest candy collection of all time. She has an entire shelf dedicated to treats, yes we too became fast friends or candy soul mates if you will. She has bins full of candy, fruit snacks, soda, salty treats and much more, it was a candy addict's (i.e. me) dream come true. On the final eve of Jill/Angela Fabfest we were sitting around eating haribo gummi bears and I innocently asked Jill which of the gummi bear flavors was her favorite. Fifteen minutes later, with the help of Amanda and her boyfriend Dave, we had assembled the Great Candy Taste Test 2009. The concept was simple: carefully taste each flavor of candy and then list the order of preference. We tested at least five different candy flavors and the results were astonishing! Flavors that I loved, the others hated and vice versa. I would never have thought that taste buds could vary so much. It really made me rethink the abolishment of yellow starbursts, and the wisdom of eating so much candy. Despite cleansing our palate's with milk between each flavor, we all became very ill and I had to abstain from candy for the next few days...
ok...hours...
Here is the documentation for posterity:)
My score sheet
Dave, Amanda, and Jill displaying the GCTT '09 set up
Thanks Jill and Amanda for a truly fun week!
Friday, July 17, 2009
Essay: On My Summer Vacation I...
Welcome back to me! I haven't blogged lately because I have been dabbling in the land of Java, otherwise known as taking a 3 week summer course in Southeast Asian Music. I had to finish my last music history class for my doctorate so I took a month off of teaching and ran off to Phoenix. Although I missed Adam dreadfully, I had so much fun in Arizona!
My class was hilarious! The only 3 week course that was offered was Southeast Asian Music. At first I was kind of disappointed because I didn't think I would learn anything of worth, but it turned out to be totally awesome. My class was mostly about the music of Central Java, an island in Indonesia, and specifically the gamelan. Ah the gamelan...
If you are anything like me you have no idea what a gamelan is, well it is ensemble that is made up of gongs, sarons, kepuls, ketuks, bonangs, pekings, genders, and many more crazy named instruments. Basically its kettle drums, various-sized gongs, and xylophones that you hit with beaters.
My typical class day consisted of one hour of lecture and another hour of me banging around on funny instruments and laughing my head off. It was a blast!
I've included some pictures to give you an idea of the fun!
This is after class was over one day, my teacher is in the middle. He has just finished yelling at me because I was playing the gong standing up. Apparently you are not allowed to play the gong standing in Java, even if your knees are bleeding from kneeling on the carpet...
Here is the illustrious gong, and my new haircut!
My class was hilarious! The only 3 week course that was offered was Southeast Asian Music. At first I was kind of disappointed because I didn't think I would learn anything of worth, but it turned out to be totally awesome. My class was mostly about the music of Central Java, an island in Indonesia, and specifically the gamelan. Ah the gamelan...
If you are anything like me you have no idea what a gamelan is, well it is ensemble that is made up of gongs, sarons, kepuls, ketuks, bonangs, pekings, genders, and many more crazy named instruments. Basically its kettle drums, various-sized gongs, and xylophones that you hit with beaters.
My typical class day consisted of one hour of lecture and another hour of me banging around on funny instruments and laughing my head off. It was a blast!
I've included some pictures to give you an idea of the fun!
This is after class was over one day, my teacher is in the middle. He has just finished yelling at me because I was playing the gong standing up. Apparently you are not allowed to play the gong standing in Java, even if your knees are bleeding from kneeling on the carpet...
Here is the illustrious gong, and my new haircut!
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Tuwanda!
So Adam and I have taken the big plunge...we have unplugged our cable and DVR box! We decided that we spend WAY too much time watching really stupid shows, so yesterday we took out the cable cord and rearranged out living room furniture so there could be no going back. On tuesday I will call the cable company and cancel everything and we will be a TV free family! Well not totally TV free, we'll still watch movies and the shows we really like on the internet, but our days of laying around watching Frasier are over. So far we've been without cable for 24 hours and its been a little hard, but mostly nice. So far we actually had a conversation while eating dinner, I did almost all of our laundry (miracle of all miracles), and we went to bed at a decent time last night. Its been so nice! I'm sure future days will include feeling isolated from the outside world, and me pulling my hair out for one glimpse of Full House, but for now we are enjoying our major life change!
Friday, May 15, 2009
Question
Does anyone else get a little embarrassed when you are watching a tender show (i.e. baby story or what not to wear) on television and you realize you are half smiling without knowing it? Perhaps I am alone in the world...
cash issues
Lately I've been doing that thing where you pay for groceries with cash to try and stay within a budget. Its worked out nicely so far, except I've noticed something. Whenever the checker gives me my change, I feel an enormous amount of pressure to put it away as fast as possible. The second they hand it to me, they are done with our transaction and are moving on to the next person therefore I loose my right to the little purse platform. It stresses me out, my bills get wadded up, and my coins end up in the bottom of my purse in my mad dash to get out of the way. I used to pay with cash all the time and I don't remember feeling this way. My neat little debit card has spoiled me forever I guess.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Are you there blog gods?...Its me Angela...
Since MTV so nicely commented on my last blog, and Nancy got free Rhodes Rolls for blogging about them, I have now decided that the blog is a very powerful thing. I am going to put this magic power to the test and see what happens...
For many years I have held a little seed of an idea in my head, dreaming of a day when it might come to fruition. I was hoping that those with power would think of it on their own, but they seem to be struggling so I thought I might send out my plea to the blog gods and see what happens. Why does the Starburst corporation, or Mars co., refuse to create a Starburst pack with only pinks in it? Honestly I only know of one person who likes the oranges and yellows, ahem Nancy, everyone else fights over the pinks and reds. If nothing else they should at least get rid of the yellows, honestly they taste like lemon pledge to me and thats not just because my taste buds are still wrecked (tragedy). I've gone so far as to actually just throw them out rather than eat them, and I know I'm not the only one who "randomly" finds the yellow next in line when someone asks for one from my pack. It hurts my heart to waste candy so that is a testament to how much I hate them.
The Starburst people have come close. One summer they had a mystery flavor instead of lemon (it was raspberry if you are wondering) and it was the best summer of my life. Much to my dismay, much like summer love, it ended too soon. The newest creation is the Fave Reds pack, which replaces the oranges and yellows with watermelon and fruit punch. This is close, but we all know that fruit punch is just one notch up from lemon.
So Starburst people and blog gods hear my plea! Make a starburst pack of only delicious pinks! Pinks, reds, and oranges if you must, but I beg of you leave out the yellows!
Sorry Nancy, it must be done...
For many years I have held a little seed of an idea in my head, dreaming of a day when it might come to fruition. I was hoping that those with power would think of it on their own, but they seem to be struggling so I thought I might send out my plea to the blog gods and see what happens. Why does the Starburst corporation, or Mars co., refuse to create a Starburst pack with only pinks in it? Honestly I only know of one person who likes the oranges and yellows, ahem Nancy, everyone else fights over the pinks and reds. If nothing else they should at least get rid of the yellows, honestly they taste like lemon pledge to me and thats not just because my taste buds are still wrecked (tragedy). I've gone so far as to actually just throw them out rather than eat them, and I know I'm not the only one who "randomly" finds the yellow next in line when someone asks for one from my pack. It hurts my heart to waste candy so that is a testament to how much I hate them.
The Starburst people have come close. One summer they had a mystery flavor instead of lemon (it was raspberry if you are wondering) and it was the best summer of my life. Much to my dismay, much like summer love, it ended too soon. The newest creation is the Fave Reds pack, which replaces the oranges and yellows with watermelon and fruit punch. This is close, but we all know that fruit punch is just one notch up from lemon.
So Starburst people and blog gods hear my plea! Make a starburst pack of only delicious pinks! Pinks, reds, and oranges if you must, but I beg of you leave out the yellows!
Sorry Nancy, it must be done...
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
A List of...
Things I am currently obsessed with:
1. baked potatoes-perhaps I am finally settling into my Idaho surroundings but not likely. More likely it is the sour cream that is catching my fancy.
2. popcorn made in our whirly pop-mmm delicious, I may never go back to microwave popcorn.
3. checking out books from our tiny local library/reading/goodreads-I find myself reading books as fast as possible because I want to put them on my goodreads lists. I have read 5 books since last thursday (yes I am in between semesters and I live in the most boring town in America, if you are wondering why I have copious amounts of time to read). Any good book suggestions are appreciated.
4. The Hills-who isn't obsessed really...
5. Taking the Stage-modern reality version of Fame on MTV
6. Staying up super late-I hate it, but I can't go to sleep early anymore.
7. Finding healthy recipes to make on the internet
8. Laying on the couch instead of actually making said healthy recipes
9. The sun! It is FINALLY starting to warm up a bit here, however it will probably snow tomorrow because I have now jinxed it.
1. baked potatoes-perhaps I am finally settling into my Idaho surroundings but not likely. More likely it is the sour cream that is catching my fancy.
2. popcorn made in our whirly pop-mmm delicious, I may never go back to microwave popcorn.
3. checking out books from our tiny local library/reading/goodreads-I find myself reading books as fast as possible because I want to put them on my goodreads lists. I have read 5 books since last thursday (yes I am in between semesters and I live in the most boring town in America, if you are wondering why I have copious amounts of time to read). Any good book suggestions are appreciated.
4. The Hills-who isn't obsessed really...
5. Taking the Stage-modern reality version of Fame on MTV
6. Staying up super late-I hate it, but I can't go to sleep early anymore.
7. Finding healthy recipes to make on the internet
8. Laying on the couch instead of actually making said healthy recipes
9. The sun! It is FINALLY starting to warm up a bit here, however it will probably snow tomorrow because I have now jinxed it.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Surpreeeese
Today is a special day for many reasons. First of all for the first time in many moons I was able to go to work without wearing my giant down eskimo coat, mittens and ear muffs, secondly it is thursday which means it is almost friday, and thirdly, and most importantly, as I was making my PB&J sandwich this morning I discovered a fingernail baked into a slice of bread. There is nothing like a little throw up in the mouth to start the day off right...
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
I can't sleep
While getting ready for bed tonight, Adam and I began a conversation that started about people with poor hygiene and ended with me recounting memories of a summer I spent at a music camp in Brevard, North Carolina. As Adam drifted off to sleep, I continued to recount memory after memory even though he was no longer listening. My memories were so happy and fun that I couldn't stop myself from telling one after the other despite his waning interest.
When I arrived at Brevard, I distinctly remember turning onto the long paved driveway onto the campus and instantly feeling a sense of belonging, safety, and fun. Rarely do I approach an unknown experience without trepidation, but this is one time where I instantly felt comfortable and at home in unfamiliar surroundings. The following months flew by as I drank gallons of cherry coke in the cafeteria, rehearsed Ravel by the lake, and laughed with my roommate Liz who became my second sister. As I lay in bed tonight remembering the smell of our cabin and the sound of the rain on the roof, I started to think about other times in my life that are so happy I would love to live them all over again. I started to make a mental list of happy times that are so close to my heart I feel like they will burst out if I don't share them with all of you. You will probably fall asleep like Adam, but thats ok. I think this is a post for me I suppose...
1) All Christmases as a child
2) My entire freshman year of college
3) The first semester living in the Arch House
4) The Dew Drop Inn years, yes all 3 of them!
5) Trick-or-Treating
6) Driving in Paige's convertible with the top down, singing "Was it you who spoke the words..."
7) Russia Tour with the BYU Chamber Orchestra
8) The smell of orange blossoms in AZ
9) All the time spent with my grandparents, especially Easters
10) Summers playing in the pioneer house with Cousin Ande
11) Meeting Adam for the first time
12) The New Kids on the Block concert and all John Mayer Concerts
13) My senior recital
14) Brevard
15) Making up games with my siblings, heck most of my childhood
16) Laughing at Jill during our many years as room roommates
17) "Como se dice what?" Era
18) Water Polo Seasons, for the most part...
19) Maple House
20) Adam and I dating
I feel better, perhaps I will be able to sleep now:)
When I arrived at Brevard, I distinctly remember turning onto the long paved driveway onto the campus and instantly feeling a sense of belonging, safety, and fun. Rarely do I approach an unknown experience without trepidation, but this is one time where I instantly felt comfortable and at home in unfamiliar surroundings. The following months flew by as I drank gallons of cherry coke in the cafeteria, rehearsed Ravel by the lake, and laughed with my roommate Liz who became my second sister. As I lay in bed tonight remembering the smell of our cabin and the sound of the rain on the roof, I started to think about other times in my life that are so happy I would love to live them all over again. I started to make a mental list of happy times that are so close to my heart I feel like they will burst out if I don't share them with all of you. You will probably fall asleep like Adam, but thats ok. I think this is a post for me I suppose...
1) All Christmases as a child
2) My entire freshman year of college
3) The first semester living in the Arch House
4) The Dew Drop Inn years, yes all 3 of them!
5) Trick-or-Treating
6) Driving in Paige's convertible with the top down, singing "Was it you who spoke the words..."
7) Russia Tour with the BYU Chamber Orchestra
8) The smell of orange blossoms in AZ
9) All the time spent with my grandparents, especially Easters
10) Summers playing in the pioneer house with Cousin Ande
11) Meeting Adam for the first time
12) The New Kids on the Block concert and all John Mayer Concerts
13) My senior recital
14) Brevard
15) Making up games with my siblings, heck most of my childhood
16) Laughing at Jill during our many years as room roommates
17) "Como se dice what?" Era
18) Water Polo Seasons, for the most part...
19) Maple House
20) Adam and I dating
I feel better, perhaps I will be able to sleep now:)
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Tonsillectomy
Yes it is true everyone, I am tonsil free! After almost 3 weeks of recovery I am now ready to report on my tonsillectomy adventure. Here are some highlights:
1) I am very scared of blood, needles, and sharp things poking me in tender spots like the inside of my elbow and my throat, so needless to say I was very nervous for my surgery. I must admit I even shed a few tears, but fortunately Adam was there to help me cope. The last time I went under for surgery (wisdom teeth extraction) I woke up very angry. In fact I think I told my mom I was so mad at her I was going to kick her, this time however I had the totally opposite reaction. When I woke up from the surgery I was overwhelmed with love for my nurses and doctors. I kept trying to grab the nurse's hand to express my love and thanks to her, but she was totally preoccupied with something nursey and didn't notice my feeble attempts.
2) This is gross, but the night of my surgery I accidentally projectile vomited grape juice all over Adam's hunting magazines. He kindly cleaned the whole thing up while I slept.
3) My road to recovery would have been fairly smooth except on day 3 I came down with the flu (Thanks to my irresponsible student who showed up for her lesson with the flu the day before my surgery). This is when I felt as if I had entered the valley of the shadow of death.
4) After I started to get over the flu, I very much enjoyed laying around the house and watching TV. I started to think that perhaps the life of an invalid suits me...knock on wood...
5) By far the worst part of this whole process has been the loss of my taste buds. Apparently the brace they used to hold my mouth open during surgery can mess up your taste buds. So now the back of my tongue tastes like metal every time I eat. The saddest part is sugary foods taste the worst, so candy, cake, cookies, and chocolate (the things that make life worth living) taste like metal to me. You would think that I would just stop eating these things, but no, I keep thinking my taste buds will miraculously heal between chocolates and so I continue to stuff my face. The only things unaffected by the taste buds are McDonalds french fries and Yellow Thai Curry, so I have quickly gained back the pounds that were shed during my days of popsicles and broth.
THE END
1) I am very scared of blood, needles, and sharp things poking me in tender spots like the inside of my elbow and my throat, so needless to say I was very nervous for my surgery. I must admit I even shed a few tears, but fortunately Adam was there to help me cope. The last time I went under for surgery (wisdom teeth extraction) I woke up very angry. In fact I think I told my mom I was so mad at her I was going to kick her, this time however I had the totally opposite reaction. When I woke up from the surgery I was overwhelmed with love for my nurses and doctors. I kept trying to grab the nurse's hand to express my love and thanks to her, but she was totally preoccupied with something nursey and didn't notice my feeble attempts.
2) This is gross, but the night of my surgery I accidentally projectile vomited grape juice all over Adam's hunting magazines. He kindly cleaned the whole thing up while I slept.
3) My road to recovery would have been fairly smooth except on day 3 I came down with the flu (Thanks to my irresponsible student who showed up for her lesson with the flu the day before my surgery). This is when I felt as if I had entered the valley of the shadow of death.
4) After I started to get over the flu, I very much enjoyed laying around the house and watching TV. I started to think that perhaps the life of an invalid suits me...knock on wood...
5) By far the worst part of this whole process has been the loss of my taste buds. Apparently the brace they used to hold my mouth open during surgery can mess up your taste buds. So now the back of my tongue tastes like metal every time I eat. The saddest part is sugary foods taste the worst, so candy, cake, cookies, and chocolate (the things that make life worth living) taste like metal to me. You would think that I would just stop eating these things, but no, I keep thinking my taste buds will miraculously heal between chocolates and so I continue to stuff my face. The only things unaffected by the taste buds are McDonalds french fries and Yellow Thai Curry, so I have quickly gained back the pounds that were shed during my days of popsicles and broth.
THE END
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Winter is my Foe
Long Long ago, when I still lived in Arizona, I remember commenting to a friend that I hated Arizona because it only had two seasons: blazing hot and hot. This comment proccupies my mind lately as I am forced to endure sub-zero temperatures, a never ending barrage of snow and ice, and entrapment in our tiny apartment...Oh what I wouldn't give for a good day of 110 degree heat! I scoff at my past self for being so short sighted, what was I thinking????
Saturday, January 24, 2009
My Celebrity Twin
The other night we were watching Psych (one of our absolute favorite TV shows) when Adam said to me, "You know what? You look kind of like Jules." He was referring to actress Maggie Lawson, who plays Detective Juliet O'Hara. At first I thought he was just being nice, but after further study I think he may be a little right...
Monday, January 19, 2009
Wives and Daughters
Attention all Pride and Prejudice fans, I have now found a new British love story that will let you live it all over again! The mini-series is called Wives and Daughters and I LOVE it! Over Christmas my sister introduced it to me and my mom and we literally became obsessed. The characters are hilarious, lovable and intriguing and the love story is of course adorable. It felt like I was watching Pride and Prejudice all over again, but this time I didn't know the ending:) I highly recommend it to all my fellow romantics!
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