second day of class.
not too terrible.
I wont be pulling my hair out.
1st in the class is possible.
perhaps not in COMP PROGRAMMING...
there are some pretty good programmers.
and I'm a newbie.
but i'll see to it that I have a solid A.
PHYSICS, not bad.
I've already had 2 years of it.
I think I can handle another.
THEATRE, FUN.
My play is going to be the bomb dot com
I'm thinking of taking inspiration from Dan in Real Life...
real life situations,
not overblown drama or comedy
real.
so real that its funny.
not overdone.
but thats just the beginning of a thought process.
we'll see where it goes.
MATH, I've got this.
It will get tough later on
but no worries.
I'll be good to go.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING.
I have it on Thursday.
I'm excited.
Its going to be a blast
I think I might be the only girl
but bring it on.

in the library studying
devotional in 20 mins
its a good day

sunday

first day of church in my new ward
old and new friends :)
found a treasure on the side of the road with a "take me" sign on it.
wonderful gentlemen brought it up for us.
its a new house warming gift.
nap time.
scripture time.
journal time.
letter time.
ward prayer tonight.
really convenient location.
tomorrow class starts.
i feel prepared.
i hope you 97% are ready.
i'm going to be first in the class.
just you wait.

it's less than i thought

Picture by papertissue
only 3%.

I'm not afraid. 

Bring it on.

new home

all moved in!

   

Journey Across America

Making the trek to school.... why couldn't I fly out and then ship my stuff? oh yeah, because I bought a car. 

Day 1

 

from Alabama through Tennessee

 through Kentucky 

through Illinois 

and almost through Missouri. 

pit stop in Kansas City for the night

total drive time: 10 hours

Day 2

a corner of Iowa

ALL the way across Nebraska

and to our final destination for the evening: Cheyenne, Wyoming
total drive time: 9 hours

DAY 3

yes, this is for real

Hallelujah we made it to Utah.
total drive time: 5 hours
Tonight we are staying with some wonderful friends
in Heber City.
Tomorrow we head to Provo to MOVE IN!

tomorrow

I set sail;
head off
for the next chapter of my life

we'll see where this one takes me

Roadtrip

to Huntsville
the plane flew right over our car

Family Reunion

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It was a good time :)

for all pictures from the week, visit my album HERE

second grade

I remember one day in second grade, as we were watching the space shuttle launch, 

my friend Tom (thats what we will call him)

and I had a contest to see who could hold their breath the longest. 

Tom thought I was magical because I held my breath for over an hour.

or so he thought ;)

I was just breathing in and out of my nose 

and keeping my mouth shut. 

hehehe

I loved those days. 

can't I go back?

ta da!

New layout :)

it took some time but its finally done!

13 days

Until class starts!

my recipe for the fall:

a smidgen of Physics

one EE seminar to add a little zest 

a 300 level Math 

a spritz of Computer Programming

and a Theatre class to pull it all together

1. Work hard and stay ahead   2. School before socializing  3. Remember goals for the year  4. Attend all classes and devotionals  5. Attend all church meetings and as many activities as possible  6. Read scriptures and say prayers daily  7. Never forget who made this all possible. 

Hopefully this is a recipe for success.

A recipe for a well-rounded, spiritually-growing, confident but humble Electrical Engineer. 

Prep work has already begun, so hopefully, 

when it comes time to go in the oven,

I don't get burned to a crisp. 

Study time

I have once again abandoned my summer reading list.  Time to get ahead and begin studying for fall semester :)

:]

did I mention I went on two dates in the past 48 hours? My first and probably last of the summer - but they were wonderful :) The Braves game friday evening with a great guy, and a daddy daughter(s) dinner tonight ;)

picture taken at makapu'u point light hike on the southeast side of Oahu
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Mind-Numbing Fun

Tonight I went to my first Braves game at Turner Field. Let's just say it was a wonderful first date
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I love

Asian Cuisine

Mmmmm... yum

trying to expand my sushi horizons

I've had Spicy Tuna, and *as of yesterday* California Rolls

any suggestions?

oh, and if you haven't tried mochi,

as well as spam musubi

 you're missing out

Take a trip to Hawaii and bring me back some please :)

Happy Birthday Mini Me

Happy Birthday Mini Me!!

10 things I LOVE about you:

10. you make me so happy everyday

9. you always have your outfits coordinated perfectly - I've taught you well :)

8. you let me play in your room and watch movies on your bed

7. you have the cutest smile 

6.you always let me use your blow dryer, because its just better :)

5. you get manicures and pedicures with me

4. you ask me for advice

3. you give me advice

2. you always know just when I need a hug

1. you are and will always be my Mandy Moo :)

I LOVE YOU

The Kite Runner

Bravo to Hosseini, a truly remarkable book. I can't possibly put to words the power this book has, so I have left it to the critics; their words are more descriptively perfect than my own.

"This is one of those unforgettable stories that stays with you for years.  All the great themes of literature and of life are the fabric of this extraordinary novel:love, honor, guilt, fear, redemption." -Isabel Allende

"Powerful...Haunting." -The New York Times Book Review

"A powerful book...no frills, no nonsense, just hard, spare prose...an intimate account of family and friendship, betrayal and salvation that requires no atlas or translation to engage and enlighten us. Parts of The Kite Runner are raw and excruciating to read, yet the book in its entirety is lovingly written." -The Washington Post Book World 

"A moving portrait of modern Afghanistan" -Entertainment Weekly

"Riveting...Unforgettable." -Newsday

"Moving and Unexpected." -The Denver Post

"Extraordinary." -People

A must read. 

P.S.

 

Off to the lake for a family reunion :)

See you again soon. 

We

we are all so alike. 

thats why we disagree so much. 

we are strong willed.

we want to prove our points. 

as much as we disagree, 

we do love each other.

very much.

and I am so grateful

we get to spend eternity together :)