a not-so-urgent update.

Disclaimer: I might have a picture or two from some friends' blogs. Be flattered?

Halloween is fast approaching, and I don't have a costume. I don't really want one, but I suppose I need one for all of these Halloween activities on and off campus. The thing is... I just don't like Halloween. I don't understand the appeal in celebrating creepiness. Don't get me wrong, I'll accept your candy, but you won't see me decorating my room or watching scary movie marathons. It's just... gross. Sorry, Halloween. We just can't be friends.

If I could be someone from Napoleon Dynamite, I might be happy. Favorite picture of all time right here:

<3

Sometimes I try to keep you guys up to date on what's happening in the world. You're welcome:

*Sigh*. Oh, BYU. I'm not going to rant about it. Actually, I've almost mastered getting to my classes without a map. Almost. Halfway through the semester and I'm still lost. It's chill. Maybe they should just stop naming every building J_B. Just a suggestion.

One thing I very much enjoy about this campus is the Jamba Juice. Every Tuesday and Thursday at 12:55 (right after dance class) I go to Jamba Juice and say "the usual". Priceless. It's pink star, if you wanted to know. So freaking tasty.

Also:

Whoever you are, I'm sure this applies to you.

Now it's music time! (:

I found most of these thanks to Pandora <3 :

Lovers In Japan (Osaka Sun Mix) - Coldplay

North by North - Faded Paper Figures

Bambi - Tokyo Police Club

Mornin' - Star Slinger

Block After Block (Echoes Remix) - Matt & Kim

And now, I must tell you about my new favorite band. They're called Givers. Please go listen to them. The music video for "Up Up Up" is way cool, and that song is the most "mainstream", for those who don't appreciate my weird music taste (sadface).

Speaking of weird, here's a weird thought: in less than 2 weeks, I'll be 19. Uhm... I feel like I turned 17 like 5 seconds ago. Rewind?

I'm going to go skype with my portfolio (I want some of it sent out to me for my b-day), so TTFN!

It's Been a While...

I realize it's been almost 2 months since I've last posted. I do. BYU is CRAYSEEEE though. And it's not just because American Heritage is the worst class known to man. There's just so much going on here, but never at the right times. I either have to sit in my dorm bored or choose between 2 or 3 super fun things on campus. Also, the people here are confusing. I don't know if they're being fake or just don't care enough to get to know me, but I feel like as soon as I get close to being really good friends with somebody they just... disappear. And it's hard to find time for everyone back home, but if that's you please don't think it's because I don't care! Seriously, I miss y'all. So for all of you wanting an update on BYU, that's about it (besides schoolwork- I mean, that's going to suck. Just assume :P Though World Dance is pretty fun!).

In the past couple days there have been videos and posts and all this stuff about how Mormons aren't Christians. But listen. Our name is "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints". We have Christ in our name. Come now. I tried clearing this up on facebook, but I also feel like it's good that our church is getting attention from the media. It will give members a chance to clear things up for people and explain more about who we are.

My birthday's coming up in a little less than a month. I'm not trying to remind everyone about it- that's annoying. But I did want to say that I asked for a typewriter. A legit, old, typewriter. That's not to say I'll for sure get one, but it'd be super cool if I did. I've ALWAYS wanted one.

I miss photography! I had to leave my portfolio at home, and I've only done one photoshoot since I've been here. And though taking pictures of flowers is pretty legit, I really want to take pictures of people. And I miss my manual camera, film and all, and even the smell of the darkroom chemicals. Digital is great, but there's just something about developing and printing my own pictures.

Speaking of pictures, I haven't posted one yet! Usually I do. So here's one. It's fun. Well, "cute", I guess. Yeahyeahyeah.

Before I go, I MUST list my music faves of right now. Hurrrr they be:

What the Water Gave Me - Florence + the Machine

Paradise - Coldplay

Nothing (edited version) - Young Man

After Midnight - Blink-182

Ghost Towns - Radical Face

Well, I'm going to go bum it up, so TTFN!