Aw Love!!

Lindy and Stuart just dropped by!! They were running and apparently decided to make a stop and see me! Lindy more than Stuart, I'm sure, haha, but I feel loved! I love random drop by's!! Just as much as I love randomly walking in to people's houses and saying hello, and letting them know I love them! It's the little things that let people know you care!

This Weekend

GOOD FREAKING GRIEF!!!
This weekend is so CRAZY! It's like everyone wants to just all of a sudden be social!! I haven't had like any social outings, or interactions in WEEKS, and now, all of a sudden it's like exploding.. which is really depressing, because obviously I can't go to all of these activities!! Not really depressing, cuz I'm not depressed haha, but sad! Or something! But not if it's a sign that maybe from now on social interactions will spread out and be a regular, and often occurrence, than that'll be lovely! haha.

So here's the story. I've recently made buddies with the people that live right above me, and while I was at their house the other day, they came up with the idea to have a big group date this weekend! And then, Lindy invited me to go home with her to Boise. And there's this little factor of my roommate's getting married this weekend. And then, my friend Andrew, from my Foreign Government class (he was also in my BOM class last semester), invited me to go with him to Yellowstone. Which, I've never gone, so that's obviously a very tempting offer! And then today, my buddies from upstairs asked if I wanted to go see Hannah Montana with them on Saturday. And then I got a text, from my roommates from last semester, saying they wanted to come raid my pool this weekend and go swimming!! Is that not a super crazy weekend?

Note to friends.. you should coordinate your socialness so that it's more spread out! haha.

So what I'm actually doing this weekend.. is going to Yellowstone, coming back, going swimming, and hopefully getting some other socializing in too! In the meantime, I have a big test I need to study for.. and I have a group meeting tomorrow that I need to also prepare for.. !! AAHH! Crazy I know. Plus my regular homework for tomorrow's classes, let's not forget.
muah!

RS CampOut

By the way, my Relief Society campout was amazing! The most beautiful place I've ever seen! And beautiful, lovely girls as well of course!! Several new friends!! I'm feelin the love! Hehe! ^_^

Activities

This semester is going to be amazing. I'm making sure of it. You can look at my calendar at the bottom of my blog for proof! I'm keepin myself busy like every week! And my ward is pretty cool this semester! We're having a Relief Society sleepover! And a WARD Campout!! wooohoo! Haven't done something like that since I was way little. Haven't gone camping in general in like for-ever-ever-ever..!! And I'm going backpacking one weekend, and there's stargazing like every Friday night that I think I'm gunna join in on every now and then too! I won't be traveling so much this semester, but I am planning on seeing my old childhood friend, Chloe sometime this or next month. And of course I hang out with Lindy whenever possible, and on occasion my roommates from last semester, and even this semester's roommates sometimes as well!!

Of course, my time will also be spent doing the mundane things.. my back has been killing my lately, so I now have an Idaho Chiropractor lol.. and I got a regular doctor as well, and after this week I'll have an endocrinologist as well, because it looks like my Graves Disease has come out of remission, which means I need meds, or some other such treatment, be it radiation or what have you... but I find the latter hopefully unlikely! And don't forget homework..!

But the point is.. I'm getting out of my house! I'm having fun! I'm doing exciting things! And some of my classes are fun too! Like weight lifting, and basketball, and I'm super excited for my Horseback riding class to start!

That's emily! Livin the life ;)

Cooking Time!!

Well I'm all stocked up with Flour, and Rice, and Sugar, and chocolate chips and baking pans, and spatulas and forks and plates and knives and dish towels and just... everything!!! I could go on and on forever! But I'm an independent person with food stocked to boot. And of course, before you ask.. I also have a three day supply kit, so even if we had no power or water for 3 days.. I'd survive! And probably for longer than that with the stuff that's not technically in my 3 day supply. I have all the ingredients to make chocolate chip cookies, and homemade bread, and rice pudding.. and just whatever man! What more do you need?! I even have an apron! haha. Yaya! I'm all set up for gaining my domesticated skills that are so necessary for my future!

I've still only met one roommate, but I asked her what the dorm kitchen policies are, and basically if it's got your name on it, people won't eat it, but other than that we can use stuff like flour and pans, etc. Sounds like a plan eh!? I'm excited. But I'm a little nervous too! Cooking at home just seems different than cooking at my own home. Maybe I'm just silly.

@ Kathy's House

Well I've spent the last week with Kathy and her kids in Utah. It's been a wonderful break from school, and I've been able to get constructive thigns done at the same time! Haha. Kathy took it upon herself to make sure that I have learned how to cook the basics such as home made bread and pancakes so that I'll survive the coming months at a cooking apartment ;D And I've also been able to go shopping for the basic kitchen needs such as forks spoons, knives, and spatulas and other such things that will fit in my carry on suitcase on my ride back to Rexburg. But speaking of which, I should go take my clothes out of the dryer so that I can pack them back up, for I am returning to Rexburg tomorrow, and the young son of my sister Kathy, would like a turn on the computer! I'll get back to you later!

Finals Week

Aaaaaahhhhhhhhhh!!! School is out on Thursday. Which means I have like 4 hours worth of paper writing, and math homework and science to do tonight.. and an equal load of the same tomorrow to do as well. Ammon D. is taking me to my storage unit on Thursday right after my English class.. so I also have to finish packing by Thursday morning before I go to my classes. To add to all of that, I also have to squeeze in time to meet with my groups for various group projects, and to go to the testing center to take tests!!! And don't forget studying for those tests! What to doo!? Oh and don't forget I have to clean the dorm thursday, before I leave.

Crazy sttuffff! On Friday everyone will leave, and I'm still here all day! So I think I'm gunna go walk around Rexburg for the day.. maybe buy my tennis shoes for my Basketball class.. that kind of thing. Can't buy too much of course, because I will have already made my trip to my storage unit! And then I leave for Kathy's house early Saturday morning, where I will stay until the 17th, at which time I'll come back to Rexburg to move in to my new housing!! Meet the new roommates and all that!

Lindy Lee surprised me with the knowledge that she will also be here in the spring semester.. and so she also arrives on Friday! I dunno if we'll hang out at all on the 17th or anything cuz we'll both be busy moving in, but maybe in the night time! Cuz you know Lindy and I, when we're together we like to do things late at night that are exciting! haha. And then I have no plans until Monday when I start classes!!

Right now I'm signed up for Church History, World Civilizations, Weight Training, Beginner's Basketball, History/Philosophy of Education, Foreign Government, and Basic Horse Riding! Woohhooo!! Amazing I know.

Anyway, I gotta go to a group meeting right now, so I'll ttyl!!
loves

Nearing the End of Dorm Life

Well I know I haven't written much this semester about my life at college! But I'll get better again. I've got 11 days left in the semester! WHOOO!! I'm real excited. Dorm life has not been the best experience it could be I'm pretty sure.. Two of my roommates drive me crazy with their moody angry-ness and drama! Grow up, dump the guy, and get on with life! Am I right? Yes! Thanks.

Over the break between semesters I plan on staying at my sister Kathy's house. So that should be exciting. Maybe I'll even sneak in some of my laundry so that I don't have to pay for a couple batches! What a thought!

I am somewhat lamenting leaving the dorms however. I've really hit it off with one of my roommates (who's also from Texas), and she's staying on campus, and I'm going off campus. So, we're sad we won't be roommates again, but too bad. We'll keep in touch, invade eachother's homes haha. Maybe we'll room together next winter. That'd be fun.

Not sure if I mentioned this yet in a previous post or not.. but my boyfriend Michael is going on the 27th of May to the MTC so he can start preparing for his mission to Australia! He's super excited. We're both sad to leave eachother's company of course, but we are both excited for the opportunities we'll have to grow while we're apart. I'm not officially waiting for my missionary or anything, no worries. I'll be dating. But we'll see what happens! ^_^

I won't be coming home until like the last week of July. But I look forward to seeing you all! But I am very much enjoying life up here. As my mother once said.. It's good for me to be around so many conservatives! I'm loving it. I'm absorbing as much of the traditions and not quite Mormon culture.. but what SHOULD be! I'm doing my best to learn all that I can outside and inside of class!



We cleaned out our dorms today as though we were moving out.. which means SUPER DUPER cleaning known as the "White Glove Check". In the process we of course got stressed, had fun, and had LOTS OF TRASH! haha. Hope you enjoy. Love you all!

Harvard Mormon

Day of Faith: Personal Quests for a Purpose - 3. Rachel Esplin from Harvard Hillel on Vimeo.

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PLASMA

I'm going to start donating plasma twice a week if I can.. and it's going to be exciting!! You get like 20$ the first time you go every week, and if you go a second time in the week, you get 30$.. which means 50$ a week if you go twice a week. If i do that every semester that I'm at Idaho.. even taking some out for personal spending.. that would help alot to pay for things, like housing! That's like 600$ a semester. It's like a lame job! lol

That's my latest plan of action! I'm hoping to go tomorrow for the first time. Eek! haha. Michael and I will hopefully be able to sign up for a good time slot today (for tomorrow). Shouldn't have put it off, i know.. but whatevs.

I'm told it hurts like crazy. Buuuttt... we'll find out!! haha
loves!