I Smell Aggies!

Yes; I am back in Logan, in case you were all wondering- and lovin' every minute of it!

One of my goals this year was to be more outgoing and meet lots of people. Well, I'd say that I did a very good job today in living up to that goal.

I went to a fireside up on campus.. I didn't know my roommates had left already, so I just walked up by myself. (which turned out to be a better situation anyway.. forces you to talk to people other than your roommates or whoever you're with.)

Well, along comes a boy. Tall, blonde, blue eyes, BOW TIE.. just to give you a visual. We talk. He's new. We sit together at the fireside. He's funny. Probably nothing more than just friends. But it was nice to meet someone new.

Walking home. Frat boy harassing passersby yelling out tv or movie quotes, asking us to guess what it's from. He's ignored. I play his game. He's impressed that I knew the answers. We start talking. He's average height, has darker hair, with a 5 O' clock shadow. Asks me how church was. I tell him it was a fireside, and that it was great except I didn't understand the new ward boundaries that they had rearranged. He says he stopped going to church because he didn't understand it. I share a few words about how awesome the Gospel is, and that he should go back. He doesn't know what to say. I smile. We shake hands. I started walking home.

Five steps later, two unfamiliar boys are waiting for me. One with a shaved head, tall, medium built. The other; light brown hair, nice smile, very attractive. They say, "Did you just go up to him and tell him he should go back to church?!" (Our fireside was about bringing the inactive back into the church, and befriending them, etc. So they were pretty impressed that five minutes after the fireside ended, I was already befriending the inactive.) I tell them that we just got talking, and the words just came out of my mouth, pretty naturally I might add. We get talking. Find out the attractive one is from IONA. He went to my rivalry high school. His apartment is to the right. He says, "We're in apartment 12. Now you have no excuse not to come and see us." I'm flattered. I promised I'll make it over sometime. And I walk home.

So.. to sum this all up:
1. I met 4 new people within two hours. All of which were men. Two of which were very good looking.
2. I shared my love for the Gospel with someone who might have needed it.
3. I was a lot more confident when talking to people than I ever have been.
and 4. I think I will be walking alone from now on. I guess I'm more approachable that way.

Pretty successful Sunday, I'd say.
Also, I was catching up on Conference Talks today, and came across one that I really needed to hear. (or read, in this case.) It's from the most recent Priesthood Session called, "Continue in Patience" By Pres. Uchtdorf <--- Truly amazing. It's days like these where my heart just swells with gratitude and love for the Savior and this Gospel. The Church is TRUE. amen.

trust issues

if something is too good to be true.. it usually is.

.. on that note: that job is a no-go.
turns out, the whole thing was a fake.
i called my mom [bawling] telling her the whole thing was a fraud, and that i had no job.
i spent most of my money on things i didn't need, because i was expecting a $300 check that week.
i didn't go down to logan to look for jobs, because he made it certain to me that i got the 'job'.
now i'm sure that all the employers have already hired who they want.
i still have no job.
no money.
and $1500 i need for housing when i move down.. in one week.

when this all went down, i couldn't help but to be so angry.
i thought, "why does nothing ever go my way?" "why, why why.."
then my mom said, "just be grateful that you found out before it was too late."
who knows what would have happened, had i met my so-called employer.
i don't know what he was up to, or what his motives were, but it ended at that.
you can't trust anyone through the internet.
if anything, this whole experience just opened up my eyes, and made me realize that scary things could happen over the internet.

i listened to what my mom said and i am so grateful that i didn't go to logan with hopes of a great job, show up to my first day of work to find out there is no little boy, or wife, and maybe not make it home. i don't care to know what would have happened to me. but i'm so grateful it ended there.

on a slightly different note: how do i make my blog private?

Bringin Home the Bacon

I was dreading the whole job search thing again. When I got home from Oklahoma, I was planning on going down to Logan to look for a job, because without one I wouldn't be able to move down there for school. Well, this morning I decided to look around on the Internet for some jobs before I headed down. I saw a a job listed on Craigslist for a part-time nanny. I typed up a quick email stating that I was interested, and I got a reply shortly after.

Well, I got that job!

Duties include:

• Household chores
• Running errands
• Caring for a 3 year old boy

Hours/Compensation:

• 2-6pm Monday-Friday, 20 hours
• $300/week

Yep. You read it, I'm getting paid $15 an hour to play with one little boy! They're from London, and he's being re-located for his job to Logan, Utah. He said as soon as I agree to the position he'll have his financial advisor forward a check for $300 through express delivery, so I get paid immediately. They don't arrive in Utah until August 29th, which is perfect because I don't move until the 25th.

How sweet is that?! I didn't even have to stress about driving to Logan applying for every job available, crossing my fingers hoping I get one. Just a short email did the trick! Answered prayers? I'd say so!

GNO

One of my favorite things about being single is being able to have a GNO whenever I want! I don't have to ask the hubbs for permission to leave his side for the night, and I'm free to mingle/flirt without everlasting consequences.. it's the best!
Well, since I've been in Oklahoma, my sister lets me tag along to all of her GNO's. On Friday we hit up Cheesecake Factory to celebrate National Cheesecake day.. all cheesecake's half off. My herb-crusted salmon was completed with a big ole' slice of White Chocolate Carmel Macadamia Nut Cheesecake, that I shared with my sister. Jealous much? Then we hit up Bricktown (Down town OKC) for some dancing! So much fun! Makes me miss college a lot. Ran into some crazies, "Hey! Be nice to my friends, it's their first time in America!" or "Pretend like I'm one of the girls just dancing in your circle." And while walking back to the car, "You know what's wrong with this picture? A bunch of smokin hot women, with no guys. I'm serious, (as he points to every girl) you're smokin hot, smokin hot, smokin hot,etc.. "Although, he did emphasise smokin hot when he pointed to Leah. "SMOOOOOOOKIN HOT!" haha, I had to laugh. So, all in all, Friday night was a huge success. Big thanks to my sis Leah for allowing me to tag along with her and all the other married women! Makes me feel so grown up!
Speaking of grown up.. what's with all of my nieces and nephews thinking I need to settle down and get married?!
i.e.
"Laurel how old are you?"
"20!"
"Why aren't you married then?"- Avery
or
"Laurel, when are you going to have kids?"
"When I get married."
"Well, hurry and get married then!" -Sheldon
or
"Hey Laurel, Greg's single, maybe you can marry him?" -Jace

WOAH hold up kids! Let me live my life, let me have my GNO's, let me have fun! Why settle down now?! Sheesh. :)

*for the audience that may have been confused throughout this whole post; GNO= girls night out.