spring break

since byu wouldn't give me one...i just took it! i finished finals early (and missed the first week of spring classes) and flew straight to oakland international airport! it was so great to be in california again. cannot wait until the move is permanent! Some fun things i did while i was at home:

lost five pounds (this has never happened before. its usually gaining (at least) five pounds)
first spin class at club sport! ouch!
painted my room blue :)
bought a cute red couch to go in new blue room (linds found this steal of a deal at rick's picks in danville for $100...originally $900)
san francisco of course
hiked on mt. diablo
alix and ryan's reception at the spinnaker in sausalito (so beautiful!)
applied for jobs. anyone out there want to hire me? :)

it was a wonderful and productive ten days. i would include pictures...except i didn't take any :)

it gets better AFTER byu

its finals week...and its not even remotely as stressful as the rest of the semester has been. i must say, glad it's almost all over! i still have three tests to go, but i'm headed to CA (for ten days!) on wednesday--so nothing's going to get me down!

the past four months has felt like four years. i survived a move, a crazy ward, losing my bunny, 18 credits, and the crazy. what's next world?

but seriously now, it gets better after byu. i think about how hard things have been here over the years and can't wait for my life to start! i still haven't graduated, but i'm one semester closer! and that means only one more to go!

...so who wants to give me job? ;)

rough day?

perhaps you should check this out:

13 Simple Steps To Get You Through A Rough Day

steps 8 and 10 were particularly enteraining. enjoy :)

taco tuesday!

you know you want to...

and a diet coke please :)

city creek

is a beautiful shopping experience. and this is coming from a genuine shopaholic, mind you. spent a little time there on friday evening and was pleasantly surprised at the innovative and extensive alternative to the sad excuse for malls around here.

i'm happy to report that i only spent a total of $5.95 while i was there. a necessary purchase...needed some flip flops to replace the snow boots on my feet. was feeling a little silly on a such gorgeous night. loving this weather much?

the benefits of being on top of things

i'm not always on top of things like i should be, mostly because i like to avoid situations that give me anxiety, i'm lazy, and i'm just not that responsible.

lately, i've been trying really hard to keep up with all aspects of my life. this is more difficult than it might seem.

some benefits i've noticed?
my phone is always charged. i may have a dumb little flip phone (circa 2007) but at least it works! and instead of always dying on me, now it works just great :)

no voice mails. i hate voice mails. and one part of staying on top of things is answering my phone! which has greatly undermined the ability for voice mails to annoy me to death.

clean clothes! i actually do my laundry when i have enough for a load...instead of waiting for six loads and being forced to wear whatever embarrassing and colorful top i found in the back of my closet.

money in the bank. this doesn't always happen, so this is a wonderful thing.

i'm sure there are countless other benefits as well. since i'm just learning how to be a grown up, i've got a ways to go. but i think this is a good start, don't you?

professors are people too

twice this semester professors have broke down crying in front of lectures because of personal problems.

one miscarriage and one cancer.

terrible. life just never gets less complicated, does it?