2 More Days Until Freedom

Ok yes I know it has been quite a while since I last updated my blog, and for that I really am sorry, but December has been the craziest of crazy months.  I haven't had time to do a lot of things I need/want to do.  So what have I been up to this month you ask? Well it seems to all be a blur to me but I'll try and remember.  I turned 21 on December 8th.  And no it doesn't feel any different for all of you that are wondering.  I always thought that was a weird question to ask.  Nothing physically changed about me or anything just because I turned 21.  I don't feel any older, even though I guess I technically am.  21 does sound a lot older than 20 for some reason.  I guess I do feel a little older when I find out that girls I thought were my same age in the relief society are only 19.  And some are only 18! It is quite interesting to feel that way, but hey I'm used to it by now.  So my birthday was on a Monday so we celebrated the weekend before.  I wasn't really up to a huge party for some reason, so we just did something small.  On Friday night I went out to dinner with my roommates.  We went to CPK (California Pizza Kitchen).  I hadn't been there in quite a while, so it was really tasty and fun.  Then Saturday I worked all day and then went out to dinner and a movie with my coworker afterwards.  We went to Village Inn and then to see Australia.  I would highly recommend it, but just as a warning it is rather long.  But I have a weird taste in movies, so who knows if you can really trust me, right? lol

Then my actual birthday was really great.  My roommate, Hilary made breakfast for me and then decorated the whole apartment.  It was really thoughtful and nice.  My other roommates also gave me gifts, which was great.  Heidi gave me nail polish, which was awesome because I've been needing some new colors, and she actually got nail polish that stays on for more than day. lol  That's the kind I usually buy because I'm so cheap. haha.  Then Michelle gave me some stuff for scrapbooking that was super cute.  Can't wait to use it.  My family also sent me a birthday box with presents in it.  Then my dad sent me flowers that day which were beautiful.  I love getting flowers.  He also sent me cinnamon bears for some odd reason because I'm not a huge fan of those.  He loves them though so he said it was to remind me of him. lol.  But my roommate Hilary loves them so she has enjoyed them! :)  Hilary then took me out to my favorite restaurant - PF Changs.  Heidi and our friend Ashley came along, and it was really great.  At FHE that night we played my new game that my mom got me - Partini.  It was really fun.  Then we had cake and sang.  Overall it was a great day.  

That week however was crap because I had 3 papers due so I spent many sleepless nights working on those.  Fortunately my roommate Hilary was going through a similar situation so we stayed up together, which made it more fun.  Then this week has been finals, which is always extremely time consuming.  So I haven't had much time to do anything except study and take finals.  And I still have work this week, so that's been crazy as well.  But tomorrow is my last day of finals! So it will all be over soon and then I fly home Friday morning.  I absolutely can't wait.  Every year I think I can't miss my family more than I miss them right now (which is how I'm feeling right now) but I probably miss them about the same every year and have just forgotten what I felt like. lol.    But needless to say, I'm excited to see everyone.  

So that's pretty much what has been going on with me.  Busy Busy Busy! Which is why I need a long deserved break at home with the people I love most.  Well that's all I have for now, I don't know if I'll be writing on here much while I'm in St. Louis, so if I don't then Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! 2009 is going to be an awesome year!!!  I can just feel it.  

Christmas Time is Here

                                              

Hello all.  This is a video of one of the guys I work with dancing.  Yes it is sideways, and I have tried and tried and tried to rotate it, but to no avail.  So oh well, you can just turn your head.  Thanksgiving was a wonderful day (that's when I made this video.)  I worked at the house with the guys and made a huge Thanksgiving feast for everyone.  My coworker Tasha joined us around 3.  It was a great meal and enjoyed by all.  All of the guys were in a great mood, especially Kurt who ate so much food it was crazy.  Later on, another house of guys joined us to eat pie.  We had SO much pie it was intense.  I only ate one piece after everyone left because I was so incredibly stuffed all day.  But it all tasted good.  We also watched Charlie Brown Thanksgiving and did some Thanksgiving crafts.  Overall it was a fantastic day - one of the best Thanksgivings ever.  Here's a picture of all of us:

                                          

From left to right, it's Brian, me, Kurt, Tasha, and Scott.  Greg was having Thanksgiving with his family that day.  But overall it was a great day.  I worked until midnight, so it was a long day, but still a good day.  The next day I woke up and drove down to my Grandma's for the rest of the weekend.  When I got there everyone was eating leftover Thanksgiving dinner, so I joined them. The weekend was really great and very relaxing.  My two uncles that live down there as well were there of course, then my uncle from Logan was also there with his family.  We all had a lot of fun.  Friday night I went with my aunt and her daughters to a wedding reception.  They were just working in the kitchen so I was helping them serve food and such.  Saturday I chatted with all my aunts while everyone was getting their hair done.  (My aunt from Logan does hair)  We talked about everything from music to the new movie Twilight that just came out.  That night I learned to play Rook, and we played it for like 4 hours.  I never could win, but oh well it was still a lot of fun.  Sunday was another relaxing day.  I went to church with Grandma and Grandpa then had dinner afterwards.  I then left to go see my aunt who lives in Pleasant Grove.  I spent a few hours over there and then finally went home.  It was a great weekend. 

Now I just need to get through the next 2 weeks of classes and then its finals.  Only 19 more days until I go home! And I turn 21 in exactly one week.  I can't believe how fast it's all going.  So it's Christmas time officially now, and it's not even cold! And I live in Utah for crying out loud! It was actually warm today.... people were wearing short sleeve shirts and shorts... crazy.  Oh well it'll get cold soon enough so I should enjoy the warmth while I still can.  

Well Christmas time is coming, which means it's time for Christmas music!! Here are my favorite Christmas songs.  Getting ready for the season!

1. Do you hear what I hear? by Vanessa Williams

2. Let it Snow by Dean Martin

3. Believe by Josh Groban

4. Wonderful Christmas Time by Paul McCartney

5. All I Want For Christmas is You by Mariah Carey

6. Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree by Brenda Lee

7. Christmas Time is Here by Vince Giraldi

8. Christmas Don't be Late by Alvin and the Chipmunks

9. O Holy Night by Josh Groban

10. Still Still Still by Anyone really...

That's about it for now, the countdown continues for so many things, such as my birthday, finals, Christmas break, Christmas day, and then New Years.  December is the best month of the year! You can't convince me otherwise!