UTAH - The greatest snow on Earth

When I moved out to Provo to go to school, I never thought I would call Utah home. But here I am in Va wishing and wanting to go back. I think this is for a couple of reasons. 1. My independence. Making my own decisions, doing what I want and when I want. Thats not saying I do bad things, it's just hard to be own and then come back home to your parents -- especially when your the baby. 2. I dont know the people here anymore. I was so sad the day I left, I had so many friends. I had all these people who came to my going away party- that said they would keep in touch..... I even had a ton email/facebook/texts saying they couldnt wait till I got here for Christmas... you know how many of them have called since I've been here...NONE. I literally have seen none of them. I miss my roommates, I love those girls, they actually care about whats going on and are truly there for me. I called one of my best friends in VA today when I really needed someone and they actually said they were busy playing ping pong. I saw what was important, and it wasn't me. 3. My stuff is in Utah. That's what feels like home. I don't feel like this is my room anymore- no pictures, books, clothes, etc..
I will always love the east coast and I'm moving straight back the minute I graduate but for right now Utah is my home and I miss it.


and p.s. i wrote this whole thing on an ipad......quite an accomplishment if you ask me...have you ever tried to type on one?

Go Go Power Rangers

So last week I noticed that on facebook people started changing their profile pictures to cartoon characters. This continued on for a couple of days, and I was totally lost. Finally yesterday one person posted the reason:

Change your FB profile picture to a cartoon from your childhood. The goal is to not see a human face on FB till Monday, December 6th. Join the fight against child abuse!

This morning I was studying in the Wilk when I overheard a bunch of freshman talking. 

This one guy said: "Yeah dude I saw your FB picture - Sweet! I loved the power rangers." 

Other guy: "hahah yeah I saw everyone else changing their picture, so I changed my picture too. Dunno what it's for, but oh well."

PLEASE TELL ME WHAT THIS DOES FOR CHILD ABUSE. I think it is ridiculous - what does posting a picture on a social website DO (as in an ACTION) in the FIGHT for child abuse. NOTHING. It makes people feel better about themselves because they think they are doing something to help the world. Get involved. Go talk to the local government, social services, see what you can do. Volunteer, give your time - not your facebook  picture. Talk to James Baird - everyday he works with at risk teens to help them. I am taking an internship at the Orem Women's Center to help rape victims. Get outside the comfort of your bedroom on your computer - get your hands dirty and DO something about child abuse. It is a sad depressing thing that these precious children - God's children are victims of abuse.

 I hope that when you get to heaven, when you see one of these children, you can say more than "Hey, I made my profile picture a cartoon for you."

STRESS TIME!

It is officially finals week for me. Let two weeks of no shower, no sleep, and lots of stress and caffeine begin!! The most depressing thing I did this weekend was calculate what I need on my final exams to get A's in my classes.........

On the plus side, I have 90% of my Christmas shopping done!! So when I'm in Virginia, I can just play all day every day!

My favorite thing about the holiday season right this very moment: ELF. I have officially watched it four times since Thanksgiving. It cracks me up every time!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jyCfRHumHU&feature=&p=8FAB8BF06A93DB43&index=0&playnext=1