oodles of kitties

makes me SO happy!

Sake and Jumbles chillin on my new bed.


Minka hanging out on the living room couch with us while we watched TV.


Jinx finding the coolest spot in the house... under my bed by the open window.


Sake cuddling with me in bed.


Sake and Jinx getting ready to sleep. They are my two new favorites. Especially Sake.


Sake couldn't decide if she wanted to go outside or stay inside, so she did both.


Me interrupting Minka's afternoon nap in Tyler's room.


Minka taking a big yawn.


Hazel the psycho in her dark cave-like living quarters under my mom and dad's bed. She never leaves until it's dark... which is when she eats. All night.





Quotes of the Day:
Sacrament meeting speaker: "This is one of the major characteristics of being a Christian."
Me: "Why is he talking about the Krishna? Oh, Mom, did he say Christian? I thought he said Krishna."
Mom: "Why would he talk about being Krishna?"

and

About a tortilla chip
Grandma: "I ate something, it's like a potato chip, but it's not. You dip it in stuff, it's crunchy."
Mom: "It's not a potato chip?"
Me: "A cracker?"
Grandma: "Yes, like a cracker, like a potato chip, but it's not."
Me: "What on earth are you talking about?"
Grandma: "I forgot what it's called.

and

Mom: About Hazel: "Oh that's gross. I'm embarrassed. Let's just kill her."

fail

pancakes.

things that i will (and won't) miss about byu

Things that I will miss:
1) Friends; especially the Rachels because they'll still be here.

2) Walking to campus

3) Hearing the bells play at noon

4) It still gets stormy sometimes. Not often, but more than Nevada

5) No one goes to bed before midnight

6) My freshman ward

7) There is always some activity to do on campus- and usually for free if not just a few dollars

8) The dollar theatre

9) The Yellow Castle

10) Dancing and having a partner to practice with

11) Wyview

12) Having a grocery store one minute walk away

13) Creamery ice cream

14) Country dances on Saturdays


Things that I won't miss:
1) The deadly crosswalks

2) The grouchy, angry, ugly, self-centered, old, rude, non-English speaking cooks at the Cannon.

3) The hot bar

4) Sports camps

5) Cooking

6) Cleaning

7) Laundry

8) The awful internet connection

9) Homework/tests/papers/school/classes

10) UTA buses


Quotes of the Day:
Me: "Bye, Gary. I won't ever see you again."
Manager Gary: "Have a great summer. And good luck with the wedding."
Me: "I'm not getting married!"

and

Me: "It's hot in the car."
Wistie: "You're hot."
Me: "Your face is hot."
Wistie: "Your mom."
Me: "You better think my mom is hot."

and

Me: "Then why did you take my Grapenuts?!"

goodbyes and good lucks

So ends my cashier career. Tonight was my last night. And I can proudly say that of all the nights I cashiered I was only off on my till once. And that was by like, 10 cents. I'm not done with work yet, though. I'm working tomorrow, too. But it'll be sad because I don't normally work Tuesday. They just asked me to help out because they're short handed. That means I won't be with my normal crew. SAD! I already miss them all! Sarah/Raynesha, Sarah/Shaniqua, Jason/Jase-Jase/Ha-Son, Jacob/Boc, and Derek/Derock/Darryl (it's spelled Darryl but pronounced Da-Rail). I will miss you all dearly!!!

So I went to my friend Spencer's farewell on Sunday. It was very fun and exciting and sad all at the same time. He gave a really good talk in Sacrament meeting, then I went to a really good Gospel Doctrine lesson and to relief society. I sat by his Aunt Linda. She was the most awesomest lady ever. We looked through a Cookie Lee magazine and we picked out a necklace for her. Then we went back to his house for a huge reception. There, I hung out with his brother Bryant all afternoon. The whole thing was a lot of fun! Except that I had to say goodbye at the end. For two years :( But I know he'll make an amazing missionary down there in Arizona! And get some really good Mexican food.

On another note, my friend Curtis competed in the Junior National race in Columbus, OH yesterday. And guess what. He won first place! So he's off to Poland the 4th of July to race! I am SO excited for him! One of my best friends is competing in Worlds! Good luck, Curtis!!!

Me, Rachel, and Rachel Jane rolled down the huge hill next to the library today. It was much fun :) You can't really see us, but you sure can hear us.


Quotes of the Day:
Me: "Look at that monstro sandwich. It's like Texas on a bun."

and

Me: "I hope she didn't eat the casserole. I bet it would look worse coming back up than it did when it went down."
Jason: "I don't know about that. One can hope..."

and

Me: Reading the entrees for the menu "Teriyaki Chicken Things.......? OH, thighs!!!"

and

Me: "Don't jump on me!"
Rachel Jane: "Why? I'm not a leper."
Me: "What's a leper? ... oh yeah isn't it one of those sick people?"

and

Me: "When is the race in... Norway?"
Rachel: "Poland?"
Me: "Yeah. When is the race in Poland?"
Rachel: "Polish."

and

Ty: "Here is Tylor Thatcher's answer to the universe. If it doesn't work, just punch it in the face."

working for money and food. although, i'd rather dance for it

So I got up today at 5:20 AM to come to work. As early as that was, I really liked being done with work by 10. I worked four and a half hours, but I still have a whole day left. It's really nice. And I get to come back for the dinner shift and be cashier. Today will be a good day because there isn't any EFY or sport camps coming in for dinner. Just the cloggers. A perfect amount of people :)

Well, I'm homeless. Again. Most of my stuff is at my Uncle George's house for the summer, and I'm living out of two suitcases (which I hope aren't too heavy to bring on the airplane when I go home...). My stuff is being sneaky and hiding with Rachel's things because she's allowed to still live in Wyview. I'm going to be a secret convict and commandeer the third bed in Rachel and Rachel's apartment. They're living in my apartment from spring. Therefore, I can't be seen by my RA or HA. This will be fun.

But for now, alas, I have no home because they're inspecting the apartments right now. So I'm just chillin' at my second home, the Cannon Center. I'm going to pick up some lunch to take advantage of my employee discount, and maybe take a nap on the couch in the locker room.

I can't wait to go home because I'll be allowed to live. Nazis.

***

So I just finished my dinner shift. I did something really scary and cool. I accidentally deposited over 6 million dollars in some girl's BYU account... She and her mom thought it was really funny. I was flipping out and called the manager over, who was very confused at how to fix it. The mom was making jokes saying now she could pay her daughter's tuition, and mine, too, since I gave her the money. But it all got worked out. And, just like any other big rumor, the news that I had done it spread to every person in the Cannon in about 2 minutes. Seriously two minutes later I walked in back and one of my co-workers said, "Did you really give a girl like a million dollars?" I replied, "It was actually over 6 million."

It wasn't my money. It was BYU's money.

This makes me feel very very powerful.

Quotes of the Day:
Me: "Have a fantastic day with your Siamese bacon."

and

Manager Gary: "Are you working later today, too?"
Me: "Yeah I'll be in at dinner."
Manager Gary: "Gotta save up for that wedding."
Me: "I'm not getting married..."
*10 minutes later*
Manager Gary: "Are you helping out next week?"
Me: "I'll be in Monday lunch and dinner."
Manager Gary: "Gotta save up for that wedding."
Me: "I'm not getting married."
*15 minutes later*
Manager Gary: "So you saving up for that wedding?"
Me: "I'm not getting married!!"

and

Me: "I smell like Cannon Center and trash."

i'm going to name my daughter bon qui qui

whistle while you work

I worked over 8 hours again today. I'm tired. I have burned fingers, and smashed fingernails. My head hurts. But I absolutely love the dinner shift people I work with. I got a third name, and wrote Sarah a love note from Marvin, an old co-worker. We have lots of fun.

Quotes of the Day:
Me: "Aww. It's the little chair that couldn't."

and

Me: "Let's talk like angry black women."
Sarah: "Yeah and let's get names. I'm Raynesha."
Me: "I'll be Shanaynay."
Sarah: "Mm, girl Shanaynay, you sure lookin hot tonight girl. Lookit you wit yo acrylic nails 'n everythang."

and

Me: "My mop is a squid."

world peace

Sigh of relief...

and happiness.

:D <-- Me

I hate miscommunication.

...but at the same time, you learn so many vitally important things from it. Like the strength of your relationship with that person, and if you are strong enough to handle the bad times. And how well you work together when you disagree. And how much closer you become afterwards.

I confirmed a very valuable bit of happy information that will be very important to me for the next long while.

But still pretty sure I hate being a girl sometimes.

Oh yeah guess what I know how to bring world peace.

1) Elect righteous leaders. (Yes, just like King Mosiah told everyone. Duh.)

2) Have them all get together in a happy circle with a snap cup and talk about their problems.

3) Group hug.

4) Lunch break

5) Negotiate and sign peace treaty. And by negotiate, I mean that I've already written it. "I won't hurt anyone and I will be happy and talk about my problems. Oh, and I will get rid of my atomic weapons. And enormous riches." the end. Just sign it.

6) Dinner and dancing.

So, pretty sure we're just stuck on step... one. We all need to work on that.

When I'm world leader, there will be peace... and no black napkins. And a world holiday, "Dance Day." And lots of kittens. And nap time.

Ta da.

Disclaimer: I know I will never be world leader and that world peace will never happen until the Millennium.

the last week

Now begins my last full week of being in Provo until this next fall. I'm actually really excited. I just have to go through all that packing and moving junk. That I am definitely not excited for.

So last weekend Rachel, Rachel Jane, Heather and I saw the Mormon Miracle Pageant in Manti, Utah. It was really good! The costumes were amazing. Rachel and I decided that we're going to be in it someday. Well actually spring after next because she'll be in London next spring. So we're going to do it after that. I told her that I want to be one of the evil wicked Nephites because they wear fun flowy sparkly dresses. Rachel was a little appalled, but I said I wanted to wear them. And because they dance and kick a lot. It looks like fun!

Oh, and at the pageant, I ate the most amazing turkey I've ever had in my life. It was just from one of those barbecue stands that's doing some softball fundraiser. But it was seriously amazing. I never stuff myself, but it was so good, I made myself eat all of it. I didn't want to waste it. So I went up to the ladies and asked how they cooked it. Here is the recipe if you're curious. It was amazing.

Marinade:
2 parts Sprite/7Up
1 part oil
1 part soy sauce
some horseradish.
garlic (optional)

Chop up raw turkey and marinate for 24 hours. Then cook all in a crock pot for a few hours.

Then we all had an amazing discussion on the way home. I had a ton of spiritual/religious questions after the pageant and so we pretty much talked all the way home. It was fantastic. It was one of the best nights that I've had in a long time.

So I worked for about 12 hours the last 2 days. And I got 2 free meals :) I'm happy.

I've been feeling very weird today. I'm all emotions mixed together. I'm stressed, tired, happy, teary, upset, scared, confused, and excited all at the same time. I don't like being a girl sometimes. I really need a hug. Sarah gave me a hug at work today and I almost started crying. It was very very weird.

I want my paycheck. I owe Rachel money for our Arches trip.

I miss Tylor... A lot.

I'm happy I get to sleep in tomorrow. And just relax and study all day. And maybe find boxes. And maybe start packing. Or at least sorting through my stuff and getting rid of stuff I don't need.

Life is going to be so much easier starting Friday. I'm really excited.

I miss dance.

Quotes of the Day:

Rachel: "That's why he froked out."

and

Me: "Is the plural of turkey turkeys or is it just turkey?"
Rachel Jane: "That depends on if it's cooked or if it's still walking around."

and

Me: "I bet they planted those trees just for the show, huh?"
Rachel: "Yep."
Me: "I bet those are fake trees, huh?"
Rachel: "Yep."

and

Rachel: "I think he's mostly attractive because he's talking to children."

and

Me: "So, do I get extra blessings because I'm working on Sunday to feed the children of God?"
Sarah: "Or extra sins."
Me: "Oh, great. I'm cursed for eternity."

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Quickstep pictures. Sorry they're blurry. That's me and Trevor.

Oh yeah. So I took my dance finals yesterday. They all went great! I was really happy with my scores. And then this morning, I did my metals exams. That's where a professional comes and judges our dancing. I didn't do as well on these. I got the same score on all four dances (Samba, Rumba, Waltz, Quickstep). But I still got honors, a gold sticker on my certificate, and a pin. So I'm happy :)