From Bad to Good

UGHHHH!!!! i feel so exhausted and mentally drained! Working in the floral dept takes a lot of creativity and multitasking. The coffee kiosk does too but it's a different ind of multitasking. i guess its because i havent worked in floral a whole lot. Valentines day is going to be sooo crazy! i cant wait for it to be over! Who needs a stinking date? the only date i want is with my pillow. i just want to sleep the whole day.... after church lol. which is what i'll probably do. I really havent had one day just OFF. its either: work all day, school all day, study/work all day, or church all day. (not that i'm complaining about church). I was in such a bad mood this morning from all the lack of contact w/ my friends, work, and school work (poor customers) that by the time i got to church i was about to burst to tears. i didn't have a legitimate reason why... i was just tired (and yes, i know this is going to happen for the next 18 weeks and it's only going to get harder). but i was sitting in the pews listening to bro kim give his testimony and the spirit hit me so strong! i HAD to get up and bear my testimony. After that, i was HAPPY! And i was GRATEFUL! and i was feeling less sorry for myself, and more willing to hear others. it's amazing what bearing your testimony can do. I bore my testimony on the priesthood. i said i was so grateful that it is within reach if i just ask. and that i was also so grateful for the great big family i have. Anyways, i thought i'd share that with all of you because i miss you all and i know you are all concerned about me because you love me! and i'm so grateful for that.

Work and School

So two weeks of school has gone by and already im exhausted. Its probly cuz im working 34-36 hrs at work lately. I'll be working like crazy especially because Valentines Day is coming up. I've been asked to work in the floral dept. because Sandra (the floral manager) thinks i'm really creative and she really needs my help. It was also a plus when she found out that i knew how to do floral bows (thanks to mom teaching me....and everyone who got married). I told her all about how I used to help mom out with the weddings and that i do have a little experience. She had me do a bunch of arrangements last year and she thinks i'm awesome. but i'm only helping out for the weekend. i dont think i'd ever transfer over there. i wouldnt get paid as much and there arent very many hours. but it would be fun.

Anyways, about school.... i think i'm doing great! my study habits are improving. i still kinda nod off a little when i'm reading my poli-sci book lol. but its all very interesting. im still having trouble understanding political science. that's my hardest class. so if anyone is willing for me to call them to ask random questions about the government, please let me know. lol. I also have a project due on the 17th for my communications class and it has to be about me. So me and my manager came up with two different (but similar) metaphors about my aspirations, past, and current happenings. i'm excited to do it. And she's excited too lol. but i have to construct it. And it has to do w/ a vase so i bought a cheap one and then i accidentally broke right before i got home :( but if you want to know more about it or would like to add your input, please call me or leave a mssge if i dont answer so i can call you back.
I love you all! time for me to go to sleep!

It's been waaaaaay too long. I have now decided to go on a mission. That is my goal. It is what I want to do. It's been hard to save money for it lately because I have been paying for classes and books. I will be attending MSJC on the 25th of this month. I still am on the waiting list for my math class though. I used to be #8 out of 10 but I've been bumped up to #4. And it's been at four for the past week and a half. (grr). So i still have to pay about $160 more. I am really determined to do better in these classes than i ever have. i am going to try to discipline myself to study harder and be less distracted. i have no other choice if i want to be a self suffcient woman. i really look up to my sisters and appreciate all they have one for me. i aspire to be like them.

Lil' Update :)

So, ya, it's been a while since I've written on here. I now work at Starbucks (for those of you who don't already know). And have fun w/ my friends at church... I'm always looking forward to FHE. Our latest activity was playing Dodgeball/ human fooseball. SO FUN! I have more to write about but, that I'll save for a whole new blog. Because it's kind of a lot. Well, I'm off to work now! I'll update when I get home (possibly) LOL. Bye!

Sunday Bliss

Derek, Emily, and Maria invited everybody to join them for a get together once a month on a sunday. We had ice cream, bread pudding, and cake to eat. Then We played Last Word (I didn't realize how competitive Crystal, Steve, and Derek can be... SHEESH!) and naturally, Derek won. We also had fun playing pool and indulging in vanilla cream soda. Thank you Derek, Emily and Maria!!

Aunty Bubba and Ty-man

I love being an aunty! I have too much fun playing with Ty-ty. And Ty loves the camera... so I can't help taking pictures of him.

New Years!!!

My friends and I went to San Diego and had a New Years Eve dance there With all LDS young single adults. It was the most fun I'd ever had on New Years. It was fun just being with friends. I also got a New years hug instead of a kiss (thank goodness...because it was from a random guy. haha).
Me and kelly jo^
Bekah, Tara, Me, and Ashley^

Me and Bekah^

Jeff, Me, and Kristen^