Geography was such a waste of time today. We watched a video about rat infestations in India. I think it talked about Indian culture for like, 3 minutes. And the rest was about how they kill them.
Whacking
Poison
Smoke inhalation
Sling shots
Electric fence
The furnace
Lizards
Crocodiles
Snakes
It was very brutal, and cruel, and disturbing. I didn't like watching it. And then sometimes they ate them... ew.
I mean, they have to kill the rats, but I don't want to watch them do it.
Quotes of the Day:
Amanda: "She likes pet rats in cages that don't eat your face."
and
Me: "This whole movie is just about watching rats die!"
Amanda: "Yes. Yes, it is."
Me: "This has nothing to do with Geography!"
Amanda: "No, it does not."
and
Amanda: "COME TO MY RAT FURNAAAACE!"
Friday, February 27, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
before bed
I'm too impatient for my own good.
Finding housing sucks. It's expensive and ghetto for what you get. At least I found a roommate... :) And I know I'll love this one.
Now I must get some sleep. Only 7 hours until my dance class.
Ciao.
Finding housing sucks. It's expensive and ghetto for what you get. At least I found a roommate... :) And I know I'll love this one.
Now I must get some sleep. Only 7 hours until my dance class.
Ciao.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
cravings
I have TOTALLY been craving doughnuts lately!!! It's crazy. It all started with Amanda getting one for me the other day. Then after I ate that one, I wanted more. I swear Sugar and Spice injects addictive substances into their baked goods.
So, after that, I bought some more... like, 5 more... I didn't eat the last one, promise. I gave it to John. But I did end up eating more than I ever have wanted or will want myself to eat again. And every day after then, I've walked by that cursed doughnut shop and been tempted to get some more. Maybe today will be the day...
Oh, and our Boise trip... SO much fun! I'll just say, they love me, and I love them! I wish I could've stayed longer! They were all so nice and generous. I felt really welcome all weekend. We had so much fun! And had wonderful food. His family is amazing.
And... I wish there was more free time in a day. I'm reading three books at once. Something I hate doing! It's too distracting! I'm in the middle of The Catcher in the Rye (still... although I've read it I-don't-know-how-many-times before), I'm a little over half-way in 1984 (which I love love love) and I'm currently enveloped in Ender's Game. How was I not introduced to these brilliant works of magnificence before?? They are incredible. I can't wait to read more of the series!
So, after that, I bought some more... like, 5 more... I didn't eat the last one, promise. I gave it to John. But I did end up eating more than I ever have wanted or will want myself to eat again. And every day after then, I've walked by that cursed doughnut shop and been tempted to get some more. Maybe today will be the day...
Oh, and our Boise trip... SO much fun! I'll just say, they love me, and I love them! I wish I could've stayed longer! They were all so nice and generous. I felt really welcome all weekend. We had so much fun! And had wonderful food. His family is amazing.
And... I wish there was more free time in a day. I'm reading three books at once. Something I hate doing! It's too distracting! I'm in the middle of The Catcher in the Rye (still... although I've read it I-don't-know-how-many-times before), I'm a little over half-way in 1984 (which I love love love) and I'm currently enveloped in Ender's Game. How was I not introduced to these brilliant works of magnificence before?? They are incredible. I can't wait to read more of the series!
Friday, February 13, 2009
adventures begin
I'm so excited! I can't wait to get out of Provo and head over to Boise! John and I are going to visit his parents this weekend over the holiday. First, on Saturday, John and the rest of Men's Chorus have the honor of attending a master class with the King Singers in Salt Lake. I'm excited for them. This is an amazing opportunity. Then, right when the class is over, we're driving to Idaho!
I've only been to Idaho once, and it was up in Coeur d'Alene for like 2 hours to go swimming in the lake. So this will be the first time I've ever seen the rest of the state. I've heard it's just like Nevada... all desert. But I'm still excited anyway!
I can't wait to meet the rest of John's family. I met his brother a few weekends ago when he came here to visit. He was a funny, sweet boy. And I'm sure the rest of the family is just the same way. But I will admit, though, I'm still really nervous- like, super nervous! But I suppose that's normal. I'll just have to go and just be me... easier said than done! When I get nervous I get kind of shy and quiet. But they must be wonderful people. They would have to be in order to raise a wonderful gentleman like John. I can't wait to see!
A few days after the Boise trip John and I are flying to Reno and driving down to Gardnerville to see my family. I can't wait to see them again! I know it was just Christmas when I saw them last, but I've been saving a hug for my mom and dad for a while. So we're flying out devilishly early (okay, 7 am, but we'll have to get up really early), and arriving Saturday at 10. Then we'll have all day Saturday and Sunday, then fly back super super early again on Monday so we can attend some of our Monday classes.
I don't know if John is nervous to go to Nevada or not, but he shouldn't be. I can already tell he fits in no problem. My dad already met him when he came up a little bit ago and really likes him. And my mom, who's heard endless stories, already loves him, too. The hardest customer, though, is Grandpa! Once on the phone, he jokingly told John, "I love my little Allie more than anything. And if anything happens to her, I wouldn't mind going back to prison." Oh, Grandpa. He's such a jokester. John thought that was really funny, and actually got a conversation started with him after that. I have total faith in him and know that he'll have my whole family wooed in a matter of minutes!
Well, I have a lot of preparations to do today! Laundry, packing... I better get to it!
I can't wait!!!
Quotes of the Day:
Me: "I think I hit the car behind me. But that's okay. It's what my driving instructor taught me to do."
and
Amanda: "I though the TA was going to come over to tell us to stop cheating."
Me: "We weren't cheating. We were drawing snakes."
Amanda: "If I was going to cheat from anyone it would be Spencer. I wouldn't want to cheat off of you."
and
Amanda: "They said, *in creepy voice* 'Come to the fireside and bring a date!' I don't know why that was in a scary voice, but it was."
and
Geography Professor Dude: "What is the first thing you think of when you hear 'Africa'?"
Me: "Naked black people?"
Amanda: "I was going to say diseased naked black people. No, there are white people in South Africa."
and
Me: "Maybe I shouldn't post that quote. I don't want people to think I'm racist."
Amanda: "How is that racist?"
Me: "I said the word 'black people'."
Amanda: "That's what they are."
Me: "Oh."
I've only been to Idaho once, and it was up in Coeur d'Alene for like 2 hours to go swimming in the lake. So this will be the first time I've ever seen the rest of the state. I've heard it's just like Nevada... all desert. But I'm still excited anyway!
I can't wait to meet the rest of John's family. I met his brother a few weekends ago when he came here to visit. He was a funny, sweet boy. And I'm sure the rest of the family is just the same way. But I will admit, though, I'm still really nervous- like, super nervous! But I suppose that's normal. I'll just have to go and just be me... easier said than done! When I get nervous I get kind of shy and quiet. But they must be wonderful people. They would have to be in order to raise a wonderful gentleman like John. I can't wait to see!
A few days after the Boise trip John and I are flying to Reno and driving down to Gardnerville to see my family. I can't wait to see them again! I know it was just Christmas when I saw them last, but I've been saving a hug for my mom and dad for a while. So we're flying out devilishly early (okay, 7 am, but we'll have to get up really early), and arriving Saturday at 10. Then we'll have all day Saturday and Sunday, then fly back super super early again on Monday so we can attend some of our Monday classes.
I don't know if John is nervous to go to Nevada or not, but he shouldn't be. I can already tell he fits in no problem. My dad already met him when he came up a little bit ago and really likes him. And my mom, who's heard endless stories, already loves him, too. The hardest customer, though, is Grandpa! Once on the phone, he jokingly told John, "I love my little Allie more than anything. And if anything happens to her, I wouldn't mind going back to prison." Oh, Grandpa. He's such a jokester. John thought that was really funny, and actually got a conversation started with him after that. I have total faith in him and know that he'll have my whole family wooed in a matter of minutes!
Well, I have a lot of preparations to do today! Laundry, packing... I better get to it!
I can't wait!!!
Quotes of the Day:
Me: "I think I hit the car behind me. But that's okay. It's what my driving instructor taught me to do."
and
Amanda: "I though the TA was going to come over to tell us to stop cheating."
Me: "We weren't cheating. We were drawing snakes."
Amanda: "If I was going to cheat from anyone it would be Spencer. I wouldn't want to cheat off of you."
and
Amanda: "They said, *in creepy voice* 'Come to the fireside and bring a date!' I don't know why that was in a scary voice, but it was."
and
Geography Professor Dude: "What is the first thing you think of when you hear 'Africa'?"
Me: "Naked black people?"
Amanda: "I was going to say diseased naked black people. No, there are white people in South Africa."
and
Me: "Maybe I shouldn't post that quote. I don't want people to think I'm racist."
Amanda: "How is that racist?"
Me: "I said the word 'black people'."
Amanda: "That's what they are."
Me: "Oh."
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
25 random facts
I know I posted this on Facebook, but I wanted to post a new blog, so I just decided to post this. Besides, now my mom can see it.
1. I was born to dance. If I didn't have a future family to think about, I would change my major to ballroom this very second. But, you can't help support a family with that major. So it's my minor instead.
2. I'm majoring in English Teaching. I want to teach high school English. It's always been my best subject, and I love to read and write. My high school English teacher, Mr. Petite, really inspired me to want to do it. It just took me a few semesters of college to figure that out. Just think... I get to hang out with teenagers all day, reading, writing, and seeing them all grow! Plus, I LOVE editing papers... especially for grammar and spelling errors. And sentence structure, flow, voice and personality, and supported theses... and... so, everything. I'm a nerd, okay!
3. My hair is my favorite thing about myself after my smile.
4. I have completed 31 out of 100 things on my "Bucket List." I don't expect to finish everything in my lifetime, but it's nice to always have attainable goals. I've been working on it since July of 2006.
5. I love wearing dresses, skirts, and other nice clothing. It makes me feel more "put together" and like I can accomplish more throughout the day.
6. I love playing the piano and have always had a natural ability to do so. I sat down one day and taught myself to play songs from "The Phantom of the Opera" one summer during high school. Then my mom found a piano teacher for me. However, I can't sight read to save my life. I have to memorize the pieces. I'm a classical pianist, and have never been able to play rag or jazz.
7. I love to sing, and I'm working on it... I'm not the best (even though John tells me otherwise) but I love to do it! I'm in a university choir this semester, and think I might try out for Women's Chorus next semester... unless I make the ballroom team!
8. I love traveling and flying, but landing in a plane absolutely scares me to death. I really don't mind long car trips. It's easy to space out the window and let time fly by along with the scenery.
9. I have the best friends, family, and boyfriend anyone could possibly ever ask for. I love them all deeply with every part of me. They have all helped me through so much, and I am eternally grateful to them for that, and grateful to my Heavenly Father for blessing me with them.
10. I love to have things clean and straightened. I don't like dirt, or mess, or anything of the like. I keep my living space clean.
11. I adore cooking. My mother is an excellent cook, and I learned from her! I love cooking for other people mostly. I love it more now that I have a boy I get to feed, too :)
12. I have arachnophobia. I'm not even kidding you. They scare me to death. They are angry, evil, sadistic little death traps that are all out to get me. I have never killed one. I can't get that close. I go into a panic attack- which, by the way, is not very fun during class. It's actually quite embarrassing.
13. My favorite color is purple.
14. I like shooting guns, riding 4-wheelers, and other boy-like activities. I guess that would make sense since I grew up with two older brothers. I adore girly things, but I also enjoy masculine activities.
15. I don't have a temper. I think they are only destructive and create negative feelings. They always make situations worse. I'd much rather sit down and talk it out.
16. My favorite animal is a llama. And I really want one someday. I already named him. He is Carl. And I want a cat that I can name Garbage, like the cat from The Office. I love animals in general, but I can pass on dogs... cats are cleaner. And generally take care of themselves.
17. I love to sew. I've been sewing since I was in 8th grade. I've made my own Halloween costumes every year since I was 15, and was the costumer for a show in high school. I did 13 costumes for the one show, and I had a blast!
18. I'm a drama queen. Not in that kind of way :) I can't even name all the shows in which I have performed.
19. I am really easy going, and probably too accommodating sometimes. I put others first. Sometimes it's dangerous to do that because I ignore myself, and my mom says I let people walk on me, but it makes me happy. I feel like it's what I'm here on this earth to do.
20. I'm generally a quiet person. I have my loud moments, but most of the time, I'm comfortable just keeping to myself. I don't like talking about myself too much. Granted, I do like talking about myself sometimes (like right now? Although this was mostly done out of boredom). But if I feel like I'm doing all of the talking, I feel like I'm being boring or selfish. I like listening and making others feel like I care about them. I would always do anything for anyone.
21. I don't like the cold much. I would prefer to live somewhere warm. Of course, I might not be able to control that, seeing as I will live where my husband can find work ( I can most likely find a job anywhere, but that might not be the case for him). But if I had a choice, I would choose a more temperate climate.
22. I like hats. My grandma has said for years that I would make a good hat model. I just don't own many hats.
23. I'm an extremely hopeless romantic. I love cheesy things, and like a gentleman. Manners speak more than one thinks. They show kindness, selflessness, and respect. I like living in a fairy tale. I've actually been compared to Giselle from "Enchanted" more times than I can count. I'm just glad a handsome, wonderful Prince Charming found me! (That's where the "aw"s come in)
24. I love looking out at city lights at night. They are absolutely breath-taking, and a very good place to have a private, intimate conversation, or to just stare out and ponder. I just love looking at beautiful things in general. I really try to appreciate the beauty of the world.
25. I have a testimony of Heavenly Father, and his son, Jesus Christ. I love going to church, and having that testimony strengthened by praying and reading the scriptures. I love how blessed I have been, especially recently. And I know He loves everyone, no matter what.
1. I was born to dance. If I didn't have a future family to think about, I would change my major to ballroom this very second. But, you can't help support a family with that major. So it's my minor instead.
2. I'm majoring in English Teaching. I want to teach high school English. It's always been my best subject, and I love to read and write. My high school English teacher, Mr. Petite, really inspired me to want to do it. It just took me a few semesters of college to figure that out. Just think... I get to hang out with teenagers all day, reading, writing, and seeing them all grow! Plus, I LOVE editing papers... especially for grammar and spelling errors. And sentence structure, flow, voice and personality, and supported theses... and... so, everything. I'm a nerd, okay!
3. My hair is my favorite thing about myself after my smile.
4. I have completed 31 out of 100 things on my "Bucket List." I don't expect to finish everything in my lifetime, but it's nice to always have attainable goals. I've been working on it since July of 2006.
5. I love wearing dresses, skirts, and other nice clothing. It makes me feel more "put together" and like I can accomplish more throughout the day.
6. I love playing the piano and have always had a natural ability to do so. I sat down one day and taught myself to play songs from "The Phantom of the Opera" one summer during high school. Then my mom found a piano teacher for me. However, I can't sight read to save my life. I have to memorize the pieces. I'm a classical pianist, and have never been able to play rag or jazz.
7. I love to sing, and I'm working on it... I'm not the best (even though John tells me otherwise) but I love to do it! I'm in a university choir this semester, and think I might try out for Women's Chorus next semester... unless I make the ballroom team!
8. I love traveling and flying, but landing in a plane absolutely scares me to death. I really don't mind long car trips. It's easy to space out the window and let time fly by along with the scenery.
9. I have the best friends, family, and boyfriend anyone could possibly ever ask for. I love them all deeply with every part of me. They have all helped me through so much, and I am eternally grateful to them for that, and grateful to my Heavenly Father for blessing me with them.
10. I love to have things clean and straightened. I don't like dirt, or mess, or anything of the like. I keep my living space clean.
11. I adore cooking. My mother is an excellent cook, and I learned from her! I love cooking for other people mostly. I love it more now that I have a boy I get to feed, too :)
12. I have arachnophobia. I'm not even kidding you. They scare me to death. They are angry, evil, sadistic little death traps that are all out to get me. I have never killed one. I can't get that close. I go into a panic attack- which, by the way, is not very fun during class. It's actually quite embarrassing.
13. My favorite color is purple.
14. I like shooting guns, riding 4-wheelers, and other boy-like activities. I guess that would make sense since I grew up with two older brothers. I adore girly things, but I also enjoy masculine activities.
15. I don't have a temper. I think they are only destructive and create negative feelings. They always make situations worse. I'd much rather sit down and talk it out.
16. My favorite animal is a llama. And I really want one someday. I already named him. He is Carl. And I want a cat that I can name Garbage, like the cat from The Office. I love animals in general, but I can pass on dogs... cats are cleaner. And generally take care of themselves.
17. I love to sew. I've been sewing since I was in 8th grade. I've made my own Halloween costumes every year since I was 15, and was the costumer for a show in high school. I did 13 costumes for the one show, and I had a blast!
18. I'm a drama queen. Not in that kind of way :) I can't even name all the shows in which I have performed.
19. I am really easy going, and probably too accommodating sometimes. I put others first. Sometimes it's dangerous to do that because I ignore myself, and my mom says I let people walk on me, but it makes me happy. I feel like it's what I'm here on this earth to do.
20. I'm generally a quiet person. I have my loud moments, but most of the time, I'm comfortable just keeping to myself. I don't like talking about myself too much. Granted, I do like talking about myself sometimes (like right now? Although this was mostly done out of boredom). But if I feel like I'm doing all of the talking, I feel like I'm being boring or selfish. I like listening and making others feel like I care about them. I would always do anything for anyone.
21. I don't like the cold much. I would prefer to live somewhere warm. Of course, I might not be able to control that, seeing as I will live where my husband can find work ( I can most likely find a job anywhere, but that might not be the case for him). But if I had a choice, I would choose a more temperate climate.
22. I like hats. My grandma has said for years that I would make a good hat model. I just don't own many hats.
23. I'm an extremely hopeless romantic. I love cheesy things, and like a gentleman. Manners speak more than one thinks. They show kindness, selflessness, and respect. I like living in a fairy tale. I've actually been compared to Giselle from "Enchanted" more times than I can count. I'm just glad a handsome, wonderful Prince Charming found me! (That's where the "aw"s come in)
24. I love looking out at city lights at night. They are absolutely breath-taking, and a very good place to have a private, intimate conversation, or to just stare out and ponder. I just love looking at beautiful things in general. I really try to appreciate the beauty of the world.
25. I have a testimony of Heavenly Father, and his son, Jesus Christ. I love going to church, and having that testimony strengthened by praying and reading the scriptures. I love how blessed I have been, especially recently. And I know He loves everyone, no matter what.
Monday, February 2, 2009
tango
TA DA!
Tango!
I learned how to tango! Okay, so this is just the critique video, so my teacher is talking in the background. But I'm very proud of my dance! Near the middle Trevor forgot our routine... so we had a bit of trouble there. Just ignore it :) I hope you enjoy the dance!
Quotes of the Day:
Me: "University Choral- We try."
John: "That should be the official motto!"
and
Choir director: "I promise to put energy in the song..."
Choir: "I promise to put energy in the song..."
Choir director: "...and sing at my best..."
Choir: "...and sing at my best..."
Choir director: "...and if Heavenly Father wills it, stay in tune!"
Choir: "...and if Heavenly Father wills it, stay in tune!!!"
and
Choir director: "That was great! How was that different? What did you have to do in order to stay in tune?"
A tenor: "Pray!"
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