Just Like Marty McFly

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOu8x1gqW3c
(The song starts at 2 minutes 10 seconds. Just in case you were wondering)

This is the song I've been waking up to for the last 3 days. It's great because it makes me feel like Marty McFly. And wish I owned a Delorean.

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YOU CAN DO HARD THINGS!!!

So I have this roommate, Mary. She's really funny and fun, and today we were sitting in our living room eating muffins (thank you Lehi Roller Mills for yet another wonderful export. Kevin Bacon and muffins? How is this place not the most celebrated building in the world. I don't know, I don't know) and Mary asked me how I was doing and if she could help me with anything, because I've been stressed and not exactly silent.
I told her that I was okay, but thank you.
Then she told me a great piece of advice
"YOU CAN DO HARD THINGS!"
This may sound like a simple statement. One that is obvious, but it is not. It is actually very empowering.
So, to all of you who are reading this,
You, too, can do hard things.

The home stretch.

Every week, I start out thinking that this week will be better.
It won't be as hard, or as busy.
I'll get more sleep.
Every week I go back to school and realize that I was absolutely wrong.
Each week I get less sleep, more stressed, and lose more hair (figuratively).
I am just so ready for April.
So ready.

No touching

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuHILqDIvis

I show you this so that you can look at the outfit that George Bluth is wearing.
Because I now have one of those. And handcuffs. And a KAZOO!
Why?
Because I was in a parade yesterday. A glorious parade. Making a statement about drunk driving.
Don't believe me?
Take a gander.


So awesome.

I miss this.

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Of all of the fast food Mexican restaurants, Taco Bueno is the best.
Today, I heard someone say "beueno," and I got a craving.
A craving for a taco. And a burrito. And some pico.
Oh, Taco Bueno. Why are you not in Utah?

motherly instincts

I believe that I've mentioned one of my plants before.

I've mentioned my bamboo. My wonderful bamboo that has gone through more college with me than anything or anyone else.

But, I have other plants. I was talking to my mom about my plants and what will happen to them when I leave BYU. There are just so many, I can't take them on a plane. I also can't ship them. I could leave them with someone staying in Provo, like Alison, Dana, Bianca or Katie. But I told my mom that I wasn't sure that I would be able to do that. It would be like giving up a child, and while I know that my friends would take good care of them, I love my plants.

My mom said that this is a result of my motherly instincts kicking in. I can't have a baby right now, and I can't have pets (my apartment won't allow it) so I'm attaching myself to these plants.

But of course I'm attached. I have nurtured these plants. I have raised some of them from seedlings. The others I have raised from almost dying. Plus, they're just so cute.

Basil

Rosemary

Cilantro

Morning Glory

Lavender. This one is exciting. This little guy just sprouted in the last couple of days. I've been waiting for him for about a month. Isn't he sweet?

Bamboo

Aloe Vera (and my clocky).

Money Tree.

the coolest water bottle ever

Scratch that.

This is not a water bottle.

This is a water vessel.

(the vessel with the pestle holds the brew that is true)

And it's awesome.

Just look at it.

It's beautiful.

It's also a lot bigger than you may think it is.

How do I know this?

I AM THE PROUD OWNDER OF ONE!

After having my heart set on one all summer,

I finally own it.

I just thought you all might like to bask in its glory.

(if you want, you can get one here)