HE'S WHAT?!

As if my marital status didn't suck already, listen to this. . .

The other day, before my date with Western Swing boy, This guy (who is definitely easy on the eyes) that I work with was totally flirting it up with me. I told him I was about to go on a date, so I wouldn't be able to talk to him during that time. He texted me the next day anxious to hear all about it. "How was your date, any sparks there?" I said no, I wasn't really feeling it. But I was feelin him. So we keep talking, he said he wishes he could've been on that date with me.. he keeps sweet talking, and I'm thinking, come on guy.. ask me out.

So, I was talking with another co-worker, and I asked her if she knew this guy at all. She's like, well not really, all I know is that he's ENGAGED...

HOLD UP! This guy who's been leading me on, is freaking engaged?!
I stopped talking to him.
Ohhh.. the nerve.

Payday.. double time

So, about two weeks ago I was anxiously awaiting for my paycheck to arrive in the mail. Since I'm literally living paycheck to paycheck, I really needed this check to pay rent.. which was due.. that day. Never came. So I called my boss, and she brought me a check at our work meeting (which, by the way, are pointless... is it really necessary to have meetings just to talk about old men who can't control their bladder anymore? really though..)
Anyway, the check was her own pocket money. She said she'd void the other check that she supposedly had sent in the mail, that I never got. Cool. That's fine, I just want my money.

So yesterday, I got my paycheck. I cashed it. And I went grocery shopping.

Today, I get another letter in the mail from my boss.. it's ANOTHER paycheck. I just barely got one yesterday! Too good to be true. So I look more closely at it, and the check that I cashed yesterday just so happens to be the mysterious check that took two weeks to get here.. the one I was already payed for.. oops..

I call my boss, leave a message explaining the situation. I'll probably hear from her tomorrow.

But wouldn't that be awesome if she just said, "Laurel thank you so much for your honesty, I know I already paid you for that check that was missing, but why don't you just keep both of those checks. You've been such a great employee, and clearly Evan loves you. Keep up the good work, and sorry for screwing you over so many times.."

Ahh, only in an ideal world.

Shake your groove thang.

I deem this title very appropriate, as this post is dedicated to dancing. I know, Laurel and dancing doesn't really mesh, but I'm mostly just making fun of myself and my un-coordination. Enjoy.

So, being the push over that I sometimes can be, my roommates suckered me into taking a western swing class. HA! What a joke! Mostly, I just wanted to learn some new moves to impress the opposite sex. You see, I was asked on a date once where we went SALSA dancing, and I sucked it up.. obviously. So the guy asked this other chick to dance the whole time, leaving me stranded standing in the corner alone. Slap in the face x 10. So ever since then, I have made a goal to become a better dancer, and that is no easy task.
While enrolled in this dance class, I have greatly improved. Except for last time when we learned the Cha Cha. I don't know what it is about dancing, but I cannot for the life of me dance with the beat. I'm more uncoordinated than a toddler first learning how to walk, just to give you a visual. Anyway, the guy I was Cha Cha-ing with was very patient with me as I was stumbling the whole time. I thought for sure he'd never want to dance with me again! Haha. But as the class was ending he comes up to me and says, "What are you doing Friday?" To which I respond, "Nothing." "You wanna go out?" How funny, one guy ditched me because of my terrible dancing skills, but the other wants to go out with me because of my terrible dancing skills. (Or maybe it was because of my charming personalaty? :] ) I laughed at the irony anyway. Ha Ha Ha.
Also, my dance instructor (who is really cute by the way, and not too much older than I) came and sat on the couch next to me while I was chilling in Institute today, just to talk. We had a heartfelt convo for about 30 minutes, then he left for class. But he also saw first hand how terrible I was at the Cha Cha. But that didn't stop him from making my day.
Moral of the story- You don't have to be good at dancing to get guys. You just don't. The guy that ditched me apparently didn't catch on to this memo. He'll regret his selfish actions and want me back soon after I become pro at the Western Swing. Toooo bad, cause I'll ditch his sorry arse right back!
*Side note- I have a mad craving for some lemon bars.

One fine day(s)

So, my new semester has started and it's the bomb. Seriously, I love all of my classes, and I feel I'll do very well this time around. I'll keep you posted more about what goes on in my classes, but this blog is dedicated to the sweetest day(s) I've had in a long time. Here goes..

Monday:
Started school. I am enrolled in a Country Swing dance class.. it's so fun, complete with LOTS of attractive men. Good thing too- you get to dance with every single one of them. Yes, please! My roommates and I went out to eat lunch at Beehive Grill, found out that they sell gourmet burgers for $2.50, complete with tons of fries. Yes, please! And there was an Aggie basketball game in which we dominated BYU-Hawaii.. Pretty good day over-all.

Tuesday:
The greatest day of all. Went to my classes, enjoyed them all, and while I was walking home, I was stopped by a really attractive guy who just wanted to talk. Nobody does that anymore! Also, another cute guy asked for my number.. Made my day. Later on, we went to Taco Bell. Don't worry they messed up somehow and gave me a free burrito along with my regular meal, so I had a free dinner. American Idol started up.. need I say more? The secretary of my ward called and asked if I could meet with this bishop, so needless to say, I am the new Visiting Teacher Coordinator! I was SOO happy! I've been waiting for a calling since I moved to Logan 10 months ago! I finally got my church calling, and I know I'm going to love it, and be blessed because of it. Lastly, $2 tanning.. always a good day.

Wednesday:
I learned how to Country Swing dance, and I'm not too bad! It was actually really fun. My roommate Elicia made Chicken Alfredo for dinner and invited a cute boy over.. that's always nice. And the dinner was AMAZING.. Shot out to Elicia for fixing dinner! At the Kent concert Hall on campus, the Institute put on the Joseph Smith movie. I was so excited to go, I love the movie, and bawl every time without fail. I asked this cute returned missionary if he wanted to go, so we met up with him. It was nice to catch up.

Thursday:
I went over to my grandparents house to watch the Jazz game. My sweet grandma made me some dinner and sent me home with a bag of potatoes. My favorite thing in the world! Grandma, if you're reading this, I really appreciate all that you and Grandpa do for me! You're the greatest grandparents in the world! To top it all off- The Jazz won!! If you guys didn't watch the game.. you missed out for sure!! A rookie made a 3-pointer at the buzzer, and swished it! I cried a little bit. Sleeping after that shot was almost impossible. I'm still on a high. Go Jazz!!!

So far this week has been complete with cute boys, blessings, and victories! I sure hope today, tomorrow, and sunday will be good too. That would make this week legit, no doubt.

Current Obsession(s)

I like Michael Buble.. I really do.

And I really like his new song, "Haven't Met You Yet."

It's basically how I feel in a nutshell, I'm glad someone put it into words for me.

So hats off to you, Michael. Your song is my new current obsession.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AJmKkU5POA

& here are the lyrics for your convenience.. :]

I'm not surprised,

Not everything lasts,

I've broken my heart so many times I stopped keeping track.

Talk myself in, I talk myself out, I get all worked up, Then I let myself down

I tried so very hard not to loose it;

I came up with a million excuses,

I thought I thought of every possibility

And I know some day that it’ll all turn out,

You'll make me work so we can work to work it out,

And I promise you kid that I give so much more than I get~

mmm.......I just haven't met you yet.

I might have to wait,

I’ll never give up,

I guess it's half timin', and the other half's luck.

Wherever you are,Whenever it's right,

You'll come outta nowhere and into my life.

And I know that we can be so amazin',

And baby your love is gonna change me,

And now I can see every possibility, mmmmmm....

Somehow I know that it’ll all turn out,

You'll make me work so we can work to work it out,

And promise you kid, I'll give so much more than I get,

mmmm....I just haven't met you yet.

They say all’s fair in love and war

But I won’t need to fight it,

we'll get it right and we'll be united

and I know that we can be so amazin'

And bein' in your life is gonna change me,

And now I can see every single possibility, mmmmmm

And someday I know it'll all turn out,

And I'll work to work it out,

Promise you kid I’ll give more than I get

Than I get, than I get, than I get.

Oh, you know it'll all turn out,

and you'll make me work so we can work to work it out,

And promise you kid to give so much more than I get,

yeah I just haven't met you yet.

I just haven't met you yet,

Oh, promise you kid,

To give so much more than I get.

I said love love love love love love love.....

I just haven't met you yet

Love love love .....So doy day ay ay ay, ay ay yeah

I just haven't met you yet!

-Even though basically all of my friends are married/engaged/dating I'm not worried. I know my time will come, whenever that may be. But as for right now.. I'm having fun. I'm in a good place with good people, and I have the sweetest roommates. I have all this time to strengthen my testimony, and grow closer to the Lord. I have my whole life ahead of me to get married. But if the opportunity does come up faster than expected.. I won't complain. :]

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Also, I have another 'Current Obsession':

My roommate Emily and I made dinner tonight and it was delish. I made tortilla soup, which was okay.. it was store bought and not the homemade kind that my mom makes, so it didn't really compare.. but Emily made Bubble Bread. Basically cinnamon rolls in a different form. Anyway, it was absolutely amazing! Thank you Emily for introducing me to a little slice of Heaven!

Smells delicious!

This is Emily's 'I Love Bubble Bread' face!

Well, it's kind of late, and I've got to get reading my scriptures before I fall asleep. One of my New Years Resolutions is to read everyday and I've done pretty well so far! Hopefully by doing this, the Lord will help me ace my classes this semester! Huzzah!

aaaaaand I'm back!

After a very much needed long break at home, I've come back to reality and responsibilities in Logan. I also changed up my blog a little bit, so feel free to look around. I'm excited to start back up with school and institute, and to have a schedule again. I always feel like I'm wasting time when there's nothing that I need to get accomplished in the day. But anyway, I just wanted to say that I'm back, I'm alive, and ready to start blogging again! I know you missed me..

Attutude of Grattitude

“Develop an attitude of gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and better than your current situation.” –Brian Tracy

I'm thankful for so many things I can't even begin to type them all down. Every night I say a "gratitude" prayer and try not to ask for anything, but to just thank Heavenly Father for everything. It makes me really think about what I'm grateful for, and helps me to reflect during the day of the many things that I might take for granted, but am really thankful for.

-The opportunity I have to be here at Utah State, furthering my education.
-My wonderful family who sticks together through thick or thin.
-My friends who have been such great examples for me.
-The gospel, my testimony, and especially the knowledge I have of The Plan of Salvation.
-The fact that the Temple is 5 minutes away.. if even that.
-My loving grandparents who take such good care of me. I'm so grateful to live so close by.
-My job, where even though I don't get the hours that I want, I'm still making money.
-My car.. and the fact that it runs properly.
-My body, my senses. I'm so grateful that I am able to see, hear, taste, and feel.
-My health
-Personal Revelation, and the Prophet who receives revelation from God in our behalf.
-My awesome Institute teacher. Brother Hunsaker is the bomb.
-Missionaries (my brother is soon to be one, too!)

This is just a short list of the MANY wonderful things I'm grateful for..
Hope you all had a Happy Thanksgiving.. I know I sure did. :)

Halloween Pictures

I'm on a blogging spree right now. But I remembered I forgot to post my pictures of Halloween. I took the cheap, economical route and wrapped myself in some tinfoil, with the intentions of being a robot. FAIL. But my hair did look pretty awesome. I wanted to do the whole corpse bride thing, but there were NO dresses at the D.I. on Halloween. Go figure.


Straight out from the TLC video, No scrubs. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Av7m_Pgt1S8
kinda..


Ha! Elicia was a Gothic clown, and all my other roommates were animals. I feel so left out, I should be an acrobat or something to complete our circus.

The classic apt. 49 jumping picture. I couldn't get a lot of height due to the tin foil that tear any minute.

My favorite picture. Maile is about to eat the little lambs for dinner. Emily's face is priceless. (she's on the left.)

Despite the Howl being a huge disappointment, getting ready and taking pictures was fun. :)

My Life is Average

www.mylifeisaverage.com is the best website I've ever visited. Makes my day everytime I read the posts. I've tried to get my posts published, but apparently they aren't average enough. Anyway, I've posted some of my favorites.. so enjoy!

Today, while waiting for our classroom, we realized the door was jammed and the class before us was locked inside. After a team of maintenance men with drills and hammers, two administrators with master keys, and one janitor trying to pry it open with a crowbar, the quiet kid in my class took a running leap and karate kicked the door. Guess who got it open?

A fortnight ago I finally solved my rubiks cube. I waited two weeks to post this so that I could use the word fortnight.

Today, I went to the store and bought some Land o Lakes cheese. On the label, it said 'LOL Cheese'. I laughed

Today, I decided to tan on the balcony. I took my top off and my neighbor came out and saw me. He's a guy. So am I. We greeted each other

Today I won a million dollars, but I closed out of the pop-up anyway

Today, as I was waiting on line at a store, I noticed the cashier had a British accent. When it was my turn, I faked a British accent in conversation. He asked me where I was from, so I admitted that I was faking. His British accent disappeared as he said, "Me too."

Today, my boss passed me in the hall at work and asked me "Do you have a sec?". I was trying to be flippant and replied "I have tons of secs". We both pretended I didn't say that.

Today, my boyfriend asked me what I was thinking. I told him I was considering healthcare plans. In reality, I was wondering what it would be like to be an octopus. It would be awesome.

Today, I began writing a paper that is due tomorrow morning. Instead of writing today's date in the header, I wrote the date it was three days ago to make it seem like I didn't start this last minute

Today, I asked waiter for a chocolate shake. He laughed at me and proceded to jump up and down. He was black. Needless to say he got an awesome tip

Today, while driving to school, the Spice Girls "Wannabe" came on the radio. I began singing loudly and dancing in my seat when I pulled up to a red light. I looked to my right and saw my physics teacher,also singing loudly to the song. We made eye contact. It was awkward. We are both guys

Today, my 6 year-old daughter was asking me questions about Santa Claus at dinner. My 13 year-old daughter was getting annoyed with all the dumb questions and simply told her younger sister that Santa didn't exist. Instead of being aghast and upset, my younger daughter just said, "Yea but neither does Edward Cullen!" My older daughter left the dinner table and I think its easy to say who won tonight

Today, I used a cheap store-brand pregnancy test just for fun, and it came out positive. I'm both male and a virgin, but I'd be simply thrilled to have a baby

Today, I was trying to be productive and was some what succeeding. That is until I got a text from my little sister ask me what blind people dream about. Homework didn't stand a chance after that. I'm still thinking about it.

Today, I bought some toilet paper and noticed that the side of the package said, "Now flushable." I'm now afraid that I've been using it wrong all these years.

Today, I asked the people in my row in law class if they heard a strange buzzing noise. After five minutes, I had six people agreeing that they heard it. There was no buzzing noise

Today, for dinner I ordered pizza online. There was a box to type in any special requests. I wrote in "Delivery guy must beatbox." When I got my pizza, the delievery guy beatboxed all of Sexy Back. I have new faith in my local pizza places.

Today, I had to stop for a pedestrian in the crosswalk. The pedestrian was a chicken. I'm not sure if I'm more excited by the fact that I saw a chicken cross the road, or that he was smart enough to use the crosswalk

Two weeks ago, after battling leukemia for 4 years, my sixteen-year-old son, Erik, passed away. For the last 3 months, he read MLIA everyday, and it made him laugh, gave him something to talk about other than his prognoses, medical issues or anything else cancer-related. This site, he said, made him feel more average. Thank you, My Life Is Average.

*MLIA is the bomb. and my therapy.

Looking Up

My family knows I've been pretty negative lately, and not very appreciative of things. Well.. I have changed. This past week I've taken a different view on life, and it's helped dramatically.
Last weekend my mom and brothers came to visit and I can't even describe how much I needed that. When my mom called me after my morning class and told me she was coming it was all I could do to stay calm! I wanted to jump for joy, or something embarrassing like that. I was so antsy all day waiting for them to come, and I'm so glad she was able to visit even if it was for a short time. It was totally worth it! I love you mom, thanks for coming. Thanks to Lerin and Layne who also came, you guys are awesome.

Also, I've been happier at my apartment. Before I was just kind of boring, unmotivated, and such a downer. I've had such an amazing week with my roommates, ahh I love them to death. I've seriously been in such a good mood that I think it's time for yet another "ten things that make me terribly happy."

1. being in a good mood all day
2. good company
3. the regina spektor station on pandora radio
4. $2 tanning on tuesday's and thursday's. (I'm not addicted, but I'm getting pretty tan..)
5. Driving to Salt Lake just to look at the lights at night, and Temple Square. I can't wait for the lights to come up
6. The fact that I can go home for 5 days for Thanksgiving Break, and I think 2 weeks for Chirstmas Break.
7. Blasting LFO and busting out their gangster dance moves in the hallway. (Click here and you'll know what I'm talking about. They don't even dance, they just move their arms around and squat. It's hilarious.)
8. Watching the Jazz games with my grandparents, or just hanging out at their house. ( I know this was on my last list, but it truly makes me terribly happy.)
9. Playing Parkour. (Click here and you'll know what I'm talking about.)
10. Working hard at the gym and feeling the pain the day after. Makes me feel like I've accomplished something.

Ahh, well it's snowing outside. I don't really like the snow. But I can now enjoy it as I bundle up in a warm blanket, watch a movie, and eat some awesome mashed potatoes that I just made.
*Thank you Grandma and Grandpa for hooking me up with that bag of potatoes! You guys take such good care of me. :)