BrittneyAnn

Backhanded Compliments

2011-09-19T20:15:00.000-07:00

I've always worried what other people think of me. Maybe it's a good thing, maybe it's a bad thing - but that's just who I am. So my current situation - living at home, still going to school even though I've graduated, still having debt looming over my head - is not as picture-perfect as I'd like. And yes - it bothers me! People's opinions shouldn't matter, in fact - people probably couldn't care less about what I'm doing, they're too busy worrying about their own problems and what "people" are thinking about them. But somehow I still feel like I'm being shoved into a category.

The hardest category to be put in is the "old maid" category. It comes with the territory of being LDS. The world revolves around marriage, it's extremely important. Young adults think about it, talk about it, read about it, are preached to about it, almost like it's an advanced dance move that you need to learn, and if you don't have rhythm and can't do it - then you're screwed.

At a family reunion last month someone told me that I would "gain so much through this trial that I'm going through, and that later I'll be able to help others who are going through the same thing." Ok. But why is being a single a trial? Am I being punished for something? Yes, being single isn't ideal and it can be hard, but being married is even harder. Also, when someone tells me that being single is a huge trial to go through, it makes me believe it. Then I start to feel sorry for myself, and that is the opposite of what I want.

Another family member recently (in a loving way) has been comparing me to albeit great, but old Mormon maids - Mary Ellen Edmunds, Kristen McCain Oaks, and Barbara Thompson. These are amazing women! But why, am I (a 23 year old girl) being compared with 50-60 year old women? How are we the same? Does having graduated single make me suddenly incapable of marriage? I should just scratch it off my list of things to do, and focus on my career and how many missions I'm going to go on. Stop trying to shove me into a category! I'm not an old maid! I'm 23!

I know I shouldn't worry - but I'm a human. A young, single, LDS human with problems (obviously). And there isn't really a purpose in writing these things down, except to say that it bothers me.

*also - please don't leave a comment saying not to worry because I am great and someday I will get married. Because I already know that. I'm not complaining about being single. But you can leave a comment saying that I'm great :)*

New Events

2011-08-24T19:42:00.000-07:00

I have tons to do, so it seems like a perfect time to write on my blog.

This month has had lots of changes - I moved home! I started nursing school! I moved home!

Living back at home has it's advantages...and disadvantages. I love putting all my money in savings for my trip to Thailand next summer. But I hate not having any friends!

Suddenly not having friends down the hall or across the street is depressing! I loved my Provo bubble with everything you could ever need, my job, my school, social activities everywhere. With a river and a lake and mountains to hike!

But life moves on. And now I'm going to Salt Lake Community College. Today I decided that I definitely like BYU more than SLCC, but SLCC's not too bad.

Happiness is a choice! And I choose to be happy. Yesterday I went hiking, and even though it was a longer drive - it was muchprettier. And even though I'm down in my new room all alone, with nobody to talk to, I can get a lot of studying done, right?

Quickly - here is a shout out to all the best roommates and best friends I've ever had:

Carmen - my best friend of all time

Emily(Slemily)!! Julie(my first roommate)!! Katie-the-roommate-Reeser! Kate!! And Nicki-kiniki. So much fun in this apt - a prank war and late nights...and endless couch cover failures.

Rebekka! She was sent from Heavenly Father just for me, I know it. She's so great.

Rose House ladies - Ashlee (Ashcrack), Marlee (Marlay), Kristen (meine liebe), Skye (totes BFF), and Buffie. Moving into the Rose House was the best decision I ever made. Seriously - these women helped me be happy in a hard time and also (blessing or curse?) taught me how to shop properly and buy grown up clothes! Best memories - floating down the river in the rain, every night dance parties, Gilmore Girls, talking on the stairs, throwing things at people on the roof :)

And I could go on forever.

I need to make some friends!!

Attractive Men

2011-07-27T16:25:00.001-07:00

If you know me, then you know that I have a lot of best friends. It's ok to have more than one best friend. Some people say that you can only have one or whatever, but that's just not realistic.

You need certain friends for certain times, and certain situations. For instance, I wouldn't take my best friend James to Costa Rica to have an adventure, and I wouldn't take my other best friend Vann to a broadway musical. I also wouldn't ask my best friend Ashlee to cut my hair - that job is specifically for best friend Mary.

I would never ask best friend Kellie for financial advice, that job is for Skye - but I would definitely take best friends Kellie or Maddie to a museum somewhere. I could go to France with anyone, but best friend Rebekka is a very good one to take, and best friends Chad and Carmen knows Spanish and can quote hot rod so they're good in multiple situations.

Roommate (and best friend) Sarah told me that I have very attractive boy best friends. I started thinking about this, and she's so right. Take a look:

Danny - we grew up together. We even have a picture of us holding hands at a birthday party when we were like 5. He looks the same, haha. Through Junior high, high school, BYU and beyond, we've been friends. Danny is a very wise man. And he is going to be somebody important someday. I love him a lot and yes, he is very attractive.

Aaron - have you ever met someone perfect? Because I have - his name is Aaron and he's amazing. He was my next door neighbor and I loved him from day one. Never have I known a more genuine, intelligent, or talented person! Aaron is the whole package, and I love being his friend. He is going to make one hot doctor.

Alexander - he is so fun. We met at EFY! He basically won every award, even the poetry award or something. He is a great gymnast and dancer. And he. is. hilarious. Also - Alex is so nice to everyone, something I definitely need to be taking lessons on. We took a class together at BYU and I couldn't sit by him because I laughed too much. He is definitely very attractive.

Jordan - we met freshman year and were instant kindred spirits. He is so attractive! How can you not love him? He is a great person and his personality is infectious, everybody wants to be Jordan's friend - life's a party with him around.

Christopher - we are new best friends. He was my ward crush! I told all my roommates. Turns out he was my home teacher and now we're basically BFF. Chris is very intelligent, and we can talk for a long time...about who knows what - he loves the stock market. He'll probably be super rich someday, and he loves Harry Potter - it's great. Super attractive man.

Chadley - (Chad) gets on my nerves sometimes...hahaha - but he is such a good friend. He always checks on me, and is willing to help me anytime. I love him - and he is very handsome. He wants to be a dad someday - what's more attractive than that?

James - bestest best friend. We met freshman year at BYU and were instant friends. I love James because we are the same - and he always always always makes me laugh. No matter what I will always have fun and be happy when I'm with James. Also - he's super cute, right?

Here's Vann - he's one attractive man. He's high adventure, and super smart. He's the best big brother I never had. He gives great advice, and he's tall and has huge arms so he can reach things - he's great to have around the house! I love Vann so much, we've been friends for a while and he's always willing to do anything to help me - he's so great. And also super good looking!

Like I said - I have infinity best friends. I love all my friends a lot. More friend posts to come soon. :)

Maturity

2011-07-26T17:22:00.000-07:00

I hate getting older and having to "schedule" in hangouts with best friends. Or even phone calls. Schedules overlap and there's no time to be together! Vacations must be scheduled MONTHS in advance, and it takes weeks to get together with the ones you love most. Sigh.

Currently trying to squoosh in:

This girl
and these people

Sometimes

2011-07-18T02:36:00.000-07:00

I got a new job - in the Shock/Trauma ICU in Murray. It's a very exciting place to be. Only downfall is that I have to work nights again...7pm-7am.

Haha...but sometimes I forget that it's 3:37 in the morning. I like that, but then I always remember - "I'm so tired!"

UUuugggghh

2011-07-06T23:45:00.001-07:00

Some people have the stupidest facebook statuses. I can't take it anymore.

Costa

2011-05-20T19:01:00.000-07:00

Costa Rica was awesome - I went with my best friend Vann. Basically we rented a truck and drove around and camped for a week. It was great. Many thanks to my mom who got us great flights (we had 8 flights total - they were all standby and we made every one - miracle!), and Katie and Cameron for putting us up for one night in NYC. You guys are the best (say that in a nacho libre accent please). Well here are some pictures - and the videos I took, I wish I could go back.

Spring

2011-04-27T22:37:00.001-07:00

I really love flowers, and now they're finally blooming. I always love walking down the street and picking (stealing) flowers from my neighbor's yards. It makes me smile because I love flowers, and also because - I totally just stole their flowers. But it's not really stealing, right??

From today

I graduated!

2011-04-26T10:08:00.000-07:00

I graduated - from BYU! Can you believe this?

Graduating is awesome, I wish I could do it every day. It's the best.

I got my Bachelor's in Public Health Education, and I'm starting nursing school at Salt Lake Community College in August. :D

Grandpa cleaning up after the big party:

It's all part of the plan

2011-04-17T19:37:00.001-07:00

I haven't blogged in forever, and I'm not apologizing for it. :)

Something that has been in my mind lately though, is death. In the last 6 months, three of my close friends have had their mothers die of cancer. It's crazy! Not to mention, I work on the Oncology floor of the hospital. So, I see people die a lot.

I don't consider death a bad thing. Because I know that it's all part of the plan. It doesn't make it any less hard, though. Because we're stuck here, while they get to go on, and we miss them. I especially don't like seeing younger people die, and I don't like having to watch their families be sad. It's hard, too, when you get close to a patient and their family, and there's nothing you can do. But the thing I always remember is that they will be together again soon.

Ok

2010-12-08T12:26:00.000-08:00

This week is going to be a little bit crazy. Finals and all. But after it's over - in almost exactly a week from now - I am going to start on the projects I've been wanting to do for a long time:

-finish sewing some laptop cases for dear ones

-finish my quilt

-make some flower poufs

-finish Dracula

-finish Gilmore Girls season 2 (weird how I'm just barely jumping on this bandwagon)

It's gonna be a great Christmas break. Next semester will be my last!! Woo hoO!!

My theme song

2010-12-06T08:24:00.000-08:00

Go ahead - turn it up

Best friend Julie

2010-11-03T10:03:00.000-07:00

My very best friend is Julie. Her nickname is Jewels - or also Hoolietta. I love her to pieces. She is so good. She's a great mom. She's a college grad. I really love her a lot. I miss her now that she moved to back to Fresno. I'm also really sad because Julie lost her mom last week, it all happened so fast. I love Julie and her family, and I've spent a lot of time thinking, praying, and crying for them. I hate being far away. I wish I could be there with Julie to help her and give her a hug.
Shelly Catton was my favorite mom. She was always happy, she was always so nice, and I remember her voice - she was always happy to see me "Hey Brittney!"Julie's mom always let us make anything we wanted in the kitchen - especially CCC's! (Chocolate Chip Cookies) The Cattons were the first family to introduce me to the wonderful world of Nutella. She put up with us doing weird Brittney/Julie stuff like making up dancing into wee hours of the morning. I always felt at home with them.

I enjoyed being around her. She was definitely a great example of Christ. She raised 3 awesome kids, and she won't be forgotten. I'm sad that she left, but I'm happy that she lived a great life and that she is in a better place free from pain.

Fall is here

2010-10-25T08:56:00.001-07:00

A pretty view out my front door - but soooo cold.

A new study

2010-10-20T11:55:00.000-07:00

Today I discovered that "studying" in the library can be just as unproductive as "studying" at home.

I think I killed somebody

2010-10-07T17:54:00.000-07:00

Today at work a patient was on her way out...like about to pass away. Her daughter asked us to give her a bath and wash her hair, and so we did. But right before we were almost done, she stopped breathing. And then she started gurgling yellow goo out of her mouth. Her husband was right outside the room. I kinda freaked out - I just wanted to get out of there. I just looked at her and I felt it - the death vibe. Have you ever felt it? It's cold, and unfamiliar. I tried to close her eyes, since they were wide open - staring into space. But then her eyes popped back open and she started breathing - just shallow death breaths. She passed away a few minutes later.

A few hours later, I'm sitting in my nutrition class, taking notes and listening about the use of Vitamin K - and I think "I saw someone die today." And all of a sudden everything seemed so insignificant and weird.

This wasn't the first person I've seen die. But it was so sudden, it just caught me off guard. I've always heard stories of things like that happening (death by bed bath), but it's never happened to me!

Anyways, I'm glad that she's home in a better place, free from pain and illness. Her family is sad, but they'll see her again. And I'm glad I got to wash her hair for her before she left. Maybe someday she'll thank me?

Trouble Sleeping?

2010-10-05T12:35:00.000-07:00

Are you having trouble sleeping? Just come to class with me some day....

Sewage

2010-09-26T19:42:00.000-07:00

Kate Blocher (one of my dearest old roommates) inspired me this week. Thanks Kate.

I just bought a new laptop, and I love taking it on campus, but it gets scratched in my backpack, and ya know - I paid a lotta money for it, so I started looking around for a case. The bookstore had some manly ones for like 40 bucks, and Etsy had some really really cute ones. But every time I see something on Etsy I just think...why am I buying something that I really could just make myself? Laziness, really. So I was about to buy one until I read Kate's blog (she is a master seamstress lady), and she sewed her own baby holder thingy - for goodness sakes!! So I thought, if she could do that, then I can definitely sew a dumb little case. Turns out I didn't even really need too many supplies, and voila! A laptop case :)

Behold:

I made two. But there are more to come. Want one?? :D

Margaret Sanger

2010-09-23T20:09:00.000-07:00

Have you ever heard of Margaret Sanger? Me neither until a few weeks ago. She is one crazy lady. She basically is responsible for the discovery and legalization of contraceptives and birth control. Her first endeavor was just basic contraceptives like the female condom/diaphragm. She went to jail over 8 times for distributing contraceptives and even just talking about them in public. My favorite quote from her is(talking about the laws prohibiting birth controls):

"I bumped up against this very, very arrogant, old fashioned, stupid law,

which had to be changed, but it was going to take a long

time to change it. And I decided the best way to

change it was to break it."

Aw yeah! You go girl! Haha...but really - she is one of my heros. Not just for what she did - which was to make birth control possible and bring forth the single most important factor for women's liberation and equality in the world - but for her attitude and her determination to do what she believed. Even when it seemed like the whole world was against her, and especially when her church was saying that she was going to burn in hell for her actions, she didn't give up. She's an inspiration to me, and I love her feisty attitude.

Here's a video I found of an awesome interview with her. It's 30 minutes long, but it's worth watching:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1118049676798642567#

P.S. The ridiculous Phillip Morris ads in this interview could be a whole other blog post, thanks to my excellent substance abuse class

I need to go back to Switzerland. Right now.

2010-09-23T10:35:00.000-07:00

Confidence

2010-09-20T20:48:00.000-07:00

Ok so I've always loved this song:

I mean, The Sound of Music is my favorite movie. I love listening to this song in the mornings and just all other times of the day. But especially in the mornings when I have a lot to do in the day.

Today I realized how truly remarkable this song is. It's so great. Certain lyrics were in my head today:

The courage to serve them with reliance,

face my mistakes without defiance.

Show them I'm worthy,

and while I show them, I'll show me!

I really like that - because you know, sometimes I try hard to impress other people, but at the same time I impress myself! And other reasons, but I won't elaborate.

Ok also I love singing "What will this day be like....I wonder..?" in the beginning of the day, and then singing it again at the end of the day when I'm walking home.

This song also reminds me of my first big trip to Europe. I was so nervous!! But I thought about this song alot...

It could be so exciting, to be out in the world, to be free!

My heart should be wildly rejoicing, oh, what's the matter with me?

I've always longed for adventure! To do the things, I never dared

Now here I'm facing adventure, then why am I so scared?

I thought of that line too when I was rapelling down a really big scary slippery waterfall. I wanted to be like - "Haha, just kidding...I don't need to do this." But I couldn't because the whole thing was my idea. So I just sang my song.

Oh I must stop these doubts, all these worries

If I don't I just know I'll turn back, I must dream of the things I am seeking

I am seeking the courage I lack.

The best way to get that courage is to pray, I've found.

With each step I am more certain, everything will turn out fine,

I have confidence the world will all be mine,

They'll have to agree I have confidence in me.

Basically, you need to just have confidence in yourself, and then everything else will fall into place. People are just people, you know? Why be scared, just face your fears with confidence in yourself that you will be great, and you will be. It's all about faith - have faith in yourself and that Heavenly Father will help you. Everything will turn out fine.

Anyways - I can go on and on about this marvelous song. Listen to it twice please. And then whistle it all day. It'll do ye good.

Over It

2010-09-04T16:28:00.001-07:00

I'm kinda sick of stuff like this: http://greenweddingshoes.com/real-wedding-maya-daves-eclectic-fiesta-wedding/ .

Ya know? I mean, it's really cute and stuff, but...it's just so much. I feel everyone is doing too much lately...like when I see stuff like that - weddings and parties, and the pictures and the excess - I feel like I've eaten too much candy. Too much frosting on the cupcake.

Just keep it simple, in my opinion.

PS - I just don't really like the pictures where they cut off half your face...and no one ever smiles anymore! It's your wedding! Be happy!

Ich liebe dich

2010-07-06T15:25:00.000-07:00

Hello blogging world - I went to Europe! It was fantastic. I learned SOOOOOOOOOO much. There's no way I'm going to blog about it all though, but here are some pictures:
Here is Rebi and I in Lucerne :)

Here I am with Ben, Rebi, and Tyler in Bern. Bern is the capitol of Switzerland, not Zurich.

Here's me and Rebi on top of Rigi mountain - it's like a dream land that is so beautiful...it's insanse. Those are the Alps in the background.
Here we are in Paris! The tower didn't come out too well in the Polariod, but you get the picture. Paris was so fun - I am definitely going back.

My trip was so fun. And so tiring. Not gonna lie - I'm glad to be home. But it won't be my last time in Europe. I'm so grateful for Rebekka and everything she did for me! Translating, feeding, planning, doing my laundry. I couldn't have asked for a better friend/tourguide :)
We ended up seeing Northern Italy - Milano, France - Paris, all over Switzerland, and Southern Germany- Kaiserslautern (where my Uncle Mark lives). We did SO much! And we didn't even get to do all that we wanted, even in a whole month! It was so fun.

Friendlies

2010-05-18T14:35:00.000-07:00

This is my best friend Kellie. I love her because she always makes me look tan in pictures :)

Also I love her because she is exactly like me, and it's refreshing...hahaha

Kellie has a missionary, but she always wants to make-out with boys, just like me! We pretty much like the same music, and she appreciates good art, since she's gonna be an art teacher. She is hilarious, and I always laugh when I'm with her. Guess how we met? I was her visiting teacher! So random. Ok welp - Kellie I love ya!

Healing Connections

2010-05-18T10:23:00.001-07:00

I've been trying to connect better with my patients, and I don't know what to think. People that are in the hospital aren't usually happy, they're sick, they're missing jobs, family, responsibilities, they don't usually understand medical processes, and they're one of many patients with needs. So it's my job to make their hospital stay a little bit better. Not just because it makes them give us a good rating on the survey, but because it's the right thing, right?

I've heard the most amazing and tragic stories while talking to my patients. Sometimes it's hard though! Because most of the time I just end up crying, like the last two patients I've had. One was a mom who just had a baby 3 weeks earlier, but because of her poorly done C-section, got a blood clot that resulted in a pulmonary embolism. Doctors in Price thought for sure that she was just going to die, so they wouldn't life flight her to Provo, and when she got to Provo she actually did code, so they resuscitated her. She's doing really well now.

Another night I helped a lady with cancer take a shower. I was combing her hair for her and she mentioned that she was going to just "Cut it all off" since it was going to fall out anyway with all the chemo she was going to get. That really hit me! Like, wow. Sometimes I forget that I work on the oncology floor. Everyday I meet people who have cancer. And they're people with families and stories. I love learning about people and meeting them and getting to know my patients, especially the ones who are on our floor for a long time. But sometimes it's exhausting! Emotionally it's hard to see your friends dying or sick all the time.

But I guess that's a part of what you sign up for when you work in healthcare. Even though it's hard sometimes, I happy to know that hopefully I'm making a difference in someone's life.

I love a good hipster joke

2010-05-18T10:08:00.000-07:00

I do.

Anyways - what's going on in my life?? Oh...only that I'm leaving for Switzerland in 3 WEEKS! Yes, I am excited. Haha, it's funny when people ask me that - "You're going to Europe? Are you excited?" Um..yes....yes I am.

I am excited to see my best best friend in the whole world, Rebekka:

Also I'm excited to go visit my family in Germany. I haven't seen them in forever.

Sometimes I think to myself, and I have a lot of thoughts. Lately I've been having a lot of good revelations. I think that when you are doing the right things and have the Spirit with you, then you get good revelations. Yep.

I've been working A LOT this month and saving every penny to spend there, hopefully I'll have enough, because me+Rebekka+shopping= no money left...hahaha

The Tallest Man On Earth

2010-05-18T10:00:00.000-07:00

Last night I had to go to a concert by myself, but it was SOO worth it. I saw the Tallest Man On Earth, and I can't put up a video because I don't have my cord, but you can watch this one:

So good...except I was in the back and couldn't see too well - a girl behind me said "I can't even see! I thought he was supposed to be the tallest man on earth??" hahaha.....good times

Finals Day

2010-04-20T19:50:00.001-07:00

I'm supposed to be learning about Causal Inference right now...how horrible does that sound??

All I really want to do is watch Modern Family and all the LOST episodes I've missed in the past few weeks. But just one more day! And then I will officially have nothing to do (yeah right...)

2010-04-17T11:05:00.001-07:00

“The secret of life is to appreciate the pleasure of being terribly, terribly deceived.”

-Oscar Wilde

Disneyland Adventure

2010-04-03T19:45:00.000-07:00

Last weekend we went to Long Beach for Taylor's birthday. It was way fun going to the beach and going to Disneyland - I haven't been in so long! Also being able to see our {favorite} cousins - the Fortners!

One minor set-back, however. We couldn't get on any flights back to Salt Lake, so Taylor, Aunt Debra, and I were all ABANDONED in Long Beach by my mom who took the jump seat (since she's a crew member of JetBlue). So we were left to fend for ourselves and find our own way home!

But, luckily - our motto was "We gotta sense of humor, drinks, and a credit card - let's go!" . We ended up calling some cousins in LA and got driven around like homeless people and stole a car to drive home. It was a success!

Scenic View

2010-03-22T17:45:00.000-07:00

Thanks a lot Jorge for totally blocking my face
I slept on this rock for like a good hour.

I love spontaneity. I love adventures. I love being outside.

Happy

2010-03-08T14:13:00.000-08:00

Yesterday my little brother Russell got ordained a Priest. It was amazing, so good. I cried a lot. For those of you who don't know, this was pretty much a miracle, since for the past few years Russell has had a lot of challenges with drugs. But wow, look at him now, he's doing so well. I'm so happy for him, and I'm so proud of him. I love him so much. :)
I was so proud of him, I even let him drive my car on the freeway - shhh...don't tell my mom :)

so stinkin cute

2010-02-26T22:19:00.000-08:00

Fun

2010-02-26T14:06:00.000-08:00

It's only sometimes that I hate being single - most of the time I really like it actually. And Kellie - I can't wait till we're real friends! haha

sometimes i hate being single

2010-02-25T15:52:00.000-08:00

It seems like I'm surrounded by douche bags.

Is it too much to ask for a good normal guy...?

huh?

You Can Do Hard Things

2010-01-27T13:38:00.001-08:00

Recently I have had to deal with the "loss" of one of my best friends. They didn't die, but I couldn't be friends anymore with this person because of their choices and how it was affecting me. Even though I don't see or talk to that person, I still think about it all the time. Recently I have been pondering and gained some powerful testimony builders.

The main thing, is that you have to live your testimony. You can't say you have a testimony and you know what's right, and then do wrong. To be a true disciple of Christ means that you try your best, repent, and keep trying your very best. In the words of Sherri Dew "...a casual knowledge of the gospel isn't enough, you have to immerse yourself". You're either all in, or you're not in at all.

I know that the Atonement brings peace to everyone who uses it. We are loved. :)

Can someone please buy me this picture? It's only $300...

Ventation

2010-01-26T10:26:00.001-08:00

Ok - can I just tell you my day yesterday?! So you can understand how hard my life is (haha jk I have like the best/easiest life ever):

Ok Sunday morn - woke up at 9 to meet with the Bishop, had church at 1, went to work at 6pm

Sunday night - someone called in "sick" (she has the flu?! gosh...haha jk love ya talya!) So I started out with 8 patients, by 6am I had 11 - why do people keep getting bowel obstructions?! And a pneumothorax?? You wimp...your lung collapsed, so what?

Monday morning - came home and finished my HW that I didn't do because I'm retarded. Then I met with my group at 10am, then drove to American Fork to renew my CPR...guh. Then I came back to school to do my presentation at 2, then class, then wrote 2 papers.

The rest of the day was amazing - James picked me up and we went to our favorite very healthy all-you-can-eat pizza and pasta buffet :) We talked about lots of good things - as usual - because we're like really spiritual and deep...haha. Then I came home and went straight to bed. At 7:30. It was amazing. When I woke up there was like 3 inches of snow - I guess it snowed last night!

Ok - so also I just want to say that I love my job so much. It's hard sometimes to never sleep, but I love getting paid to serve people, it's the best ever.

Be happy :)

Funnay

2009-12-15T13:20:00.000-08:00

this is old - but still one of my favs

Woot

2009-12-02T23:36:00.001-08:00

My favorite thing from today - a piece of Carmen's (Sis. Dunford) letter to Mary (future roommate!):

"i just got her letter like yesterday and it was good!!! it made me miss her SO Much. and im so glad you wrote me again.
will you tell her i say happy birthday two weeks ago and that ithought about her the whole day? thanks. i thinks its the 18th of nov."

ooohhh!!! Carmen....I had a day dream the other day that she got home...and I cried...hahaha...I love my best friend :)

Some things I'll never get sick of

2009-11-29T22:42:00.000-08:00

1. Regina Spektor - Fidelity

I don't really like Regina right now...I saw her in concert and she wasn't very classy...but I'll never get tired of this song...

2. Chinese Food...

Julie and I call it "mall chinee"....I just love chinese food....mmmm

3. My Toms Shoes

I can wear my Toms Shoes everyday...I would wear them to church...if I could. I don't have these - but I'm pretty sure I need them :)

Best Bday Ever

2009-11-19T00:45:00.000-08:00

I can safely say that this has been one of the best birthdays ever! Thanks to all my amazing friends and family :) Here are some fun pictures of my party! (it was actually Andrea's party too...haha but that's ok)

Sometimes my roommates and I pretend like we're on The Hills...go ahead and judge us...
My most fav pic of julie lol

New Favorite

2009-11-18T12:15:00.001-08:00

This blog is really cool! Watch the video :)

And you can even buy the prints on etsy!

p.s. It's my birthday! :)

Poop

2009-11-10T12:11:00.000-08:00

I. hate. poop.

Every time I have to deal with poop, the only thing that goes through my head is "I hate poop. I hate it so much." Why did God even create poop?? It stinks, it gets everywhere - if not handled properly -, it looks disgusting, it can even KILL you.

I've dealt with a lot of poop in my life. I remember my first CNA job, I answered a call light, walked right into the room, and it hit me like a punch in the face. Poop. EVERYWHERE. Poop on the walls, on her necklace, on the inside of her clothes, in the bed, on the floor...you get the picture. My first instinct was to run. Run far away, and never return! But, I didn't. Yes, I gagged alot, and i learned how to not breathe through my nose. And I cleaned that lady up, and her room, and I felt a lot better. I bet she did too.

Moral of the story is, yes I hate poop, but it's just a part of life. Even though I still hate it, poop explosions don't even phase me now. Haha...poop.

(James said my blog wasn't interesting, so I decided to blog about something I'm passionate about.)

For Rebekka

2009-11-05T14:04:00.001-08:00

Miss Kellie

2009-11-05T08:59:00.000-08:00

Ok my BFF Kellie is a real legit artist. And she has an etsy shop! Her stuff is really cute, and I'd buy it all if I had money...

Go to her site and check it out - then buy something! :)

Something I really want to buy...

My sweet-A new job

2009-11-03T15:03:00.000-08:00

Hello!! If you haven't heard I got a kick-A bombdiggity new job at the hospital!! I'm so freakin excited. I've been doing orientation for the past few days, and it's been so great. I love Intermountain Healthcare, and I love that they finally hired me.

I'm working on the 7th floor - medical/oncology...lots of sick people :)
So yeah - today I got my H1N1 shot, learned how to use a Darth Vader mask, and learned how to put in foley caths - and I'm feeling invincible, haha.

:) woo hoo!

It's sad...really

2009-10-31T09:32:00.001-07:00

Hee hee ho ho

2009-10-28T22:58:00.000-07:00

Today I went on a date to a laughing yoga class. It was really fun! I mean really. I recommend it to everyone, and I want to do it again. I like this video - because we did a lot of the things they're doing! hahaha...

He he ho ho ho...ha ha ho ho ho....

Take 1 1/2 minutes out of your day, just to laugh. It helps you. :)

Halloween

2009-10-25T21:12:00.001-07:00

I decided what to be for Halloween:

My Birthday is Coming...

2009-10-24T17:19:00.000-07:00

My birthday is coming...this is what I want!!!

And feel free to order any of them for me...haha

:)

Forgot one

2009-10-24T11:51:00.001-07:00

New Fav

2009-10-24T10:22:00.000-07:00

I freaking love the Whip It! soundtrack:

This is freaking awesome:

I wish I could be a professional concert go-toer...ugh!!!

Texting and Driving Kills! Seriously...

2009-10-22T16:45:00.000-07:00

I feel like I should blog about something....

Right now we're all sitting in our class waiting for our professor - he's 20 minutes late. We sent him an e-mail "Hey Mark! We have class tonight...btw...". And he just wrote back "5 minutes away...I'm texting at a red light :)".

The funny thing is that our whole big class project is on developing a social marketing campaign on anti-texting while driving. So our whole class has become strong advocates and researchers on the risks and illegality of texting while driving, but our own professor fully admits that he checks his e-mails and texts while he's driving.

While we're on the subject...I love this class. We held 2 focus groups and they were so cool! I could definitely do this for a living...be a social marketer. We've developed a lot of cool ads that I'll have to put up sometime.

Well...he just walked in...I hope this experience was pleasant for you...haha.

Jack Handey

2009-10-15T15:11:00.001-07:00

http://www.deepthoughtsbyjackhandey.com/yesterday-1.asp?DayW=2

I love the Fall

2009-10-13T12:19:00.000-07:00

Ok I started running again! I love running. One time I ran a 5K and this random lady ran with me and talked the whole time...haha she said that you can truly tell if you love running if you smile...or something like that. And I always smile while I'm running, well maybe not the whole time, but I definitely love it.

I love running even more when I have the new MIKA cd to run to - if you don't have it, get it. NOW!

Also - this is my new favorite vid:

Year 2000 Hairstyles

2009-10-08T09:43:00.000-07:00

Julie and I had a girl's night last night - so fun. We were talking about high school and I was like "remember when you used to do your hair....blah blah..." And then she started making fun of MY totally rad hairstyle in highschool...the top of the head slinky bun! Haha - it was totally cool, seriously, everyone loved my hair:

Everyone thinks that 80's hair was bad...but nothing can top the year 2000 Chola half up half down bun with two pig-tail braids on the side....

Don't mess with the chick - with lipliner no lipstick

This vid is for you Juju!

Conference

2009-10-05T07:27:00.000-07:00

This weekend was awesome. I went home, turned my phone off, hung out with my family, and watched conference.

I felt like it was MY conference, every talk was really about me and an answer to my prayers. Awesome.

I'm grateful that I was able to have this weekend to recharge and pray and make some serious decisions in my life. :)

Anyone else have feelings about conference...?

Done and Done

2009-10-03T20:15:00.001-07:00

My mom and I saw Whip-It tonight - new favorite movie!! I recommend it to all...

Seize the Day

2009-10-02T17:55:00.000-07:00

This little girl is so cool...and she's only 12!

I need some of her spark...

Did anyone watch Community yesterday??

Day Seized!!!

Best Friends

2009-09-29T10:02:00.000-07:00

Precious

Epic Saturday

2009-09-27T01:19:00.000-07:00

Today was an awesome day!

Slept in till 10. Jordan came over. We biked to The Flower Shop . Bought Tom's Shoes!! I stole like 10 GB of Jordan's music. We ate at the Fortune Cookie Chinese Buffet. Jordan left his wallet there, but the nice man saved it for him, and the Chinese waitress hit on Jordan...haha. Then I watched the game with Vann and Chad - we won! Then James and I went country dancing - so good.

The only thing...Jordan and I got matching shoes...ugh! What's up with that?? I told him I wanted those first, and then he bought them...wow. Oh well - I love them!

Dr. Cole

2009-09-25T09:27:00.000-07:00

Dr. Cole is a professor in my major. I took Infectious diseases and environmental health from him. He's an awesome professor and he has a LOT of experience. Two things I love about Dr. Cole:

1. Everything to him is "a seething pit of disease..." haha

2. His voice...puts me to sleep everytime...maybe not such a good thing - but nevertheless...

Today I was thinking about everything Dr. Cole has taught me, since I'm babysitting a lot now, and I really don't think that he would approve of Cade (2yrs old) constantly playing in Max's (the dog) green water bucket...But sometimes there's nothing I can do...he sneaks outside and dunks his arms, toys, and head right into the moldy dog water.

I was also thinking - does Dr. Cole believe in the 10 second rule...? I doubt it.

Set it Straight

2009-09-19T14:28:00.000-07:00

Jordan Quinn, aka Jorge, is my good friend. We spend a lot of time together, and people assume things...naturally. But let me just tell everyone - we're NOT dating. Nope, and don't plan on it - ever.

I've done a bad thing...

2009-09-18T19:14:00.000-07:00

Since I have no money, I've banned myself from all shopping, since I'm a shopaholic, thanks to Rebekka....and my mother.

But today I went on Etsy, because my old roomie Kate has her very own Esty shop!

She's amazing, I can't believe we're friends....she's like really legit. Buy stuff from her!!

Love you Kate :)

Special

2009-09-18T10:08:00.000-07:00

Ok so we got our "ward menu" aka ward directory via e-mail and look at my picture!!!!!

It's just really funny to me...I mean, look at my HAIR! Just blowing...in the wind...hahaha. Not gonna lie though, it's not too shabby...haha

I love the Logan temple

2009-09-18T09:48:00.000-07:00

Hey hey hey....

I feel like TAMNers....I haven't blogged "...in like, forever!"

School has started, I'm taking 18 credits. Yep. We'll see how it goes.

I gotta job, I'm a babysitter twice a week. I guess you could call me a nanny. I love it, it's so fun.

I literally have no money, so I'm trying a new diet, it's called- never buy food and see how long you can survive, and if you don't eat, then you'll lose weight. It's pretty awsome.

Jordan and I saw Joshua James last week, amazing. We also went to Logan to see our BFFs, that was so fun. This weekend I'm doing HW.

Love you all

-Brittney

Can't sleep - will blog

2009-08-08T06:54:00.000-07:00

Well I haven't posted anything about family reunion - so here we go. Every year we have family reunion. This year was especially special since it was my great-grandma's 100th birthday. So everyone came, my Uncle Mark even flew in from Germany. The weather was great, and I really enjoyed seeing everyone. I love my family so much! It's what life is all about. Here are some pictchas!
Great Grandma and her cake
Grandpa jumpin into the pool
Some cool people
Uncle Chris with the PEACHES
On the lawn...family tradition...
I love this cousin picture...I love all my cousins!
On the tubey tube
Cutest little girl - Kira

Today is my cousin Kathleen's wedding - so pictures of that to come soon. :)

Speedy Spaniard 10K

2009-07-27T09:28:00.000-07:00

Pioneer Day we ran the Speedy Spaniard (In Spanish Fork)! We hijacked it...never done that before. Basically we just ran without paying. It was fun though. Good job guys!

Funemployment

2009-07-15T12:33:00.000-07:00

Well...since I still technically have no job...I spent all last week in Idaho. It was really really nice. I got to stay with my best friend Jordan and his family. We had a fun 4th of July celebration. Jordan and I also went to a concert and the opera! :) I also got to see my dear friend Nicki - who is leaving for a mission soon...but my camera died so I don't have any pictures of us...:(

Us at the IF fireworks. We found a really good spot on the river RIGHT under where they shoot them off. We heard some lady next to us saying that you usually don't want to sit there because you get ashes on you...well she was right! Ashes - plus other things...haha

We ran in the 5K fun run - boy was that fun...haha

Here's a video I love from fireworks at Rigby Lake...haha Jordan's laugh in the beginning is so funny!

Crisis

2009-07-02T11:27:00.000-07:00

This has never happened to me before. BioMedics - the company I work for has closed...and we don't know when it's going to open again. I guess their buyer just isn't paying them, and they can't stay open if they're not getting paid for the plasma that we suck outta people. They're meeting with their legal teams right now so they can get out of the contract with the current buyer and go with a new better one, but they don't know how long that will take - one week...maybe a month...Ugh. My dream job has just let me down - big time! What's a poor girl to do? Literally...we're not getting paid - and I'm flat broke. :(

A Tribute to Tarmen

2009-06-30T17:49:00.001-07:00

I love Carmen so much. I will miss her...with every fiber of my being!!! My whole body aches when I think of her being gone for a year and a half....I know in the long run it's not a long time, but from this perspective right now it seems like forever. She is my bestest best friend, ever since I became friends with Carmen life has been so fun and she really has made me a better person. Carmen also has given me confidence in myself that I never had before. She's such a strong person, but at the same time she's vulnerable and approachable. I really know that she's going to be a great missionary, and just knowing her personality - I know she will be the hardest working, most fun, and most beautiful sister out there. <3

Here's a tribute video for her...haha...makes me laugh every time. :)

Best Weekend Ever

2009-06-30T11:54:00.001-07:00

Last weekend I flew to Colorado to see my best friend Carmen. It was so fun. She goes into the MTC on Wednesday so it was bittersweet...

Sisterly love...haha

Oh Television

2009-06-23T16:03:00.001-07:00

All good tv has gone for the summer...so I've turned to LOST. I've become obsessed, actually. Has anyone watched it?? It's totally addicting...gah!

On another note...I am seriously so sad about Jon and Kate. But their "announcement" kinda confused me, since they officially said they're separating, but at the very end the screen said that they were going to dissolve their marriage. It's so sad! That was like my favorite show.

Gets Me Every Time

2009-06-17T20:53:00.000-07:00

I love it when pumpkins do this

Flowers

2009-06-14T22:56:00.000-07:00

Ok - Kate's post has inspired me. She just wrote about how she got to take home some gorgeous flowers for free. Everyone on her way home smiled when they saw the flowers, and she loves having them in the house.
Ok I LOVE flowers. I've always said this, and most women probably do love flowers. But I like, LOVE flowers. Having fresh, beautiful, happy flowers on the table just makes me so happy. I love looking at pictures of flowers, reading about them in books, taking pictures of them, painting them even. If someone gives me flowers it's like the best day ever - becuase #1 - flowers are expensive. I mean, if I could buy bread and milk, or flowers...I'd wish I could choose flowers but I'd have to be smart and get something else.
Even sad grocery store flowers make me happy...the ones that don't smell good. My favorite is picking/stealing them from people's yards... :)
p.s I took all of these pictures! Aren't you proud?

Just another blog post...

2009-06-11T22:33:00.000-07:00

Well I don't have much to say right now...life is weird at the moment.

School is almost over! Spring term ends next week and then I'll be done for the whole summer - phew.

My new job is getting to be 100% better. Practice makes perfect - as my mother would always say. I have some good juicy stories already, if anyone wants to hear them.

I got to go to the Oquirrh Mountain Temple open house. It was really nice - but so cold outside! Like 50 degrees...and rainy...in June?!

I get to see Tarmen soon...and James is moving back in a month. I've found that I don't really like living alone...I get scared and lonely - how pathetic!

Well lastly, I just want to say that Heavenly Father really hears my prayers. And he answers them, and I'm very grateful for that. :)

Peach Cobbler

2009-06-02T21:30:00.000-07:00

Some people drink water for their headaches, I just have a milkshake. Last semester Carmen and I became obsessed with peach cob (cobbler) shakes. Sammy's has a "real pie" shake where they literally take out a glob of peach cob and blend it with some ice cream. HEAVEN! So yeah - after that one time every time we ever went they were always outta cob! So rude, you'd think they would make some more...

But Luckily the Malt Shoppe has them, not with real cobbler...but it's still good. Also - I found peach cobbler Ben n Jerry's - which was also the bomb.

California Trip

2009-05-29T18:27:00.000-07:00

I just spent like 5 days with my best friend James in California. He lives in the bay area - Fremont. It was way fun, we went to Wicked and the Winchester mystery house, and had some really good Thai food. We also went camping and to the beach - it was jam packed full of fun-ness.
The Winchester House was really neat - but not as scary as I thought it would be...

On the Trolley in the City
Pier 39
Wicked!

Also - I started my new job today! At the Plasma Center. I'm a phlebotomist (they call me a phleb, which I hate). So I'm doing all the dirty work and I LOVE it! My most favorite job yet.

I Just Peed A Little....

2009-05-06T12:13:00.000-07:00

Oh man - this is true love. I can't wait for Saturday night!!!

What?

2009-05-02T09:29:00.001-07:00

Ok now I miss him....crap gosh dangit.

Spring Fling

2009-05-01T11:33:00.000-07:00

This is Jerold. Isn't he cute? We had a fun time for 3 days. Today he left for South Carolina for the whole summer. He is a good kisser - haha.

Spring is Here!

2009-04-27T07:37:00.000-07:00

Everyone who lives in Provo usually goes home or somewhere else for the summer. It's so sad because they leave right when Provo becomes beautiful! Seriously - no more snow, green everything, and blossoms! But it's nice that I am the 1/3 of the students that actually stay here and reap the benefits of gorgeous-ness and shorter lines at Smiths. :)
Here are some pictures I took yesterday. So pretty:

Blogging is More Fun than Studying

2009-04-20T15:18:00.000-07:00

Ok - I have 3 more finals to take. Then I'm done with Winter semester. But don't worry - school starts again on Tuesday! Yipee.
Spring is finally here - which makes it very hard to study, but very easy to be happier than ever!
I have so many amazing friends - I love them all so much. Most of them are leaving me - moving on with their lives. Some are coming back though!
Today I learned that you need to be nice to everyone, because you never know what the future will bring.

Rebekka is leaving me to return to Swtizerland...but we will be reunited soon.

Ian is not really leaving - just moving out of the ward. But we will still play Halo, right?!

Carmen is leaving me for Argentina! And a mission. She'll have lots of adventures.

Noemi already left for Switzerland!

Vann is leaving me this summer to work in S. Utah....who is going to yell at people randomly and awkwardly if not him?
Here are some friends who are coming home:

And some that are staying! Woo Hoo

*Sorry this was such a random post.

I wish these things would happen when I was around

2009-04-16T17:21:00.001-07:00

Argentina

2009-04-16T17:03:00.000-07:00

I can't believe I haven't posted anything about Carmen's mission call...where have I been??
Ok well Carmen finally got her mission call like a few weeks ago. It wasn't a big event with millions of people - just us and parents on the phone. It was good:

Woo hoo! Well I know Carmen is going to make a really good missionary. What an adventure!
Love ya Tarmen

The hardest part of being a vegetarian is remembering to be a vegetarian

2009-04-16T11:21:00.000-07:00

My old roommate Kate Mcneil, but now Kate Blocher: (she's the one behind me eating the burger..haha)
started a vegetarian challenge in like high school. Basically you just eat vegetarian for one month and the last week is vegan. A few weeks ago I asked her - "Hey have you done it this year yet?" And she was like "No, let's do it!" So we started on Friday the 10th. We could start at midnight or 6 am it didn't matter, but I decided to start at midnight since I ate 4 hotdogs at our sports night/non-campout night. In the morning I was decided to not eat meat for 30 days! But when I went to a family get-together I mindlessly took a bite out of this roast beef sandwich. Vann was like - omg, look what you've done! Ha ha, we can "cheat" 3 times in the rules, so I wasn't too worried. But then that night I went on a date and he took me to Cafe Rio and I got a pork salad. HELLO! Gosh I seriously don't have a brain. I didn't even realize what I was doing until half-way through the salad. Then I just laughed....ha...ha. My other cheat was intentional: all you can eat sushi with my 3 best friends at Sushi House. We ate 15 rolls. And it was totally worth it. But driving home from dropping off Noemi from the airport today (I'm so sad she's gone...:( ) we went to Rancheritos and I ordered a chicken quesadilla! Geez, I'm seriously ok with being a vegetarian, it's actually really nice, but it's just really hard for me to remember! Really old habits are hard to break.
And now re-reading this I realize why I'm so fat. Huh.

The Good Shtuff

2009-04-14T10:33:00.000-07:00

Jon Bovi - Bon Jovi Opposite Band - gotta love 'em:

Gosh You're So Immature

2009-04-13T09:03:00.000-07:00

Vann and I had an adventure night. He's crazy.Everybody should act like they're 9 every once in a while...

Tiger Claw

2009-04-08T08:19:00.000-07:00

Saturday.
We ran the half marathon.
What a challenge!!
I woke up with a really bad feeling - I did NOT want to run. But for some insane reason I got in the car with everyone else, lined up at the starting line, and started running when they shot the canon (cannon?). The beginning was good. About mile 4 I was like "I'm alive! I'm doin' good! This is easy peasy!" But about mile 7 my body did the do-do-dee-do sound that your computer makes when it shuts down. There was a girl who was a little bit ahead of me the whole time wearing a yellow jacket and I tried my best to stay with her. But then she started walking a lot and I ended up passing her. About mile 8 Rebekka and Jason caught up to me and they were my saviors. They stayed with me the entire rest of the time! Going slow and just helping me. Thanks so much you guys - that meant a lot!
I thought it would never end, but then we saw the finish line - and did the moon walk over it. I saw Carmen (she finished about 1/2 hour before us) and we hugged and I started crying...haha! It was so hard, and I got some pretty awesome blisters. But I'm glad I did it - it's one thing I can add to my list of accomplishments! Here are some pictures that I got off the website (I didn't bring my camera this time becuase I was in denial...I REALLY didn't want to run:
Here's Carmen - crazy woman ran the whole thing without stopping even for water!
Here's us at the beginning - I was feelin' good! Oh yeah - did I mention it snowed the whole time?!
Here's us - Jason is doing some weird Russian dance...haha!
Don't we look happy at mile 8?
Finally! It's over - we're doing the moon walk over the finish....!
So, what have I learned?
1. I need to train more.
2. I can do hard things.

Ho Hum

2009-03-30T10:19:00.000-07:00

Today I had to whip out my mad ice-walking skills. Yep - it snowed yesterday. A lot. And now the sun is out and it's all ice.
I'm so confused, among other things, about this weather! Will it ever be warm? It seems like every time we take one step forward towards warmness, we take two steps back.
It's almost April - I can't believe it.

1. I'm grateful for the internet.
2. I'm grateful for my storage shed in the backyard.
3. I'm grateful this semester is almost over!!

I'm listening to Lilly Allen and the guy across from me keeps staring...stop it!

2009-03-27T10:24:00.000-07:00

Ok good he left.

I deleted my facebook. Well - I "deactivated" it. Which means I could technically just sign in again and everything would be the same. But I'm not going to reactivate it until after this semester at least. I spend too much time on there - which I now spend on my blog. I deleted it last year for a few months, it was a good detox.

Here are my 3 things for the day:

1. I'm grateful for music.
2. I'm grateful that Heavenly Father listens to our prayers, even if He doesn't answer them right away.
3. I'm grateful that the sun is out today, because it wasn't yesterday and it was freezing!

Be Happy

2009-03-26T12:07:00.000-07:00

According to Dr. Seligman - if you write down everyday 3 things that you're greatful for, in 6 months you will be happier. I accept your challenge Doctah! Here goes:

Today I am greatful (ok I have never really learned how to spell greatful/grateful correctly. I am going to go with grateful, even though that spelling makes me think of a cheese grater) for:

1. My best friend Carmen. She is so good.
2. The beautiful view of the mountains out my back window.
3. That I have a job.

I feel better already.

Hello Blog!

2009-03-23T10:34:00.000-07:00

It's been a little while - but I finally have something to say:

1. I went to the best concert - Missy Higgins - on Saturday. We flew out Friday to Long Beach and stayed with my grandpa's cousin Gayle. We went to the beach and then Saturday we went to the concert in LA Saturday night. (When I say "we" I mean me, my sister Taylor, and cousin Falyn.) It was such a good concert! It was definitely worth the 12 hour trip home:

2. Yeah - it was bad. I didn't get on the flight back to Salt Lake (my mom works for Jet Blue, and we fly for free, but since I'm over 21 I got kicked off and now have to use the Buddy Passes. So we fly stand-by, which is always an adventure.) Taylor got on - barely - and then I hopped on to Las Vegas about an hour later. Then the flight from Vegas to Salt Lake got delayed until 7pm - so I waited there for like 5 hours which was fine - I'd never been to the Vegas airport, it's pretty cool. But the whole time I didn't know if I was going to be able to get on since the flight was sold-out and I was a stand-by. But by a miracle I got a seat - 2A! That's a window baby. Yeah - prayer works:

3. It does. I almost started crying when the lady was like - "Brittney, come here I got a seat for you." WAA! I thought my dad would have to drive out and get me, either that or I'd rent a car and drive myself. But it all worked out - Heavenly Father was watching out for me.

4. Last night I got home at 12AM to Carmen and Rebekka on the couch doing HW. Rebekka's paper was due today, and Carmen had an assignment to finish that was also due today so I wrote it for her. I had a full draft due today, but I decided to ignore it. Turns out that Carmen's assignment isn't due until Wednesday, Rebekka's paper (that she stayed up till 3AM writing) isn't due until NEXT Monday (haha), and my draft got pushed back until Wednesday! Ha - we're true procrastinators, but this time being unorganized actually worked out for us.

My favorite song

Sorry!

2009-03-12T16:32:00.000-07:00

But I had to put this up as well. Gosh - I hope they paid the person who made this trailer extra, because I WILL be watching it now.

MTV Shows

WTF?!

2009-03-12T15:56:00.000-07:00

I saw this on the MSN homepage this morning, and in honor of my new Hills theme I had to show it.

For a second I thought all my dreams had come true. But there was nothing about The Hills in the article, except for a mention of Spencer Pratt. Darn.

I Swear I'm Not Shallow

2009-03-10T15:53:00.000-07:00

Ok - judge me if you want to, but 2 of my favorite shows are The Hills and The City. Yeah I know they're really retarded and dumb, but it's so fun to watch them and laugh or just get into someone else's "fake" life drama! Ha ha anyways I just watched this trailer for The Hills season 5 (which I guess will be the last season...gasp!) and I got teary! It's so good!! AH!

The Hills - MTV Shows

Sexy People

2009-03-09T10:39:00.000-07:00

This blog is fantastic.

Holy Hecticness

2009-03-05T17:03:00.000-08:00

Ok so Carmen and I were talking about my volunteer training and how the RN was asking me, "Isn't it hard to go to school and work and volunteer?" My reply "Yes, yes it is."
So then we started compiling a list of things that we're supposed or expected to do or WANT to do - we're trying to be the best we can ok?!

School - that's only one bullet point, but it's really a billion trillion things.
Extra Credit
Church Calling
Church Activities
Firesides
Visiting Teaching
Home Teaching
Read your scriptures daily
Pray a lot
Get to know EVERYONE in the ward
Count all your points
Run every day
Train for your races
Have a social life - go on dates (these take multiple hours!?)
Go to your friends mission call opening
Attend birthday parties
Go grocery shopping
Meet up with old friends
Volunteer
Establish your resume
Go on a mission
Talk endlessly about yours and others' relationships
Teach piano
Drive to Salt Lake 3 times a week for class
Go to the Temple weekly
Keep your room clean
Do your dishes
Eat. But make sure it's healthy
Actually make your food - don't microwave it or buy it. (Currently failing in this area)
Go to work
Go to work meetings
Pay rent
Pay tuition??
Buy cute clothes to try and impress the boy that you spent 30 hours with
Get an internship - but make sure it's a good one.
Try to organize your class schedule?!
Decorate your house
Keep it clean
Shower
Look cute
Put on makeup
Take test(s)
Make sure your nails are painted
Shave your legs (Also currently failing)
Pluck your eyebrows
Take pictures
Spend hours on facebook
Congratulate friends on engagements
Attend all local band shows at local venues - you must support the local arts!
Listen to all the "cool" new music so you can be "Cultured" and in
Get your oil changed
Serve others - roommates, classmates, strangers
Remember ALL due dates
Remember all your passwords and usernames and ID numbers
Keep your blog up to date
Call your family
Bring in the garbage can (Or put it out)
Get the newspaper
Write all missionaries
Send missionary packages
Talk to your grandparents
Go to bed at a reasonable hour
Wake up - get out of bed!

Sometimes I feel like "Simplifying", but where do you even start?? I don't want to really want to knock anything off the list...maybe school. But I'm pretty sure there are other who have even longer lists - feel free to share them!

Look at me!

2009-03-05T15:14:00.000-08:00

Today was my first day to train as a volunteer at the hospital. I was really nervous! I'm a runner in the CCU - critical care. It was really good though. I feel like I can do what I need to. And the best thing about it?? Free meal! Booyah.

P.S. The RN showing me around said the other volunteer got to see a code this morning...cool!

Ward FHE

2009-03-02T22:37:00.001-08:00

Tonight we had ward FHE. It wasn't very organized. Pizza and dodgeball in the RB - but the best part of the whole night was when Rebekka said "I'm scared of Ian's balls!"

:)