Stress is a mess

I figure I'd tell you about my fun mess in all this stress for school.

My semesters finally exploded. I have 2 giant research papers due within three days of each other. So that means I won't be getting much sleep for those 4 days in a row...

So far in the semester I've gotten away with not having to do any homework on the weekends. But the last two weeks I've had to actually do homework on Saturdays...UGH. Haha. I got used to that way too quickly.

However, I am still determind to not study/do homework on Sundays - mostly because I have FELT the difference. I've worked diligently to make sure I finish as much as I can ahead of time to keep that goal.

I just had my meeting about practicum for next semester. So along with 2 classes, and 30 hours of work per week, I have to fit in 9 hours of service hours per week at a different site. THAT will be interesting. Especially with only one car between us. But I know we can do it. I have two good options lined up that would both be great. I just have to figure out which would be best for my schedule and needs for the assignment.

We are putting an offer in on a house TOMORROW! That's exciting. I'm not sure why we are doing the whole house hunt now during the crazy semesters....but we are doing it. I'll keep you updated on that. :)

HalloweenTime

I've reeeeally been enjoying the cool mornings and evenings, with the middle of the day still being pretty warm! Although it does make it hard to dress for work when I go at 7:00AM (amazing that I wake up that early, I know) and then have to be there all day long. But I make it work.

I made my second yarn wreath for Halloween. I have really been enjoying the googly eyes this year, and I wanted an excuse to use some on a project.

The image is kind of stinky - because of the blackberry phone...but here ya go. It's really simple, but that's how I like it. Usually when I try to go all out I end up hating it. So I go for simple because it always turns out great!

I wanted to add some letters to spell out "BOO" but the only letters I could find were giant. So I need to find some that will be a good size for the wreath. Then maybe I can add them.

Hopefully I can get some pictures of our Halloween "costumes" in a while. We still aren't quite sure what we are going to be. But we'll see what happens!

We also have yet to pick out some pumpkins - so hopefully that will come soon as well.

Have a ghoulish week!

Bali Hai

It's so cool to wake up to clouds almost in my backyard. All I could think of was the Bali Hai song because it looks kind of like that on the South Pacific movie. But the mountains peeking out of the clouds just looks sooo cool!

And I'm enjoying hearing the walls rumble a little bit while Steve is enjoying his new FREE surround sound system watching good ole Indiana Jones: The Last Crusade. I'm a sucker for Indy!

And not just the movie... ;)

Get reeeady!

That's my cool title... :)
And I kind of chose it because I know that my semester is about to explode with midterms and group projects starting!

It got REALLY cold REALLY fast out here, and I'm not sure how I feel about it. Although I think the weather people are "predicting" it to be in the 70s this week, so I'll take that. That is my favorite temperature. I hope it's enjoyable.

I have enjoyed being all snuggly with Steve and our 20,000 blankets - until he got strep a couple days ago...so there hasn't been much snuggling, even though I've been freezing my buns off! But it's been over 24 hours, and the doctor said he's not contagious anymore. But we went for 48 hours just be safe. So now we can snuggle. YAY

A couple weeks ago Steve went fishing with the men in his family and he had a blast! He was sad his brothers couldn't be there with him, but he was still glad to go be manly without me around. hehe.

I'm having another itch to be crafty again - I think it's because of my addiction to pinterest.com. But I don't really have the time (or extra play money) to make the cool crafts that I want. Also, I'm going to start looking for a cheap sewing machine and start playing around. That should be an adventure.

I'm still waiting to hear about that staff position. I think someone said it should close this week. Soooo we'll see!

Have a good autumn-time!!!

quickie

I realized I really need to give a quickie update.

School started and we are still living on. It hasn't gotten too hectic yet, but I'm SURE it will in a week or two when the tests and projects start.

Transcribing at work has been alot of work, but I'm still learning alot. And I still enjoy it. I applied for a staff transcribing specialist position, so we'll see how that turns out in a little while.

Steve went with two classes to get used to school and a 40 hour work week. It's all working out really well right now.

I'm still amazed that we've lived for 3 years married and working with only one car. But I'm strangely proud of that small fact.

FAAAACT! We discovered "Kid History" on youtube and we've been peeing our pants laughing every since.

I'm figuring out how to balance school, work, and my new Mary Kay endeavor. It's working out much better than I imagined. But there is always room for improvement.

My birthday is in TWO days. And I'm very excited about it!!!! But it is weird to think about saying I'm 24 years old. I still don't even feel like I'm 20...

Fall is approaching and weather has been absolutely PERFECT the last week. It has been incredibly enjoyable.

Sarah came for a visit and it was refreshing to think about home. I'm glad we all hung out for a few hours. Good times.

Now I realize this was more of a short rambling session. But I hope you enjoyed.

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2 seconds until I drop into bed

2 minutes until I jump out of bed freaking out that I am totally unprepared

2 days until school starts

2 semesters away from graduating with my Bachelor of Arts in Family Studies

When you break it down that way...it seems soooo much closer!

I can't believe I am only 2 short semesters away from being school work free! And Steve doesn't have much longer! Seeing the light at the end of the tunnel is very motivating.

So here's to another [my last] beginning of a school year!

Summer Fun

Well, even though I said we had been relaxing with barely any classes, I have been lacking in my motivation for blogging. But we have been having alot of fun, even though we have had alot of family and friend activities to attend.

Here I am with my friends Candice, Lola, and Chelsey. Chelsey just got married and we all met at her reception (only partially planned). It was so fun to see my old roommates/friends! It is sad that they are all so far away. But hopefully we all get together again soon!

My mom came into to town to visit and have some fun with me, Monica, Dallin, and Maggie. It was alot of fun to take a little time off work and spend time with her. We went to the Gateway Mall in downtown SLC. Mom REALLY liked all the Olympic stuff all over the mall. So, she had to get a picture under the Olympic Legacy Plaza sign.

I LOVE this store! It is really vintage and stylish. And it's at the Gateway...that was my main attraction for the day. However, I only got one little thing that was on clearance because almost everything in that store is EXTREMELY expensive. Far too much money for clothes I can find in regular stores for a fraction of the price. However - I still enjoy looking at the clothes and home decor for inspiration and cool ideas. :)

We made a stop for lunch at the food court. wooooo.
While Mom was here, I decided to tackle a crafting project I'd been waiting and waiting to do! A yarn wreath. It seems like I see them everywhere lately, and I think that they are adorable! After I started the wreath, somehow I managed to get the yarn into a HUGE knot. So we had to spend a day fixing that before I could continue.

Here is the finished project! I LOOOOVE IT!!!!! I realize not everyone would like something like this (mom), but I think it's cute and can't wait to make another one!

The flowers are made of felt. I had some flowers left over and made a necklace. It is really cute. But I'll have to put up a picture another time since my camera is currently out of commission. I'm planning on making another one, and possibly a headband. We'll see what happens. :)

The 4th of July was also pretty fun. Bigger fireworks are now legal in Utah, so we saw ALOT of fireworks in the air as we drove. Unfortunately, people are crazy about them and they did not limit the fireworks to the few days around the 4th. But I guess we just have to deal.

We have also seen some great sunsets in the last month or so. Here is one we saw that really makes me grateful for the beauty of the earth. The rays are beautiful, and I'm so grateful for nature and this earth we have to live on.