Last First Day of School

Today was my last first day of school. How do I feel about that? Kind of sad, no more classes and learning and being around people my age. Kind of excited because that means no more homework and I get to earn money and hopefully contribute to society. Here are few of my thoughts about today.

1. I LOVE seeing people on campus. It's been months or longer since I've seen some of these people and it's so exciting to see them.

2. People really need to walk faster, you can't just mosey along. I have somewhere to be and you and your cute little girlfriend are holding up traffic. Also, use the proper door and side of the sidewalk. Even if there is no one coming out the out-door, don't use it. You just cause problems thinking you are cool by going in the out-door.

3. Saying that you are applying to a major is not as legit as actually being in that major. So saying that you are a "pre-communications" major is not actually a major. Sorry. Let me know when you get in.

4. The freshman get smaller and younger looking every year. Seriously.

5. In my Shakespeare class everyone had to introduce themselves and say what their favorite book was. I was amused when everyone picked hard core classics like Jane Eyre and 1984. Then it got to the point where people would pick their favorite classic and then not so classic such as a fantasy book. It was like they were trying to impress the teacher by saying they read hard books. When it was my turn I was honest and said that I like to read Harry Potter. I'm not ashamed to admit it. That got a laugh.

6. I ALWAYS see someone I know in the textbook floor of the bookstore. Always. Although this year they didn't have free candy. Or notebooks. I blame the economy. I hope this doesn't affect the free BBQs they always do.

7. I might actually stay awake in my drugs and behavior class. This is a first for me.

I think I really will miss BYU...

Ridiculous

Everyone's getting married. Before you think I'm exaggerating look at this list I made. In order to keep track I had to write them all down. What followes is a list of 44 people I know that either got married or engaged from April 24-August 31st 2009. Usually it's only 4 or 5 people in the summer. It's kind of ridiculous.
1. Mandy Turner
2. Ashley Ha
3. Josh Perry
4. Kyle MacLean
5. Seth Dickson
6. Rachel Sauerland
7. Nellie Liljenquist
8. Marcus Gilson
9. Chase Egbert
10. Kenny Rhoten
11. Rachael Christensen
12. Adam Jones
13. Travis Adams
14. Kammie Willis & Jeff Lee
15. Tommy Montoya
16. Natalie Jackson
17. Jon Guynn & Amy King
18. Kate Sadler
19. Mariana Costa
20. Stephanie Raleigh
21. Sarah Small
22. Stacie Van Giesen
23. Crystal
24. Julie Bonifay & Andrew Nieven
25. Ben Sparks & Megan Kirk
26. Sarah Black
27. Kirk Steele
28. Sunni Rogers
29. Tashina Lowry
30. Ashley Johnson
31. Jenee Johnson
32. Emily Heiner
33. Angela Green & Jared Smith
34. David Bass
35. Cameron Lee
36. Lucas Simplicio
37. Lexi Thompson
38. Lauren Magelby
39. Cortnie Prestwich
40. Bryce Schetschlaar
41. Lauren Inouye
42. Matt Vickery
43. Chase Ficklin
44. Emily Carr

See I'm not lying.

Quoted

"Wanting to be someone else is a waste of the person you are."-Kurt Cobain

I've been pondering this lately. Thanks Kurt.

"A" Positive

I was in kind of a bad mood this morning. My roommate's alarm kept going off and I was kind of feeling sorry for myself for various reasons. Then it came time for me to donate blood at work. I went, I pumped, I gave. It took me a long time, 14 minutes. I'm not really sure what type my blood is but I think I am A positive. The phlebotemists kept messing with the needle, adjusting it so my blood would come out faster. Then my hand went numb. But that was just because the blood pressure cuff was too tight. Now I have a cool pink bandage around my arm. I saved three lives, possibly more depending on what kinds of experiments they do with my blood. And I felt better about myself and am in a much better mood because I helped someone out who will need my blood someday. I am "positve" (ha ha, blood pun).

Which brings me to my other thought for today. Organ donation. I am a big supporter of it. I don't have a family member that's needed one or some sad story like that, I just think it's a good idea. If there ever comes a time where I die, I'm not going to need those body parts anymore. So if they're still good, why not let someone else have them? In Washington you can choose to be an organ donor when you get your driver's license, they put a little red heart on it. I've got one on my license. Organs donated can include kidneys, heart, lungs, liver, pancreas and intestines. It's awesome. If you watch 30 Rock--Kidney Now!

Victory against The Man

I was bored today at work so I decided to check out my booklist for the upcoming semester. I had two books, one $105 and another $197 for a total of $302. That was outrageous. So I checked on amazon and half.com to see what they had. I ended up buying them for $21.50 and $93.93 including shipping, for a total of $115.43. Savings =$186.57.



I know the BYU bookstore is only a company trying to make a profit, but seriously? I always try to buy books online because they are usually cheaper. Sometimes it doesn't work as well because if you drop a class, you can't return it. Or you have to wait for it to come in the mail. But I've got three(ish) weeks until school, and I'm definitely keeping these two classes so it works great. I feel like I've won a battle against The Man.

Didgeridoo

I just like that word. It's fun to say. (Ha ha, that reminds me of the movie "ELF," Francisco!).

Let's start today with a joke.

Q: What did the breakfast lover say to the kidnappers who tried to take his pregnant wife?
A: Leggo my Preggo! (I just made that up myself).

I made pizza last night and it is GOOD.

Lately I've been getting a lot of questions as to my future plans after I graduate this December. I honestly don't know. I could move to Arkansas or something (I hope not). But I have a few ideas in case I don't get a job...

1. Become a ski bum
2. Work at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter-see this

3. Go to the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, BC, Canada
4. Become a nomad

Any other ideas? My long term goal is to move between all my friends houses and stay there for free while I babysit their kids, but my friends have neither houses (except Jenna) nor kids so this plan is on hold.

Kind of starting to freak out about this graduating thing. I guess it really happens.