"And now I'd like to tell you the story of Eddie, and his adventures in the Great Wide Open."
So, sometime last week, I called around to several different internet providers until I found one that we could afford and that was only month-to-month, not a six-month, one-year, or two-year contract. We found Qwest. So we called them. And they said they'd send us the modem and activate our thing on Tuesday August 25, 2009 at 5:30 pm. That was yesterday. 5:30 came and went, and the UPS guy still hadn't come. Then, at 6:00, just as some of the girls were coming back from WalMart, the big brown UPS truck came driving up. The girls all cheered for him, and I came dancing out the front door to get the long-awaited Magic Internet Box. I opened it up, and began following the instructions on how to set it up. Then... it didn't work. So I called Tech Support. After I called my mom and yelled at her a little (sorry, mom). They said that sometimes it takes longer to work, so to try again in the morning. I did. It still didn't work. I tried again after school, because maybe they just needed MORE time to make it work. It didn't work. So I called Tech Support again. And he walked me through some different things to fix it up. And it didn't work. And then, right as we were done talking, it started to work!!!! So, now I have internet. Huzzah!!
Also, I bought a microwave yesterday. I'm feeling very grown up.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Tradition?
I woke up this morning, and was in the process of going about my usual boring morning routine, when I felt something warm and wet on my face. I went to wipe it away, and, to my combined surprise and displeasure, I realized it was blood. Fortunately this one was a little one and was gone in 10 minutes. But I really hope this isn't becoming a start-of-the-school-year tradition.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Here it goes...
Well, here we go with another school year.
Sunday: I packed up most of my stuff.
Monday: I bought some last-minute things and packed them up too. Then I played with Alicia a bit. Taylor came over and gave me a body pillow. Then for FHE we got the beginning-of-the-school-year blessings, and loaded up all my stuff into the car. Then we played a few rounds of Ghost In The Graveyard.
Tuesday: Got up, loaded the very last-minute things into the car, and we headed down to Cedarville. We unloaded, mom helped me get a few things organized, and then we said our goodbyes. I unpacked all my stuff and tried -- mostly with success-- to fit it all into this tiny space. Good thing I have no money, because I have no room for any more food anyways. Unless it goes in the fridge. After I unpacked, I was feeling ill. It was probably the nerves of being away from the family again, creeping up on me. So I lay on my bed for a while, and read my scriptures, and tried to get the internet to stop being dumb. Then I went with my friends to get free Mary Kay facials from the Mary Kay lady. That was fun. Then we came home and played a card game for a little bit before watching Moulin Rouge. I fell asleep, though.
Wednesday: Well, that's today isn't it. Today Gwen's parents are coming down to bring some stuff, so I asked my mom to send some stuff with them too, because I forgot my phone charger, and facewash. Two of the most essential things, and I forget them. Gah humbug.
Oh, I also made this thing:
Mirielle had them on her blog, so I decided to give it a go. It's pretty cool, although I probably wouldn't find any great uses for it.
Classes start on Monday. I'm hoping I can survive until then. In most ways, this is better than last year. But in a few ways, it is also worse. Because I don't have a planned schedule already mapped out for this weekend, so I'm going to be very non-busy. But we shall see. Maybe I can catch up on all the sleep I didn't get over the last month and a half. Oh, and of course, I can get looking for a job. Maybe I'll do that today.
Well, expect another post soon. Maybe tomorrow. Peace out, all.
PS: Lila, I'm not a freshman anymore, I'm a sophomore now. So my header needs to read "college sophomore" instead. Or you could just change it to "english major" because that has such a lovely ring to it.
Sunday: I packed up most of my stuff.
Monday: I bought some last-minute things and packed them up too. Then I played with Alicia a bit. Taylor came over and gave me a body pillow. Then for FHE we got the beginning-of-the-school-year blessings, and loaded up all my stuff into the car. Then we played a few rounds of Ghost In The Graveyard.
Tuesday: Got up, loaded the very last-minute things into the car, and we headed down to Cedarville. We unloaded, mom helped me get a few things organized, and then we said our goodbyes. I unpacked all my stuff and tried -- mostly with success-- to fit it all into this tiny space. Good thing I have no money, because I have no room for any more food anyways. Unless it goes in the fridge. After I unpacked, I was feeling ill. It was probably the nerves of being away from the family again, creeping up on me. So I lay on my bed for a while, and read my scriptures, and tried to get the internet to stop being dumb. Then I went with my friends to get free Mary Kay facials from the Mary Kay lady. That was fun. Then we came home and played a card game for a little bit before watching Moulin Rouge. I fell asleep, though.
Wednesday: Well, that's today isn't it. Today Gwen's parents are coming down to bring some stuff, so I asked my mom to send some stuff with them too, because I forgot my phone charger, and facewash. Two of the most essential things, and I forget them. Gah humbug.
Oh, I also made this thing:
Mirielle had them on her blog, so I decided to give it a go. It's pretty cool, although I probably wouldn't find any great uses for it.
Classes start on Monday. I'm hoping I can survive until then. In most ways, this is better than last year. But in a few ways, it is also worse. Because I don't have a planned schedule already mapped out for this weekend, so I'm going to be very non-busy. But we shall see. Maybe I can catch up on all the sleep I didn't get over the last month and a half. Oh, and of course, I can get looking for a job. Maybe I'll do that today.
Well, expect another post soon. Maybe tomorrow. Peace out, all.
PS: Lila, I'm not a freshman anymore, I'm a sophomore now. So my header needs to read "college sophomore" instead. Or you could just change it to "english major" because that has such a lovely ring to it.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Also...
I must someday own these shoes. Although I'd probably be more interested in having classic black with white laces... But you've got to admit, this does look awesome.
Final Countdown
Well, it's my last day in Provo. Tomorrow morning, I head back down to Cedar to live in my "own" house. Woo!
I wish I had a camera or an iPhone so that I could take pictures of my very empty room and very LARGE pile of stuff that's packed up in boxes. I really think I have more stuff this year than I did last year. I can't figure out why, besides the obvious like dishes and stuff. But that's only in one box! I dunno what it is.
I really am excited this time. I get to see all my friends, and I guess it's high time I had a choir class again: I dreamt I was in a choir last night. I'm just feeling a little pressure because I'm going to have to be buying all my own food.... It's a bit of a daunting prospect for someone who has exactly $0 in their bank account.... But I'll manage. I think that a starving student is something I would take to rather well, if I could get over being slightly hungry.... Plus, there's always the Hope Pantry. Let's "hope" it doesn't come to that, though.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
New Moon trailer preview
This is a 14-second preview of the new New Moon trailer, showing exclusively before Bandslam, in theaters this Friday.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Camping Trip: Select photos
Last weekend was the Jacob family campout. It was awesome, except for the mosquitos... I've never seen mosquitos so thick! I didn't get a single bug bite the whole time we were there, luckily, because we were all being very meticulous with bug spray. These are just a few pictures that I took during said campout that I'm pretty proud of. I really need my own camera... I'm crossing my fingers for my birthday! It's only a month and a half away, right? Haha. Enjoy the pretty pictures.
Emma and a waterbottle.
A spray bottle. It was full of Listerine to keep the mosquitos away. It actually works very well, and smells tons better than bug spray.
A dandelion blowing in the wind. Like that one song...... haha.
Emma and I played Uno for a little bit.
A "red elephant" flower that I wrapped around the awning rope on Grandma Jo's tent.
Shannon making Maori rhythm sticks.
Julia and Grandpa Craig wearing pink.
Pretty lichen on a rock. The big splotch in front looks like Africa...
Some pretty purple flowers. They're about an inch across.
A road closed sign. Obviously.
I'm not sure what flower this is, but it looks cool.
Same here.
Emma, mom, Jules, and Bridget (and Toby) on our walk.
The Michael Jackson stump: Black and White.
This tiny flower was about half an inch across. Beautiful.
Some plants growing on the side of a stream. If you were a few inches tall and were standing in the stream, this is what you would see.
Bluebells. There were "purplebells" too, but I didn't get a picture of those. Should have, though.
A dandelion. It's odd, when they're in your yard, they're weeds. When they're in the wilderness, they're just another wildflower.
The red elephant flowers again. These are really cool.
A field of wildflowers. Pretty pretty.
Emma and a waterbottle.
A spray bottle. It was full of Listerine to keep the mosquitos away. It actually works very well, and smells tons better than bug spray.
A dandelion blowing in the wind. Like that one song...... haha.
Emma and I played Uno for a little bit.
A "red elephant" flower that I wrapped around the awning rope on Grandma Jo's tent.
Shannon making Maori rhythm sticks.
Julia and Grandpa Craig wearing pink.
Pretty lichen on a rock. The big splotch in front looks like Africa...
Some pretty purple flowers. They're about an inch across.
A road closed sign. Obviously.
I'm not sure what flower this is, but it looks cool.
Same here.
Emma, mom, Jules, and Bridget (and Toby) on our walk.
The Michael Jackson stump: Black and White.
This tiny flower was about half an inch across. Beautiful.
Some plants growing on the side of a stream. If you were a few inches tall and were standing in the stream, this is what you would see.
Bluebells. There were "purplebells" too, but I didn't get a picture of those. Should have, though.
A dandelion. It's odd, when they're in your yard, they're weeds. When they're in the wilderness, they're just another wildflower.
The red elephant flowers again. These are really cool.
A field of wildflowers. Pretty pretty.Sunday, July 19, 2009
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
BEST MOVIE EVER!
Well worth the wait. I'm not going to spoil it for anyone, but it was definitely the best Harry Potter movie yet. And I plan on seeing it at least a few more times. Hooray for nerd-dom!
Saturday, May 16, 2009
30 day makeover, day 2
I found out that it's not a 4 day countdown as much as a warm up, so Thursday was day 1, Friday was day 2, &c.
Day 2, - May 15
Breakfast: 1/3 yucky Clementine.
Began 200 sit ups. Max: 18
Lunch: Mayo, avocado, cucumber, tomato, & pickle sandwich on whole wheat. Surprisingly very yummy. I may have to eat those often.
Snack: 5 Doritos?
Dinner: ??? Did I have dinner?? For some reason, I don't think so.
Beauty tips to try:
Egg white facial
quarter of Shampoo, dime of conditioner. (we'll see).
Day 2, - May 15
Breakfast: 1/3 yucky Clementine.
Began 200 sit ups. Max: 18
Lunch: Mayo, avocado, cucumber, tomato, & pickle sandwich on whole wheat. Surprisingly very yummy. I may have to eat those often.
Snack: 5 Doritos?
Dinner: ??? Did I have dinner?? For some reason, I don't think so.
Beauty tips to try:
Egg white facial
quarter of Shampoo, dime of conditioner. (we'll see).
Friday, May 15, 2009
30 Total Health Makeover
My mom's had this book for ages, so I decided to give it a try. It's a 30 day total health makeover, obviously, and... yeah. It starts with a 4 day countdown, which I started yesterday, so that the real thing starts on Monday. I'm keeping a log of.. stuff. And I'm going to blog about it. The rule for the 4 day countdown is simple: No dairy, no sugar, no red meat, no alcohol. Man, that last one is a toughie.
Day -4, May 14:
Breakfast: OJ, Strawberry, & banana smoothie. Yummy. Feel full and satisfied.
Lunch: Tuna, mayo, pickle, lettuce sandwich on wheat bread.
Dinner: Spaghetti (wow, that is the weirdest word ever...) with no meatballs, salad with italian dressing, lemonade.
Went to movies for midnight showing of Angels and Demons. Ate: Ritz Bitz cheese sandwiches, Vanilla Coke. BAD.
I also started the 200 sit ups thing yesterday. I did 30 for my initial test. I probably could have done more, but oh well. At least I'm doing some, right?
Day -4, May 14:
Breakfast: OJ, Strawberry, & banana smoothie. Yummy. Feel full and satisfied.
Lunch: Tuna, mayo, pickle, lettuce sandwich on wheat bread.
Dinner: Spaghetti (wow, that is the weirdest word ever...) with no meatballs, salad with italian dressing, lemonade.
Went to movies for midnight showing of Angels and Demons. Ate: Ritz Bitz cheese sandwiches, Vanilla Coke. BAD.
I also started the 200 sit ups thing yesterday. I did 30 for my initial test. I probably could have done more, but oh well. At least I'm doing some, right?
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
FLASHCARDS!!!!!!!!!
These are ALL for my psychology class!!!
The stack is half an inch thick! It's insane!!!
The stack is half an inch thick! It's insane!!!
Friday, April 24, 2009
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Dandelion Wine
Who knew dandelions could be so pretty? I picked these today on my way back from dinner, with a little help from Gwen. They bring a bit of sunshine into my room... since the sunlight streaming in the window... doesn't???
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
S.P.E.W.
"The Society for the Promotion of Elvish Welfare"
Just kidding.
So, I had two thoughts yesterday during psychology:
I figured out why I write: Because I would die if I did anything else. I have so many ideas going around in my head that they NEED to be written.
Also, I know when Spring begins, because my inner hippy comes out. Like yesterday. I suddenly had every desire to be healthy and go green and be a vegetarian again. Probably because we're going to Zion, and that's where it all began.
Just kidding.
So, I had two thoughts yesterday during psychology:
I figured out why I write: Because I would die if I did anything else. I have so many ideas going around in my head that they NEED to be written.
Also, I know when Spring begins, because my inner hippy comes out. Like yesterday. I suddenly had every desire to be healthy and go green and be a vegetarian again. Probably because we're going to Zion, and that's where it all began.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Sixes
Got this from Annzy's blog. Thought it was cool.
This is how it works: go to the pictures folder on your computer, go to the sixth file, go to the sixth picture, post it, then tag 6 people.
(except I'm doing it this way: going into iPhoto, going to the sixth file/event, getting the sixth picture.)
Taken by Lila 2 Spring Breaks ago.
This is how it works: go to the pictures folder on your computer, go to the sixth file, go to the sixth picture, post it, then tag 6 people.
(except I'm doing it this way: going into iPhoto, going to the sixth file/event, getting the sixth picture.)
Taken by Lila 2 Spring Breaks ago.
Operation Booty Update
So... me and my roommate Katelin decided to name my getting in shape-ness "operation booty." So there you go. It's booty as in butt, not booty as in pirate booty. But the spelling "bootie" makes me think of a little shoe. And that just doesn't work for me.
Last week I did my workout twice. This week is a bit more troublesome. Here's why:
I like to do my workout after dinner, so it's not just SURPRISE in the middle of the day. The problem is, I have stuff going on every single night this week: Monday - filming my English final project. Tuesday - Garden dress rehearsal. Wednesday - The Garden. Thursday - The Garden. Then it's Easter break.
I could run on Easter break. That'd probably be easy actually. I'd just have to figure out the milage that I'm running around campus (probably not much), then run that at home. I sometimes feel like such a pansy only running 15 minutes. But there is that scripture about not running faster than you have strength, and I do feel, after running for the majority of a 15 minute time span, that I'm about to fall on my face. But it won't always be that way. Oh no.
Maybe I'll run before dinner this week, so that --- no, that won't work either. Maybe I'll run right after class, so then I have time to take a shower before all of my evening stuff begins. Yes. That will be the plan.
Tally ho!
Last week I did my workout twice. This week is a bit more troublesome. Here's why:
I like to do my workout after dinner, so it's not just SURPRISE in the middle of the day. The problem is, I have stuff going on every single night this week: Monday - filming my English final project. Tuesday - Garden dress rehearsal. Wednesday - The Garden. Thursday - The Garden. Then it's Easter break.
I could run on Easter break. That'd probably be easy actually. I'd just have to figure out the milage that I'm running around campus (probably not much), then run that at home. I sometimes feel like such a pansy only running 15 minutes. But there is that scripture about not running faster than you have strength, and I do feel, after running for the majority of a 15 minute time span, that I'm about to fall on my face. But it won't always be that way. Oh no.
Maybe I'll run before dinner this week, so that --- no, that won't work either. Maybe I'll run right after class, so then I have time to take a shower before all of my evening stuff begins. Yes. That will be the plan.
Tally ho!
Crazy 8's
Stole it from Sharise's blog. So what.
8 tv shows i watch:
1. LOST
2. Dancing With The Stars
3. LOST
4. LOST
5. LOST
6. LOST
7. LOST
8. LOST
8 things I did yesterday:
1. Woke up from a bad dream to Gwen waking me up for...
2. General Conference!
3. Ate lunch.
4. Watched more General Conference
5. Worked on English essay on Shakespeare in Twilight
6. Played War for about 5 minutes
7. Watched Sleeping Beauty
8. Watched Chicago
8 things I'm looking forward to:
1. Easter break
2. This week being over
3. The Garden
4. New episode of LOST
5. Seeing baby Julia!!!!
6. Giving mom her birthday present... I'm SOOO excited!!! I feel like I finally got someone something I know they'll love! Which is a big deal for me.
7. SUMMER!!!!!!!!
8. End of year choir concert - It is going to ROCK the house!
8 things on my wish list:
1. See Phantom of the Opera on Broadway
2. See Lion King on Broadway
3. See Cats '' ''
4. See Les Miserables '' ''
5. Finish a book
6. Then finish another one
7. Get a new iPhone
8. Meet Johnny Depp
8 tv shows i watch:
1. LOST
2. Dancing With The Stars
3. LOST
4. LOST
5. LOST
6. LOST
7. LOST
8. LOST
8 things I did yesterday:
1. Woke up from a bad dream to Gwen waking me up for...
2. General Conference!
3. Ate lunch.
4. Watched more General Conference
5. Worked on English essay on Shakespeare in Twilight
6. Played War for about 5 minutes
7. Watched Sleeping Beauty
8. Watched Chicago
8 things I'm looking forward to:
1. Easter break
2. This week being over
3. The Garden
4. New episode of LOST
5. Seeing baby Julia!!!!
6. Giving mom her birthday present... I'm SOOO excited!!! I feel like I finally got someone something I know they'll love! Which is a big deal for me.
7. SUMMER!!!!!!!!
8. End of year choir concert - It is going to ROCK the house!
8 things on my wish list:
1. See Phantom of the Opera on Broadway
2. See Lion King on Broadway
3. See Cats '' ''
4. See Les Miserables '' ''
5. Finish a book
6. Then finish another one
7. Get a new iPhone
8. Meet Johnny Depp
Friday, April 3, 2009
Spring Break pictures
I was having WAY too much fun with the "color accent" feature on mom's camera.
This was me showing mom how to use it.
This is a painting Grandpa Paul did for mom for her birthday.
This is the guitar that Joey got for his birthday. He wanted me to take a picture of it.
This is Joey playing his guitar.
Joey walked by while I was laying on the floor, so I twisted over to take this picture. It's kinda cool, I think.
This one is for mom, of the forsythia bush and daffodils.
This is Bridget. I'm not sure what she's doing, but her shirt and pants match the shovel, which is cool.
This is a blue basketball. As you can see, I was bored.
I really really like this one. It's the baby leaves on our lilac tree.
This is the grass in our yard. I accented only the green stuff, so it looks more green than normal.
This is Bridget in the kitchen doing something with the sink (obviously).Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Getting in shape
Well, I want to start getting in shape. So I'm going to blog about it. The eating healthy is... meh, but it's cafeteria food, so what can you do?
Today, I went for a 15 minute run/walk around campus. Then I came back, stretched, and did that 8 Minute Abs work out video that mom used to have (found it on YouTube). Then I did some yoga strength/breathing and ended with relaxation. I figure if I do this every night, I'll be in good shape. (No pun intended).
I also figure that if I tell you about it, I'll feel guilty when I don't do it. So. Here it goes. Wish me luck.
And here's a goofy picture of me to get it started. (sorry mom, but that's what I was wearing! Not for the run, just doing the workouts in my room. It felt more legit.)
Today, I went for a 15 minute run/walk around campus. Then I came back, stretched, and did that 8 Minute Abs work out video that mom used to have (found it on YouTube). Then I did some yoga strength/breathing and ended with relaxation. I figure if I do this every night, I'll be in good shape. (No pun intended).
I also figure that if I tell you about it, I'll feel guilty when I don't do it. So. Here it goes. Wish me luck.
And here's a goofy picture of me to get it started. (sorry mom, but that's what I was wearing! Not for the run, just doing the workouts in my room. It felt more legit.)
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