Today

was just one of those days.

Nothing went terribly wrong (yet. I am going to take a test soon), but nothing has gone terribly right either. A bleeeeh day, if I can call it that.

you all know what I am talking about.

We all have them. Days you wish would end, but won't. This day has probably been the longest one this semester and it is not even CLOSE to being over (the day that is).

I really am not crazy. I swear. But it is one of those days where you just want to cry about EVERYTHING. haha and I am not kidding about that either. My sandwich takes too long to cook, so what do I do? Cry. duuuh. I daydream about happy things, what do I do? Cry. I don't have a pencil to take my test with? better cry some more! I cried about things I have absolutely no power over changing (like the weather outside, the clothes I wore yesterday, etc)

This all happened today by the way.

something is wrong here.....

I must be starting my period soon.

that makes sense.

(at least its wrapped in gold, right?)

Sorry to those (the men who read this) who I may have just grossed out but you should know, it is NOT always easy being a girl. So be nice to us, all the time :) even though it is called mother natures "present," it is not literally a present. Nice try.

I am definitely starting my period soon. hahaha. at least I can still laugh at myself for being absolutely ridiculous.

Just thought I would share

that it is exactly 0˚ outside and it is going to get a lot colder. -16˚, to be exact. Wanna know what it says on weatherchannel.com about the temperature for tonight...it says "bitterly cold." They couldn't be more right about that.

Thought everyone should know that. oh, and the high tomorrow? 11˚. awesome, huh? yeah, I bet you think so...since most of you are not here.

This is how I feel:


On a warmer note, I am sitting in the Hart building doing hw, real nice and toasty. But I have to walk outside at some point. I'm trying not to think about that right now.

So, I am currently on 3 rec co-ed sports teams. Futsal (soccer with a teeny ball), volleyball, and basketball. We have a soccer game tonight at 10. I know, its kind of late to be playing soccer. Oh well, we are in college right? Not that that has anything to do with playing soccer at 10 o'clock at night, but whatever.



The real purpose of this post was to tell you how freakin cold it is here. I got a little carried away. Time to finish hw and play soccer!

ciao.

Here's to the man who...

- helped give me life
- pays for my school
- takes me shopping
- gives me a place to live
- loved me through hell
- calls once a week "just to chat"
- taught me to laugh at myself, to be grateful, to learn from my mistakes, to remember who I am, to not be quick to judge, and to control my temper (even though I fail sometimes)
- stood behind me when I needed it
- made multiple visits/wrote many letters/made many calls to my schools over the years in my behalf
- took me on nice vacations, even when I was a butt
- always, without failing, finds some sort of "life threatening" activity to do on all those vacations and somehow convinces us all to participate
- who gave me a biological loyalty to SDSU (idk if that grammar is correct, but you get it)
- showed patience with me in the worst of times (practicing times tables and all other math related activities, through my teenage years, etc)
- told me when I was out of line or being ridiculous
- chose to raise me in the gospel, with a sure knowledge of its truth

and......


.............


.............


who bought that kitchen aid I love so much!
















I love you D.



(you are probably going to kill me for this last picture. but I couldn't resist. Its on Facebook, so I figured it is safe on my blog. Which less people see)

Lists and sticky notes

These two things seem to be taking over my life.

I feel like I have made a list, or written on a sticky note for practically everything this semester. I guess that's what I get for being so forgetful and having so much to do.

I have a favorite type of sticky note.
Nice, huh?

Anyways, I have a kitchen aid up here (thank you sooo much mom) and MAN do I love it! Last night for Sunday dinner I made homemade ravioli and french bread. The french bread was a little tough, but it all turned out pretty good.

here are the sun dried tomato, feta cheese, cream cheese, and lemon zest ravioli:




the pesto sauce:


aaaaand
the french bread:


That was our fabulous dinner (if I can say that about my own cooking) and I believe everyone enjoyed it (or at least that's what they told me).



I woke up this morning only to enjoy that kitchen aid some more. I am the FHE "mom" so I made cookies for our first official FHE! Did I mention how much I love that mixer?






Classes are good, lots of homework and tests coming up. I am surviving the cold (always good news), except the wind came out to play today (definitely not a fan of that). I miss the family and the nephew. SO MUCH. But I am having fun up here, making new friends, learning a lot of new things, and enjoying that kitchen aid (have I mentioned that already?).


anyways,

Life is good
and
getting better every day.

TL

True Life; I am a little bit upset tonight.

not only did my team lose (to BYU, I might add) but I sat through the game in this place



while it was PACKED FULL of BYU fans.



Luckily I was with this guy,



all decked out in our red and black.




Someone told me tonight it was time I find another school to cheer for.

This will always be my school, win or lose.






oh did I mention I am seriously considering transferring there?


well, now I did.

I'm thinkin

we are definitely addicted to oil.



This,


Turns into all of this.


The United States is 5% of the worlds population, but we use 25% of the worlds oil.

Interesting, right?

Just catchin up!

You probably noticed the new changes to the blog. I decided it was time for a makeover. It seemed only appropriate to have mountains and moisture in the background (representing Idaho) and the beach for my new header photo (representing my home) since I currently reside in both places part-time.

IIIIII'MMMMMMM BAAAAAAAAAACK in Idaho. I think I may have missed this place just a little bit :)

It's been a while though, so I should probably start with the weeks (months) before coming up here. Lets recap.

I convinced Keith to audition for American Idol. Didn't make it, but it was a life experience he can check off! I got to see the infamous Lauren Soppe while we were up in LA, which is alllllways nice.

(he is in the blue shirt towards the top. singing for judges!)





Maren had her baby. I am in love with him. Easton Jerald Thacker.

His day of birth!


He is the cutest little nugget, just can't get enough of him. It is a shame I am 3 states away.

Went to a handful of sporting events..

Padres Game


Aztec Football in the rain...look how happy dad is.


Aztec Basketball, uh huh, they are the champsss!


Chargers


I became addicted to Sushi...especially this place called Sushi Deli. There are 3 in SD. Here's a pic from 2 of the 3 :)

Sushi Deli 3


Sushi Deli 2


Convinced Keith to go on a bike ride in Coronado with me


and celebrated the holidays at Balboa Park with lots of yummy food from all over the world.


Now, that is not even all of the stuff that was done while I was home, but I figure you can see the rest of my photos on facebook!

I don't wanna bore anyone so this part will be quick.

I am in Rexburg now. Loving my classes, the weather (for the most part), and having good friends/roommates and boyfriend up here with me. Every day I am more grateful for the place I grew up and the many blessings I have been given.

This was mostly just a little catch up blog...I will be back with more information on the crazy college life up here in Idaho! Don't worry :)


I love you all and hope all is well at home!

Love,
Paige