Caitlyn Passey

First Oil Painting

2012-01-31T19:14:00.000-08:00

Feel free to check out my fist oil painting HERE.

Classes and Work

2012-01-05T14:37:00.000-08:00

To say that I love my classes is probable an understatement. But I do! Don't get me wrong I am probable more intimidated then I have felt in the past but I don't care because I love what I am doing.

My hardest class and most time consuming is probable my media experimentation class, and most expensive. This class I learn how to use different types of paints and techniques. For example my first assignment is a photo Rendering assignment. If you have every seen photo-realsim art (aka the paintings of the prophets) paintings that look like a photo. That is my first assignment. Everything we paint is taken from a picture that we take. This fist painting will take around 40 hours to complete and I have one week to complete it! But when I was talking with one of my art professor about it he said I would be fine and that this is the hardest assignment for the class then they get easier.

My second Art class that I was scared about was my head drawing class. I was scared up until today (first day) when the models came in a we were asked to draw them! I was not ready for this at all. But then the words of Bro Call (my teacher I've had before and love) came to me just start don't spend time worrying how to do it just do it. I honestly don't think I would be able to do art if it wasn't for Bro Call. He will sit down right next to you and draw so that you can watch and he'll talk out loud so you can understand what he is thinking and doing at the same time. He also encourages us to talk and will ask us questions about our lives which always make class more enjoyable.

So the best part of being hirer up in your major is the fact that you know people! I know quit a few people in all my art classes which is great. Even better is that even though I haven't been here since last winter semester a girl I formed a study group with for Art History happens to be taking it this semester too! We both figured the other person would have taken before now. (We have to take quit a few art history classes)

I'm also taking my Edu 304 class which is Educational Psychology. So far it seems interesting and the teacher seems willing to help out if we need it. This class and New Testaments are the classes that I actually get homework that I can do during work.

Yep, thats right I have a job where I get payed to do my homework! I am a receptionist for the LDS Philanthropies office here on campus, and its great. I mostly answers phones and direct people where to go. I also stuff envelopes and file stuff. But since I work in the afternoon most of the actual productive things have already been done so I spend about 30 mins of work actually doing work and then the rest of the time doing homework, reading, or writing this blog post.

Freezing!

2011-12-30T19:04:00.000-08:00

Okay, so I'm back in Rexburg and the weather has actually been very kind to me. There is no snow and it's been between 35 to 50 degrees these past couple of days. My problem is that even now as I sit in my apartment I'm shivering. My family knows that I am cold all the time. In fact I were my North Face coat over a hoody most of the time at home. The problem is I'm sick of it! I have sweats on, I'm wrapped in a blanket, I'm using my computer cord that has a surge protector thingy that gets warm to try to warm up my freezing feet that are in slippers. Now I know the first thing people would say is turn up the heat. Well first I grew up in a house were you don't touch the thermostat second there's a box around mine were I need a key to get to it so it's stuck at around 69. Anyway I know there's nothing you can do for me but thats all thats really on my mind seeing that I'm all alone up here with nothing to do. Maybe I'll post more about my job tomorrow.

Update of the damages

2011-12-01T16:30:00.000-08:00

So as you saw with the previous post there was quit a bit of damage done but our damage is nothing compared to other areas around Kaysville. Signs are down everywhere as are so many of the trees. It was kinda fun to see the backyard of so many houses along 50 west that in all my life I have not seen. The golf course looks like a giant went in and ripped up all the trees. I saw a brand new house with part of the siding ripped off. What was really fun was to see so many people helping out around the community. The roof I mentioned earlier was already being rebuilt, trees have been chopped up and are ready to be picked up by the city, and yes school is cancelled for tomorrow as well (to much damage on school property and to the buses). This is not so good for me it means I don't work :( but not much I can do about that. So there you have it.

East Winds

2011-12-01T12:12:00.001-08:00

Our neighbors shingles that were in our yard. One of those hit me in the head hard enough that it still hurts after 4 hours.

Mail Boxes are quit a bit shorter since they were knocked down and Dad just stuck it back in.

Gutter is now gone.

The side of our house has been beaten up by our neighbors shingles.

Tree fell on the gutter.

That whole thing ended up in our yard in pieces, we brought them back over to there yard and Ellie and the neighbor kid put it back together.

We are pretty lucky we know of a house that part of their roof came off, much larger trees blew over ripping sidewalks up, and our trap didn't blow over on to highway 89. Plus it ment school was canceled for the day!

2 weeks

2011-11-02T16:24:00.000-07:00

So it's been a little over two weeks since I found out I no longer have a job. Lets just say I am really having a hard time keeping positive. Between not really feeling as if I have a home (could be because I don't have a room or a car that is my own) and the constant frustration of needing a job but not wanting to even think about it. That's it I'm done complaining. Someday I'll post some pictures I still have from being in Portland but I'm not quit ready to do that.

Ramblings

2011-10-18T14:30:00.000-07:00

I sit here just thinking, "Will life ever stop smacking me in the face?" Well I have the answer to that....Nope. I don't even like looking back on the last couple of years. I just get frustrated because I just don't understand any of it, and when I finally think I see why things happened the way they did something else happens and I once again think Why...? Circumstances beyond my control I once again join the rest of the unemployed society (and no I was not fired). Even when I was told that I was no longer needed I had no emotion what so ever, in fact I'm pretty sure my exact thoughts where, "Wow I really hate the month of October," and "I guess it would be way to hard to ask to have at least two months go the way I had planed."

Anyway, this is a post just to let you know whats going on in case you see me around. Also, if you know anywhere with some employment opportunities, preferable in Rexburg, let me know. Thanks.

I want to go here

2011-10-11T19:31:00.000-07:00

Blankets

2011-10-10T17:49:00.000-07:00

My little buddy has been gone visting grandma and Grandpa with his Aunt this past week so I was put on blanket duty while the little guy was sleeping. Here they are:

Long Week

2011-09-27T21:21:00.000-07:00

It's only Tuesday and it feels like it should be much closer to Friday. My little buddy is really really sick and his little brother is teething. Needless to say our days our full of fussy boys and parents that are running on little sleep.

But on the plus side I had a really fun weekend hiking and just hanging out with some people from the ward and it's Conference weekend this week, which is always something to look forward too!

Crayola Doesn't Make A Color For Your Eyes

2011-09-22T16:27:00.000-07:00

Sunday Best

2011-09-21T18:23:00.001-07:00

Making Ice-cream!

2011-09-21T13:06:00.001-07:00

Will and Sara have an Ice-Cream Ball that I borrowed because what kid doesn't like making Ice-cream? It was a total success! He absolutely loved putting all the ingredients together, adding the ice and salt, and rolling all around.

(He had to finish every last piece)

(Happy just to watch all the fun)

(Checking to see if it's done)

(We rolled it back and forth to each other)

(We took turns pushing it up the hill)

(And racing it down)

Thanks Will and Sara for letting us barrow it our grasshopper ice-cream was delicious!

Playing

2011-09-20T16:30:00.000-07:00

We have been having lots of fun here mostly the same things everyday with a little variation every once in awhile.

I like to report that I can now color with him for longer than 10 minutes! But only if he is coloring Letters, how funny is that! I tell him a color and a letter and he goes around coloring all the letters a specific color.

Still lots of Trains

Here he is playing a game that I thought up while drawing with chalk. I mixed letters of his name with shapes all different colors and then I would sit and tell him to find the orange circle or Blue B. We now have added to the game and he will trace the letters with chalk when he finds it. He enjoys this game a lot.

Here is a caterpillar we found that he was first afraid of but soon thought is was so cool to hold and try to feed it things.

My Ward

2011-09-19T21:32:00.000-07:00

I haven't been in a ward like this since I was growing up. It's been great! I think a lot has to do with the fact that I didn't know anyone and I've gotten to know so many in just a few weeks. I can't wait for ward activities probable because I'm able to leave and go do something but I always loved going to mutual growing up and thats what FHE reminds me of.

Whats more entertaining is that every time I go to church or any other activity Jen is telling me to come back with stories but now she has been giving me assignments. Tonight I received a B+ an A is a Date if that helps. All in all it was a good night.

Needing a Good Laugh?

2011-09-15T22:05:00.001-07:00

This just made my night a whole lot better!

Video Here

The Carts

2011-09-13T19:56:00.000-07:00

Here in Portland there are these areas known as The Carts. Tonight I went with a girl in my ward, named Cathrine. She has been wanting to try these Carts which happen to be known as Good Food Here on Belmont. Sad thing is The Sugar Cube is not open on Tuesday which was the one she really wanted to try but we still managed to find some pretty delicious ones! We ended up at Creme de la Creme a cute little French Cart where I had delicious French onion soup and Cathrine enjoyed a Cucumber, Brie and Butter Baguette which looked good. We then headed over to 50 licks for some ice cream! Cathrine enjoyed her Coconut Lemon Safron Sorbet much more then my Blackberry ice cream but it was still pretty good. Altogether it was a pretty fun night.

Train Ride

2011-09-09T18:58:00.001-07:00

We went to the Zoo today but mostly we went for the train ride we probable only saw something like 8 animals but we have plenty more visits to see all the animals. On the ride you only really see the elephants and the farm animals. Mostly you wined through what is called Washington Park.

(Waiting for the Train)

(This is how he spent most of the ride)

(Showing me that we were finally moving)

(Some proof that we were on the train too)

The Boys

2011-09-08T18:09:00.000-07:00

Okay so here is a bit of what we have been doing these past couple of weeks: First we play lots and lots of trains. I am slowly learning all the names to the different engines, it is a good thing they all have their names on the bottom of the engines, second we have been slowly trying to become interested into coloring and anything art but this 3 year old shows little to no interest to coloring but today we did for about 10 mins! It was great. Anyway, here are some pictures:

We love when friends come over to play! These boys played in the sprinklers and water for over an hour it was great! (I nanny the little boy on the right.)

Here we are playing with what looks like to real ducks but are really fake hunting ducks that his dad had purchased for some object lesson. We had an excellent time playing with them. As you can see he insisted that he needed to get into the water with them so of course the swimming suit went on.

Here we are wearing our Alien masks. He insisted that we make his have a scary face but mine could have a smiley face.

(Not to easy taking a picture with a paper bag on your head)

Here it is! We, parents included, couldn't be prouder of the coloring job done on this picture. Great Harvest is owned by members in the ward and gave him a cookie with a promise that he would color the picture and give it back this is more then we could have asked him to do.

Most of the coloring was down by myself trying to get him interested in coloring but no luck he did do a little and did an excellent job lying down to trace him, all except the head which is much larger then his actual head.

We have also gone to three different parks, one of them multipul times, go on a little hikes, went to the Library, found a toy shop that rents games for FREE! And all together have had lots of fun and by the end of the day we are all exhausted.

I'm Alive in Portland!

2011-09-06T22:27:00.000-07:00

I'm sitting here tonight watching The Parent Trap with my big friend whose name I believe is Buster the Bear.

Anyway, I just thought I would do a quick update about just a few random things. First off I'll tell you that for the first time in my life I feel a little embarrassed about being tanner then most. Shown below is my tan line around my foot from my shoes.

Second, life is always a little more interesting when you get punched in the face. A left hook right in the jaw can be a good story especially when it happens at your first FHE in a new ward. One thing is for sure the boy that accidentally hit me while playing water volleyball sure felt bad. But as Jen (The mom that I nanny for) said, "A numb and slightly swollen face is worth having a cute boy feel he needs to make it up to you." ha ha Jen is constantly making me laugh. Well, both Scott and Jen, they always want me to come back with stories from the singles ward but since being hit I haven't had really any other then I already have a calling, Reliefsociety Activities Committee.

Last, tonight Jen took me to get a pedicure. My vary first if you don't count the ones Claire used to give me. I new I would love it and it didn't let me down it felt great it was the perfect ending to a pretty good day.

Maybe next post I'll tell you a little bit more about nannying but for now just know that it's been pretty good. It's nice to be with a family that just already feels like family. There is something to say about growing up in Kaysville Utah that you already feel like family.

This One's for Jenny

2011-08-17T21:31:00.000-07:00

Okay, Jenny I know I've been a little vage about everything but I guess I could inform you, because lets face it the only people that read my blog are you and my family and seeing that I believe most of my family knows why I am headed to Portland I should fill you in on the details...

About a month ago my very good friend, Heather, called me up and something like this, "My sister's friend is needing a nanny for about 3 months and I thought of you because you don't go back to school until January. I know you already have a job that you like, (which is true I LOVE the job I have) but I thought it wouldn't hurt to tell you."

So I told her that if the family wanted to talk with me that would be fine but I wasn't promising anything cause I do have a job. Needless to say the more we talked the more I decided that this was something that I've been wanting to do.

The Mom is trying to finish up her Masters by this Dec. but with two little boys she realizes she needs someone to take care of them while she does this. They live outside of Portland which is nice because Will and his wife Sara live in Portland so I can visit often and they are LDS so she has already got in touch with the singles ward there.

Anyway, I hope this satisfies your curiosity! But now you have to update your Blog because Karen and I were just wondering if you signed another contract with the Family you are taking care of?

Productive Day

2011-08-16T13:47:00.000-07:00

My day started out with work at 6:30 than off to the Gym. After the Gym I came home and got ready for the day and continued to work on my Scratch board project then it was off to the dentist. I'm one of those odd people who love the dentist but its been 2 years since I've been but no worries I had no cavities. I love my Teeth! Now I'm off to work once again then I get to come home and enjoy a wonderful night home. It's been a pretty good day, oh I also made an appointment to get my hair cut and talked with a few people I needed to before I leave in less then 2 weeks!

Thoughts

2011-08-09T22:20:00.000-07:00

I'm going to miss my job I have soo much I really do LOVE it! It has been one of the best jobs that I have ever had. The kids are great and so is the staff. So far I've been offered two keys and my choice of what I want to be in charge of if I would stay. It's been pretty funny. Even my principal tried to get me to stay but also told me it will be a good experience to go to Portland. Everyday the kids crack me up. I try not to pick favorites but sometimes its hard since I tend to like the trouble makers they just make me laugh and they really are smart. I've loved being in charge of art projects and it just reaffirms that I'm going into the right career even if getting a job once I graduate may be difficult. Once again I wish I could find a job I love this much in Rexburg but I've come to the conclusion that may never happen, hence one of the reasons I'm going to Portland, I'll be working more which in turn I will be earning more so that one day I may graduate even if that day is still 2 years away.

Decision Made

2011-07-30T23:24:00.000-07:00

I will be moving to Portland on August 28 for a couple of Months, should be pretty FUN!

21.5

2011-07-29T13:36:00.000-07:00

Today marks my Half Birthday from tomorrow on I will be closer to the age of 22 then 21...weird. I like being 21 you're older but still not expected to have your whole life figured out. This week I've been free to do whatever. Its been nice not to have to even think about school but I really do enjoy working so it will be nice when it starts up again next monday.

I've learned that life becomes easier when you just go with the flow. Its not always easy since I tend to like having everything lined up and go the way I want, I mean who doesn't. But realizing that my life never really seems to do what I would have it do, has been a blessing especially for this past semester. A lot has happened in only a few short months and once again I am at a point were I need to make some decisions, which is probably my least favorite thing to do.

Don't get me wrong I am so grateful that I have the opportunities that I do, I am truly blessed, but sometimes I think life would be easier if my parents just told me what to do.. ha ha how funny, that when you are young all you want to do is make your own decisions and not be told by your parents what to do. Now that I'm legally an adult I would just prefer my parents to tell me what to do... pathetic.

Anyway, this is just kinda a random post, I know, it's just one of those things I have to write about but also be vague because like I said I am trying to make decision. Hence, the decision has not been made but no worries it will be made soon and if your really curious feel free to call I would be more willing to talk to you about it all.

Well, HAPPY HALF BIRTHDAY to MEEE!! Hope Your Day is going Great!

Spending Time with Claire

2011-07-25T10:33:00.000-07:00

Last week my parents flew me out to go spend time in Minneapolis with my oldest sister Claire. My parents thought that I would go out and help with her new house she just bought, that needs a little TLC since it was built in the early 1900's. I must say it is a cute little house and its to bad that the weather was so HOT that we did little house work and a lot more playing!

(This is the only picture I have of the Mall of America

and I only took the picture because we have Freshens at

School and I had no idea that it existed else were.)

(I love Mary Tyler Moore so we had to go

see the statue.)

( we drove an hour to go see this gem,

The worlds largest Ball of Twine built by one man)

(On our way home we stopped to get a shake at

this awesome place that had bears all over I mean

ALL OVER!)

(Proof that I really did work. Here I am stripping

the kitchen floor)

These are just a few things we did. We also went to the Spam Museum, experienced amazing thunder storms, tried new places to eat, had a taste of Lobster for the first time, did lots of Homework for School, pulled giant weeds out of the yard, stripped a cabinet, tried to finish a bathroom shower, picked out paint colors and granit top, went to the fine arts museum, watched the Mentalist and Burn Notice, went to see were Claire Works and went to a staff celebration and spent the entire time talking with a Jewish Man who loves the Mormons, tried to find chandlers in the local Grocery Stores but instead found amazing Bakeries, and had a really good time spending time with Claire. I think she would add that I spent most of the time Laughing. If you didn't know that about me I laugh a lot Claire calls me a gigglier especially if I am tired or need food in my body but it makes for a good time!

One More Semester Down

2011-07-23T17:16:00.000-07:00

I Finished one more semester yesterday and the best thing about that is I only have one more science class until I no longer have to take any! You may think thats funny to be so happy about but when I transfered to BYU-ID the science classes I took at Utah State did not transfer (Nothing did but science made me most frustrated). My favorite class I took this semester was Art and Propaganda so I decided to show you my final project and to say thank you to my dad who helped out tons! Everyone in my class thought they were funny and so do I. In fact many think that we should hang them around campus.. Goes to show I totally go to a church school!

The Boyz are Back

2011-07-03T18:55:00.000-07:00

Actually not really but they are all coming home this summer! Last sunday I went to my friend's homecoming mostly for moral support for another friend but it was still good to see and talk with him. A few other boys that I went to school with have already come home but this boy kinda kicked off all the boys I really hung out with. It's weird to think that it's been two years since I've seen them and I forgot how much fun it was to hang out with them.

On Friday night after Melanie and I had gone swimming we decided to head over to Bowmans and find something to eat but instead we ran into three of our high school friends who invited us to watch Inception because the previous boy mentioned had of course never seen it and neither had I. It was way more fun talking with them after the movie cause the movie was a little long for my liking but it was still good. I haven't stayed out that late for a long time and it was fun to see and have more friends home at least for a little while before they all head back to Utah State.

Spending Time with Melanie

2011-06-28T21:59:00.000-07:00

Melanie and I have been friends for almost 6 years now and we always have a good time together even if we really aren't doing much. Needless to say I don't know what I'll do when she heads back to Utah State at the end of August and I don't go back to school till January! So far we have spent the summer watching movies that only we would watch, talking, talking, talking, and talking a lot but this weekend we are sticking some swimming with the talking so that should be fun.

Anyway, as you can imagine with both of us 21, not dating, and going to singles wards you can imagine what our conversations are like. For the past two days it's been even more entertaining because we have both picked boys that we wouldn't feel bad about dating (Granted she could really date hers). Whats made talking about this so fun is that the boy we have picked for me is almost near imposible something would ever happen:

1. He is not in my ward

2. We think he may go to BYU Provo

3. The only friend of ours that might be friends with him is on

a mission

4. I really don't know anything about him other than what you can

find out on facebook (which is not much)

This whole thing has been pretty entertaining, although you should be proud because I friended him on facebook which is something I never do. Oh and the best part is we met at a combine activity and both doing that whole I think I know you but don't know why kinda look. Finally we found out we Graduated together! Ha ha this happens more often then not, in fact I graduated with my roommate I had freshmen year and had no clue who she was!

There you go I know its random but it's been entertaining.

Good Times Babysitting

2011-06-25T18:50:00.000-07:00

Today I got to spend my entire day with one of the cutest little boys I know and later we were joined by his older brother who is just as cute. We started off going to the movie Rio at the Kaysville Theatre, which he loved. Then we decided to head over to Castle Park, which of course was way fun! On our way home we thought that coloring with chalk would be fun so of course we had to stop by Taget to get some. Sad to say the cement was to0 HOT that we did not do chalk for very long.

We planned it perfect his older brother got home right when we pulled up to the house. Since both were tired from the days activities we just kinda hung around playing games and while I was making dinner they played with the hose spraying anything and everything. After dinner we headed for some frozen yogurt because you know I have to keep my reputation of being an awesome babysitter.

(Favorite picture he has great hair)

(Ice Cream!!!)

(Looking Cool)

(Picture of all 3 of us! ha ha)

Long Weekend

2011-06-18T20:27:00.000-07:00

This Weekend I was suppose to go to Rexburg and so I made sure all my homework was done and got work off early. Then on Thursday night I found out my friend's car broke and I was unable to drive one of our families cars. Friday was fine until I got done with work early and no one was home and no friends to play with so I decided to do some chalk art (Shown Above), but of course that only lasted a couple of hours so I just figured I might as well go to bed. Needles to say today was the LONGEST day. I had lots of ideas but none sounded fun by myself such as going on a hike or making lots of play-dough. I guess I will have to wait for another weekend to make a giant creation from play-dough.

Anything but school work

2011-06-16T12:10:00.000-07:00

Its not something new I have always been able to find better things to do then school work but even more so when I don't actually have to go to school I just have everything online. Don't worry I really am doing just fine taking online classes and am learning lots of things its just been hard focusing today. That would be why I decided to finally put up 2 pictures I did over 3 to 4 months ago! Feel free to check them out. Click Here

Favorite Books Growing Up

2011-06-13T21:56:00.000-07:00

I'm lucky enough to have the children's books in my room (as well as a few other things) and tonight I decided to find all my favorites growing up. To start off, my favorite books that Dad would read were Pigs in Hiding, which is funny because there is not much story line to it, and The Diggin-est Dooog (The Diggen-est Dog). As for my top picks that Mom would read were, Epaminondas and His Auntie and The Five Chinese Brothers. As for all the others I loved for different reason.

I loved Green Eggs and Ham because it was the First book that I read by myself (and it was LONG). I loved the Best Little Monkeys in the World because of the illustrations, The Goofs and Amerlia Bedelia were just funny. Owen reminded me of how I felt about my "sucking shirt" and Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Day has a part when he goes to his Dads office and I always pictured it just like my Dads. The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs needs no explanation because its great, as for the last three I can't say exactly why I just remember really liking them.

So there you have it from a girl that has never been a very good reader I thought it would be nice to remember some of my favorites growing up.

John's Ark

2011-06-11T12:20:00.000-07:00

I will refer you over to my sister's blog for the background story. This just goes to show that even with my siblings scattered across the United States we all still think a like.

The other day during dinner my family and I were talking about how we should invest in some alligators to stick in our bushes. When I came up with the best idea ever, I think mom was in total agreement with me. John should build an Ark.

It would be perfect since we no longer hace a swingset or tramp what are the grandchildren suppose to play on? It doesn't have to be the biggest thing just big enough for kids to climb on and slide down the ramp and then we could get different animals that can be placed inside and around the ark. Wouldn't this be the best thing ever!?

Plus when the neighbors asked John what he is Building he can say things like, "My Father commanded me to build an Ark. Have you not noticed all the rain we've be receiving?"

I love dinner conversations they always bring a smile to my face.

When Friends Come to Play

2011-06-01T12:34:00.000-07:00

Last week was GREAT! It started off with me going to Hidden Springs Ranch with my ward were we did lots of: Rock climbing, basketball, volleyball, swimming, hot tubing, dancing, running, card games, and just having a good time! Then on Friday my friend Julia came down from Rexburg to play! We always have a good time even when we don't do anything too exciting.

On Friday Night we invited my friend Melanie to watch, Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure, with us (Yes we are all over the age of 20 and still watch movies made for 10 year olds). Then on Saturday I invited our friend to go on a hike with us and he picked a great hike! Then we just hung out shooting hoops and wave boarding. Sunday we went to church and after dinner went for a walk to see the Rock at Ponds Park and while we were there I found out Julia had never been to a park with a MaryGoRound so over course we had to go to a park that had one. Lastly on Monday we headed to Gardner Village because we both are poor and I never feel the need to buy anything there but its cute and fun to look at everything.

(Pride Rock is like a sad memorial for the hill that was once there)

(First time on the MaryGoRound)

(We climbed the Wall)

(Climbing down was a lot harder then climbing up)

GARDENER VILLAGE

(I like to pretend to sleep its inherited from my sister Ann)

(Julia died on the most comfortable couch)

(Most UNcomfortable chair)

(Best Gothic Hat)

(My pet Snailey)

(Tiny Hats are Always Fun)

It's always fun when friends come to play but now its back to school and work. The nice thing is maybe the weather will start acting like it should the past 2 days have been in the mid 70's its been Great!

For My Nephew Zac

2011-05-29T22:10:00.000-07:00

This song is for my Nephew Zac because he LOVES Flags. Literally this kid can find them anywhere! I'm sure his Dad has already heard the song because I'm sure Lee watched the World Cup.

Enjoy!

Waterfall Canyon

2011-05-28T20:38:00.001-07:00

Mom has pointed out to me that I have not updated my blog in awhile and that I needed to. Anyway real quick just for those that don't know I'm home right now working at a before and after school program and loving it! As well as taking 12 credits online! I stay pretty busy with work and school but every once in a while I get to have some fun with friends. My friend Julia came to visit me for the weekend and so I took advantage of having a hiking partner and invited our friend Steve to join us. It was way fun and I would suggest to anyone to go hike Waterfall Canyon it was a great hike!

(This is me at the top of where we climbed)

(Steve, Me, Julia)

(We made it to the Waterfall!)

(The view from were we climbed)

(Someone Spying on us)

(oh wait it's just steve!)

(Steve being so kind to take a picture of some High Schoolers)

(2 best friends!)

(Climbing down from were we climbed up too)

(Still on the way down)

There you have it! It was a perfect day for a hike and I loved every minute of it. I can't make any promises about blogging more but I'll try to do better when I actually do things other then school and work.

Winter 2011

2011-04-21T21:02:00.000-07:00

I figured its been awhile since I've written and that most of you do not know whats been going on with my life nor do you really care but here is a quick update. I finished my 5th semester of school and it was a good one and here are some pictures to prove it:

(Julia me and Steve just being weird)

(One night Jen decided to have fun with our faces,

Julia forgot to look thug)

(We love this pic cause she really didn't enjoy being licked

but according to the pic she did)

(Taja, Colin and Jake)

(Steve loved his fohawk but didn't have the guts

to actually keep it for class)

(Steve thought he would take credit for the turtle that Jake

really made and I help paint)

(Just hanging out)

(Sums us up he's a goof)

(They made me a rice crispy birthday cake they

know me well)

(I learned to play the Uke I'm holding Gus in this

Picture)

(I love Julia's voice!)

(Fun times with make up)

(Julia and Savannah who actually

took most of these pictures)

(Sisters Julia and Rachel)

(Julia and me yet again)

(It was late and Jenn fell off the chair)

(Jenn dancing it was fun watching her perform)

(Colin and Jake need I say more)

(Lizzy and Julia being Gangster after we braided their hair)

(Me being Me)

(Corryn lookin good)

(We had multiple injuries this semester. I didn't

take any pictures of my bruises I had some

pretty cool ones too in fact one almost bet this one.)

(This picture was suppose to show the broken arm and broken

leg but it looks more like they are kissing so it

makes us all laugh)

(This is typical Colin wearing a girls sweater who really knows why)

(Best art work of the semester done by Julia Stapp)

Lots of pictures I know but you didn't have to look at them if you didn't want to. Anyway I miss them all it was a good semester and can't wait to see them again but for now I'm home working and doing school online and life is good.

7 Hours Later...

2011-02-25T19:20:00.000-08:00

7 Hours Later and I have a HEADACHE! Today has been a very long day and I can say with confidence that the weekend will be just as long. I spent today doing homework I'm proud to say I got my English homework done by 8:30 this morning and was able to finish my Art project by 7 tonight (only taking me about 7 hours to do). It's not even that interesting it's only a picture of fabric I had to show that I understand how to use all the values in the value scale when dealing with shadows and folds stuff like that. It turned out pretty good we'll wait and see what my teacher thinks. I still have quit a few hours of homework for tomorrow but only for American Foundations and Book of Mormon so it shouldn't be to bad and by Sunday I will be able to have a nice day without any homework hanging over my head.

Midterms

2011-02-16T13:10:00.001-08:00

I can almost say that I am half way done with the semester! In many ways it's just passing me by but on the other hand I am ready to be done with certain classes. I took another Art History test today I can't say as I could with my last test that I got 100% but I have a good feeling I at least got an A on it! I wish I could say the same for my other classes aka english, american foundations, and book of mormon. After this semester I will never have to take English again but I will still have 2 science classes that I have to take but after that I will only have classes that deal with my major! (besides Religion classes)

I am also excited for a 4 day weekend! Only wish that I could go to Tennessee for my nephew Scott's baby blessing :( I'll just have to make do with doing something else but what??

Valentines Day

2011-02-15T15:09:00.000-08:00

I've never really celebrated Valentines Day other than in Elementary School making boxes for our Valentine cards and an occasional treat for friends. Well this year was no different but I thought I would share the treats I made mainly for the girls I visit teach but also for some friends here at school. My mom gave me the idea cause she got them from her visiting teachers:

Practice makes so much better

2011-02-11T15:49:00.000-08:00

This week I did another white charcoal drawing for Art and it turned out loads better than the first! Check it Out

4 Dollar Weekend Get Away!

2011-02-06T16:24:00.000-08:00

My Friend Julia and I went to Logan with our friend Steve this weekend. We were all going crazy in Rexburg and since Steve had to go to Brigham City cause his Dad was receiving his Silver Beaver (Highest award for Scouting I think?) we all decided to go spend some time in Cache Valley! We left Friday went to the Trapper Tails award ceremony (sadly no pictures) and headed to Logan luckily we have some pictures of our time in Logan in backwards order:

(Making Muddy Buddies

Saturday Night)

(After losing to me at Skip-Bo we played Nertz so she could win)

(Me Winning and Julia losing)

(Since we didn't have a car we spent most of Saturday walking around Logan)

(Near the end of our walk we stopped by the Mall and got pretzel bits

and washed our hands at Bath and Body Works)

(Near the beginning of our walk we went to Jamba Juice

(Our first stop was getting Julia a CTR Ring)

All together it was great to get out of Rexburg. Julia and I stayed with my friend from High School (Jessica) and Steve stayed with his Twin. We played lots of games and Saturday night we watched Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and Cloudy with a Chance of Meat Balls. It was actually really fun even though we really didn't "do" anything. Plus we drove back Sunday morning in time for church. Steve didn't even let us pay for gas so the only thing I spent money on was the pretzel bites and an onion and tomato for our stir fry!

Diligently Doing Homework

2011-02-03T22:08:00.000-08:00

I'm taking a drawing class and as I've mentioned before it is going much better than my previous one. Check out my most recent project it's my first white Charcoal drawing.

The Weather

2011-02-01T20:26:00.000-08:00

It's hard to say why all of the sudden I feel blah but I'm blaming the weather. It's beyond cold to the point that when I walk outside I get a really bad headache. I'll I want to do is head to Cali and if I either A had my own car or B had enough money to buy a plan ticket I would go this very weekend. I try to keep a positive attitude about Rexburg but in truth I really dislike living in the middle of nowhere were it is winter the whole time I'm here it's a good thing I like the school.

What I do for Friends

2011-02-01T00:45:00.000-08:00

I really should go to bed but I thought I'd do a quick update. First off my callings are FHE Assistant and the other is an Indexer (Family History Stuff). Now on to the real reason I'm writing... I think I need to learn to say no. The only problem with this is that I really do like helping people out but it means I have been staying up till all hours of the night and getting up at the crack of dawn (I'm turning into to Dad). I also believe I rather help other people with their homework because it always sounds better than my own. For example I can now tell you what number can be divided by 2,3,4,5,6,7,8, and only has a remainder of 1, it's also hard to bet me at making a Power Point Presentation cause I add not only animation but sound too, and finally I am a wiz when it comes to being able to make a flyer only using Word in fact if I was taking Visual Media I would have gotten an A on the assignment I did for fun trying to help my friend come up with ideas, but don't worry I'm pretty sure the one I helped him with today will also get an A cause its pretty awesome.

Anyway, I can't complain I really do like helping my friends out I just need to figure out a way that I make it to bed before 2 cause I start school by 8! I will try to continue updating but as far as school goes I can't complain it's going pretty good.

Two Callings and the Closing Prayer

2011-01-30T10:34:00.000-08:00

Just when I think I'm sweeping under the radar I am asked to come in at 11 and thats when they hit me with two callings and while I'm there, "would you mind saying the closing prayer in sacrament." I'll give you a hint with what callings I have the first one I've had before and the second one I haven't.

That Start of a Great Weekend!

2011-01-14T09:48:00.001-08:00

These pictures aren't really in order but at least there are pictures. My roommate Paige is from Florida and has been wanting to make a Snowman but it's been to cold and the snow hasn't been good packing snow. Well it snowed last night it still wasn't perfect snow hence why we weren't wearing our gloves so that the snow would stick together better.

(paige rolling her first snow ball)

(Paige standing under a tree cause she thinks its cool how

the snow stays on the trees)

(Our Snowman Fred! Who happens to be on top of

the car I brought up.)

(Our apartment lower righthand)

(Me looking scary Rolling the bottom of Fred)

(Paige and me in front of our snowman and yes we don't

look very good but who does when playing in the snow?)

Week Two

2011-01-13T23:28:00.000-08:00

Wow! Only week 2. It's weird I feel as if I've been back forever but at the same time classes are zooming bye. It's hard to say but it looks as if this semester might be a good one. I want to thank you all for keeping me in your prayers it's been a difficult couple of years and I'm not saying that this wont be hard but I feel like this semester should be much much better.

Classes are... well classes. I've already learned more in my drawing class than I ever did the entire semester I had to take a drawing class online (who puts art classes online... that's right BYU-ID does). I also love my art history class it's amazing how I can spend hours doing homework for either class and time no longer matters. I Love It!

The rest of my classes are going well. I guess it only took me 5 semesters to figure out how to manage time and figure out the correct ways to study so that I can retain information, or maybe I'm just taking more classes that actually have to do with the major I'm pursuing. Anyway, I'm not nearly as stressed as I have been when it comes to school I've even had time to play with friends and do some of my own art projects!

My Little Brother?

2011-01-08T22:16:00.001-08:00

My little brother has never been really little, but I love this picture and thought I would share it.

First Week Done!

2011-01-06T20:56:00.000-08:00

I'm sure that you are all waiting to hear how my first week of school went. Well seeing that it was only two days long it wasn't bad at all. Yesterday I had Art History, the second half of Book of Mormon, and English. Not much to say about any of them except that Art History's my favorite class of the day but my Book of Mormon teacher seems really good which makes me really happy Religion classes are hard enough with out a bad teacher.

Today I had American Foundations and Drawing II. American Foundations requires a lot out of us but I think that I can handle it. It's my drawing class that I think will be the most beneficiary to me right now and I'm so excited!

So Far So Good..

2011-01-04T21:43:00.000-08:00

Today was my first full day back in Rexburg and classes start tomorrow. First off I just have to say that it has gone so much better than I had expected.

I found a place to live that turned out 10 times better than I had even expected! I have my own room which is a must since last year sharing put me over the edge, and my room has SO MUCH room. Now if any of you have ever been to either BYU or BYU-ID you know that they try to pack as many kids into one apt with as little as space as possible, but my room has a good size desk a large closet with drawers underneath and drawers underneath my bed, and the best part is I have a sink in my room! A sink with a little counter space, full mirror, three drawers, and a cupboard. Some may say thats weird but I think its the best because I don't have to worry about taking to much room or not having enough room in the bathroom plus it totally helps when it comes to painting.

I only have 4 roommates can we say HOORAY!! One is engaged the other is a returned missionary, and the last is a freshman but so far so good. Plus side with having only four roommates... plenty of room in the fridge.

One more thing I was happy about was that I've already meet my Bishopric. They came around this evening to and met with every apt. It was so nice my past Bishopric's would even make an appearance for a couple of weeks. It was nice to be able to ask them a few questions and know that they might actually know who I am by the end of the semester.

Last but not least..... I don't have to sit in on any of my classes because I got into all of them! Not bad for having signed up for classes only two weeks before school started. I'm done with class by 12:30 Mon. and Wed. and by 1:30 Tues. Thurs. with NO CLASSES FRIDAY!

Lets all pray things continue the way it's started!

2010

2010-12-29T10:20:00.000-08:00

2010 was one of the hardest years I've had and I wasn't expecting that. But because it was so challenging I've grown, become stronger, and learned so much about myself. Here are 10 things I either did or learned:

1-For starters I changed schools taking a huge leap, leaving one of the best roommates I've ever had, and moving to the middle of nowhere.

2-I learned more about myself such as I have a hard time saying "no" to people causing my own life to get overwhelming and hard to focus on what I need.

3-It's hard to find a job in Rexburg.

4-I don't realize when I get really sick until after the fever breaks. (But afterwards I feel so much better)

5-I don't do well living with 18 year olds.

6-I met some people that without them I wouldn't be able to even think about going back and for that I am grateful.

7-Life never goes as you expect it to.

8-Art this year saved me from going completely CRAZY!

9-Working where you are allergic to the stuff isn't good for your body.

10- For some reason I'm suppose to go to BYU-ID and so I better embrace Rexburg.

I'm actually looking forward to going to the same school 2 Years in a row!

Augh...My Life

2010-12-18T21:49:00.000-08:00

I'll make this short but I thought I would let you all know (since so many of you really care), but I am going back to BYU-ID.

P.S. If you know of anyone needing an apt in provo let me know.

My Art Work

2010-12-10T22:57:00.000-08:00

Many of you know that I am going into Art Education and on top of that many of you know I don't show my art work that often. I've decided to change that and start sharing things that I do when it comes to my art. Please feel free to check out my new blog.

I will continue with this blog as well so you all know what I'm up to with my life even if it's not that exciting.

Talent Shows

2010-12-04T12:27:00.000-08:00

I'm sure you are all sad that we aren't able to have our family talent show so I decided to post a small part of what we would have heard. I'm sure you all know that Maren passed us all up. Here she is playing the Jingle Bell Buggy.

For My Sister Claire

2010-11-26T19:33:00.000-08:00

I was looking at my friends pictures and came along this one and thought of Claire.....

5 weeks!

2010-11-20T18:46:00.001-08:00

I want you all to be as excited as I am that I only have five more weeks of my job! There are some things I really do like about my job but the bad out way the good and probably the reason I am most excited about quitting is that people will no longer ask about my arms. These pictures really don't do them justice and in fact my fingers and arms are looking a lot better then they have.

(All you see is the really bright red but trust me they look worse in person

and have traveled up past my elbow)

(My fingers will swell up at night to the point were it's almost as if I've jammed them)

Most of this is because of the dish water and when I tell people this they tell me I should wear gloves but its not really convenient when your doing one dish at a time between customers. Plus the gloves are what cause all the problems with my fingers cause I have to take them on and off all the time between making sandwiches and doing prep.

Don't worry I will usually get my arms looking pretty good by tuesday night by wrapping them and putting medicated lotion on them but then by Wed all my hard work is lost and by Sat I'm lucky if they look as good as they do in these pictures (I only worked twice this week).

The Decision is Made

2010-11-01T11:50:00.000-07:00

It looks like I can't stay in one place more than a year, but at least with this move I will have a Job! I will be working at Nexus with Sara. I will be what is called a "Scanner," I scan all the information into the computer and answer phones. It should be a good and it will be great living close to Will and Sara before they head off to Portland. As for school I will let you guess by the color of the background of where I will be going. I now only need to go to 3 more colleges and I will have gone to every school that my siblings have gone to for there undergrads.

My Crazy Life...

2010-10-27T08:16:00.000-07:00

I probably should update my blog because I have a sister that insists that I do (plus I should be doing homework). Anyway, I've been staying busy babysitting for multiple families, working at Great Harvest, School, you know the day to day things, and right now I am learning to knit. I guess I'm not really learning I know how but I've never made anything more then a scarf and I think I want to make a hat.

I've also been busy trying to figure out school and work. I know what I want to major in but many things have changed in the past two weeks that I will blog about later. If you want to know more you can always give me a call, I just want to figure everything out before I blog about it. Yes, it does have to do with a new job and school......

I lied

2010-09-16T09:53:00.000-07:00

I said I most likely wouldn't be updating my blog but when you have to do homework you try to do everything but homework. I know you're all thinking why do you have homework I thought you were off till January!?! Yes. I'm off till January but I am taking an online class and it just might kill me! I'm taking History and Philosophy of Education, and it seriously has my brain spinning! I can't stand it I read everything but it just seems to go in one ear and out the other! hopefully it will get better. I just have to keep telling myself that I wont ever have to take this class ever again and that I only have a few more education classes till I'm done and I can just focuses on my art.

Other than that my life has been about the same I work everyday wether it's at Great Harvest, Babysitting or for dad so I keep busy that way. But I'm still working on some of my goals that I want to accomplish before I go back to school....

Last year I wanted to learn to street surf and I'm proud to say I accomplished it! I also had a few other goals that, well, some got done others didn't. But this break I have quit a few, some I would like to have some friends to do them with. They are...

1- Hike the Y (cause I've never done it and I've wanted to for a long time)

2- Find people who play Ultimate Frisbee (This one is hard cause I don't have enough friends just to start a game)

3- Learn to long board (so I guess with this one I need to find someone who owns a long board cause I don't really want to own one I just want to be able to ride it)

These are only a few of my goals but I'm proud to say that I'm doing great with the rest of them!

Well I guess it's back to hitting the Books. Let me know if your interested with helping me with my goals!

FYI

2010-08-22T20:27:00.000-07:00

Just to let everyone know I am home in Kaysville for my break and will be here till January. Also I have a job at Great Harvest in Layton so come by and say Hi, and Last I most likely will not be updating my blog till January.

Semester 4 Down

2010-07-23T16:09:00.000-07:00

I have now completed 4 semesters of College some might say its a miracle.

Job Job Job Job Job

2010-07-20T13:28:00.000-07:00

Yep thats right I once again am on the search for a job. Actually I guess you could say that I am just continuing to look for a job only I will not be looking in Rexburg, or at least I wont for another 5 months till I come back. Anyway I thought that I would put the word out there if you know of anywhere that is hiring I would appreciate it if you would let me know. I will be officially done with this semester on Thursday!!!

Wish me luck!

Fun at Rigby Lake

2010-06-27T18:37:00.000-07:00

Yesterday my ward went to Rigby Lake and it was a lot of fun! We went swimming, played in the sand, went canoeing, played volleyball, ate dinner, laid out, and went for bike rides around the lake on tandem bikes. All together it was really fun but not so helpful on getting homework done. Here are some pictures:

(The boys took it upon themselves to make sure everyone got in)

Fun at Rigby Lake 2

2010-06-27T18:34:00.001-07:00

Things I miss

2010-06-20T21:20:00.000-07:00

1. The Flute.

I just spent the whole afternoon going through songs for art and realized how much I miss playing my flute I just wish these walls weren't so paper thin.

98 95 85 and Sunny

2010-06-19T18:57:00.000-07:00

The beginning of this week looked grim. I had 4 art projects, 3 tests, and rain. I some how was able to finish all my art projects. I managed to pull off a 98 on my math test, a 95 on a nutrition test, and an 85 on my finance test! It was a little disappointing that the test I studied the hardest for was the lowest score but over all I was pretty happy to finish this week and as a celebration the weather decided to be in the 70's and sunny!!

The Adventures of the Roommates

2010-05-30T16:23:00.000-07:00

Last night I hit the point of tired at about 10:30 and by 11:00 I was way past being tired and on to crazy awake and my roommates took full advantage of it! We started off by watching Dr. Horribles sing-a-long Blog, moved on to having a dance party in the Kitchen, to the grand finally of super hero make-up! While one roommate did my make-up the other was trying to interview me about my life growing up in Utah needless to say should have interviewed someone else I live a very boring life. Apparently I wasn't a very rebellious teenager (watching a few episodes of Friends in ninth grade and staying out tell three in the morning Jr. year after finishing up with the musical didn't count). Oh well at least she was able to turn in something.

Here are some pictures of the Super Hero's:

(Elise and Me)

(Elise, me, and Sarah who is writing her paper)

Update

2010-05-29T11:40:00.000-07:00

I figure it's about time I updated. I have now been in my fourth semester for 6 complete weeks and 8 more to go! Life has been crazy words can't describe what life has been like. All I can really say is it's a whole lot better than it was at the beginning of the semester. I once again feel like I'm doing the major that is best for me (which is a huge relief there is nothing worse than going to school and not knowing what you should major in).

Not much has changed I still spend most of my time doing homework. I still don't have a job I think the count is up to something like 31 applications! And it doesn't look like things are going to change soon. I almost had a job working with a developmental disabled child or young adult, but I don't have a car to get to Rigby and Rexburg Id has one of the worst bus systems I know of. Although it did make me feel good when the Lady that wanted to hire me tried her hardest to find me a client in Rexburg but no luck. So if you know of any jobs opening in Rexburg let me know.

Semester Three Down.

2010-04-08T13:26:00.000-07:00

I've finished my third semester of school and my first at BYU-Id. It's been a long 13 weeks but things are looking up I get a week off, the weather is looking as if it might decided to be spring, and my apartment is very very clean! I managed to survive most of my classes and happy to start my new ones I don't think I could have gone another week with the ones I had.

The Flour Game

2010-03-31T15:30:00.000-07:00

Last night we decided to play the flour game. For those who don’t know what the flour game is it goes like this…. You fill a bowl with flour, pack it in, flip it over, take the bowl off so you have a mound of flour, and than drop a dime in the middle. Then each person takes a turn cutting sections of the flour away from the dime. The person that makes the dime drop then has to fish it out with their mouth.

(Traz)

(Jordan)

(Jordan decided to have a flour fight afterwards)

(Me)

(Brandi finally got it!)

(It's pretty nasty, you can't breath, and it tastes awful.)

My Long Weekend

2010-03-29T13:55:00.001-07:00

Last week I went home on Wednesday! Some girls that had been staying at my place were headed back to Colorado and said they would give me a free ride home. I wasn't planning on going cause that would be right in the middle of the week but then on Tuesday I found out that one of my classes was canceled do to a funeral that my professor needed to go to, in science I had a test which opened on Tuesday so I wouldn't have class on Thursday I just needed to take the test, and then in my Art History my professor asked if we wanted to get out 1/2 hour early or continue and see if we could finish Thursdays lecture too well you can guess what we picked. I finished most of my homework took two tests and decided to go home on wednesday. I only missed one class since I don't have any classes on Fridays anymore since band is done for the semester.

On Wednesday we stopped in Logan so one of the girls could talk to some people about a scholarship since I know some people in admissions thanks to my sister Ann, she was able to talk to people and get us free Aggie Ice cream coupons. It was my first time ever having Aggie ice cream I know what a shock since I used to go there but it's true. That same day I had lunch with my sister in-law at Gardener Village, found a jean skirt, and helped my aunt in her class room.

Thursday was devoted to homework.

Friday I was able to babysit my cousins who I've missed. It was fun Ellie Olivia and I made a fort and after watched a Barbi movie inside while eating popcorn. Olivia was worn out when we were done playing that she fell asleep while sitting with John.

Later I babysat some more for another family that I miss. We played all sorts of games including the game were we pick up all the toys in the house!

Saturday I went to the Gym and am still in pain from Body Pump I wish they taught that class up here. I also cleaned the house with the Family, went shopping with my mom, and then went to SLC with John and got Maren a brand new ipod shuffle and charger since she broke hers and luckily it was still under warranty tell May. Then it was off to the Toners to babysit! For the first time in my life I watched the Kids Choice Awards and I can honestly say I wasn't really missing anything but it was still fun playing trains and reading books with the boys.

Sunday was my friend Ryan's Farewell he is off to Mexico! I'm so excited for him. At about 9:30 it was back to Rexburg.

Overall it was a pretty good weekend. Sorry this post was so long with few pictures.

Photo Tag

2010-03-29T13:31:00.000-07:00

After classes today I was checking blogs and found I was tagged by my sister Allie. Actually I was checking blogs earlier but the pictures on her blog weren't showing up so I decided to try back later it's a good thing I didn't read the end of her blog tell now. My apt. didn't quit look like this in the morning and before I can do anything I have to make sure the dishes are done or I can't concentrate so you can just imagine a sink full of dishes but everything else is, "as they are"

Here it is at 2:30 in the afternoon.....

My Room

(what you can't really see is the bag on the

side that I still need to unpack from this weekend)

The Kitchen

The sink that 15 min. before had lots of dishes

The bathroom that I can proudly say none of the

stuff on the contour is mine and never is

The hall that I really dislike but what can you do when

you don't have enough room for 6 girls

Jordan the roommate eating lunch

Living room

Self Portrait

....well that about it

*I now tag- sara. claire. and Jenny.

(or anyone else who wants to do it)

My Friday Night

2010-03-19T23:26:00.001-07:00

My Friday consisted once again of doing other things than what I should be doing but it felt good just to draw for my self and not get graded for it. I had a short interruption when I had to go play with the orchestra since they played with the band on Wednesday we had to play the same piece that is about 23 min. long for their concert tonight. But after the hour brake it was back to drawing. Sorry that these aren't the best picture quality but at least my camera is working enough that I can take some kind of picture even if it's fussy.

I don't really like to show to much of my art off so my roommates have actually never seen anything that I've drawn tell tonight it was kinda funny to hear what they had to say when some of their friends had come over. They probably will never see anything thats in my sketch books but this stuff is what I really like drawing and don't mind showing to others I love drawing pictures for little kids.

The Count Down Begins

2010-03-16T19:15:00.000-07:00

3 1/2 weeks tell the semester is done!!!! It's becoming more and more difficult to concentrate on school when everything is getting harder and outside is getting warmer. Today I went for a run outside, peppered (Volleyball) with a roommate, and street surfed for a little while, plus I got most of my homework done before 8. It's been a pretty good day!

Favorite Day of the Week

2010-03-08T10:37:00.000-08:00

Favorite day of the week:

Sundays

Least favorite day of the week:

Mondays

Anything but Homework

2010-03-06T19:23:00.000-08:00

Today has not been the most productive day for school. Anytime I was about to start homework I felt the need to do something else. I decided I needed to do the dishes, after the dishes I cleared off the counters while clearing off the counters I notices that the faucet and corners between the counter and wall, and between the stove needed a good clean. So than I scrubbed all those places pulling out the stove and pretty much taking a tooth pick to the corners. After which I cleaned off the table, vacuumed, and reorganized our hallway shelf. Then I decided I needed to sweep luckily it didn't need to be mopped since we did have a clean check on Thursday. I than realized I needed to do my laundry or I would have nothing to wear next week. I also reorganized my room, thought maybe I should clean the bathroom but remembered I did that a day and a half ago so I just wiped it done. Than I drew pictures on our white board. Finally I decided I really should do homework only after I take a shower. Once I finally got all situated to do homework my roommates came home and a half hour later Traz came over and we ended up playing games.

I guess the moral of this story is Caitlyn can no longer stay home when homework needs to get done.

I'm Done!

2010-03-02T21:48:00.000-08:00

As I've stated in a previous post my roommates decided I needed to decorate the walls of our apartment. At the very beginning of the semester I made the wall flower. About two weeks ago I did the design above our door, and tonight I finished with, well I'm not sure what you would call it kinda a poster of the word Friends. It's a little different than what I originally sketched out awhile ago during Devotional but it would have been to big for my liking so it's not quit what I wanted but my roommates like it so I guess it will have to do.

(This picture does not do it justice it really looks better than this.)

(Wall Flower that you've already seen)

(Once again my camera which by the way started to work every

once in a while makes everything fussy)

Part 2 of my weekend

2010-02-28T23:24:00.000-08:00

To start off I'm ready for another weekend to help get caught back up on sleep. After my blog update yesterday I stayed in the Library for about another 5 hours. Got most everything that needed to be done for tomorrow in order for me to teach and I'm feeling pretty good about it (We'll see how it goes tomorrow). I couldn't get anyone to go to Guitars Unplugged with me so I decided to make cookies. I'm proud to say that they were some pretty darn good Chocolate Chip Cookies. I gave them away to lots of people today so I wouldn't eat any. Back to yesterday, once again Traz came over and we played some more games. I think I finally found someone that likes to play games as much as I do.

Today I went to church! I love Sundays I think they are my favorite days of the week, mainly because I have an excuse not to do homework. No, really church is great! My ward is awesome, and all my meetings were great today. After church my Home Teachers came over (two people that got cookies), then I went Visit Teaching (also got cookies), if you couldn't figure it out it was the last day of the month. When I got home my roommates were watching TV and I didn't really want to watch anything they were watching, so I decided to head over to my new friends in apt 9 (Dan, Sam, Chris, Josh, Chad, Logan) I figured they would be watching the hockey game. I was right they were! (they also got cookies) It was going great till Canada Won but we got over the disappointment by playing games till they had to go to their priesthood meeting.

After dinner my ward had a game night at 7:30 which was very fun, the last game we play is always my favorite we just call it the chair game. Afterwards I went over to Apt 6 for my next door neighbor's surprise Birthday Party, after that I came home finished watching Ice Age with my roommates and worked on some sketches that I needed to get done. Now I'm blogging when I should be going to bed. So once again I'm sure you wanted to know what I did this weekend but apparently Lee and Allie do. Good Night.

My Weekend so Far..

2010-02-27T10:49:00.000-08:00

Yesterday I decided it was about time I got all caught up in my classes. I wasn't really behind on things that needed to be turned in more so I need to study cause I have two test next week and I teach a group in one of my classes on Monday, so needless to say I had things that needed to get done.

I spent about 5 hours in the Library yesterday and called it good for the day. While walking home I saw my roommates drive away and had mixed feelings one kinda sad they didn't wait for me when they knew I was on my way home and second really happy cause that meant I was home alone!

When I got home I did a little cleaning, made myself a real dinner, and flipped through channels to see if anything was on (It was about 6 and the Olympics don't come back on tell 7). Anywho started watching Throughly Modern Milly when Traz came over to see if I wanted to do anything. So we went around to see if people wanted to play games we got about 8 people and played my new favorite game Catch Phrase. Later that night Dan, Sam, and Josh stopped by and I taught them to street surf, after a while we decided to head over to their place and for the first time every I watched Rocky.

It turned out to be a pretty good Friday and already this morning I've played Dodge Ball, Jump roped, and now I taking a break from more homework that needs to get done so that I can go to Guitars Unplugged tonight!

I'm sure you all wanted to know what I did this weekend but I couldn't think of anything else to write about.

Snow Day Pictures

2010-02-21T18:33:00.001-08:00

Here are a few pictures from my wards snow day there aren't many but you can see a little of what we did.

(Dan on his Snowmobile)

(Tracie getting even)

(The delicious soup)

(sledding)

Jump Rope Club

2010-02-19T21:38:00.000-08:00

That's right it only took me 13 years. I loved jump roping when I was in elementary school and so badly wanted to be on a a jump rope team or at least have enough friends that loved to jump rope as much as I did. I finally Have! The club meets every Monday and Wednesday. It's so much fun and it's nice to know that I can still do the tricks plus I'm learning more. We have our first performance during the Slam Dunk Contest on March 5 it should be fun plus that means I get in free for the competition which is nice since I have a friend in it.

Update on the Snow Day

2010-02-19T21:21:00.000-08:00

It has taken me awhile to write about my wards snow day on Monday because I was waiting to see if anyone would post pictures but no one did. Any who it was way fun we went to our second counselor's house in the Bishopric. He owns a potato farm, I know what a shock his a farmer and a potato farmer at that. There were about 6 or 7 snowmobiles that we could ride, 2 had tubes tide to the end and 1 had a sled. Some people also went skiing or snowboarding like you would on water but instead of the boat pulling it was a snowmobile. It was super fun to be pulled by the snowmobiles Bro. Kerbs had made jumps around his yard and we were free to ride through the potato fields. For those that did not want to snowmobile they were able to go sledding, cross country skiing, eat the delicious soup, or watch the fun. I love my ward and that I'm finally getting to know everyone. I can't wait for our future activities.

Snow Day!

2010-02-15T08:40:00.000-08:00

Today is a snow day!!!! More will come after.

My Room

2010-02-13T16:07:00.000-08:00

Finally I put up pictures in my room. And since people have been wanting to know what my room looks like I borrowed my roommates' camera.

(My bed is on the right if you couldn't tell from the orange pillows)

(The shelf above our beds. We think it's pretty funny that we both have pigs and

that our bedspreads are brown.)

(My bed, and the pictures I finally put up. Plus my

Backpack that I didn't realize before but it matches my

bed spread I must really like these colors.)

(Here's a close up of the wall it has pictures of family, friends, and the kids I take care of.)

Sleep

2010-02-12T11:42:00.000-08:00

Went to bed by 9 slept till 10. I think I was tired I feel great now!

Any Ideas

2010-02-10T20:23:00.000-08:00

If I'm not at school or doing homework am not doing anything! It's driving me crazy I feel so lazy. Since I can't come up with ideas I'm asking you. Now these ideas can be things to do with a group or on my own (especially) , and remember I don't have a car, money, and it's snowy.

FHE

2010-02-09T21:58:00.000-08:00

This week for Family Home Evening my group went ice skating! It was really fun and reminded me a lot of skating on the ponds it was really rough ice since they don't Zamboni it. I am proud to say I never fell but came close when racing.

(The Group)

(Jeff, Susie (roommate), Kiersten (roommate))

(Steve, Jenna, Jared)

Pictures and Update

2010-02-03T18:19:00.000-08:00

It's been a crazy few weeks school has been busy Here are a few pictures there aren't a lot because my camera is broken so this is what you get.

(Our wall flower my roommates didn't like our bare walls so they had me make something so this is what I made)

For my Birthday my roommates, Jordan, Brandi, and Kalyn, decorated the apt. with streamers. They made a sign with sticky notes and they gave me play dough and a crown (obviously they know that I miss playing with kids).

This say "Happy Birthday Kit-Kat" (My nickname)

The sign that was on the window

I got play dough, a crown, and 20 cup cakes for my Birthday form my roommates

Every Saturday I go to Idaho Falls with my roommate Brandi. Brandi's family lives there and she cleans 2 doctors offices so I help and we go shopping. It's just nice to get out of Rexburg for a day.

2 of my roommates Jordan in the middle Brandi on the right.

A Wish

2010-01-21T21:45:00.000-08:00

All day I've been thinking of an opportunity that my art teacher told me and another kid in my class about. Every summer my professor goes on a europe trip with the school and students. I would have to apply in September and leave the next summer. It only costs $3500 and that includes everything including travel, hotel, food, and admissions. It's something I would love to do! To actually be able to see the paintings and sculptures we've been discussing in class would be amazing. For now it's a wish but we'll see what happens.

Better Day

2010-01-21T14:19:00.000-08:00

The sun decided to come out today! It felt so good that after I took my science test I went for a walk. It's weird because even though I live here I still don't know were anything really is. When I was at Utah State I would go for long drives just to explore or my friend and I would do our favorite game, hope on a bus and see were it takes us. Logan probably has one of the best bus transportation systems, unlike Rexburg where I don't think they even have a bus system. I knew where everything was in Logan it was really nice. I probably walked about 2 miles just to figure out street names, other housing complexes, and figure out direction stuff it's a little different when you don't have the mountains. I can't wait for summer when I can really go for walks to explore. I love to explore.

Once again Mondays!

2010-01-18T22:19:00.000-08:00

So at least I can say that it is a good thing that I spent Friday night doing homework. Yes I said Friday night! I spent 14 hours (I'm not exaggerating) doing homework for my online art class! I will never again do an online art class. I wouldn't have taken it if I didn't have to but they don't offer it in the class room and it's a pre-rec for my major. I still have about an hour for Book of Mormon that I need to work on.

To continue my complaining it doesn't look like I will be able to go to Green Canyon with my ward tomorrow cause they are leaving at 5:30 and there is no way that if I go I will get my homework done. On a normal day I get home about 7 or 8 and than I have about another hour for scripture study/ Book of Mormon stuff. Which gives me a few hours to spend some time to relax and get ready for bed. I think that if I go I'll be stressed the whole time cause I will be thinking of all the homework that needs to get done.

I know you don't really want to hear me complain it's just been a long long long day and tomorrow doesn't look much brighter. I promise my next post I will tell you about the fun things I've been doing. Possibly I'll post some pictures now that I have a computer I really don't have an excuse other than I'm to lazy to upload them.

Mondays

2010-01-11T20:29:00.000-08:00

Can I say Mondays are not my day. I just have to vent a little cause I feel a little overwhelmed. I started the day feeling pretty good, I got up on time, thought I had all my homework done, and even felt good about all the classes I was taking. Until ENGLISH can I say I'm not in love with this class I feel like the teacher doesn't give enough information on how to do the homework but I don't know what I should ask to understand it better. We spend the whole class kinda debating which is one of my lest favorite ways to spend an hour. Than I had my History/ Philosophy to Education which I thought I didn't have any homework for but it turns out I had to read 2 very long articles and write a paper about both! That could explain why I felt like I was forgetting something all weekend, because I was. So know I need to do that by tomorrow and hope I can get some kind of credit for it.

On the good side I did score a 93% on an Art quiz and my band teacher picked on me to demonstrate how to play certain parts in the music, which is a good thing except for the fact I spend the rest of the class shacking.

I'm hoping I can get things figured out for tomorrow and that this week will turn out better than it has been today. O! and my laptop should be here tomorrow!

One Week Down

2010-01-08T15:48:00.000-08:00

Here is an update of my first week at BYUI. It is very different from Utah State but it is different in a good way. I love that the gospel is mixed into everything it makes learning so much easier because I feel like there is a point in learning the subject like science. I also love that I can get anywhere on campus within 5 to 10 mins. I love that I can go bowling and ice skating for less than 3 dollars and it takes 5 mins to walk there. I love that anyone you meet will be your friend.

I'm taking Band, Art 101, Art 110, Art 237, Science, English, and Book of Mormon. I love my Tuesday Thursday classes I have Art 101, Science, Education history/ Philosophy and Book of Mormon, I'm done by 2 and am able to go straight to the library to do homework. One Monday Wednesday Friday I go to English, my least favorite class I feel frustrated when I'm in class and confused when I'm trying to do the homework. I'm hoping as I continue to go to class it will get better. I also have my education class just twice a week I don't have it on Friday which is good because so far I am just trying not to fall asleep in class. Last I have Band which is way better than it was at USU we get lots done in a short amount of time and never spend to much time on one section cause we have sectionals once a week. My Art 110 is online so far so good I wish it was offered in class. My Art 237 is a seminar class were artists will come and talk to us I only have it 5 Thursdays this semester, I will hear from an Illustrator, Photographer, Sculptor, Art Educator, and I think a graphic designer but I'm not sure. It should be a busy semester but a good on I'm excited.

The only thing I'm worried about is that I don't have a job yet luckily everything is paid for, for this year. Hopefully I'll find one within the next month.

Best Parents in the World!!

2010-01-07T21:36:00.000-08:00

Today I got the best birthday present and it was a complete surprise. I was in the Library doing my homework when I got a call from my mom to check my email. I decided to finish my homework and than check my email. The whole time I was finishing my homework I was trying to think what she could have emailed me that she couldn't tell me over the phone. When I checked my email I received an early Birthday present and I'm sure Christmas and another Birthday. My parents are buying me a mac laptop!! I ordered it tonight along side with a printer which is a copier but more important a scanner so I can scan my drawings in for my art class, it will be so nice. Thank you Thank you Thank you I am so grateful for my parents and how thoughtful they are it was a complete surprise and I'm just so grateful. Thanks I can't say it enough!!

Cold

2010-01-06T14:19:00.000-08:00

It's cold today. Very Cold.

Back in School

2010-01-05T14:34:00.000-08:00

Yesterday afternoon I thought to myself what in the world have I got myself into. I've never been really good with school and have to work really hard for the grades I get. But what was I thinking when I decided to come to BYU-ID? I have no idea were anything is, it's been frustrating trying to get everything ready to come here, and I left the best roommate ever in Logan. But lucky for me my fears calmed down in my very first class. I don't know if it was because it was a subject that I love and want to learn more about (art) or because it's were I'm suppose to be (I believe it would be because of both but more the later). The Professors here really do want you to exceed in life. The largest class I had was around 80 students. Last year my largest class was 400 and most had at least 100. The weather hasn't been to bad in fact yesterday I wore a long sleeve shirt and a vest with gloves and was just fine.

My roommates seem nice and my immediate roommate is a lot like me she likes to be alone but at the same time would love to go do stuff if you ask. I have five roommates Kiersten, Jordan, Susie, and Kalyn (my roommate). I think the best part about my roommates is that they all like to go to bed before midnight!

I don't really know my ward yet because on Sunday church was combined with two other wards, and than yesterday FHE was canceled. I've met the Bishopric and they all seem great. They have some fun activities planned like in two weeks we are going to some hot springs. So I'm excited to meet and get to know my ward in the coming weeks.

I'll try to keep you all posted about what I'm doing and how I'm doing but it is a little hard cuase I don't have a computer but I'll do my best.

Packed and Ready to GO!!!!

2010-01-01T19:57:00.000-08:00

Everything is packed and I'm ready to go. Here I come Rexburg Idaho. It's funny at the beginning of the summer I was planing on going back to Utah State but by the end of July everything changed and now I am headed to BYU-ID, Tomorrow! I am mostly excited the only thing I'm not looking forward to is how cold and windy it will be, but if that's the only thing I'm not happy about I'll get over it and try to embrace the cold. Packing hasn't been easy for the past couple of weeks I've been sick and this morning I couldn't even move cause my back hurt so bad it was weird. It still hurts but only if I twist in a weird way so hopefully it will be fine for tomorrows move. I'm also hopping for a miracle I'm hoping that by tomorrow I will no longer be sick mostly I want the cough, headache and fever to go away or I don't think my roommates will love me if I get them sick.

I'm going to miss my job and the kids I take care of. It was so nice how everything worked out I don't know what I would have done if I didn't have such a great boss, Thanks Karen. I am so grateful I walked into work on the day that I did. You were so patient with me and understanding I don't think I will ever have a boss as great as you have been. Thanks.

My family is excited to see me go but I don't think they are as excited as I am to go. It hasn't been that bad living at home it's just that its hard for me to plan out my day when I have to consider the family and unexpected babysitting jobs that often I would get a little overwhelmed. It was a good run but I'm ready to live on my own again.

So Long Farewell...

2009-12-02T18:46:00.000-08:00

Today the Green Geo Prism was given to the Kidney Foundation. It did well since it was only suppose to last 6 months, 2 years ago. Thanks to Shawn. Dad thought it probably wasn't so safe for me to drive since lets see number 1. The heater didn't work, number 2. the seat belt had to have a knot in it to keep it in the right spot, number 3. the drivers side door had to be opened from the inside making it hard to get into, number 4. and I guess the most important reason why it had to go was the clutch was going out. I might be one of the most skilled clutch drivers out there (It keeps things interesting when It decides to go out when entering the freeway). It was a nice run and I'm sure going to miss it. It's a good thing I was never planning to take it to Rexburg with me.