Happy Little Things

So in a blog I follow called the rockstar diaries, the writer asked what little things in life make you incredible happy. I especially liked her post about how the little things in life aren't insignificant, and can make life worth living. So, I started thinking about what little things in my life have recently and continually brought me happiness. And here is my list:

1.the color green

2. Sonic's Cherry Limeade *with extra cherries*

3.sleeping in

4.blooming tulips

5.friendly strangers

6.chocolate-covered cinnamon bears

7.picnics in the sun

8.Andrew's hugs

9.long phone calls

10.game nights with family & friends

My Summer Book List

It is finally SUMMER!

As it turns out, I'm going to spend my Summer here, in Utah. I'm enrolled in only one class for the Spring term and am working part time at the ticket office. This means that I have a lot of extra time (for now). Extra time is a rarity in my life, so I'm going to fully take advantage of this opportunity and catch up on all those books/plays I want to read. There are so many books/plays that I need to catch up on so I don't have to plug my ears to avoid potential spoilers. Also, I have started so many books that I just never got around to finishing! So, I am going to start a book list. Today I started 1984 by George Orwell. I am already entranced.

Everyone please give me some summer reading suggestions!

Better Late than Never

All About Andrew

1. He's sitting in front of the TV, what is on the screen?

Well...he's not much for TV, but can be hypnotize by anything sports, or news, and sometimes even the Disney Chanel.

2. You're out to eat; what kind of dressing does he get on his salad?

Ranch or Balsamic Vinaigrette

3. What's one food he doesn't like?

Lasagna

4. You go out to eat and have a drink. What does he order?

Mountain Dew, usually

5. Where did he go to high school?

Umm...Independence, Timpview and Mountain View...I think.

6. What size shoe does he wear?

11 1/2

7. If he was to collect anything, what would it be?

keys - he has about a bazillion keys just lying around that he doesn't know what they go to.
8. What is his favorite type of sandwich?

Loaded. With meat, mayonnaise, veggies and of course, salt and pepper.

9. What would this person eat every day if he could?

Candy, Sweets, and probably Sushi.

10. What is his favorite cereal?

Waffle Crisp/Eggo Cereal
11. What would he never wear?

Clothes that match whatever I was wearing
12. What is his favorite sports team?

The locals: Jazz & BYU Cougars

13. Who did he vote for?

He didn't

14. Who is his best friend?

Me!

15. What is something you do that he wishes you wouldn't do?

I cry a lot.

16. What is his heritage?

I know there is some Native American in there somewhere.

17. You bake him a cake for his birthday; what kind of cake?

Pretty much anything - Probably chocolate

18. Did he play sports in high school?

Lacrosse, JROTC (if that is a "sport") He wishes he had been a part of the wrestling team.

19. What could he spend hours doing?

Watching various political conspiracy videos online.
20. What is one unique talent he has?

He can always make me laugh. Seriously. It does not matter how stupid the joke is - I laugh. Even when we are in a fight, he can turn my anger into laughter!

I tag:

Allison Barnes

Karris

Celi

As of today

I am officially a senior in college.

weird.

By the way

I dyed my hair brown.

Pictures to come.

In case you are wondering...

I still have no idea what I am going to do with my life this summer.

I am still waiting to hear back about the American Theater Wing internship in NYC! I called them today and they said that they still haven't reached a decision. I really really really hope that I get this internship because it would be an amazing opportunity for me to gain experience in administration work, live in the city, and get acquainted with famous theaters and people! What's not to love?

What is the most difficult thing about i, is just not knowing. Even if the answer is no, I want to have an answer. It freaks me out that I don't have a plan. And I can't make a plan because I don't know anything.

So, I wait.....

In the meantime I am trying to plan my summer as if I will be in Utah. Here is my plan so far:
1. Work part time at the ticket office
2. Do an internship at the Covey Center or just get really involved in some shows
3. Work part time at Victoria's Secret
4. Take a few classes (but not full time)
5. Go to concerts: possible festivals include Sasquatch, Bumbershoot, Summerfest
6. ROADTRIP!
7. Lagoon

I have decided that even though I could graduate in December, if I stay in Utah for the Summer, I won't. I want to give myself a little off time from school, and I also want to make sure I get to take all the random elective classes I want to take before I graduate. Also, I hear it is harder to get a job right after Fall Semester, as opposed to after Winter semester. And I'm not quite ready to quit being a student just yet.

Those are my thoughts as of late.

Yesterday

-Woke up at 7 AM

-Woke up sickly (congested sinuses & swollen lymph nodes)

+Got a ride to school

+Ate a fabulous breakfast

-Spilled egg yoke all over my jacket

-Took my lighting final

+Went to work

+Secured a part-time job for the spring & summer in the ticket office

-Stressed about my dramatic literature paper that was due at 5

-Wrote my paper

-Turned my paper in late

+Got a FREE water bottle!

-Left my lunch locked in refrigerator at work

+Went to Utah Flash game

-Suffered from monthly cramping & hunger

-Spilled honey all over me

-Woke up at 3 AM to let my roommate into the house

All things considered: It was a pretty good day.

Seriously?!

This is one of the reasons, Utah and I have a love/hate relationship. Snow is great (but cold) in the Winter. But in April, snow is just downright uncalled for! (And it is still cold!)

Utah Flash!

Last night Matt, Angela, Andrew and me all went to a Utah Flash game. It was quite the event. We got a basketball game + spectator entertainment...I'm afraid that if I try to explain it, the meaning will be lost...I just wonder where these Flash fans are hiding during daylight hours?!


Also, the "Flash dancers" were pretty awful. How do they think they are going to earn some 'R-E-S-P-E-C-T' by grinding and shimmying?

Rewind: Festival of Colors

I was so excited to attend this year's Sri Sri Radha Krishna temple celebration of Holi, or The Festival of Colors! I had never gone before, but had heard all about it from friends and such. I am working evening shifts this semester, and realized about a week before Holi, that I would not be able to go because of work!! BUT the day before the festival, I found out that I did NOT have to work and was overly excited about going.
Andrew and I were on our way to the festivities, but the traffic was so horrible on the freeway that we got off and try to find our way through the back roads. We eventually got there, but the colors were thrown as we were parking, so we missed most of the excitement.

But we had fun petting the llamas, looking at the peacocks, looking at the gift shop inside the temple, and getting a little color on us from other people who still had some powder left.

It was very fun, but next year we will be on time!

Rewind: Allison & Ari Visit Utah!

Ari & Allison flew in last month to visit all us important people in Utah. It was so much fun to see the little babies playing and giving each other hugs. Sharing was a little difficult for the two, especially Lincoln. Can you blame him? Imagine be the only child, and one day another kid comes and invades all of your toys. He coped with it just fine, though.

While they were here we had a birthday bash for Lincoln & Ari's 2nd Birthdays! Kathleen did most of the decorating and preparation for it. I must say it looked fabulouso! Many of Lincoln's little friends showed up to help him celebrate. So, it was a very busy, very fun party!

Also while they were in town, we had a get-together with my family and Andrew's family. We ate food. All the babies were present. Jowling pictures were taken. The babies were very cute. All in all, it was quite the success.

Rewind: Andrew's Birthday

On March 14th, Andrew turned a big 2-4! Woot! Woot! He feels pretty old, but I just don't see it. We went to a movie to celebrate! I made him a square shaped bowl out of clay, but it did not survive the firing process....So, his one request for his birthday was that we not take any pictures. Therefore, I have none to show you. However, the next day we took Lincoln to see some animals at Wheeler farm. So here are those pictures.Cute, huh?

Cha..cha..changes

Everything in my school/work life is completely up in the air! I have NO idea how things are going to happen - which is scary. I'm going to map out my options, for my benefit, and for you because I'm just sure you care!

1. Go to New York for a super awesome summer internship (that I haven't been offered, yet). Then take Fall and Winter classes at BYU, and graduate in April, as I have planned for the past few years.

2. Go to Dallas/Nashville for an internship for the Summertime. And proceed with school as planned - graduating in April.

3. Stay in Provo for the Summer. Take classes during the Spring, Summer, & Fall semesters, then go to New York for an internship during Winter semester. Still graduating in April, as previously planned.

4. Stay in Provo for the Summer, take classes during Spring, Summer & Fall semesters and graduate in December! Then later go to New York to live, work and play!

Problems:

*All of my plans are a little scary to me in different ways.

*Plan #4 would mean I would have to suddenly 'grow up.'

*Plan #4 would also mean that I would have to find a new job, because my schedule does not fit with the work schedule at the ticket office...not that getting a new job would be a bad idea...I could find a new job with better pay...if I could find a new job.

*I hate making decisions.

*I have to make a decision.

I just realized...

I could graduate in DECEMBER!

A Tribute to the Ticket Office

So for my directing class, we had to direct an original 2 minute scene. I decided to take my daily frustration from dealing with ridiculous people, and mold it into a scene! So the scene is a compilation of the most silly things people have said/done at the ticket office window. My group is totally fabulous and practically perfect! This is just a little amateur video of the scene. Everyone loved it (to say the least...)! And we have plans to perform the scene at our work meeting next week!

Check it: