Coming soon. . .

In conjuction with everyone posting lists about themselves, I've decided to make my own.

It's complete, just not typed in here. Who would've thought you can't type something in word and past it in here-annoying! Anyway, my list is going to be the latest attraction on my blog soon, so get ready!

And have a happy National Blonde Brownie Day tomorrow! You should eat one, whether you make it, or go and enjoy one of these delights at Applebee's!

(p.s. it really isn't national blonde brownie day tomorrow. the really day is the 22 of jan., but i like to celebrate it in feb. because national popcorn day is so close to that and i can't be having that many parties in one week. i'm too anti-social for that!)

Happy Valentine's Day

As most people are enjoying a romantic, candle-lit dinner with their significant other, I'll be cheering on my aggies(3 in WAC) as they take on Hawaii, who is 6th.

I must admit that I was a little worried for our team when the season started, but I feel we are progressivley improving, especially after wins over Utah and NMSU last week. What a game that was, Jaycee Carroll hitting all of his free throws and finishing with 44 points. Too bad we still aren't dating.

That would make for a great Valentine's story!

Anyway, Happy Valentine's Day to you all.
Enjoy your chocolate!

Hopefully Jack Bauer doesn't take Sudafed!

Sinus infection season is upon me and I hate it!

I decided to take some medicine this morning because the pain was almost unbearable(note: i rarely take medicine. i usually just wait it out). I purchased some cold relief medicine about this time last year because I was having the same problems. I know that I can't take sudafed, even though it is amazing, because it knocks me out for a few hours(10 to be exact!). So this medicine I have is daytime/non-drowsy. I took it last year and it worked pretty well, so I decided I'd take some today. Little did I know that it would affect me in a totally different manner. I went to an institue class with Karilyn and started feeling like I was outside my body. I felt almost like I was going to pass-out, but not at the same time. I couldn't walk very straight. I felt like I was wearing the "drunken" goggles while walking to my next class. I didn't even say hi to one of my really good friends because I was afraid of dropping to the ground. What a day!

I am now feeling better, but I decided I really hope I don't get chased or shot at today because I have the slowest reaction time!

By the way: I got to see all of my friends this weekend(it was Cade Jones's homecoming) and I realized how good they all are. They were always such good examples and great people to be around.
Lucky am I!

Best Surprise Ever!

While I was making the last batch of popcorn last night there was a knock on my door.
Figuring it was someone that was just really early to the popcorn party, I yelled for them to come in. Who came in?! None other than my Aunt Patrice, Uncle Warren, Deidra and Chris!
Who would've thought?!
It was really the best surprise ever (and considering I hate surprises-this is good!)!!
They had read my blog and thought they'd stop on in. What a funny bunch! But I am so happy they came; there's really nothing better that seeing/being with family!
Thanks so much guys! You're awesome!

Happy National Popcorn Day!

I just wanted to inform all that today is National Popcorn Day!
So feel free to indulge in this tasty treat as you can enjoy it in several different flavors such as: carmel, fiddle faddle, marshmallow, peanut butter, cheese, jello, and not to forget the regulars of theater buttery, just buttery, light butter, salted, and plain.
If any of you happen to be in town this evening you are more than welcome to stop by my apartment about 9:30-ish and taste some of the flavors we've got going on.

This is one of my roommates and my favorite random holidays to celebrate. Another fun one is national blonde brownie day (Feb. 22) and, my all time favorite, The Swedish Summer Solctice Strawberry Shindig!

A birthday shout-out!

This shout-out goes to my dear Aunt Patrice, aka Aunt Batrice!
I just wanted to wish you a very happy birthday and wish you a wonderful day!
I miss laughing with you about the things that the special ed. students would do! Oh, the joys of being a peer mentor!
Good luck today and eat ice cream - because it's good and good for you!

The ridiculously long lasting gum. . .

I really like, and can relate with today's Far Side.
There is a picture of a classroom and the teacher is looking back at a student who has his hand raised. The quotation reads, "Mr. Osborne, may I be excused? My brain is full."
Sometimes I believe I was somehow given an abnormally small brain, which is terribly difficult to retain information in.
I noticed in my first semester at college that I was having a hard time retaining any information that I would read. I did manage to find a way, somehow, to memorize the info. I needed for the next test, but as soon as the test was over - out went the knowledge and recollection of everything I had spent hours reviewing.
In high school I had an excellent memory and had no problem remembering anything and everything I took the time to memorize.
It makes me wonder how anyone makes it through 4+years of college and retain enough to actually become something, such as a doctor, and remember exatly what tiny muscle is to the left of your membrane on the outside of your cerebellum.
It blows my mind. And not that I'm trying to compare my studying anywhere near that of a brain surgeons, but I'm flabbergasted at how the human brain works and can remember so much, after so many years.
I'm just hoping I make it through college and remember the difference between straight news stories and feature stories!

No train ride for me:)

Just so you know - I'm listening to Hootie & The Blowfish right now!
Right on.
And, no, nothing did/will happen with Bame-it's just an entertaining story!
Ok, that is all.

The word in Burley

So, the story goes. . .

While I was at the Burley High Boy's Basketball game on Saturday I was visiting with some friends that I haven't seen in quite a while when a mom came to talk to me. We'll just call her "duck-train" mom, for secrecy purposes.

Duck-train mom: "Hi guys!(just a general hello to all present) I actually came to talk to you."(looking directly at me)

Whit: "Me?!"

Duck-train mom: "Yes. My son(duck-train) thinks you're pretty cute and would like to see you some time this break. How long are you going to be here?"

Whit: "I'm actually going back Monday."

Duck-train mom: "Oh good! He'll be here til then too."

Whit: (thinking) "Does she not realize that today is Saturday, tomorrow is Sunday and I won't be here Monday night? -Whatever."

After she left my dear friend, Kara, asked what that was all about.

Kara: "That's weird for you. You're cousin dated him!"

Whit: "I know!"

So, I ask duck-train's roommate, "Isn't he dating someone?"

Roommate: "Yes. Why? Did she just say what I think she said?"

So, the rest of story goes that I went bowling with the singles in the area for a New Year's Party. I had a lot of fun, talked with some people that I've never really talked to a lot-it was fun.

And then duck-train came.

Small-talked it up with him for maybe a minute. I wasn't about to let the situation actually happen when he asked, "Did my mom talk to you tonight?"

AWKWARD.

But, don't you even worry. I'm about the best at avoiding situations and I didn't even let it happen. I b-lined(?) it outta there and made my was safely home.

Happy New Year to me!

P.S. I now have 15 posts-not 5 or 6 as some people thought!

A New Year's Resolution

In hopes that I won't be put back on Chris's "Junk" list I am writing a blog tonight. I'm really surprised that I haven't written more this week seeing as I have been home-really doing nothing.

But I have already made one New Year's Resolution-to keep my blog updated. I'm going to try and write at least once a week. I think that's a good way to start, when I have gone months at a time without writing. I really do enjoy reading each of your blogs and keeping in "the know" with what's going on in your lives, so I decided maybe I should try to keep mine updated a little more.

I can barely believe it's Christmas Eve tomorrow, but oh-so-happy! For those who know me, which is most likely all of you, you probably know that this is my absolute favorite time of year! I love snow, and luckily we will have a white Christmas this year! Which I am looking forward to because those are few and far between here in Burley. I love the spirit of Christmas-the music, snow, family, traditions, the kindness and service. It all works for the betterment of the world! I am so grateful for it!

I'm so excited to see all of your smiling faces this Christmas! See you soon!

Is this Billy Gilman? . . .Don't hear much from him these days. . .

So today is the first of December.

Kind of hard to imagine.

I just realized that within two weeks I will have completed my fifth semester of college and only have three left to tackle.

Amazing!

I never thought I'd live to see the day when I was a college student, let alone one that was this close to being done. People who went to college were adults-- grown-ups who knew what they were doing with their life, who were really smart and who knew-everything! I do not fulfill any of these assumptions and am far from it! I feel inadequate to be in college, going to school with so many people who really are adults. It almost seems like something I just say, not something I am. "I'm a junior in college."

Who would've ever thought?!

Billy Gilman. . .don't hear much from him these days.

It's Beginning to Look a lot like Christmas!

So, much to my surprise, and the dismay of others, I woke up to a gorgeous white landscape this morning! I don't know what it is about the snow and winter time that I like so much, it's definitely not the cold, but I just love it! And there is no better place than Logan, UT to spend the winter-besides the inversions-it's gorgeous! Logan has all four seasons and all have their own beauty and exciting things to experience. I'm so lucky to be here and be able to enjoy the good times!
Anyway, Christmas music is in full-swing and with Thanksgiving so close the spirit of the holidays is engulfing me! I simply cannot wait for everything to start, the music, the hot chocolate, the feasts of delicious food, the snow, the excitement, and the kindness of people during this season-there's really nothing better.
So, as this holiday season approachs, I wish you all the happiness and joy because it will soon be all around us!

Let's try this again. . .

So I know it has been quite some time since I last posted any kind of blog, but now I feel almost too inadequate to do it. First of all, everyone has updated their blogs into some splendid, beautiful page that is not only aesthetically pleasing, but also very entertaining to read. Next, I feel so disconnected to everyone, but I am so grateful you all keep yours updated so I can catch up and see what you have all been up to. In a way this makes me feel as though I haven't missed out, even though in reality I know I have. So, I ask you to forgive me and be patient as I try to re-enter this blogging life.
To start this new phase of my life, how exaclty do you make those super cute title/logos for your blog? I'd like to take a whack at it!
That is all for now, but I hope you are all doing well and know that I look up to you all so much! There's no doubt that families are the greatest thing on this earth!

P.S. My dream came true of working on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition a couple of weeks ago! I actually got to go in the house and help clean before they started putting up the dry wall. It was one of the best 3:00 in the a.m.'s that I've ever had! On Sun. Nov. 26 you can all tune in to see this incredible house and the amazing family that lives there. Move that bus!

So there are many stories to accompany this collage of pictures, but it turns out that I'm out of time for the night, so you'll have to forgive me and be patient for some sort of story.
That is all.

 

Bodily Sounds. . .

Warning: This is not a normal blog subject. You may think this is a little gross and if you do then don't read it.

So, today I'd like to address an issue that I have.

It's something that I realized a long time ago, but today it reoccured to me how odd it is. I was reminded of this weirdism at I was sitting on the throne in the blue-ish teal women's bathroom located on the second floor of the Ag Science building (Nik and Deid know this place well).

An here it is: why do our bodies make such weird noises and why is it always embarrassing when they come out?! I've always had a fear of public restrooms. Not only because of their appearance or aroma(event though this is enough to give you a fear of them), but because of other people. There's just something that makes it uncomfortable letting nature run it's course while there's another sister only a few feet away from you. I mean, you are somewhat hidden by a sheet of MDF about 1/4" thick, but that's not the whole problem. The biggest dilemma is the sounds that will occupy the room while you are present. Whether it's coming from you or the other person-it's embarrassing! For both of you! It's natural and really not that big of a deal, but really it is. Sometimes I'm embarrassed for myself and a lot of the time I'm embarrassed for the other person.

I really don't have a solution to this predicament, I just thought I'd share one of the world's quirks that may affect you also. I had to laugh* to myself about how funny little things are and why sometimes things like this perk my attention and how sometimes they don't.

Life is funny!

(*this phrase was borrowed from a famous crochet-ist, non other than my dear grandmother JoAnn)

Hey, check it out. I finally got a picture to upload down on my "not exciting" blog. You should take a look. Now I am ready to get the picnic uploaded, that is, unless it doesn't work again. .

Millions of peaches, peaches for me. . .

It's here.

One of my most favorite times of the year. You know, the one where you make an afternoon trip down to Brigham City just for the satisfaction of purchasing one of the most delicious fruits known to mankind-Peaches! That's right-they're ripe and ready for eatin'!

My roommate, Karilyn, and I had the opportunity to make a trip to Brigham on Monday and don't you even worry, 3 fruit stands, 2 taste tests, and 1/2 bushel later we were on our way back to Logan. The peach season is one of my favorites-full of peaches and ice cream, peaches in your cereal, fresh raspberry and peach milkshakes, peaches with milk and sugar, just peaches by themselves, and let's not forget the famous Beck Peach Dessert! This ranks right up in my top three of best desserts ever. If you have not tried it I suggest you do before this blessed season has passed from us.

Anyway, the whole moral of this post is to let you know that peaches are good and you should eat one!

(P.S. I don't mean to make Chod and Nikkala jealous!)

Yeah, I'm not exciting. . .

So, I really wanted to have a cool post here. One with a great story and fabulous pictures, but it's just not going to happen. I have nothing way too exciting for you. This past weekend was great at home and I laughed and relaxed a lot. If only I had access to a freakin' hilarious video Bay and I made-that might make your day, but then again, when I think about it, I really don't want that video posted on my blog, or any blog for that matter. I feel it's better to save myself the humiliation and keep you all thinking that I'm somewhat normal.
Kate and I did take some cool jumping pictures. Maybe you would enjoy those. Hmmmm. . .I'll think about it and maybe you'll even get to see these amazing works of art. And maybe I'll give you another treat and finish "The Great Picnic," but don't get your hopes too high.

And, another thought, I just have to say that Patty P.'s post about school shopping brings back great memories from Lisa teaching us some random song about Chinese women to Meek and I making up songs about weird-creeper people at the McDonald's we could see out of our window at the Crystal Inn while chomping on our own delicious "mints"(or rather our bucket of ice)-and we can't forget the many synchronized swimming routines we made up in hotel swimming pools, giga pets(searching F O R E V E R for a freakin' dog for Deid), and the great finds at Jobbers(pretty much the best store ever with the coolest jewelery!)-oh, and one more, getting people to honk at our "Honk if you love chocolate!" sign in the back windows of DesertStar. Good times, good times!

Until next time.

Mosquito Bait

I am currently suffering from the extremely painful itching of 30+ mosquito bites-and this is now joke! Fifteen bites were from the friendly mosquitos at Mt. Logan Middle School, where I played volleyball last Tuesday night and the rest attacked me when I went on my ward camp-out on Friday night.

I don't know what it is about me, but they just seem to love me. And, you must understand, the mosquito bites that I get are not just any regular bites-they turn into cancerous, deformed, white bubbles that spread throughout my body like a good piece of juicy gossip. Quite frankly they are disgusting.

So on Saturday afternoon, with my eight cancers on my forehead, I decided to attend La Boheme, an Italian opera that is playing for the Utah Festival Opera. Don't worry, they didn't kick me out because of my massive deformed face, they escorted me to the nearest handicap seat and advised me to not fret about the intent staring of others in the opera hall. They believed I must be part of Make a Wish Foundation and this was my wish-to attend an opera before I died.

I happened to be offered tickets to that night's performance of The Music Man also. "What the heck," I thought,"two performances in one day, why not?" It's not like my bites were going to get any better and since both of the shows were free to me I might as well enjoy them.

Oh, don't you even worry, this is not the end of my story-On Sunday, to add to my ugly face I managed to burn myself, not only once, but twice, with my curling iron. Doing your hair is so overrated.

Maybe if I'm lucky my mosquito bites and burn marks will be cleared up by Saturday for family pictures-that would be cool.

If nothing else comes from this experience I have become a little more cultured.

Coming soon . . . .Post #4: The Great Picnic

You should all prepare yourself for upcoming post. It will be good- with pictures and all! You may even think it's the best post you've ever seen. Stay tuned. . .