I get too emotionally involved in fictitious stories

I have been reading more lately. I finished Wuthering Heights last week and have read 700 pages of Gone with the Wind, but I had to skip to the end because I had to have some type of resolution to the saga romance between Rhett Butler and Scarlett O'Hara. I couldn't take it anymore! I totally love Rhett, he is such a man, but I think that the reason that I got so absorbed into this book was because I think that in too many ways for comfort, my personality is like Scarlett's. And I was waiting on bated breath hoping that despite her many flaws, everything would turn out well for her. I was disappointed. They don't end up together! Grumble. I hate it when that happens. I woke up annoyed the next morning after staying up till three for the second night in a row just to hear that Rhett really meant it when he said his famous "Frankly my dear, I just don't give a d*." All in all however, the book is a classic for good reason. It is frankly fabulous. The way that Margret Mitchell describes everything is poetic. It has a certain Southern rythmn to it that is reminiscent of a sitting in a rocking chair on the front porch. I'm definitely going to finish it, and I highly recommend it. Just don't be like me and sacrifice sleep because you are desperate to learn the fate of a fictitious character who is somewhat similar to you. Because it actually doesn't have any bearing on how your life will turn out. At least that is what I keep telling myself.

Flowers

Audrey bought us flowers for my vase :)
I love my roommates!

Financial statement ratios and such

For all of you who have seen me change my major a billion times I would just like to inform you that one of my favorite classes right now is financial management :) I really actually kind of love it! I get excited to do the homework, and I think that what I am learning is wonderful! So useful, and interesting and awesome. We will see how I feel after the first exam, hahaha, but I just feel good about the major that I have finally chosen. If you happen to remember, pray for me that I will get into the business program - I'm turning in my application this week!

Another Art Project

So I went on a date last weekend to Color Me Mine where I painted this vase. I tried really hard and it turned out really well! I sketched the design on the vase freehand in pencil first and then just painted over what I had drawn. And I was way excited that I got to pick whichever type of pottery I wanted from the selection of plates, mugs, toothbrush holders etc. Considering the sad, plain state of our apartment decor, hopefully this will make me and my roommates seem more domestic by adding flowers and putting the vase on the kitchen table or something. And because I'm such a mooch, all I need now I is someone dashing to supply the flowers :)

Firesides, love, and rocks

I have heard the most amazing church talks recently. I had the privilege of attending the CES Fireside where the Prophet spoke on Sunday. I had the most amazing view of the back of his head :) It was fabulous! I loved being there. Watch it instead of read it if you have the option - Elder Holland spoke so powerfully, it made the hair stand up on my head.


On a different note, one of my best friends, adopted sister, and roommate got engaged last night! I am so happy for her! And I got to be part of the very elaborate proposal for part of it. It was awesome, and Devin's planning was impeccable. He is going to treat Ashley really well, and that makes me so happy! He also did a very good job on the ring. See her blog for more details about the proposal story, but I thought I would post some pictures of when they came home after the deed was done :) It was a girl squealing frenzy :) I love my roommates!!

Snow, Losing, and Classes

It has been snowing for two days straight! But I am covered because I have my very convenient rain boots. So I trudge through even the deepest snow banks and puddles of wetness with no fear. I even try to purposefully widen the paths on the sidewalks by walking where the snow is so deep for poor souls such as the girl I saw walking to campus today wearing flats and no socks. It was tragic!
I lost my wallet over Christmas break, but my dad found it today! Too bad that I just canceled my debit and credit cards today as well. Life goes on.
I have some excellent classes this semester that I am excited about. I am taking a singing class, in which the teacher is crazy in love with singing and is hilarious so I totally lucked out. I am also in modern architecture, Doctrine and Covenants with the famous Bro. Bott, and three business classes. Oh, and don't forget my online philosophy class! 19 credits in total. Plus work. Wish me luck because this might be the semester that kills me :)