Birth of the blog

This entry is to recognize the birth of my mom's blog. Yeah for my mom in moving one step closer to the modern age. :) I ended up helping her for a couple of hours (with breaks in between). I was showing her the ropes so that next time she won't need my help. Catch a fish for a man and the man eats for a day, teach a man how to fish and the man eats for the rest of his life. That's what I was going for. Let's see if it worked.
Rachel, I apologize for this entry being late. I told you I would have it up last night. I forgot and when I woke up this morning I was thinking "crap, I forgot to do that". So here it is.

Here's what started it all...

This is the mess that caused me 48 hours of quality thinking and alone time! Well, alone time from people I knew at least. And in that quality thinking time, I decided that I would see this event and inconvenience as "the glass half full". For example, I got to people watch all day, I was able to get to Kansas City without spending an extra dollar on a ticket or rental. I got about 100 pages of reading in. I have my luggage even though it went one way and I went the other. Yeah for the light at the end of the tunnel. I do have to say that I really like Southwest Airlines. I just want to put that out there. They were very helpful. When I would call their customer service number, there was always someone there to answer my questions and help me with whatever I needed instead of some recording. I know they had no control over the airport being open or closed, but boy did they try everything to get people where ever they needed to be. Here's to Southwest! I think I am an even more loyal customer. Well all you faithful bloggers, I am going to go to bed now, it is about that time. Happy Saturday! I'm sleeping in!!!!

Snowed In

I hate holiday/end of semester travel!!! I have just spent the better part of the day cleaning and packing up my crap here in Rexburg so that I can be ready to leave this morning at 6:30 to arrive on time for my 1:35 flight out of SLC to Denver. AHHH, I'm sore and bored and have just found out that my flight home has been cancelled due to the huge amount of snow dumped in Denver. I may never get home! Ahh. Good thing I packed some food, games and my iPod with me. I'm going to spend my Christmas vacation in SLC's airport. Yes! At least I'll have time to explore all their shops. Hey, I might even get something as a souvenir to mark this page in my life. I never thought it would happen to me to be honest. I'm almost tempted to take my pillow with me so that I can sleep where ever I may be, be it a hallway or a very uncomfortable chair. AHHH, I hate the holidays! I hate packing! I hate stupid weather! [singing] I hate everyone!

My December

"This is My December [entry]. This is my time of the year... and I'd give it all away just to have somewhere to go to, give it all away to have someone to come home to." I love Linkin Park!

This really isn't my time of the year, I'd rather claim summer and hide under a book. I was listening to this song on my way back from class this morning and forgot how much I love this song. I'm looking forward to going home in a couple of weeks. It's always nice to go home. What scares me is that I will only want to be there for a short time and then I know I'll go stir crazy. I hate that my life is up in the air being driven without the wind or something to point me in a direction. I have no direction and I'm fed up with it! Oh and by the way, happy birthday to me.

Only on Tuesdays

I never knew how hard yoga was! Oh my, am I in for a ride. I only did about 20 minutes cause my stupid shoulder couldn't take anymore. So I'm sitting in my bed watching the rest of the dvd. Boy does she make it look easy. I'm sure as I do this more that my shoulder will be more strecthed out, but it is more entertaining watching than doing. I'll tell you what though, I'm going to be one flexible chica when this is all said and done.

I have finished watching the first disc of Grey's, and I'm enjoying every minute of it! Rachel, why didn't you make me watch this a long time ago? I have become a busy girl just keeping up with all of my shows. Who has time for games anymore? I sure don't. Well I'm going to try and get some sleep. I wish everyone a very merry Tuesday. I have always enjoyed Tuesdays for some reason. Only on Tuesdays I say.

How can I believe when this cloud hangs over me?

I just got back from Thanksgiving break in Boise. I stayed with Rachel's family and loved every minute of it. When I pulled up to my apartment, I just stared at it and thought of how I might get away, but then the cold knocked some sense into me. Guess what, I'm not being social with my roommates either, I am down in my dungen cell and unpacking my crap and am about to start watching Grey's Anatomy. Rachel was kind enough to let me borrow her first two seasons so that I might catch up with the current. Yes, I am addicted. My name is Rachael and I am a newly formed Grey's addict who just wants to sit in her room and sulk while watching Grey's. But first, I'm going to enjoy some roman noodles, oh and cheesecake. Yum

Rachel and I exchanged Christmas gifts and I'm excited for mine! Rachel got me Flags of Our Fathers. I have been meaning to read this one for awhile.

Well, I'm off to have "alone time".

Before I forget, Rachel, will you email me that quote about names? Thanks.

Deck the halls with something

I'm so glad the holidays are coming up. Not that I enjoy them for the spirit, cause I don't. I only really look forward to them because it's vacation time. I get to sleep as long as I want, stay up as long as I want and not feel guilty for doing so. So bring on the turkey, I'll eat as much of it as I can so I can become lethargic and pass out. :) Deck those halls with something so I can sleep with my heated blanket in a cool room with a fresh blanket of snow outside. Now that's what I call a vacation. Oh and a good book.

I decided I would find a website that would allow me to share my pictures with those that I care to share. So... I went hunting and found flickr. To make it easier for those of you that care, I added a link in my link section on the right. Let me know what anyone and everyone thinks.

Part Two

Rachel and I went out with her two aunts to see that movie, A Good Year. Um... don't see it, it's a confusing movie and it wasn't worth the money to see it in the theatre. If you want to see it, rent it. I just didn't get it, none of us did.

This is a picture of Rachel and me at the Pike's Market in Seattle. We were really lucky that day, we wondered all over and when it was time to head back the rain started. I can't tell you how much fun I had! This past weekend was a much needed break from life, school, and everything else. I realized that I need to travel more. I have always enjoyed it, but don't go with the right people and don't go often. I need to find a job with lots of business trips. No, actually, I need to inherit lots of money and just disappear for awhile. Well, whatever happens in my life, I need to get out more and see the world.

Our Sabbatical

At the moment I am sitting in Olympia, Washington enjoying what Rachel termed our sabbatical, and I'm loving every minute of it so far. I left Rexburg on Wednesday the 8th and drove to Boise, then flew out of Boise with Rachel to Seattle. "The Germans" picked us up at the airport. I have to admit the only thing that has disappointed me is that it is a bit cold and I can't wear my shorts. Not that it is cold, cause I don't mind that, it's just that I packed my shorts and can't wear them. But then that's my own stupid fault, for goodness sakes, it's November. I just had a hope that maybe it would be warm. Next time I'll use my head.
I think Seattle and Olympia are very pretty and green, I could really live here. I love Rachel's grandparents. I have enjoyed spending time with them and the rest of her extended family. I can see where she gets many of her traits. Tonight we are going to Russel Crowe's new movie, A Good Year, with her two aunts. I'm excited, I can already tell I'm in for a treat.
Tomorrow we are going to spend time in Seattle and wonder around. I will add pictures later.

Good ole days

Happy Halloween everyone. I really don't like the holiday, but thought for those who do enjoy it, I thought I'd wish you happiness on the day.

I have renewed my love for my show, Battlestar Galactica. Season 3 has been in full force and I am loving every minute of it. I can't get enough of it. I almost want to stop watching it and wait for the dvd's to come out so I can watch it uninterupted. DVD's have spoiled me. I have seen the light and am having trouble going back. I also was reading about the similarities between the show and the LDS church. I think it's awesome that they have mingled bits and pieces of our faith into the show.

Got distracted, I'm back now. We just watched Aladdin. I love that movie. I can quote much of it. I wish Disney made movies like they used to. Ah, the good ole days are gone and past. Now I'm in the mood to watch Beauty and the Beast. That's another good one. Well all you faithful readers in blogger land, I'm off to bed. I need to find out what happens next in my book. I was up late last night reading and forced myself to put it down.