My roommates showed me this video. All I know is that someone put a lot of time into it because it's dang hilarious! Enjoy...
Friday, December 11, 2009
Thursday, December 3, 2009
HIGH of 26°... WTF?!?
Here it is, at the dawn of December and we are already experiencing extreme weather conditions in Provo, UT. Weather.com says it's supposed to by a high of 26° and a low of 7° today. That means it's not even going to get above freezing temperatures the entire day! And that's not even the worst part...
Chance of precipitation: 0%
So, in an effort to lift my spirits for the duration of the Winter season, I delude myself into thinking that I like it. Here's my Top 7° reasons Winter is better than death...
Seriously, some places don't even get 4 seasons, like southern California and Arizona! There's "hot summer" and then there's the "not as hot off-season." At least be grateful for the changing leaves.
There's nothing quite like driving slow through a well-lit festive neighborhood full of Christmas lights! Like this one...
(Jen sent me this and I about fell out of my chair laughing!)
Seriously, who doesn't feel better about going to school and learning things for the sake of learning and the enrichment of your mind when wearing a sweater and a scarf? You just feel so collegiate! Okay, it may also have a little bit to do with the fact that there's nothing else to do since you can't play outside, but let's forget about that for the sake of deluding ourselves to make the season more bearable.
And the top reason Winter doesn't suck too bad is (drum roll please)..........
7. At least there's some variety!
Seriously, some places don't even get 4 seasons, like southern California and Arizona! There's "hot summer" and then there's the "not as hot off-season." At least be grateful for the changing leaves.
6. Christmas lights
There's nothing quite like driving slow through a well-lit festive neighborhood full of Christmas lights! Like this one...
(Jen sent me this and I about fell out of my chair laughing!)5. I feel more studious when the weather changes!
Seriously, who doesn't feel better about going to school and learning things for the sake of learning and the enrichment of your mind when wearing a sweater and a scarf? You just feel so collegiate! Okay, it may also have a little bit to do with the fact that there's nothing else to do since you can't play outside, but let's forget about that for the sake of deluding ourselves to make the season more bearable.
4. Hot chocolate
Doesn't it just sound romantic to curl up next to a fire, reading a book, and sipping on a warm cup of hot coco?! Mmmmm-hmmmmm.
3 & 2. Uuuuh...?
I can't think of anything else I like about Winter at the moment. If you have any suggestions, please feel free to make comments below.
And the top reason Winter doesn't suck too bad is (drum roll please)..........
1. Snow!!!
I love snow! And I'm not just deluding myself this time. I really love it! I love the way it feels when a snowflake kisses your skin; I love how everything seems magically brighter when there's snow on the ground and when it is falling around you; I love how everything seems so hushed and quiet during snowfall; I love when it has stopped snowing and the already fallen snow gets blown around and looks like sparkling glitter in the sunlight; I love to ride my snowboard in it; I love to go sledding in it; I love making snow angels; I love making snowmen; I love making snow sculptures and seeing other peoples' sculptures the day after it has snowed; I love snowball fights, especially random ones that weren't planned; I even love when trees unexpectedly "poop" an excess of accumulated snow from it's branches on me as I walk to class.
So if it's going to be this cold, can we please have some snow to make this weather more bearable??? In the words of a holiday favorite, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
So if it's going to be this cold, can we please have some snow to make this weather more bearable??? In the words of a holiday favorite, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
Pray for SNOW!
Monday, November 30, 2009
Saturday, November 28, 2009
I'd like to say...
I'd like to say that I'm glad I was able to watch the BYU/Utah Football game from the comfort of a leather couch.
I'd like to say that I'm glad I had some food to snack on without having to leave my seat and pay ridiculous amounts of money for a pretzel.
I'd like to say that I'm glad that I had the best seat in the house by watching the game on a big screen tv with great coverage (let me just say, I hate the Mtn! Aaaah!)
I'd like to say that I'm glad I was able to avoid nearly losing my nose and toes to frostbite in freezing temperatures for five hours.
I'd like to say that I'm glad I avoided a huge throng of annoying people with absolutely zero personal space.
I'd also like to say that I'm glad I avoided being stuck in a croud for an hour after the game.
What a game to miss... all because I had to be in Arizona!!! Every so often there are proud moments to be a cougar fan. Tonight was one of them! And although I have never had the privilege of rushing Cougar Stadium, I have to say I would have been the first on that field had I been there! But I rose and I shouted these words in my living room:
P.S. Can we PLEEEEEASE go back to the retro royal true blue colors? And not just for one game! Navy blue is just so plain and boring.
I'd like to say that I'm glad I had some food to snack on without having to leave my seat and pay ridiculous amounts of money for a pretzel.
I'd like to say that I'm glad that I had the best seat in the house by watching the game on a big screen tv with great coverage (let me just say, I hate the Mtn! Aaaah!)
I'd like to say that I'm glad I was able to avoid nearly losing my nose and toes to frostbite in freezing temperatures for five hours.
I'd like to say that I'm glad I avoided a huge throng of annoying people with absolutely zero personal space.
I'd also like to say that I'm glad I avoided being stuck in a croud for an hour after the game.
I'd like to be able to say all these things...
.
.
.
But, I can't!
What a game to miss... all because I had to be in Arizona!!! Every so often there are proud moments to be a cougar fan. Tonight was one of them! And although I have never had the privilege of rushing Cougar Stadium, I have to say I would have been the first on that field had I been there! But I rose and I shouted these words in my living room:
Rise all loyal cougars and hurl your challenge to the foe.
We will fight, day or night, rain or snow.
Loyal, strong and true, wear the white and blue.
As we sing, get set to spring
Come on cougars, it's up to you!
Oh rise and shout the cougars are out
Along the trail to fame and glory.
Rise and shout, our cheers will ring out
As you unfold your victory story.
On you go to vanquish the foe
For alma maters sons and daughers.
As we join in song
In praise of you, our faith is strong.
We'll raise our colors high in the blue
To cheer our cougars of BYU.
Ra Ra Ra-Ra-Ra, Ra Ra Ra-Ra-Ra, Ra Ra Ra-Ra-Ra,
GOOoooooooooooooooOOOOOOOO COUGARS!
...Go Cougs!
We will fight, day or night, rain or snow.
Loyal, strong and true, wear the white and blue.
As we sing, get set to spring
Come on cougars, it's up to you!
Oh rise and shout the cougars are out
Along the trail to fame and glory.
Rise and shout, our cheers will ring out
As you unfold your victory story.
On you go to vanquish the foe
For alma maters sons and daughers.
As we join in song
In praise of you, our faith is strong.
We'll raise our colors high in the blue
To cheer our cougars of BYU.
Ra Ra Ra-Ra-Ra, Ra Ra Ra-Ra-Ra, Ra Ra Ra-Ra-Ra,
GOOoooooooooooooooOOOOOOOO COUGARS!
...Go Cougs!
P.S. Can we PLEEEEEASE go back to the retro royal true blue colors? And not just for one game! Navy blue is just so plain and boring.
Friday, November 27, 2009
Baby Russell The Entertainer
My nephew Russell had the limelight in the aftermath of dinner tonight, and he did not fail to perform! He was reveling in the attention and he was so cute.
A few prefaces are necessary. Firstly, he is very good at identifying body parts on command, especially the location of his nose and sometimes when asked to ID his nose, he gets side tracked by his boogers... He may be a little obsessed. Secondly, he also loves to talk and sometimes he's not very articulate; it does help when he signs, which luckily he's pretty good at.
Enjoy...
A few prefaces are necessary. Firstly, he is very good at identifying body parts on command, especially the location of his nose and sometimes when asked to ID his nose, he gets side tracked by his boogers... He may be a little obsessed. Secondly, he also loves to talk and sometimes he's not very articulate; it does help when he signs, which luckily he's pretty good at.
Enjoy...
Friday, November 20, 2009
Now That's The Stuff!
Okay, so sometimes I really crave this stuff...
...actually, I crave it almost all the time!
It all goes back to my freshman year when I had "Dining Plus" and I could get anything I wanted out of the vending machine with my "play money." I had an almost daily diet of crumb donettes and BYU Creamery chocolate milk! Is that bad?
Now, even without Dining Plus I find myself succumbing to the cravings, especially on days when I didn't pack a lunch and when I have money on my student signature card. It doesn't help that there's a vending machine just around the corner from where I study. I guess I'm just part-lazy and part-I-really-just-love-this-stuff!
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