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!

Here.

My first blog post from BYU.

I've been putting this off for a WHILE.

I don't like putting sad posts up or anything. So I'll keep the sad stuff short. College is just as bad as I thought it would be, but it's also a lot different than I thought. It's a lot harder for me to make friends than I anticipated, but it's easier to meet people too. Sure I can walk up to someone and introduce myself, but after that neither of us will remember the other's name and we'll both have awkward lives. I mean, I try to

but sometimes, it just doesn't work like that.

Anyway. We all know how I feel about college. Now for some fun stuff. I put pictures up on my shelf. HOW FUN IS THAT?

It's totally fun, don't lie.

Uhm... Oh. And I like this picture.

Music time? I'm thinking yes. Here are two great covers of "Kids" by MGMT:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Psk09J-ZqXU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2JhlkBcTtQ

Look up this website. Just do it. PLEASE.

http://wesclark.com/ubn/

Utah Baby Names. Classic. Some personal favorites: Bridger A-10, Speedy Esther, and Vernal Independence. These are all real names. Best believe. Comment what you would name your kids if you so desire.

So, I'm going to go attempt attempting homework. TTFN!

BYU Tomorrow.

Tomorrow I'm moving in to my home away from home... BYU. It's what I've wanted all my life. I know that. But right now all I can think about is everything I'm leaving behind. My family, my friends, my ward, my room, and basically everything I call "mine". I've said my goodbyes to my friends, packed up my room, my ward doesn't even realize I'm gone so whatever, and I threw away or donated most of my posessions. WHY IS EVERYONE SO EXCITED FOR COLLEGE? Why is everyone SO ready to throw away the lives that they know for a SCHOOL? Education is great, but can we bring BYU to VA or something? I'd really like to go back there and pretend this whole "leaving for college" thing never happened. And I'd kind of like my room back too. That one with the pre-teen bedding and the doll collection? Yeah that one.

I know college will be fun. On the other hand, I know it'll be one of the hardest transitions I'll ever make. Wish me luck.

Stolen From the Birthday Girl

So tonight I'm reblogging some things my friend Amanda posted on her tumblr, http://vintagepiano.tumblr.com/ (check it out, it's HILARIOUS). And how appropriate. It's her birthday! Kind of. I mean technically it just ended at midnight but let's pretend. I mean when you turn 18, the party just doesn't stop... Alright. On to the pics!

^ HAHAHA MOLLY BAKER PLEASE LOVE THIS.

Le caption: The whole thugwarts gang, HPiddy, RWizzle, Hoemoanee, Dumbledawg, Malthug, The half blood pimp and he who should not rap.
BLAHAHAHARHAR.

Someone please do this...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMANDA! I love you and can't wait to see you again!

Averi

I got the pics off my phone- I just bluetoothed them to my dad and he emailed them to me. YAY. Here they are:

Averi sticking her tongue out. She flicked it from side to side when Mikey or I would do it- she just imitated. It was so funny.

Averi and I! This is my phone background.

(:

SO DANG EXCITING.

These past few days have been really exciting. On Friday I went to my cousin's wedding reception, and it was great to see my cousins and to have a change of scenery. But my favorite thing was seeing my cousin's daughter Averi! If you know me you know I love me some Averi. I always got in trouble in Statistics class for being on my cousin Tiffany's blog about her, http://shesnotdown.blogspot.com/ . I would seriously check it every Statistics class. That was me breaking the rules right there. Ahahaha. But seriously, Averi is THE cutest kid EVARRR. She has Down Syndrome, and come on. Cutest DS baby ever? Award would go to her hands down. And she just got done with chemo for leukemia, yet she never stops smiling! She is just so great. I love her to death, and I wrote about her in one of my college essays because she's one of the reasons I want to teach Special Education. I took a couple pictures of her on my phone, but there's just no way I can get them up here so you'll just have to check out the blog to see her cute little face.

Oh. This reminds me. Seeing as I'm so set on this "Special Education" route, I decided to start getting informed. So the other night I watched a documentary on autism. After around an hour it started getting dull but the first hour was pretty interesting. I really enjoyed some of the interviews with autistic people because it showed how smart they can be. They also shot down a lot of misconceptions and introduced medical theories I was previously unaware of. My favorite line? "If you've met one autistic person, you've met one autistic person". This is the movie's website. It's called "Loving Lampposts". http://lovinglamppostsmovie.com/

And now, my adoring fans, I shall show you the best proposal ever.

Also. I got my patriarchal blessing today. For those of you who don't know what that is... http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?locale=0&sourceId=17517c2fc20b8010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____&vgnextoid=bbd508f54922d010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD

YEAH. IT'S FRIGGIN AWESOME. One of the best experiences of my life, hands down. So, so amazing. I never imagined it would be so great(:

SO. I'm going to go reflect on how awesome these past few days have been. TTFN!

Stained Hands

Music:

Phantom Limb - The Shins

Welcome Home - Radical Face

Where I Stood - Missy Higgins

Good Scriptures:

2 Chronicles 15:7

"Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak: for your work shall be rewarded."

Hebrews 2: 9, 18

"But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man."

"For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted."

D&C 132: 21-22

"Verily, verily, I say unto you, except ye abide my law ye cannot attain to this glory.

For strait is the gate, and narrow is the way that leadeth unto the exaltation and continuation of the lices, and few be it that find it, because ye receive me not in the world neither do ye know me."

Also, D&C 9:7-9 is good.

Oh, and I forgot. "Kids (MGMT Cover)" by The Kooks is SO GOOD. Thanks for the recommendation, Maffew.

I tie dyed on Tuesday. My hands got stained. Oops... Oh and my feet looked diseased because they were speckled with blue and green. Lovely. The good news is that my shirt didn't turn out inapropro like last year. HAHAHA. Oh gosh. That shirt is a disaster. I would take pictures of both shirts BUT my webcam isn't working. On my new computer. Thanks, Mr. Computer.

I'm going to go to a wedding reception tomorrow but never fear, I'll be back Saturday. TTFN!