Tetris and Interviews

My roommates got obsessed with tetris earlier this year. And I told myself I wouldn't play until all my finals were over, cause I knew that if I started playing I wouldn't be able to stop. So I did. I waited. And I did not play until my last final was over....BUT now I can't stop playing. It's a little out of hand. I see tetris in my mind all the time and especially when I close my eyes. I can clear 40 lines in less than 2 minutes now!

Since I don't have a job I've been pretty lazy since school has been over. Tetris, job applications, new calling, movies, etc. have taken up most of my time.

I've applied for a TON of jobs. I've had one interview and I have another one tomorrow! Cross your fingers.

I didn't go to bed until 8 AM today....It was Kristen's birthday and I wanted to make breakfast for her. I wasn't really tired until around 3 so I just decided to stay up. But then I went to bed at 8 and got up at 2. I feel like a fat lazy loser.

Tomorrow will be different though. I've got that interview.

Complete

I feel like this girl right now! I'm done! I made it through the semester I never thought I would make it through. :)

Now I wait.

101!

This is my 101st post!

Things you may or may not know about 101:

101 is the 26th prime number.
It's binary is 1100101_2.
It's Roman numeral is CI.
It is the atomic number for Mendelevium.
It is the number for the Pinwheel Galaxy that is located in Ursa Major.
101 is a road that runs from California to Washington.
It's a class of German electric locomotives.
And a commuter train type in Japan.
As well as a light rail line in Philadelphia.
It's one of the world's tallest skyscrapers. (located in Taiwan)
At Disney Land it means a ride has broken down.
It's the equivalent of 911 in India, Israel, Argentina, and Belgium.
The Statue of Liberty is 101 feet tall from base to torch.
It's an album by Depeche Mode.

Excitement

I. Am. So. Excited.

Because of this!

Swing, Swing!

Today was splendidly warm! I haven't been on a swing in a long time and I used to go swing at my old elementary's playground all the time, so today I told Kelsey I wanted to go swing. We did. It was a great time!

Ready? Okay!

For a ward activity on Friday we went to Jump On It! It was the first time I've been and honestly it was a great stress reliever from finals. It was fun to play on tramps again, and I haven't played on one in YEARS! Anyway, I used to do toe touches all the time in high school, so I decided to try one on the tramps. This was the result....

Requested

I've had a few requests for pictures of my new hair cut (via facebook and else where). I decided I wanted to cut all my hair off, so I did. It was really fun. And it's been hard to get used to, but I think I finally really do like it. So enjoy! (I took these pictures right before I went to work, hence the scrubs)

The End

I feel so close. One week. Five finals. So close. Will I ever make it?

.....

I wish I could go to this. Finals. Blah!

And Deseret First Duel Champs! Go Utes!

Happy Easter!

I am reminded of Elder Holland's recent general conference address. We're he described the Atonement and resurrection of the Savior. He focused on the fact that none were with Him. But that He did it, so we would not have to do it alone. He did it for me and for you! "I stand all amazed!"

The First Presidency has released a great Easter message. And I highly recommend reading it.

And I love this video! Please watch.




He lives!

23 Flavors

Over a month ago on Ash Wednesday I blogged that I was observing Lent this year and that I would be going off of Dr. Pepper until Easter. Well today is Easter! And I made it. I had my first Dr. Pepper today in over a month. And it tasted delicious!! It feels good to have it back. :)

Daddy's Girl

I dropped by my house the other night to pick up an important paper my dad had searched long and hard for. And in his search he found an old picture, or rather treasure, of him and I together. His hair was still black and he had his mustache. I was quite a few feet shorter with very blond hair. I had my arm wrapped around his leg and wasn't even as tall as that leg. I was still sweet, cute, and innocent. I wish I could put the picture on here. I had him wrapped around my finger, and still do actually. :) But as we reminisced about the picture my dad said that I was no longer his little girl. I gave a frown and told him that made me sad. But what he meant was that I was no longer that innocent little girl. I'm taller. And older. And "on my own". But what he may not always realize is that I still need him. I still lean on him. I still need his support. And his money. :) I look to him when I'm upset and disappointed and I find exactly what I need. I find someone who has worked for what he has wanted and never let anything stop him. I find someone who loves me and his family and who would do anything in the world for me. I find someone who finds happiness with his family. I love him. Although I may not be that little girl anymore, I'm still my daddy's girl. Dad, I will always be YOUR little girl. I love you!

I find...

-life fascinating
-the sunshine healing
-the end of school around the corner
-love in my family
-support from my friends
-laughter in 216
-sleep wherever I can find it
-help at the Writing Center
-hope in my Savior
-trust in my God
-comfort in the words of prophets
-and happiness everywhere

Nine Circles of Hell

I was talking to one of my closest friends (Emily) today. I started talking to her about the nursing program, which I'm sure she is sick of because that's pretty much all I talk about lately. But she said this to me, "man, is it even worth all of this? ultimately, it's just one of many nursing programs. and it's giving you a LOT of grief. the goal is to be a nurse--why do you have to go through all nine circles of hell to become one?" And it got me thinking about why I want to get into the BYU nursing program SO badly! And I've come up with a list:
-I'm already at BYU
-I really love BYU
-I don't really want to leave Utah (family, friends, etc.)
-I don't want to go to UVU (no offense to you Wolverines)
-I don't want to wait another year before applying to another program, like the University of Utah's for example
-I don't really want to go anywhere else and if I have to go somewhere else the only other place I want to go would be Utah
-I don't want to major in something else
-etc., etc., etc.
But this also made me realize that the BYU nursing program isn't everything. And there are plenty of other great nurisng programs out there. Although the BYU nursing program isn't the only great nursing program, I really do want to get in and I have been working really hard. And going through the nine circles of hell will be worth it if I get in. And if I don't, at least I've been refined, right? So, here's to crossing my fingers for the next 2-3 months! :)

I can't wait

I'm already looking forward to football season! The first Utah game is only 27 days and 4 months away! Their schedule for 2009 looks pretty good. Although they do have to play TCU and BYU on the road, I think they will pull off wins. They had their first spring scrimmage on Friday. And they look good. We've got two QB's fighting for the starting position. Competition is always good. I can't wait. Look for me on the front row in the North endzone with my crAzy mother!

Me, Lee, and Chris after the Sugar Bowl win! (Notice the disgrunted 'Bama fan in the back) :)

I couldn't write fast enough

Wow. I loved conference! It was so wonderful to hear such words of comfort and peace. I was grateful for the words of warning as well. I'm so grateful for leaders called of God to warn us in these last days.

I usually always have a favorite talk, but this time I can't pick one favorite talk. But I did really enjoy the provident living talk by Elder Hales. It's something I need to think about this summer when I'm trying to save money. I also felt a tinge of guilt when Sister Margaret Lifferth said "How do you act at sporting events?" I know that is something I need to work on.

I also enjoyed Elder Christofferson's advice. He said we need strong Christians who can make important things happen by their faith. I also really loved President Erying's talk. He said that adversity is evidence of God's love for us. He also said that Christ could have succorred his people through revelation, but he choose to suffer in order to succor us. He choose to do it for us!

Elder Ballard also gave a wonderful analogy that I liked. He said we don't have to be a Laman or a Lemuel to know it is much better to be a Nephi or a Jacob. Another quote that I really liked was from President Ucthdorf he said that eternal life is not a sprint, it's an endurance race and we have to stay with it. He also quoted Elder Wirthlin who said "Even if we give up on ourselves our Father in Heaven never will. We see ourselves as yesterday and today, but the Lord sees us as forever."

And, of course, I loved Elder Holland's talk. He's my favorite. And I was so grateful for his wonderful account of the Savior's last days. He said that we don't have to walk the path alone. Christ already did it for us.

I was so grateful to hear from President Monson. I was grateful that the choir sang We Thank Oh God For a Prophet. It was such a wonderful experience to hear his testimony. And his profound words of wisdom.

I was also grateful for all the talks about temples! It felt especially applicable since I had the oppurtunity to attend the Draper Temple Open House and Dedication last month.

Elder Scott talked about the how we can improve our temple attendance and the experience we have there. He said that when a temple is close there is no excuse not to attend. He said to remove your watch and listen carefully for the Spirit. He also adviced to keep in the mind the person you're doing the work for and to pray for them. Elder Bednar also spoke about temples. He said that the adversary is mindful of the number of temples that dot the Earth. I also really liked when he said that there is a difference between members who attend church, pay a full tithe, and occassionally attend the temple and those members who faithfully attend the temple. It made me desire to have a more dedicated temple attendance. Gary E. Stevenson talked about temples and quoted a child who said "You are never lost when you can see the temple." How true this statement can be.

I am so thankful for the comfort and peace this weekend brought to me. I am especially grateful for it as the end of the semester and finals are coming up. I hope that I can remember and apply all that was said.

News Worthy

I found this interesting

And this sad

And this appalling

And this awful

And this annoying

And this fun

And this exciting

And this stressful

And this wonderful, and comforting, and peaceful, and perfect

I'm SO looking forward to general conference! It's such a wonderful weekend to get away from the world. I can not wait to hear what the Lord has to say to us this conference through His prophets and apostles.

No Matter What

I've decided that not matter what happens in the next 3 months that life is good! I will not fear. I will not doubt. (D&C 6:36)