Saturday, April 30, 2011

Last Day

Today is April 30. Midnight tonight I will have successfully accomplished a month without candy and desserts. Here's to all those doubters who said I wouldn't last a day!!! :)

After work I'm definitely getting one of these guys.

Monday, April 25, 2011

mama's been on the move

So I think it's time to bring a little cheer back to this blog since the last post was a little on the depressing side. And that is just not me! :)

Meet Dusty.


He is my new horse and best friend.
I've been telling my friend Nate that he should buy my a horse but he kept telling me no because they were too expensive. But thankfully I have a mommy who loves me enough to buy my one. 
He is so cute and we are going to have so much fun together!


 Eating his carrots so he can grow healthy and strong.


All tucked in and ready for bed.


Ready for the drive home!

As you can tell he is a fun new addition in my life. Expect more from the Adventures of Dusty and Mama ;)

Saturday I got to experience my first Penguin Day Party. 
Thanks to Sarah for an awesome night and dancing like a fool with me!





Today I got to go shooting with Nate. 
It was legit and he is a great teacher! 
I was blowing things up like a mad woman.
No big deal.






My favorite shot of the day.



Nathan enjoyed a little refreshment ;)


Other updates:

1. The semester finally ended and I'm still alive but don't worry another one starts tomorrow! But I'm not stressed out about it this time around. It's only 8 weeks which is great.
2. My birthday is in 14 days. Not that I'm counting or anything.
3. Reading a new book, The Book Thief, and loving it so far.
4. Got some cute clothes for Easter.
5. I'm gonna start running tomorrow. Mama's got to get back into shape!!
6. Cleaned my room and it is SPOTLESS. Tomorrow is laundry day and once that's done life will be great!
7. Missing my debit card (no es bueno). The search is on tomorrow.
8. Our team won our soccer game tonight 5-0!


Saturday, April 16, 2011

Fighting

This semester has been a struggle and the fight isn't over yet. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger right?

Still have 4 finals to go but I will be done by Tuesday at 3:00 and that's all that matters right now.

If there is anything that I've learned these past four months is that life is not always easy. Some of us are going to have challenges that never seem to end but what is important is that we endure to the end. Through the help of my Heavenly Father and Savior I know that these are just stepping stones for greater things to come. There are days when I break down but I always manage to find a way back to sanity. I cannot say thank you enough to those who love and care about me and have helped me make it through.You are truly angels in my life and have affected my life in so many amazing ways.

Love the words to this song. What comforts it brings...

Be Still My Soul

Be still, my soul: The Lord is on thy side;
With patience bear thy cross of grief or pain.
Leave to thy God to order and provide;
In ev'ry change he faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul: Thy best, thy heav'nly Friend
Thru thorny ways leads to a joyful end.

Be still, my soul: Thy God doth undertake
To guide the future as he has the past.
Thy hope, thy confidence let nothing shake;
All now mysterious shall be bright at last.
Be still, my soul: The waves and winds still know
His voice who ruled them while he dwelt below.

Be still, my soul: The hour is hast'ning on
When we shall be forever with the Lord,
When disappointment, grief, and fear are gone,
Sorrow forgot, love's purest joys restored.
Be still, my soul: When change and tears are past,
All safe and blessed we shall meet at last.

Friday, April 15, 2011

Great Ending

Today was an okay day..nothing too particularly exciting or mentionable. That is until about 1 am when a friend came to visit at work and brought me a thank you note, huge candy bar (better believe I'm gonna eat the entire thing May 1 hahaha) and flowers. It was the sweetest thing. Sometimes I forget how lucky I am to be surrounded by great friends who care about me. I've been losing focus on what is important in life and this was a great reminder that I need to be more grateful for what I already have. Thank you Austin for being a complete sweetheart and giving me a great ending to my day :)

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

It must have been the lighting...

Saturday night I was at work (like usual) and Sarah came in for a visit. So we were talking for a while outside her theater catching up on the typical topics (boys and school). Little did I know what a disturbance we would cause. I kid you not (Sarah is my witness) every guy seemed to suddenly have a staring problem. The entire time they walk down the hallway they were just staring at us and I swear half of them even did a glance backward. The worst was when I could tell they were staring so I made eye contact and they just kept on staring! So then I made like a fake smile and looked away and let them continue enjoying the view. It was quite interesting. And I mean it was guys of all ages, single, w/their girlfriend. It was so strange. Never in my life have I met so many creepers hahaha I mean I know I'm one hot mama in my work suit but goodness ;) I still have a feeling that it must have been the lighting. I'll have to try it out again this weekend and see what happens.

Thursday, April 7, 2011

One Left.


That's right! Only one paper left to write. 

Yes it is going to be 12 torturous pages long. But being done with writing is within my grasp. My goal is to finish it before work at 6:00 on Saturday. So wish me luck. If all goes well I think this will be the first time in my college experience that I actually have a paper finished ahead of time. That would be sweet! 

My weekend will consist of work and writing but the finish line is worth it.


A special thanks to


for keeping me sane with your amazing music. 


Monday, April 4, 2011

A Great Day

Today was simply great.

1. I got to sleep in at my parent's house in a comfy queen size bed. It was pretty much heaven!

2. Watched Baby Mama...freaking hilarious movie!

3. Had a relaxing drive home listening to my country music :)

4. Had a soccer game and we won!!!

5. My robot Celestial and #1 Fan Mitch came to watch and brought an awesome sign designed by my other amazing friend David! Seriously, I have been blessed with great people in my life :)

6. Got to finally spend time and go out to dinner with Celestial. It had been way too long and I missed that girl!

7. Saw another great youtube video today. Kind of made my day and yes you'll feel a little guilty after watching it but I'll bet money you hit reply after it's over...check it out: You Forgot the Blueberries

8. Day 4 of no sweets and I'm staying strong!! And you may say...But mama it's only been 4 days but trust me, one day was an accomplishment in my book. So 4 days is miraculous!

9. I'm about to work on homework...how does that make for a great day you might ask? Well one more paper done is one less paper to worry about.

10. I'm happy again. And after a long weekend it feels great to say that :)

Friday, April 1, 2011

Day One

Today marks day one of no sweets for a month. Don't ask why I agreed to take on this challenge when my friend Sarah asked me to join her. I'm guessing it's because I'm addicted and figure my body needs a break from all the unhealthy stuff I'm constantly consuming. So I figure I can last a month and I will only feel (and possibly look) better for it in the end. The only day we can actually eat candy is on Easter but I'm tempted to just say no altogether so I don't crash halfway through. So wish me luck as I say bye to my favorite candy of the year.

Good bye Reese's Eggs. I'll miss you dearly!