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Tuesday, May 27, 2008

  • City of Rocks and Ticks

    I spent Memorial Day weekend in City of Rocks, Idaho with Nate and his family.  It was so sweet!  I honestly had never heard of the place before, but it's a National Reserve that is basically a lot of these huge rocks that are great to climb and hike around.  It wasn't even really rustic camping.  Nate's grandma has a fifth wheel, which is apparently a trailer that you attach to a truck to haul around.  It was so amazing!  There was a restroom, shower, kitchen, bedroom, living room, tv and dvd player.  Very luxury.  When we weren't climbing at getting outdoors, we were eating great food and watching movies.  We watched Game Plan and National Treasure 2. 

    The one downside of the weekend is that I had my first encounter with ticks.  See, I'm from Washington, and we don't really deal with ticks.  Even when you go outdoors, the weather is just too moist for that kind of problem.  So, I learned, that you must always check yourself for ticks when you change, shower, etc.  Nate got a tick on his arm, but luckily, it hadn't burrowed in his skin yet.  Nate's grandma also had one on her arm, and one on her sock.  I thought I was all free and clear, until we were driving back to Utah today, and I saw something weird crawling across my sunglasses.  Oh yeah, you betcha.  I literally threw my glasses off and screamed.  Nate started yelling, "Open the window!  Get it out of here."  Luckily Nate's dad wasn't phased and just grabbed my sunglasses from my hands and flicked the tick off them out the window.  Yuck.  I still feel like ther are ticks crawling on me, even after my shower. 

    Hope everyone else had a great weekend and I'll do my best to try and get some pictures posted on here. 

Saturday, May 03, 2008

  • I am in SLC...well, Tooele to be exact

    I'm taking a nice little break between my undergrad and post-grad schooling right now and just working and what not.  Should be fun.  I'm working at the Lion's House Pantry as a baker.  It's really a blast apart for the fact that work starts at 4 in the morning.  I'm trying to also get a job at Zion's Bank so fingers crossed on that!  I just want to save up as much money as possible for more schooling.  Well, I won't save all of it.  I have some fun plans for this summer/winter which include, going on a motorcycle trip, going to Japan in fall, and lots of beautiful Utah skiing.  Sounds like fun huh?  Yup, I thought so. 

    I'm also debating between a nurse practitioner career/health administration or law.  Kind of a toss up for all three.  I really enjoy health and medicine, but I know I have a knack for law.  I love reading (I'm a voracious reader in my dad's words) and enjoy the liberal arts side of school.  I dunno.  I really SHOULD be praying about it and I know I will, but it still is my responsibility to go through all the options and weigh them out before I approach the Lord with some help regarding my decision. 

    Other than that, just enjoying Utah and getting myself ready for the upcoming HOT summer.  I've only endured a Utah summer for days or weeks at a time, so this should be intersting.  Lots of sun screen, swimming and air conditioning will be in order. 

    Have a great weekend!  Go Jazz! 

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

  • Life is good and God is great

    And most of the time I really don't deserve his grace.  I know that, but am gratful nontheless.  So, I'm in Utah right now.  Tooele to be exact.  I got down here Thursday and have been having a great time with Nate and his family.  It's been so relaxing, especially after last week.  I also have been eating really well!  By that, I mean I'm pretty poor, so food is sparse at school.  I usually suffer off of bean burritos and cereal.  I've been eating so beautifully here.  We went to Pei Wei on Saturday (like a cheaper version of P.F. Chang's).  Then at his house, I've been eating taco salad, eggs, bacon, smoothies, and chili mac.  It's so funny how going without good food for so long can make you miss food so much.  It's been very wonderful here. 

    I have to leave to go back to Rexburg tomorrow night.  I'm sad I have to leave again.  I won't be able to see Nate for another month.  I know we'll do the best we can, but it'll still be tough.  Nate and I have been talking marriage and stuff, but it's hard, because my parents are so against it.  They want us both to finish all of our education and have secure jobs.  I understand their concerns, but that somewhat goes against what the prophets say.  Family is very important, even if it means not waiting to finish school before and going through different stuggles.  That's just the sacrifices we make to show the Lord we put his desires before our own selfish desires.  I just have a hard time standing up to my parents.  I'm 23 too!  Sigh.  I don't know that it gets any easier.  It's difficult, because I respect my parents and their opinions and suggestions, but they aren't always right.  They got married at the same age that Nate and I are right now.  Oh boy.  Ok, that's enough venting.  Hope all are doing well.  Remember, life is good, God is great.   

Thursday, March 13, 2008

  • I didn't get into nursing school

    And I'm bummed, but not at the same time.  I was really bummed when I found out, crying and stuff and calling my mom and Nate.  I feel a little more peace now.  Life has so many options open to me, that I can't get disappointed about one that doesn't work out.  I'm still blessed.  And I still have to study for a pathophysiology test tomorrow, which is kind of lame because it's a prereq for that nursing program, but my mom convinced me that I may need to use it at some other point in my life.  She's so smart my mommy.  So, since I'm bummed and bored, I'm going to do a survey.  Those always cheer me up. 

    Survey!

    1. I've come to realize that my boobs:
    Wow.  Awkward question.  Um, that they exist?!  Well, and I wish they were bigger.   

    2. I've come to realize that when I drive:
    I feel extremely relaxed.  I don't have a car in Rexburg and I miss driving sooo much!  It really gives me a sense of freedom and indepedance. 

    3. I've come to realize that, when I love someone:
    I pretty much will do anything for them.  I love to do whatever will make them happy. 

    4. I've come to realize that I need:
    chill out more.  And have more balance in all the aspects of my life.  That's a hard thing to accomplish sometimes.

    5. I've come to realize that I lost:
    little compared to what I gained when I joined the church. 

    6. I've come to realize that I hate it when:
    People don't turn my laptop off after using it.  My roommates all have permission to use my laptop, but when they don't turn it off and it overheats, that's just not cool.   

    7. I've come to realize that if I'm drunk:
    Well, seeing as I haven't been drunk for 4 or so years, I think when I was drunk, I was trying to escape from my life.

    8. I've come to realize that money:
    is stressful, but necassary.  I also realize I hardly have any. 

    9. I've come to realize that people:
    for the most part are trying to do what's right.  We all have burdens to bear. 

    10. I've come to realize that I'll always be:
    loved by my family :) 

    11. I've come to realize that I drink alot of:
    orange juice.  I just can't get enough of that stuff. 

    12. I've come to realize that the last time I cried was:
    A few hours ago when I got my rejection letter from the University of Utah school of nursing. 

    13. I've come to realize that my cell phone is:
    my clock, my alarm, my life-line.  That's all pretty sad. 

    14. I've come to realize that when I woke up this morning:
    I felt ready to have a productive day.  And it has been!

    15. I've come to realize that before I go to sleep at night :
    I have a hard time falling to sleep right away.  I always have too many things coursing through my mind. 

    16. I've come to realize that right now I am thinking about:
    how I have a test tomorrow that I dont want to study for.  But I'm super excited because I get to see Nate!

    17. I've come to realize that babies:
    are a lot of work.  But I'm sure when they are your own, they feel worth it.   

    18. I've come to realize that when I get on Myspace:
    i feel like I'm wasting my time. 

    19. I've come to realize that today I :
    can get over disappointments and still feel good about my future. 

    20. I've come to realize that tonight I will:
    probably be too excited to sleep.  I get to see Nate tomorrow!

    21. I've come to realize that tomorrow I will:
    take my test, pack, drive down to SLC and spend the evening with Naters at Temple Square!

    22. I've come to realize that I really want to:
    Study abroad or do something really fun that involves traveling!

Saturday, February 16, 2008

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  • I'm 23 and currently attending BYU-I in Rexburg. I've recently graduated from the University of Washington and hope to soon get into the University of Utah nursing school. I'm a convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and was baptized in October 2004. I love the outdoors and am trying to learn to play the guitar. Have a lovely day!

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