the year is over. so weird.
where did it go?

some highlights from 2010.















what will 2011 bring?

i'm home.
let christmas begin.

Im free. done with finals. done with the semester.
the hard work paid off.
and i don't know what to do with myself...so i'm blogging.
christmas break. begins today.
hip-hip-horray.

my friend in spain (brooke) sent me an email today with some final week tips.
thought i'd share them:

-eat good foods. not junk food.
-get lots of rest.
-watch funny youtube videos (or have just great conversations)
that will make you laugh after long hours of study
-get a free pb&j from the institute :)
-trail. mix.
-set your alarm
-buy scantrons ahead of time
-pretend that you're deaf next time a guy tries hitting on you
(hahah ok this might be a bad idea)
-positive energy
-just remember in the end that it is not the end of the world.
you have tried your best. you are a great student.
you will be home with you FAMILY in sunny AZ in less than 5 days!!



thanks brooke, just the reminders i needed.
finals week fall 2010. bring it.

even though finals are taking over my life, I'm not letting them.
I'm trying not to get stressed out about them.
I do worse when I'm stressed so right now, I'm care free.
This weekend was: The Annual Christmas Sweater Party.


classic fun.

i just walked around the library.
i love the USU library.
it's great.
has lots of... character.
it's a place where i can go and be social, or actually study.
this time of year it cracks me up.
of course you see the "regulars" in it all the time (like me)
but come the week before finals, it's packed with people.
it's hilarious to me that all semester i can find a study room or table,
and today i can't.
people cramming, stressed, anxious, looks of confusion on their faces
tables filled with food for weeks, people conked out on couches, snoring.
and here i am chuckling.
i should be like them.
i mean, i do have finals this next week.
but I'm a regular. I'm ALWAYS here.
shouldn't i have priority over the people who never come here?

so, here's to you Merril-Caizer Library.
thanks for making me chuckle today.

tomorrows friday... WHAT?
where did this week go?
don't worry, i'm not complaining.
that just means I go home sooner!!

some happenings of this week:


i went roller-skating at a rink. SO fun.
definitely gonna go again.

i got home today from a package from mom.
she is the best mom around.
always knows just what a i need.
a thoughtful note, sweatshirt, candy, decor, and love.
thanks mom.

anywho, have a great weekend!