I want my waterbed back

When I was a child - a baby even - until I left home, I slept on a wonderful waterbed that my dad built with his own two hands. I wish I had a picture of the real thing, but this will have to do. I miss it terribly. It was so comfortable. You could just wiggle a little bit and the whole thing would move like the ocean - but not in the ocean because that would be the scariest thing ever. It was like being gently rocked to sleep. I know, you want one now don't you? I do. These little apartment beds just don't cut it. Plus I had these awesome monster letter sheets. All the letters of the alphabet were monsters and they had names that started with the letter. When I was little they actually gave me nightmares, but as I got older I grew to love those little monsters.

Las Vegas continued...or for the first time

Here are some pictures I stole from Deb from our Las Vegas trip. I think they are awesome.

I've got me some mono

Yes it's true, I have mono. And no, it is not fun at all. I'm not entirely sure where I got it from, but I'm going to blame our roommate Stephanie who moved out a couple weeks ago because she thought she had it. I guess technically the timing was good enough that I could blame Bryan - and trust me, this is my choice, at least it's somewhat of a good story - but if he had it then I would have gotten it way sooner.

My mom has been amazing and has taken care of me the past few days. I forgot how much I missed staying at her house and seeing her all the time. When I'm sick, there's nothing better than having my mom take care of me. It's somewhat of a comfort food, if you will.

But anyway, it's been pretty miserable the past week. So, when you have mono your spleen swells, making it somewhat painful and uncomfortable to breathe deeply. Also, I've had a fever off and on every day. Probably the main thing right now is the sore throat - severe sore throat. My glands and tonsils are really swollen and it hurts every time I swallow. every time. The worst part is that all of this gets worse when I try to sleep - especially in the throat area - and sleeping is how you're supposed to help get rid of the mono. So I'm up pretty much all night not being able to swallow because it hurts so bad and then I try to relax by taking some deep breaths, but then my side starts hurting so i stop that and then start getting really frustrated because my body is so exhausted from waking up every half hour and it hurts all over and not even the lidocaine they gave me helps my throat stop hurting. Fortunately last night I slept somewhat better and I'm feeling a little better overall, but that's with no work since Saturday and basically laying around all day. So we'll see how it goes after work the rest of this week. I'm really sorry if I've been kind of out of it recently or if I am for the next several weeks. Hopefully I will be back to normal before school starts.

On a better note, I finished The Host last week and I liked it a lot. It took a while for me to get into it, but after that happened I was hooked. There were a few things that I had issues with, but I mostly ignored them. It was really interesting, but kind of weird at the same time. Anyway, I recommend it.


Now I'm reading Eclipse again because the fourth book comes out in August. Alright, now I'm hungry, so I'm going to go make some soup.

Midol is my friend

I know I need to write a new post, but I don't know what to write about. Then I thought maybe I would write about some of my thoughts. But they are mostly all depressing and frustrating, and I don't want to dampen anyone else's mood. So maybe I'll write about my roommates, since those are good things.

First there's the Debbie. I think she's pretty much amazing. It has been so nice sharing a room with someone who is actually pleasant and willing to talk about things instead of just making things more awkward by not. And she doesn't mind my messiness and early sleeping habits. She is always very careful not to wake me, which I appreciate so much. She is the best friend I could ask for. And she's hilarious, so really it's win win...win.

Second is Larke. She is definitely amazing and has become one of my best friends. She lived with me in the Riv and basically got me through those two semesters. I think the best part is that she says exactly what she's thinking, whether it's how you look or why she's mad. Of course I don't always want to hear the truth, but it's good in the end. Plus, she makes me buy clothes that actually look good on me, which is a pretty hard thing to do.

Third is Rose. She just moved in like a couple days ago. So I don't really know her. But she seems really nice and hasn't been too offended by our crazy ways. I don't know how I feel about calling her Rose, I still can't say it seriously. But it is pretty. Anyway.

So those are the roomies. With all the other things going on in my life, I love being able to come home and hang out with them, even though sometimes I am lame and no fun. They are still supportive and like being around me for some reason. Basically, friends are the best and I'm glad I live with some pretty great ones.

Fun Fun

Ok, I've got nothing....except this awesome new template! isn't it exciting?

um...here's a picture of my niece Isabella. i just think she is so adorable. she's 9 months and she already has 6 teeth! which is craziness. and she's saying little words like mom. and she's crawling. anyway, cute.

The New Family

So, I thought I would post some pictures of my mom's new family, which also means that it is my new family. Anyway, these are from before the wedding; we still have yet to develop or find any other pictures - but I am trying to get on it. So, here they are...

Jason, 23 (still hasn't said a word to me)
Sarah, 20 (we're kind of friends now)
ME, 20 (in case you forgot.....debbie)
Julie, 18 and Russell (Julie's husband. They are the only ones who don't live at home)
Chris, 16
James, 12 or 13
Matthew, 10
Jacob, 7 (he is so cute)
a funny one

So, there you go. They are quite the bunch.

Summer is the Best!

I know the lighting is real bad in this picture but it's the only one i have of our new amazing roommates, Stephanie and Larke.




She may look sad but really she is happy because I am her roommate now

She Found Herself a Husband

Some Thinkings...

I decided I needed a new blog because, well, I just do....and I don't like that Danny fellow any longer. But I think I've got a new little crush. anyway, that is besides the point. I don't really know what to write about. Maybe I'll just blabber on about nonsense things....

I can't wait for school to be over. This semester has been so beasty. This summer is going to be so much fun! I really am excited for it. I decided I'm not going to take any classes, which is sad because I was planning on it and now my plan (which I have neatly creating in Excel. yes, i'm a nerd) will have to be altered and graduation will be delayed another semester, but I guess oh well. I am very much looking forward to the Fall though. I am going to be taking some pretty awesome classes - if I get into them, that is, which I'm pretty sure I will because, well, I've got the faith. I'm not taking any real Art History classes - like ones where we actually learn about the history of art - this semester, which has been quite the bummer. But the fall is going to be packed full of them and I can't wait! Plus I'm going to be taking Italian which I have wanted to learn for a very long time.

I miss boys. I haven't been on a date in who knows how long. Too long. I miss just hanging out with them. They are so funny. And, honestly, I really want a boyfriend. I know that most girls do, so I guess it's not too out there to say that I do. I just want to see if I can really be in a relationship and be myself and be happy. Especially considering how my last relationship went. I don't think I was really ever myself with Brett. Which is really sad. And what if that is how I am with every boy? I just give in to whatever they want and I don't allow myself to open up? That is not how I want it to happen. But I have learned a lot from that relationship and even with Daniel, even though we never dated. I don't think that I could let myself do that again. But still I wonder. Anyway, my point was that I want to know, to prove to myself I suppose, that I can actually be in a functioning relationship with a boy that I like and that likes me back. Perhaps I shall remain single forever.

So, this sounds so cliche, but I just love my family. so much. My mom is amazing, I don't think I could have a mom better suited for me. She knows exactly what to say to me to help me feel better and find answers to questions. She just knows. That's not to say that we don't get in fights, because we do. She is just the best mom for me and I love her dearly. I want her to be happy. And my dad, well, that relatioship has been slow in progress for a long time. But I still love him so much. He may not be the most considerate at times, and he may no longer believe the sames things I do, but he has taught me so many valuable lessons. And he makes sure I'm taken care of. He seems to be pretty stingy about giving me money for school, like a lot, but I know that if I really needed help, he would be there to help me, because he has done it many times in the past. And he worries about me. A while ago when I was out there he asked me how I was doing and such and then said, "so I don't need to be worrying about you as much as I do?". I was surprised because I never really thought that he thought about me. But he does worry about me and he does love me, even if it has only been in the last few years that he's actually said it.

Well, I have to leave for class in 15 minutes. Maybe I should do this more often, it was pretty nice to just write about life.

Dreaming it Up

So, the past few nights I have been having some pretty bizarre dreams. Probably the weirdest one was a couple nights ago. Let me take you there....

Well, I guess I should preview this by telling you that I have a crush on this guy in my ward, we'll call him Danny. He has two roommates, we'll call them Todd and Dustin. Ok....

So, Danny, Todd and Dustin had a vacancy in their apartment and for some reason they had to get it filled. And I was the one who had to fill it. Yes, even though I'm a girl and living with boys isn't allowed, I was forced into moving in with Danny and his roommates. I had just moved into another apartment (with girls) and I was worried they would feel like I hated them if I moved out, but I didn't have a choice - I had to move in with the boys. So, I did. I moved all my stuff into their apartment. They were pretty excited to get a new roommate. I was still shocked that I was allowed to live with boys. Things were going good - they are quite the fun bunch.

A few days later they decided to have a big pool party, so I invited all of my friends over and we changed into bathing suits - which was kind of scary because the boys could come back at any second; thankfully they didn't. Here's the really crazy part. The bathing suits we put on were incredibly supportive. Like, the most supportive one piece ever. I couldn't believe it. We all looked amazing. And then we went out to party it up. And then I woke up.

I don't know quite what to do with this dream, but it was pretty exciting while it lasted. I hope you all enjoyed it as much as I did.

The Office is coming BACK!

That is right. The strike is over and is coming back. I'm so excited! Granted, it's not until April, but the wait will be so worth it.

So...in case you forgot what The Office is about or what the characters look like, I have prepared a scrapbook, if you will, of some good office momentos:































woot

Some Crazy

um....yeah. that's all I got.

Jobs I've held:
1. Tutor at Westridge Elementary
2. Stan's Diner
3. Video Consultant in the TLL at BYU
4. Baker at Shirley's Bakery

Movies I can watch over and over and over:
1. The Family Stone
2. Notting Hill
3. The Whole Nine Yards
4. Beaty and the Beast
5. The Little Mermaid

Places I have lived:
1. Provo - 6 locations
2. Eagle Mountain

Shows I enjoy:
1. The Office
2. Friends
3. Seinfeld
4. Gilmore Girls
5. America's Next Top Model

Places I have been on Vacation:
1. Alaska /Canada
2. Disney Land
3. Disney World
4. New York
5. Mexico

Favorite Food:
1. Mashed Potatoes
2. Biscuits and Gravy
3. Meatball Sub
4. Debbie's Bean Dip - yum
5. my Dad's creme brulee

Websites I visit daily or frequently:
1. Hotmail
2. Facebook
3. uvsc.edu
4. uccu.com

Body parts I have injured:
1. Kidney
2. Right foot
3. Right arm
4. Right shin bone
5. Eye

Nicknames I have been called:
1. Ali (which technically is a nickname if you think about it)
2. Alpo
3. Al
4. Moo
5. Sally

I choose Belle

But why can't I be a princess?

I have decided that i want to be a princess. I want to be beautiful and graceful and have a prince fall madly in love me. Is that too much to ask? Apparently so, but I can still dream. but which one should I be? I have done a little research on the topic.


Cinderella

She may have a lot of chores to do, but she's got small feet and she gets to dance with everyone watching. She also has a fairy godmother who gives her pretty dresses. The Prince isn't really my type, but he does know how to search for and find his girl.

Aurora

Now, she seems quite the keeper. She gets to sleep for a long time and gets awoken by a handsome prince kissing her. I don't know if you can get better than that. And Phillip is pretty dang good looking. However, she does prick her finger, and I don't like needles, so that may pose a problem.


Belle
















I don't know if there is any competition with Belle. She has an amazing voice, two admirerers, and true love - unexpected but wonderful true love, at that. The best part is that the beast turns into a human in the end, albiet an odd looking one, but you can't have everything.



Ariel















Now, as much as swimming in the ocean scares me, I've always wanted to be a mermaid. Even better to be one who gets legs in the end. And a handsome prince. However, he is name is Eric, and that's my dad's name. So that's a little wierd. But he does "kiss the girl" and loves her despite her inability to speak.



Well, I was going to tell you who I choose now, but I think I will save that for my next post. Which means that I leave it up to you to tell me which princess fits me best.

Summer FunFun

Nik and Deb on their awesome bunk bed.

I very much enjoy both of their faces.

Up close and personal with Nikki.

Pirate?...Crazy person?...no no. it's Amber

Does this look like one of those pictures that

is in the picture frame when you buy it?

mmmm yummy chocolate lava cake. Isn't it pretty?

Conference Center....or at least pictures of Nikki and I inside