He he he he he he :) Oh life.
Lots of things are going on at the moment. School is over (except for finals. I'm taking those one at a time next week. No reason to unnecessarily stress myself, right?) This semester seemed super short. And I'm afraid I didn't apply myself very much, which isn't a good thing because I really need to focus on being a god student. It is just so hard because I feel like all I've ever done with my life is study and go to class. I think I just need a break to clear my head; the problem is that I don't know when I'm going to be able to take a break. *Sigh*
Work is going well. Despite the fact that I have to walk home from work at two in the morning down rape hill all by myself in the sub-zero degree weather, I really like my job. It gives me plenty of time to do my homework and it also allows me valuable "Stephanie" time :) I really enjoy being able to just have time to sit with my thoughts and sing, read, think, day-dream etc.
My living conditions are slowly but surely getting better. Katie and I have had a couple of bonding moments (they are few and far between, but at least they are happening). We still haven't had very deep conversations, but maybe by the end of the year we will be friends. (I'm crossing my fingers for that one)
Most of my missionaries are out. The vast majority of them have been out for at least a little while, some are still prepping to leave and some are almost on their way home. It is so weird to think about. But I definitely enjoy it :) Missionaries are my favorite. I miss them terribly and I hope things can be quasi normal when they get back. I'm most excited for Vandes, Taylor, justin and Keith to be home. Unfortunately Keith has been out for a total of about 3.5 months. Vandes, on the other hand, comes home in July (I think.) I'll have to get on his case fr not writing me at all...
So I have very interesting news. I like Troy Teeples and he likes me. It is SO strange because it's TROY! I would have never expected it. But I am having so much fun. The best part about being around him is that I'm completely myself and not my Provo-self. I really don't like my Provo-self. She's boring and quiet and timid. My complete self is outgoing, random, funny, full of laughter and friendly. I like being me and to find someone who likes me being me is nice. I don't feel like I'm trying and I haven't flirted like this for the longest time and it feels GREAT! :D
Anyway, that's about it. I'll keep you updated one whatever goes on. Adios!
Friday, December 11, 2009
Friday, September 18, 2009
Life :D
I'm a sophomore. Its really odd and wonderful. But it feels like I've been in Provo forever. I wish I could get out of here for a time. That would be nice :)
Anyway... School is going really well. I'm taking 16 credit hours this semester. I'm taking Sign language, Docrine and Covenants, American Heritage, Geography, English (for my major) and Biology lab (also for my major). I'm actually really enjoying it. I don't even mind doing the homework because I'm learning so much. Its becoming increasingly hard to choose a favorite (which is very strange considering I've never been a huge history person).
I really like my apartment in Liberty Square. We have so much storage and living space. The only problem with it is the bedroom. The beds are so tall (they go up to my shoulder so I have a stool) and we only have one shelf between the two of us (which Katie claimed from day one). So I have the top shelf of my deak and thats it. Its rather unfortunate because I have a lot of display stuff. Liz and Taylor are really easy to live with. We get along really well but we don't really interfere with each other's lives. Katie is a different story; she doesn't talk to me. She'll acknowledge my presence in the room, smile, nod and leave with all her stuff. The longest period of time we've been in the same room at the same time is when we are both asleep at night. I have a feeling she doesn't like me very much. She's not openly hostile or anything, but she doesn't try to be friendly. Whenever we have a conversation I'm the one who instigates it and she only answers with one-or-two word answers. Its very upsetting (especially after having such a good experience with Jess last year, its a total let down)
On a brighter note, oh wait. I don't have any super fantastic good news. This bites! I keep having moments of saddness but then I realize that there is no point in being sad. So I might as well just be happy :) I don't like having to remind myself to be happy. It has never happened to me before. I hope this isn't becoming a regular occurance.
Anyway... Thats it for now. Adios!
Anyway... School is going really well. I'm taking 16 credit hours this semester. I'm taking Sign language, Docrine and Covenants, American Heritage, Geography, English (for my major) and Biology lab (also for my major). I'm actually really enjoying it. I don't even mind doing the homework because I'm learning so much. Its becoming increasingly hard to choose a favorite (which is very strange considering I've never been a huge history person).
I really like my apartment in Liberty Square. We have so much storage and living space. The only problem with it is the bedroom. The beds are so tall (they go up to my shoulder so I have a stool) and we only have one shelf between the two of us (which Katie claimed from day one). So I have the top shelf of my deak and thats it. Its rather unfortunate because I have a lot of display stuff. Liz and Taylor are really easy to live with. We get along really well but we don't really interfere with each other's lives. Katie is a different story; she doesn't talk to me. She'll acknowledge my presence in the room, smile, nod and leave with all her stuff. The longest period of time we've been in the same room at the same time is when we are both asleep at night. I have a feeling she doesn't like me very much. She's not openly hostile or anything, but she doesn't try to be friendly. Whenever we have a conversation I'm the one who instigates it and she only answers with one-or-two word answers. Its very upsetting (especially after having such a good experience with Jess last year, its a total let down)
On a brighter note, oh wait. I don't have any super fantastic good news. This bites! I keep having moments of saddness but then I realize that there is no point in being sad. So I might as well just be happy :) I don't like having to remind myself to be happy. It has never happened to me before. I hope this isn't becoming a regular occurance.
Anyway... Thats it for now. Adios!
Monday, August 10, 2009
Hehehehehe :)
So... I'm confused/excited/relieved/giddy all at the same time. Things are going pretty well here in Provo. Work is almost over and I'm starting to pack my things. I really don't like packing, especially packing everything. It makes my apartment seem morelike a jail cell than normal. But its ok because I get to move in with Liz, Taylor and Katie in a couple weeks :)
Let me tell you why I have all the mixed emotions though. Remember when I said I think I love Keith? :D I'm pretty sure I do. And he likes me too (at least I'm hoping so) Let me tell you the story: I went home on Saturday after work to celebrate my brother's birthday. It was good (even though he's kind of a dork). But afterwards all there was to do was sit around my house and I don't like doing that when I'm home because there are so many people I want to see and sitting there doesn't accomplish anything. So I called up Thomas (I would have called Keith, but he has a habit of not keeping his phone near him and I never know if he's actually going to answer) and Thomas told me that I needed to go to Keith's house and see them. They were finishing up watching "Nacho Libre". I went over and knocked on the door; they waved me in from downstairs. So I came down and sat on the end of the couch (the rest of the couch was full with Thomas, Jocelyn, Keith, Maddie, Katie and Kadee). After the movi was over we were just talking for a bit then Katie had to take Maddie and Kadee home. And then Kevin came over. (People just kept coming in and out, but its ok at Keith's house and I love it) We started quoting movies ad ended up quoting "Atlantis" a lot, so much so that we ended up just putting it in and watching the whole movie. As we started it, I got up and decided to call home and ask for a curfew extension until after the movie was over. My daddy said it was fine so I didn't have to leave half way through the movie (thank goodness) Kevin left for a bit so it was just me, Keith, Jocelyn and Thomas. Keith started poking me and I started squirming and Jocelyn attempted to help me attack him, but we still lost. I ended up squirming down so far that I was using Keith's chest as a pillow (convenient how that worked out...). He stopped there and then put his arm around me :) It was wonderful.
Anyway, Jocelyn had to be home so Thomas drove her and that left just me and Keith. We just sat there watching the movie and then all the sudden I feel him kiss the top of my head. So cute! Then Thomas came back and the three of us finished "Atlantis." I love it when it's just the three of us! It feels complete and whole. When the movie was over, we sat there talking for a bit. Then I decided that I should go home. So I said "Ok, well I have to go." And they both asked why (they always ask questions...) and I said that I told my parents I'd come home after the movie as over. They both said that I didn't have to leave right then because the movie would still be over and hour from them. Leave it up to them to think of something like that. I attempted to get up to g anyway and Thomas knocked me back onto the couch. I enjoyed being there too much to retaliate so I just sat there. Keith turned so that he was on his stomach, facing me. I couldn't resist, I just started playing with his hair. He sighed and closed his eyes in contentment. Then he said "You're amazing at that." I asked how so and he told me. I thought it was interesting :) Anyway, I stayed like that for a while then decided that I really should go. It was 12:30 by that point. So Thomas helped me up, then I helped Keith up and he kep my hand as we walked up the stairs. We went outside and over to Thomas' car. I gave him one more hug and promised him that I woul be there next Saturday, and he told me that he was going to the single's ward tomorrow. I asked him which one and he said it was the same one my brother goes to and I was going to be going with him. So I told Thomas I'd see him there and I think that made it better than him goi g by himself.
Thomas left and Keith pulled me into another hug. He walked me backwards to my car and then we stayed there for about 20 more minutes. We talked a little bit about random things, and every nowand then he'd pull me into a tighter hug. Once he pulled back and made a strange. I asked him what it was for and he sid it was nothing. I knew it wasn't a "nothing" face, so I made him tell me. He said he was having an internal debate about whether to kiss me or not. I said "Oh. Well let me know when you decided." He chuckled and said "You'll be the first one to know." Then we talked some more, pulled some "really attractive" faces at each other and he'd pull me closer every now and then. Eventually he said "ok, I think you should go." I gave him a look and he said "I decided not tonight." I shrugged and said ok then smiled at him. He opened my door and told me to drive home safe and that he'd talk to me later. Then he closed my door and walked back to his driveway. I drove and away grinning to myself. When I got far enough away, I screamed ot of happiness. That really is my happy place. I just feel so protected and safe and liked. That's when I decided that him not kissing me that night was a good thing. I would have enjoyed it (especially because of random moments that I've had in my mind... anyway...) but I want our first kiss to be something special; after we've done something together better than just watching a movie at his house and him walking me to my car. But it gives me hope that it actually will happen and it's not just something I'd imagine. :) YAY!
So that's it. I'm going to bed now. When something else happens, I'll let you know! Adios!
Let me tell you why I have all the mixed emotions though. Remember when I said I think I love Keith? :D I'm pretty sure I do. And he likes me too (at least I'm hoping so) Let me tell you the story: I went home on Saturday after work to celebrate my brother's birthday. It was good (even though he's kind of a dork). But afterwards all there was to do was sit around my house and I don't like doing that when I'm home because there are so many people I want to see and sitting there doesn't accomplish anything. So I called up Thomas (I would have called Keith, but he has a habit of not keeping his phone near him and I never know if he's actually going to answer) and Thomas told me that I needed to go to Keith's house and see them. They were finishing up watching "Nacho Libre". I went over and knocked on the door; they waved me in from downstairs. So I came down and sat on the end of the couch (the rest of the couch was full with Thomas, Jocelyn, Keith, Maddie, Katie and Kadee). After the movi was over we were just talking for a bit then Katie had to take Maddie and Kadee home. And then Kevin came over. (People just kept coming in and out, but its ok at Keith's house and I love it) We started quoting movies ad ended up quoting "Atlantis" a lot, so much so that we ended up just putting it in and watching the whole movie. As we started it, I got up and decided to call home and ask for a curfew extension until after the movie was over. My daddy said it was fine so I didn't have to leave half way through the movie (thank goodness) Kevin left for a bit so it was just me, Keith, Jocelyn and Thomas. Keith started poking me and I started squirming and Jocelyn attempted to help me attack him, but we still lost. I ended up squirming down so far that I was using Keith's chest as a pillow (convenient how that worked out...). He stopped there and then put his arm around me :) It was wonderful.
Anyway, Jocelyn had to be home so Thomas drove her and that left just me and Keith. We just sat there watching the movie and then all the sudden I feel him kiss the top of my head. So cute! Then Thomas came back and the three of us finished "Atlantis." I love it when it's just the three of us! It feels complete and whole. When the movie was over, we sat there talking for a bit. Then I decided that I should go home. So I said "Ok, well I have to go." And they both asked why (they always ask questions...) and I said that I told my parents I'd come home after the movie as over. They both said that I didn't have to leave right then because the movie would still be over and hour from them. Leave it up to them to think of something like that. I attempted to get up to g anyway and Thomas knocked me back onto the couch. I enjoyed being there too much to retaliate so I just sat there. Keith turned so that he was on his stomach, facing me. I couldn't resist, I just started playing with his hair. He sighed and closed his eyes in contentment. Then he said "You're amazing at that." I asked how so and he told me. I thought it was interesting :) Anyway, I stayed like that for a while then decided that I really should go. It was 12:30 by that point. So Thomas helped me up, then I helped Keith up and he kep my hand as we walked up the stairs. We went outside and over to Thomas' car. I gave him one more hug and promised him that I woul be there next Saturday, and he told me that he was going to the single's ward tomorrow. I asked him which one and he said it was the same one my brother goes to and I was going to be going with him. So I told Thomas I'd see him there and I think that made it better than him goi g by himself.
Thomas left and Keith pulled me into another hug. He walked me backwards to my car and then we stayed there for about 20 more minutes. We talked a little bit about random things, and every nowand then he'd pull me into a tighter hug. Once he pulled back and made a strange. I asked him what it was for and he sid it was nothing. I knew it wasn't a "nothing" face, so I made him tell me. He said he was having an internal debate about whether to kiss me or not. I said "Oh. Well let me know when you decided." He chuckled and said "You'll be the first one to know." Then we talked some more, pulled some "really attractive" faces at each other and he'd pull me closer every now and then. Eventually he said "ok, I think you should go." I gave him a look and he said "I decided not tonight." I shrugged and said ok then smiled at him. He opened my door and told me to drive home safe and that he'd talk to me later. Then he closed my door and walked back to his driveway. I drove and away grinning to myself. When I got far enough away, I screamed ot of happiness. That really is my happy place. I just feel so protected and safe and liked. That's when I decided that him not kissing me that night was a good thing. I would have enjoyed it (especially because of random moments that I've had in my mind... anyway...) but I want our first kiss to be something special; after we've done something together better than just watching a movie at his house and him walking me to my car. But it gives me hope that it actually will happen and it's not just something I'd imagine. :) YAY!
So that's it. I'm going to bed now. When something else happens, I'll let you know! Adios!
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Time...
So, I'm really bad at this whole "keeping-up-to-date" thing. Oh well. You'll forgive me, right?
I finished up freshman year. THANK GOODNESS! I'm so glad to be done. Moving out of my apartment was a little sad because I'll miss my roommates a lot. Jess and I had planned on being roomies for fall, but then she had to go and get engaged and kill all our plans. Its ok though. I really like Taylor and they are so cute together :) They are getting married in about 2 and half weeks. They are both so excited about it. I'm going to the reception on the 15th.
I currently work with BYU Housing. I absolutely love my job. It gets a little tedious at times, but then it makes up for it. It sounds really boring and lame but I'm really enjoying it. Every week I check EFY kids into the dorms and then have building prep on Saturday mornings (at 6:30 am. I kinda want to shoot myself every Saturday, but thats ok). Then Tuesday-Thursday I have desk shifts, roving shifts and project hours to keep things running smoothly (and to give me more hours and therefore more money.) I love most of my co-workers. There are only 10 of us who have this job, so we work together all the time. I work with Levi, Ashley, Jana, Matt, Lindsay, Danny, Kira, Kevin and Becca. I've become really close to Kira. She and I sign to each other all the time and it really bothers everyone else, especially Jana; its very entertaining. :) We're attempting to teach Danny how to sign. Most of the time he does really well... ha ha ha ha
I've done a very bad job at writing my missionaries recently. Oh, Jon came home and absolutely nothing happened. We hung out a few times and we went on a date, but he had that creepy "looking for my eternal companion" look in his eyes and I don't want to go there at all. So we talk every so often but we don't see much of each other (which I consider a good thing). Craig left on his mission. It was a sad day. I couldn't even go to this farewell because I had to speak in my ward the same day. I was very annoyed with my bishop. Luckily, I got to hang out with him the Saturday night before he left. I went home for some reason and as I was exiting, Amanda called me and told me that I needed to drive to Layton that very minute so we could kidnap him. We didn't actually have to kidnap him. He volunteered to hang out with us :) We met up at Amanda's house. He and I pulled up (for opposite directions) at the same time. I could hear music from inside his car. We got out of our cars and he pulled me into a huge hug and said "hello beautiful girl," like he always does. :) He just held me for a minute (it was a minute of bliss) and then I asked "What were you listening to?" He chuckled and said "Wicked." I gasped and said "I was too!" Then he pulled me into an even tighter hug and said "We're just perfect together." I almost had a spaz attack. My insides were going hay-wire and it was all I could do to not scream for joy at the top of my lungs. :) Anyway... the three of us (Me, Craig and Amanda) made banana splits/ice cream sundaes and then watched HSM3 (Craig's idea). After we were done with that it was like midnight. He decided that he should probably go, so we all got up and started gathering our things. We walked out onto Amanda's front porch and he gave Amanda a hug, then it was my turn. He pulled me in and held me tight. Just before he let go, he gave me an extra squeeze. He made me promise to write him and then he walked down to his car, waved to us, got in and drove away. As I waved good-bye to him, I lost it; I started crying. I turned to look at Amanda and she was crying too. She hugged me and it started raining. It was horrible. I decided that I should probably go as well. So I got in my car and drove back to Provo at 1 in the morning, in the rain, crying. It was the most pathetic drive home ever. Oh well.
I've decided something else too: I think I might love Keith :) I only see him once every month or so, but every time I see him its like I've never gone away. He just got his mission call to Kennewick Washington. It makes me laugh that that is where he's going. I went home this past weekend for Taylor Pulver's farewell and I figured I'd go congratulate him in person. I went over to his house and his mom answered the door (his family loves me. Although, I have a feeling they love most of Keith and Katie's friends) and invited me in. I went up the stairs and he greeted me at the top with a huge hug. (I definitely love being in his arms, just so you know) Thomas was there too. I gave him a hug and made him spin me :) It's tradition at this point. But then we all sat down and started talking. That's one of the things that I love about those two; they're ok with just sitting and talking. After a while Keith grabbed a pillow and sort of draped himself on my lap. That was an open invitation for me to start scratching his back (which is good because I've wanted to do that for a very long while.) While we were talking, Thomas told me "You need to be in town on the 15th around 4." I told him that I could probably do that and then I asked why. Thats when he told me: he's getting baptized. Let me repeat myself
THOMAS IS GETTING BAPTIZED! I'm so excited! Keith covered my mouth so I wouldn't scream, but I still managed to get some sound out. :) I can't wait!!! There is no chance I'm going to miss that. I have to be in Layton for Jessica's wedding reception that night anyway so it's perfect. The problem is that I will have to split my time between the two occasions. Jessica's reception doesn't start until 6:30, but I could probably spend hours on end with Keith and Thomas. The only problem I might run into is that I have to share Thomas and Jessica with hoards of people and sharing isn't my strong point. :) Hopefully with Thomas being distracted by all those people it will give me more Keith time (I am so selfish sometimes...)
What else... Oh, I went to the lake a couple of weeks ago. Without a doubt its one of my favorite places I've ever been to. I did everything this summer: tubing (of course), knee-boarding (with Cass), wake boarding (we got all 4 Robinson kids back behind our boat at the same time) and I even slalomed :) I've never been able to do it before. I was so proud of myself. We also went to the rope swing a couple of times and I declared war on all the little boys. I'm pretty sure I lost, but it was 15 to 1. My odds weren't that good, especially because some of them are bigger than me. I love playing with them. I hope they like it. I just remember being that age and looking up to the older cousins and wanting to do something with them. But they were always "too cool" to pay with us younger kids. I want to change that legacy. :)
Megan and I went to the Kenny Chesney concert on the 23rd. It was AMAZING! Lady Antebellum and Miranda Lambert were his opening acts. I would have enjoyed them a lot more if it hadn't been 105 degrees outside. Once the sun went down it was a lot easier to have energy and enjoy it. Coincidentally, the sun was going down just as Kenny came on stage :) Ha ha ha ha I don't think it was a coincidence at all. But it was a very long concert. It started at 5:30 and we didn't leave until 10:45. The first three hours were miserable because of the heat but Kenny made up for it 10-fold. He even sang one of my favorite songs of his. He took a minute to thank all the radio stations in Salt Lake for playing his music. He said that it was Utah that gave him his first big break by playing his CD over and over. And then, for the first time in 6 years, he sang the song that made him big; he sang "Me and You" which I AM going to dance to at my wedding. I think it's so cute. :) Highlight of the concert for me. I even got it recorded on my phone, but the recording isn't very good because you can hear me singing along with him. (He's a lot better than I am.)
Well, that's basically life for me. If anything new comes up, I'll let you know. Adios for now!
I finished up freshman year. THANK GOODNESS! I'm so glad to be done. Moving out of my apartment was a little sad because I'll miss my roommates a lot. Jess and I had planned on being roomies for fall, but then she had to go and get engaged and kill all our plans. Its ok though. I really like Taylor and they are so cute together :) They are getting married in about 2 and half weeks. They are both so excited about it. I'm going to the reception on the 15th.
I currently work with BYU Housing. I absolutely love my job. It gets a little tedious at times, but then it makes up for it. It sounds really boring and lame but I'm really enjoying it. Every week I check EFY kids into the dorms and then have building prep on Saturday mornings (at 6:30 am. I kinda want to shoot myself every Saturday, but thats ok). Then Tuesday-Thursday I have desk shifts, roving shifts and project hours to keep things running smoothly (and to give me more hours and therefore more money.) I love most of my co-workers. There are only 10 of us who have this job, so we work together all the time. I work with Levi, Ashley, Jana, Matt, Lindsay, Danny, Kira, Kevin and Becca. I've become really close to Kira. She and I sign to each other all the time and it really bothers everyone else, especially Jana; its very entertaining. :) We're attempting to teach Danny how to sign. Most of the time he does really well... ha ha ha ha
I've done a very bad job at writing my missionaries recently. Oh, Jon came home and absolutely nothing happened. We hung out a few times and we went on a date, but he had that creepy "looking for my eternal companion" look in his eyes and I don't want to go there at all. So we talk every so often but we don't see much of each other (which I consider a good thing). Craig left on his mission. It was a sad day. I couldn't even go to this farewell because I had to speak in my ward the same day. I was very annoyed with my bishop. Luckily, I got to hang out with him the Saturday night before he left. I went home for some reason and as I was exiting, Amanda called me and told me that I needed to drive to Layton that very minute so we could kidnap him. We didn't actually have to kidnap him. He volunteered to hang out with us :) We met up at Amanda's house. He and I pulled up (for opposite directions) at the same time. I could hear music from inside his car. We got out of our cars and he pulled me into a huge hug and said "hello beautiful girl," like he always does. :) He just held me for a minute (it was a minute of bliss) and then I asked "What were you listening to?" He chuckled and said "Wicked." I gasped and said "I was too!" Then he pulled me into an even tighter hug and said "We're just perfect together." I almost had a spaz attack. My insides were going hay-wire and it was all I could do to not scream for joy at the top of my lungs. :) Anyway... the three of us (Me, Craig and Amanda) made banana splits/ice cream sundaes and then watched HSM3 (Craig's idea). After we were done with that it was like midnight. He decided that he should probably go, so we all got up and started gathering our things. We walked out onto Amanda's front porch and he gave Amanda a hug, then it was my turn. He pulled me in and held me tight. Just before he let go, he gave me an extra squeeze. He made me promise to write him and then he walked down to his car, waved to us, got in and drove away. As I waved good-bye to him, I lost it; I started crying. I turned to look at Amanda and she was crying too. She hugged me and it started raining. It was horrible. I decided that I should probably go as well. So I got in my car and drove back to Provo at 1 in the morning, in the rain, crying. It was the most pathetic drive home ever. Oh well.
I've decided something else too: I think I might love Keith :) I only see him once every month or so, but every time I see him its like I've never gone away. He just got his mission call to Kennewick Washington. It makes me laugh that that is where he's going. I went home this past weekend for Taylor Pulver's farewell and I figured I'd go congratulate him in person. I went over to his house and his mom answered the door (his family loves me. Although, I have a feeling they love most of Keith and Katie's friends) and invited me in. I went up the stairs and he greeted me at the top with a huge hug. (I definitely love being in his arms, just so you know) Thomas was there too. I gave him a hug and made him spin me :) It's tradition at this point. But then we all sat down and started talking. That's one of the things that I love about those two; they're ok with just sitting and talking. After a while Keith grabbed a pillow and sort of draped himself on my lap. That was an open invitation for me to start scratching his back (which is good because I've wanted to do that for a very long while.) While we were talking, Thomas told me "You need to be in town on the 15th around 4." I told him that I could probably do that and then I asked why. Thats when he told me: he's getting baptized. Let me repeat myself
THOMAS IS GETTING BAPTIZED! I'm so excited! Keith covered my mouth so I wouldn't scream, but I still managed to get some sound out. :) I can't wait!!! There is no chance I'm going to miss that. I have to be in Layton for Jessica's wedding reception that night anyway so it's perfect. The problem is that I will have to split my time between the two occasions. Jessica's reception doesn't start until 6:30, but I could probably spend hours on end with Keith and Thomas. The only problem I might run into is that I have to share Thomas and Jessica with hoards of people and sharing isn't my strong point. :) Hopefully with Thomas being distracted by all those people it will give me more Keith time (I am so selfish sometimes...)
What else... Oh, I went to the lake a couple of weeks ago. Without a doubt its one of my favorite places I've ever been to. I did everything this summer: tubing (of course), knee-boarding (with Cass), wake boarding (we got all 4 Robinson kids back behind our boat at the same time) and I even slalomed :) I've never been able to do it before. I was so proud of myself. We also went to the rope swing a couple of times and I declared war on all the little boys. I'm pretty sure I lost, but it was 15 to 1. My odds weren't that good, especially because some of them are bigger than me. I love playing with them. I hope they like it. I just remember being that age and looking up to the older cousins and wanting to do something with them. But they were always "too cool" to pay with us younger kids. I want to change that legacy. :)
Megan and I went to the Kenny Chesney concert on the 23rd. It was AMAZING! Lady Antebellum and Miranda Lambert were his opening acts. I would have enjoyed them a lot more if it hadn't been 105 degrees outside. Once the sun went down it was a lot easier to have energy and enjoy it. Coincidentally, the sun was going down just as Kenny came on stage :) Ha ha ha ha I don't think it was a coincidence at all. But it was a very long concert. It started at 5:30 and we didn't leave until 10:45. The first three hours were miserable because of the heat but Kenny made up for it 10-fold. He even sang one of my favorite songs of his. He took a minute to thank all the radio stations in Salt Lake for playing his music. He said that it was Utah that gave him his first big break by playing his CD over and over. And then, for the first time in 6 years, he sang the song that made him big; he sang "Me and You" which I AM going to dance to at my wedding. I think it's so cute. :) Highlight of the concert for me. I even got it recorded on my phone, but the recording isn't very good because you can hear me singing along with him. (He's a lot better than I am.)
Well, that's basically life for me. If anything new comes up, I'll let you know. Adios for now!
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Sheesh!!
Where in the world has the time gone?!?!?! How can it already be April? How can I have already survived an entire year of college?!?! This is insane...
So on the boy-front, things are relatively calm at the moment. The really only big news is that my missionary comes home exaclty one month from today. Let me say that again
HE COMES HOME ONE MONTH FROM TODAY!!!!!! :D
I'm so excited! (If you can't tell...) It actually freaks me out a little bit: I don't know what to expect when he gets back. Here's the thing. I liked him a lot since we first met when I was 16. We spent 4 straight days together (he was in my trek family) and I had withdrawls after we got home and I hadn't seen him. We continued to talk on-and-off up until he left in the spring of '07 for his mission in Ohio. We have written his entire mission and in a letter that I got about 6 months ago (wow, I didn't realize it'd been that long...) he asked me to wait for him. So... a little bit nervous about where this is going to go.
Let's see... what else? I told myself that I was over Craig. I've been working very hard to not be in love with him. It works most of the time. Its only when I see him again that my heart knows that its more in control than my mind. And for a little time after every encounter. But then I can go on make-believing that I don't love him. :/ Its a very complicated process. And this problem really only has two solutions and, frankly, I don't like to think of one of them. The other one I quite enjoy, but I don't want to get my hopes up. So I try to push this little issue out of my mind when I can.
On to a happier subject. Missionaries!!! :D I love missionaries. They are my favorite. I'm currently writting several of them, though most of them are strictly friends. I have one in Ohio (ok, so that one isn't just a friend), one in Fiji (my best friend), one in Australia, one in Missouri, one in Ireland, one in Chile (whom I have not heard from in a while), one in Washington (so funny story, this one was actually my brother's companion. ha ha ha ha), and others whom I don't write as often as I should. And I have one going to the Marshall Islands, one going to Hong Knog, one going to Philidelphia, one going to Brazil and one going to the Philipines, not to mention scads of people from my ward (also whom I probably won't write). But it means that I will know people all around the world and I quite enjoy that fact.
School is going well. I officially declared my major in Elementary Education a couple weeks ago. I've planned out the rest of forever so I can be accepted into the program winter of 2011. I'm so excited. I can't wait to be a teacher! I hope I'm a good one...
So yeah, that's basically life thus far. I'll keep you posted on anything new and exciting (ha ha ha, ok I might forget, but I will try harder)
Adios for now!
So on the boy-front, things are relatively calm at the moment. The really only big news is that my missionary comes home exaclty one month from today. Let me say that again
HE COMES HOME ONE MONTH FROM TODAY!!!!!! :D
I'm so excited! (If you can't tell...) It actually freaks me out a little bit: I don't know what to expect when he gets back. Here's the thing. I liked him a lot since we first met when I was 16. We spent 4 straight days together (he was in my trek family) and I had withdrawls after we got home and I hadn't seen him. We continued to talk on-and-off up until he left in the spring of '07 for his mission in Ohio. We have written his entire mission and in a letter that I got about 6 months ago (wow, I didn't realize it'd been that long...) he asked me to wait for him. So... a little bit nervous about where this is going to go.
Let's see... what else? I told myself that I was over Craig. I've been working very hard to not be in love with him. It works most of the time. Its only when I see him again that my heart knows that its more in control than my mind. And for a little time after every encounter. But then I can go on make-believing that I don't love him. :/ Its a very complicated process. And this problem really only has two solutions and, frankly, I don't like to think of one of them. The other one I quite enjoy, but I don't want to get my hopes up. So I try to push this little issue out of my mind when I can.
On to a happier subject. Missionaries!!! :D I love missionaries. They are my favorite. I'm currently writting several of them, though most of them are strictly friends. I have one in Ohio (ok, so that one isn't just a friend), one in Fiji (my best friend), one in Australia, one in Missouri, one in Ireland, one in Chile (whom I have not heard from in a while), one in Washington (so funny story, this one was actually my brother's companion. ha ha ha ha), and others whom I don't write as often as I should. And I have one going to the Marshall Islands, one going to Hong Knog, one going to Philidelphia, one going to Brazil and one going to the Philipines, not to mention scads of people from my ward (also whom I probably won't write). But it means that I will know people all around the world and I quite enjoy that fact.
School is going well. I officially declared my major in Elementary Education a couple weeks ago. I've planned out the rest of forever so I can be accepted into the program winter of 2011. I'm so excited. I can't wait to be a teacher! I hope I'm a good one...
So yeah, that's basically life thus far. I'll keep you posted on anything new and exciting (ha ha ha, ok I might forget, but I will try harder)
Adios for now!
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Shameless Flirt
That's what I decided I am. I don't do it on purpose. I just become flirty and forget myself sometimes. So this isn't really "heartbreak material" this time, but its on the same path.
So this past weekend I was at home and James called me up (because he knew I was home). He was asking me what I was up too and badgering me to come hang out with him, Adam, Joseph and Austin. I always hung out with James and Adam in high school an only occasionally with Joseph and Austin. He gave the phone to Joseph and had him try to convince me to come. He said "I miss you! Come over and see me right now!" (I'd had planned on going anyway) So I said "Ok, where are you?" He told me that they were all over at Adam's house. Then he mentioned that convincing me was easier than he expected. I told him (jokingly) it was because I love him more than I love James. He laughed and said that was a good reason. I told him that I would be over in a minute and then got in my car and headed over.
When I got there James and Austin were being butts and wouldn't even give me hugs all because I said that I love Joseph the most. (Boys can be so dumb.) So I started being extra flirty with Joseph and Adam to make them want to at least say hello to me. Adam is used to my flirtatiousness so it didn't even phase him. Joseph on the other hand... I don't think he's ever been the focus of my flirtiness. So I kind of had him wrapped around my finger all night. It was cute but... not really what I was going for.
Anyway, so we went out to get pizza in James' car. I ended up in the back between Austin and Joseph. Austin had forgiven me at this point and so I was sitting between two boys who both wanted my attention (it was rather hilarious in my opinion, though I'm sure they didn't think so) We got the pizza and went back to Adam's house to eat it. Once the boys had finished stuffing their faces (and I mean that quite literally), we decided to watch "Jumper." So we went downstairs and everyone started settling in on the couch. (Two other girls had joined us by this point) I was waiting for people to move so I could find a nice comfy spot, when suddenly I was no longer touching the ground. James scooped me up like it was nothing and then just kind of let me squirm for a moment. (nerd bomber) He saw an opening next to Joseph and went to drop me in the empty spot. Unfortunately, Joseph's knee found the same spot my head wanted to find. It kinda hurt and I had a little goose egg, but its gone now.
I made myself comfortable between Joseph and Adam's little brother Jake (Jake loves me and I love him. Its very cute.) He came to give me a hug, but because it was to the side I only used one arm and it looked kind of awkward. At least Joseph thought so because he said "Did you just hug him like that? How does that work?" And then he made me demonstrate (that crafty little punk) and he just kinda held me there for a second. It was cute :) So then, the movie started and it was ok. It didn't really have plot but it was still an ok show. Within the first half hour though, they killed a guy with a large knife and I really detest blood so I kinda shrank back and cowered into Joseph's shoulder. He held my hand and pulled me close (again, cute) and even once it was over he didn't let go of my hand. It was odd. Especially because it didn't seem like him. I didn't hang out with him a whole lot in high school, but I don't think I ever heard of him being a cuddler. It struck me as odd.
I had to get up at some point to call my mom to ask if I could stay later than curfew (which I hate, by the way. Its so nice living on your own and coming home when you please) Luckily, because I called before I was supposed to be home, she said I could stay til the movie was over. So I went back in and sat next to Joseph. I didn't want to just give him my hand back (that would have made it way too obvious) so I folded my arms over my chest. My left hand (which is the bottom one when I fold my arms) was barely touching his tricep (which is relatively toned, I might add). Eventually I (almost unconsciously) started brushing my fingertips against his arm. I was randomly drawing designs on his arm. By the poorly-masked look on his face, I think he enjoyed it. And then I saw his hand start to move toward mine (which is what I was going for) and he held my hand again. He kept mine in his until the movie was over. But then he had to get home because he was already late, so I gave him a quick hug and he was gone.
Weird, huh? I think so. And the worst part is that I don't even know how to keep in touch with him: he doesn't have a cell phone. So, now I'm pretty confused about things. This isn't even bringing anyone else in the picture. (aka missionaries!!!) Because I have a story about one of them too.
Here it is simplified. I liked this boy and he went on his mission and we've written since he left. I got a letter from him two week ago in which he told me that he loves me and that I should wait for him. He gets home in May. (Happy birthday to me, happy birthday to me...) So yeah, I'll give you more details if you text me or call me or something :)
Ha ha ha ha ha ha That's it for now! Adios!
So this past weekend I was at home and James called me up (because he knew I was home). He was asking me what I was up too and badgering me to come hang out with him, Adam, Joseph and Austin. I always hung out with James and Adam in high school an only occasionally with Joseph and Austin. He gave the phone to Joseph and had him try to convince me to come. He said "I miss you! Come over and see me right now!" (I'd had planned on going anyway) So I said "Ok, where are you?" He told me that they were all over at Adam's house. Then he mentioned that convincing me was easier than he expected. I told him (jokingly) it was because I love him more than I love James. He laughed and said that was a good reason. I told him that I would be over in a minute and then got in my car and headed over.
When I got there James and Austin were being butts and wouldn't even give me hugs all because I said that I love Joseph the most. (Boys can be so dumb.) So I started being extra flirty with Joseph and Adam to make them want to at least say hello to me. Adam is used to my flirtatiousness so it didn't even phase him. Joseph on the other hand... I don't think he's ever been the focus of my flirtiness. So I kind of had him wrapped around my finger all night. It was cute but... not really what I was going for.
Anyway, so we went out to get pizza in James' car. I ended up in the back between Austin and Joseph. Austin had forgiven me at this point and so I was sitting between two boys who both wanted my attention (it was rather hilarious in my opinion, though I'm sure they didn't think so) We got the pizza and went back to Adam's house to eat it. Once the boys had finished stuffing their faces (and I mean that quite literally), we decided to watch "Jumper." So we went downstairs and everyone started settling in on the couch. (Two other girls had joined us by this point) I was waiting for people to move so I could find a nice comfy spot, when suddenly I was no longer touching the ground. James scooped me up like it was nothing and then just kind of let me squirm for a moment. (nerd bomber) He saw an opening next to Joseph and went to drop me in the empty spot. Unfortunately, Joseph's knee found the same spot my head wanted to find. It kinda hurt and I had a little goose egg, but its gone now.
I made myself comfortable between Joseph and Adam's little brother Jake (Jake loves me and I love him. Its very cute.) He came to give me a hug, but because it was to the side I only used one arm and it looked kind of awkward. At least Joseph thought so because he said "Did you just hug him like that? How does that work?" And then he made me demonstrate (that crafty little punk) and he just kinda held me there for a second. It was cute :) So then, the movie started and it was ok. It didn't really have plot but it was still an ok show. Within the first half hour though, they killed a guy with a large knife and I really detest blood so I kinda shrank back and cowered into Joseph's shoulder. He held my hand and pulled me close (again, cute) and even once it was over he didn't let go of my hand. It was odd. Especially because it didn't seem like him. I didn't hang out with him a whole lot in high school, but I don't think I ever heard of him being a cuddler. It struck me as odd.
I had to get up at some point to call my mom to ask if I could stay later than curfew (which I hate, by the way. Its so nice living on your own and coming home when you please) Luckily, because I called before I was supposed to be home, she said I could stay til the movie was over. So I went back in and sat next to Joseph. I didn't want to just give him my hand back (that would have made it way too obvious) so I folded my arms over my chest. My left hand (which is the bottom one when I fold my arms) was barely touching his tricep (which is relatively toned, I might add). Eventually I (almost unconsciously) started brushing my fingertips against his arm. I was randomly drawing designs on his arm. By the poorly-masked look on his face, I think he enjoyed it. And then I saw his hand start to move toward mine (which is what I was going for) and he held my hand again. He kept mine in his until the movie was over. But then he had to get home because he was already late, so I gave him a quick hug and he was gone.
Weird, huh? I think so. And the worst part is that I don't even know how to keep in touch with him: he doesn't have a cell phone. So, now I'm pretty confused about things. This isn't even bringing anyone else in the picture. (aka missionaries!!!) Because I have a story about one of them too.
Here it is simplified. I liked this boy and he went on his mission and we've written since he left. I got a letter from him two week ago in which he told me that he loves me and that I should wait for him. He gets home in May. (Happy birthday to me, happy birthday to me...) So yeah, I'll give you more details if you text me or call me or something :)
Ha ha ha ha ha ha That's it for now! Adios!
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Monotony
Life seems to be the same thing day after day after day after day after day after... You get the idea. But really truly, I wake up at 8, go to class at 9, am busy all day until 5, come home and do homework, eat (some times), do more homework, waste time and then go to bed and do it all over. Seem a little monotonous? I think so. Let's see, whats happened to mix it up?
Oh, I got a letter from a missionary (not out of the ordinary) but what he wrote was. It was from Elder Merrell in Ohio. I opened it up and there was a cute yellow flower taped to the front. Next to it he wrote "Here is a token of God's love for you... and mine." I think that happens to be one of the cutest things ever. Then I read the three page letter (front and back) and he told me that he loves me (he underlined it and it wasn't just one of those "you're amazing" I love you's. Pretty sure it was the real deal. Weird) and then after he signed his name we wrote "P.S. Wait of me. Will you?" Doesn't that just make you happy? Because it makes me happy. :)
What else...? Oh, I got my first kiss. That was an experience. I enjoyed it thoroughly at the time but things that happened after... Never mind. If you want the story, call me up and we'll chat. :) Sound like a plan? Good.
I went home this weekend for Brian Tobler's farewell. He's going to be such an amazing missionary. The people of San Fransisco are lucky to get such an awesome missionary. But while I was home I text James and told him I was home. He told me to get my butt over to where he was so I could see him. So I went over and saw him and we flirted and cuddled and he looked at me incredulously because of how good a flirt I am. (I think he forgot about how proficient in the art of cuddling I am) But I think he enjoyed it immensely; I know I did (in a non-committal way). Oh well, that was way fun because I got to see my best friends. It was so fun seeing Chay and Brittani and Jess and Megan and James and Taylor.
Oh speaking of Taylor, I had a moment when I was at home. My mom wanted me to write my Christmas list. I started thinking about what I want and I thought "I want a boy" but mom can't get me that. So then I was thinking I want all my friends back and I started crying because it hit me that I won't see "Elder Larkin" for 2 years. (I know, you're thinking "what a loser." but it was a tender moment for me, so don't mock me).
Well, that's about all that's going on in my life. I suppose I should try to focus on more homework (curse this evil-ness that is supposedly good for me) Adios!!
Oh, I got a letter from a missionary (not out of the ordinary) but what he wrote was. It was from Elder Merrell in Ohio. I opened it up and there was a cute yellow flower taped to the front. Next to it he wrote "Here is a token of God's love for you... and mine." I think that happens to be one of the cutest things ever. Then I read the three page letter (front and back) and he told me that he loves me (he underlined it and it wasn't just one of those "you're amazing" I love you's. Pretty sure it was the real deal. Weird) and then after he signed his name we wrote "P.S. Wait of me. Will you?" Doesn't that just make you happy? Because it makes me happy. :)
What else...? Oh, I got my first kiss. That was an experience. I enjoyed it thoroughly at the time but things that happened after... Never mind. If you want the story, call me up and we'll chat. :) Sound like a plan? Good.
I went home this weekend for Brian Tobler's farewell. He's going to be such an amazing missionary. The people of San Fransisco are lucky to get such an awesome missionary. But while I was home I text James and told him I was home. He told me to get my butt over to where he was so I could see him. So I went over and saw him and we flirted and cuddled and he looked at me incredulously because of how good a flirt I am. (I think he forgot about how proficient in the art of cuddling I am) But I think he enjoyed it immensely; I know I did (in a non-committal way). Oh well, that was way fun because I got to see my best friends. It was so fun seeing Chay and Brittani and Jess and Megan and James and Taylor.
Oh speaking of Taylor, I had a moment when I was at home. My mom wanted me to write my Christmas list. I started thinking about what I want and I thought "I want a boy" but mom can't get me that. So then I was thinking I want all my friends back and I started crying because it hit me that I won't see "Elder Larkin" for 2 years. (I know, you're thinking "what a loser." but it was a tender moment for me, so don't mock me).
Well, that's about all that's going on in my life. I suppose I should try to focus on more homework (curse this evil-ness that is supposedly good for me) Adios!!
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