THIS.

This dress (yes I am aware it's a wedding dress... pfft):These 3 Facebook fails:

This picture for my nerdy math friends... which I have:

This small Asian child:

This panorama of Paris:

http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/1QGIv5/www.gillesvidal.com/blogpano/paris.htm

This necklace:
http://www.modcloth.com/shop/necklaces/world-s-smallest-lookbook-necklace-in-70s

This quote:

"Along your pathway of life you will observe that you are not the only
traveler. There are others who need your help. There are feet to steady, hands to grasp, minds to encourage, hearts to inspire, and souls to save."

-Thomas S. Monson

Lots of Pictures.

Greetings. Today I will be sharing a plethora of pictures because I am currently addicted to http://iwastesomuchtime.com/ and http://www.stumbleupon.com/su. Be prepared.

^Alright, so the facebook = procrastination thing is a little old, but the others are funnee.

^ I <3 MEAT

^ Let's go.

^ Worst. Day. Ever.
^ FOR TRUE (no typo there).

^ Tangled, much?

And now, here's a good song:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5hPz-bXlP4

Here's the best video of my entire life:

http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/9guNPY/shuttersalt.com/blog/most-amazing-time-lapse-video-milky-way-ever-made-seriously

I'm not kidding. This video is BREATHTAKING.

Oh, and a funny/cool video, of course:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52_TvqYtZ-E&feature=share

Sewwwwww. What's new with me? School = STRESS. I shall not speak of it. Instead, here are some things you probably didn't know about me:

- I've just started to help out with this thing called "The Vineyard" where I get to translate church materials from English into German. Soup-er kewl.

- Sometimes... I listen to rap. And I like it.

- I've eaten a kids chocolate brownie Clif bar almost every day for the past few years. I ate one for lunch every day - at least in my last 2 years of high school. I'm addicted.

- I don't like talking about myself, so we're done here.

Fantastic. So insightful.

And now, I'm going to go see what the deal with room swaps is (I'm moving down the hall). TTFN!

Thanksgiving and Such

Hey there.

I guess Thanksgiving is coming up. And some of us will be eating pie. Now I can pretend that this picture is applicable:

Today, I got an actionsampler camera in the mail. Surprise! Late birthday present from the parentals! It was FANTASTIC. This camera take four sequential frames on one photo. So you move the camera around or you just take a picture of someone in action and by pressing the shutter button once, it'll give you four different shots all on the same picture. I'm so pumped to use it. By the way, this is 35mm film material. Not some digital nonsense. I roll deep.

Here's another mindblowing picture (I actually really want to try this at the Canc):

The facial expression of this hot tottie was mirrored on my face when I came upon this realization. Just imagine it.
Coming to Utah, I expected the native Utah'ns to say certain things. "Oh my heck", "oh my lanta", "the Nordstroms", "sull" (sale), etc. And that these things would never become part of my daily vocabulary. One thing I DID NOT expect was that the use of the word "super" would rub off on me. I find myself saying that things are "super fun", "super great", and even "super bad". I don't even know. But it's a sad state of affairs. *sigh*.
Also, I made a Twitter, so that just means I've gone off the deep end. I understand if this is shocking and/or upsetting to you, because it is to me.

Also, THIS:
Seeing as we're nearing Thanksgiving, I'd like to share a suggestion from my Book of Mormon class. My professor said to take a notecard and write down one thing you're grateful for. Obviously if you're a beast you'll be able to think of at least one zillion and write all of those down. Now with that list, you can remember to thank Heavenly Father for everything in your nightly prayer because you have a cheat sheet! I think it's pretty great. And for those of you who don't appreciate my incorporation of religion, the point is just to document the things that you're grateful for. I think we all can do that. One way that my hall has done that is with grateful chains. We have them around our door frames and they all connect to each other. It's really cool.
Here is my playlist for the moment:
Don't Move - Phantogram
Talking in Code - Margot and the Nuclear So and So's
Love Lost- The Temper Trap
As the Rush Comes (Gabriel & Dresden Chill Out Mix)- Motorcycle
Signs - Bloc Party
The Greatest Light is the Greatest Shade - The Joy Formidable
It's a pretty chill.
I hope you all have a "SUPER" great (smh...) Thanksgiving! I'm going to go see Matthew soon (if me ever gets here), so TTFN!

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!

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.