Everything's Bigger in Texas

I don't know why I have any followers.. I'm so boring! I haven't posted in the longest time, and I've had some incredible things to blog about too.
First things first: I got my mission call! I'm assigned to labor in the Texas Houston South Mission, Spanish speaking! I'm so stoked for three reasons-

1. I really wanted to go somewhere warm, I'm already sick of the snow and it's only Mid-December! Houston is really humid though, but I'll take humid summers while I'm soaking up the rays.. in the winter. :)


2. I really wanted to stay in the states. Although going foreign would be a neat experience, how am I suppose to get packages all the time from my parents?!! Seriously, it wouldn't happen.


3. I didn't want to go foreign so much, but I really wanted to learn Spanish. And since Houston is 1/3 Hispanic, it makes sense that I need to learn Spanish.

But in all seriousness, I know that Houston is exactly where I need to go. I leave March 2nd, and I'm just getting so anxious to leave! I already feel a love for the people and the place, and I've never even been there before! It's the craziest feeling.

I was going to post a video of me opening my mission call, since I don't have any pictures to show for it.. but it's taking forever. I give up on uploading vids.

Picture Post!

I realize that I rarely post pictures. Probably has a lot to do with the fact that I don't have a camera. Just my phone. But my mom got a new Laptop and we LOVE messing around with the webcam and taking distorted pictures. So for your enjoyment, I will post them.


Spreading the Holiday Cheer!


..Just got a facial.

Hahaha, my favorite one of Larissa. Has the cute married couple at gun point. She's nasty mean!

Larissa looks like the "I Love Basketball Kid." If you don't know what I'm talking about, youtube it!

Happy Belated Birthday to me! I'm 21! Yeeehaw!

Nevermind the fact that I have no nose or mouth.. but check out the creepy image on my forehead!

Leisha doesn't mind when I post her ugly pictures. hahaha

Cone-head.

At loss for words..

*There's a lot more.. I especially love the ones of my mom, but I have to have special permission from her to post anything. Dang.

Sitting.. Waiting.. Wishing..

For my mission papers to be submitted! I'm getting way too anxious, and I just want to know where I'm going right now! I kind of feel like a shmuck (Thank you Lana for inviting this new word into my vocabulary), because I had posted on FB that I was going to find out my mission call in about two weeks. Well, it's past two weeks, and my papers haven't even been sent in, so that means another three weeks or so until I receive it. Which probably means that I won't get it until the Friday after Thanksgiving, when my brother received his. Which also means that I won't be back until 6 months after he returns. I miss him a lot.

I'm just waiting for the Stake President to call me up for an interview, then he can send them into Salt Lake. Little did I know, it would take this long! But I have to remember, in this new ward, there are SO many people. The Bishop and Stake President are definitely keeping busy, which means I have to be patient.

*Sigh*

30 Day Blogging Fail

So, obviously I haven't been doing the 30 day challenge.. but with good reason. Since Thursday morning at 6am I have been babysitting my four wild nieces and nephews. I've barely had time to breathe (a bit of an exaggeration). But seriously, I have no idea how my sister does it. She's always involved in church things, helps out with catering, house is always clean, dishes always done, has a home cooked meal every night, her house is always in order, she does yard work, goes to the gym every day. How she does all of that, along with keeping up with her WILD kids, is beyond me. Probably helps that she doesn't have a blog or facebook to take up her time. Props to her. And all you other mothers out there, including my own. How my mom raised NINE kids while my dad was on the road all the time is definitely beyond me.
I've made it half way though, doing pretty good. Maybe my sister will share with me her secret when she returns on Saturday. Motherhood is tough stuff, man.

FYI: I finished my mission papers, and will be receiving a pretty exciting letter in the mail in about two weeks. I'm super stoked, I won't lie. And I'm betting I'll go to Kirtland, Ohio.

Day Three

My perfect first date.. hmmm..

Well, I have been on some pretty awful dates, a couple of pretty good dates, and I can only think of ONE date that was near my 'perfect date'. So I'll describe that one, I guess.

I went out with one of my good friends from High School. We rarely hung out outside of school, but he was in most of my classes and definitely kept me entertained throughout the duration of them. He was very witty, considerate, goofy, and was always so happy. After we graduated he told me that he wanted to take me out, and I was so excited because I knew it would be a good time with him. We went to Wingers, which isn't exactly my first option, but it was surprisingly delicious! Then we went to his house and watched Kung-fu Panda.. haha. So it wasn't a glamorous date, which was nice because that could get awkward (unless its with a long-time boyfriend or something), but I always find that the cheap dates are the best.

So my perfect date would be something like that. A guy that I really wanted to go out with, and doing something that doesn't cost a fortune. I'm pretty easy to please.

By the way.. if you were even wondering, the guy I mentioned is currently on a mission. He had long-time girl friend all through high school, which is probably why we never hung out.. But now she's married, and he will be returning home soon. Which is kind of a bummer, because I'm leaving soon. Maybe he'll write me or something.. :)

Day Two

Today I went to Chili's with the girls in my family. Thought I'd try something new, and the Caribbean Salad sounded pretty promising- Plus my dentist today asked if I had lost weight, which I have, so I thought I'd keep up my good work and settle for a salad. It totally sucked! I should have got the Monterey Chicken or Chicken Crispers instead. Of course, I would have to work twice as hard at the gym, but it would definitely be worth it. I'll remember that for next time.

a post a day... keeps the doctor away?

not really. But I will be posting every day for 30 days just in case. Sounds like a fun idea, and I think you should join me! It could be fun! So here goes:

Day 1 - A photo of yourself and a description of how your day was.

Day 2 - A photo of something you ate today.

Day 3 - Your idea of the perfect first date.

Day 4 - Your favorite photograph of your best friend.

Day 5 - A photo of yourself two years ago.

Day 6 - A photo of an animal you'd love to keep as a pet.

Day 7 - Your dream wedding.

Day 8 - A song to match your mood.

Day 9 - A photo of the item you last purchased.

Day 10 - A photo of your favorite place to eat.

Day 11 - What's in your makeup bag.

Day 12 - A photograph of the town you live in.

Day 13 - Your favorite musician and why?

Day 14 - A TV show you're currently addicted to.

Day 15 - Something you don't leave the house without.

Day 16 - Your celebrity crush.

Day 17 - A photo of you and your family.

Day 18 - Something you crave a lot.

Day 19 - Another picture of yourself.

Day 20 - The meaning behind your blog name.

Day 21 - A photo of something that makes you happy.

Day 22 - A letter to someone who has hurt you recently.

Day 23 - 15 facts about you.

Day 24 - A photo of something that means a lot to you.

Day 25 - What's in your purse?

Day 26 - A photo of somewhere you've been to.

Day 27 - A picture of you last year and now and how you changed since then?

Day 28 - Your favorite movie.

Day 29 - Something you could never get tired of doing.

Day 30 - A photograph of yourself today + three good things that have happened in the past 30 days.

DAY 1: My day was pretty uneventful. I woke up at 9:00 sharp with my alarm set as Finn Hudson singing, "I'll Stand By You". Yes, it's official. I'm a gleek. Well anyway, it was pretty cold when I woke up, so I didn't want to get out of my bed, so I just stayed wrapped up in my big ole' blanket and didn't actually get out of bed until 10:30. Which was fine, it's not like I had anything to do anyway. I treated myself with a poptart, and watched some Family Feud. After being lazy for what felt like 10 hours, I got semi-ready, and waited for my sister to come home so we could go to the gym together. She declined my offer, so I just ended up kangoo-jumping around the greenbelt by myself. How rude of her, right?! Came home, ate a delicious fajita that my mom made, and read scriptures with the family. Watched a little bit of Dancing with the Stars, and here I am blogging. I won't lie, my life is pretty exciting....

I didn't want to take a picture today, I don't exactly look presentable after I work out. But we

did take some Family Pics yesterday, so I'll share that one.

just a cute picture with my momma and sisters. It's so fun to have them all home!

I know you're all excited about reading tomorrow's post..

Guilty.

Apparently everyone and their dog are obsessed with Glee. I never watched it until yesterday, when I saw the first episode of the season on Hulu. And today I watched the episode that aired last night. And I've come to conclusion, that the only reason people keep watching it is because Finn's a total babe. Or maybe that's just why I kept watching it..

who's with me!

Help a Sister Out!

Do you know anyone who is living in Logan, hates their roommates and wants a new place?
How about someone who wants to live in Logan, but no where to live yet?
Or perhaps you may know someone who is going to school at Utah State and still hasn't found a place to live? (not likely.. but I thought I'd ask anyway.)

IF YOU DO: Please help me out!
I need to sell my contract, ASAP. Like I said, there's no reason for me to be living in Logan when I can work from home without paying rent. Seriously, I'm desperate people!
Please and Thank You. :)

I've got some good news.. I've got some bad news..

Which would you like to hear first?
How about the bad.
I like ending on a positive note.

Bad News: So.. turns out; not only do you have to live in Utah for 12 consecutive months and be able to prove it, BUT your car has to be registered in Utah, be registered to vote in Utah, and have a current Utah's drivers licence in order to apply for in-state tuition. And all of this had to be done by June 1st. I did not know that. So when I faxed in my application with proof that I did, in fact, work and live in Utah for the past year, I was hoping to pay in-state tuition because I didn't receive a whole lot of loan money and without in-state tuition I would still have to pay another $1500. I didn't have the money and my classes were dropped. So here I am, in Logan, with no job and no classes, and not really loving the whole housing situation. Bummer.

I usually run every day (or try to at least.) But I've been pretty good with it for the past couple of months. Well, yesterday I was only running for ten minutes and my leg was throbbing! A sharp pain would shoot up my leg every time I lifted it to take my next step. I iced it when I got home, not that it helped or anything, because seriously every time I lifted it, I wanted to cry. I've always had bad knees, but I've never experienced anything like this before. No more kangoo jumping for me.. for a while at least. Which sucks, because I've lost about ten pounds in the last month or so, and I was loving it! Bummer.

that's it for the bad news.. hopefully! (crossing my fingers..)

Good News: I might have landed myself a job today. Don't get too excited, it's only at Sizzler. ha ha ha. However, as I was filling out my application today, I did come across a fairly attractive male who also works there. You better believe that he was eyeing me too. ;) The manager said he would call me when he was doing interviews. Apparently he was really impressed when I said I had previously worked at Sizzler for 2 years.

AND.. since I am not going to school right now, I need something else to fill up my time. SOO.. drum roll please...... I am going on a mission! Big shocker, right?! haha. I may have mentioned before that I wanted to serve one, but in all honesty I wasn't entirely serious. I was really hoping I'd be married or engaged or in a relationship or SOMETHING. But I'm not. and I am 100% okay with that, because that means I have a whole 18+ months to strengthen my weaknesses, grow closer to the Lord, and do whatever I need to do that would make me a better wife/mother. I've never felt this good about any decision I've made in my life this far. When I am serving others is when I am truly the happiest, so a mission would be a great opportunity for me. I want to start on my papers this weekend. So it's for realz. I was inspired to believe that I will be serving in the Greece, Athens mission. hahahaha just kidding. I just think it would be siiiick to serve there! Sisterhood of the traveling pants anyone?? (isn't that where alexis bledel found her hottie?) I also would love to serve in New York, doing church history tours or something. I think that would suit me well.

Oh yeah.. and a stranger told me today that I would make a great missionary. They said I had a light about me and that I was very outgoing and friendly. Probably made my whole week.