The Vampire Obsession Continues . . .

Okay, the vampire obsession continues . . . I was browsing the bookstore the other day and found another series that I swear Stephanie Meyers had to have read years ago . . . "The Vampire Diaries." It has SOOOOO many similarities to the Twilight series! Just in the first chapter I kept thinking "what?" . . . now where I have heard a story like this before?
Anywho I saw the books and thought that my little sister would like to read them too, so I am sure that they will be passed around the block a time or two . . . they are entertaining but are even more "teenage girl stuff" than Twilight is! (But still good)
Hey mom . . . thanks again for being my #1 Open Pantry Fan . . . I can only imagine how you bring it up with everyone you meet! Love you! I am glad that you and the girls where able to go to the Relief Society conference session! I love Elder Uchtdorf and can't wait to read what he said! (P.S. Mom, please do not e-mail him the Open Pantry address ;)

Looky, looky . . .

Okay, I was checking a few things out on the SUU website and checking to see which past professors that I have had are still teaching etc. . . . when I came across a lil' project that I worked on in . . . 01 (?) I think. Our professor had stars in his eyes of the things that the history department could do in the community . . . research and establish plaques everywhere to tell the area history, establish websites, create brochures, even maybe put a directory together . . . anywho this is as far as it got. I am kinda surprised that it is still there. To learn a bit about the CCC click below (mind you this was a "why is he making us do this" kind of project). Very exciting indeed! The downside: if you Google my me with my maiden name . . this is what you will find!

http://www.suu.edu/faculty/mulderink/ServiceLearning/trapp_parry_and_white.htm

Request for a day off!

Okay this is an official request for a day off! My brain and bod cannot take all of the busy busy anymore! Just one day and I promise I will be motivated again, calm down, cook something and let peace and tranquility rule our home once again! (I definitely owe Toph a foot rub, amazing dinner, chill out night for what a trooper he is!) Yesterday I decided that I just needed chocolate, any kind, anything, in any way, shape or form. So I got home from work and pulled out the Ice Cream (funny thing, when I actually buy it, it sits in our freezer untouched FOREVER most times!) Toph and I chilled and enjoyed a scoop, watched a little Leno and zonked out! (Brandi I think you are brilliant for indulging the way that you do!) I had my CAAP exam yesterday and was ready to pop a blood vessel in my head! I have a math test tomorrow and I still am in the "huh" phase . . . so tonight I will be crammin' trying to pack my brain with formulas and numbers! (not my best subject!) I told Toph that we may have to see Mamma Mia again this week to ensure sanity once again! I am just a spazz . . . I just need to get caught up on a few things and stay ahead. This semester is VERY busy and has been VERY demanding, but I am grateful to have the finish line not too far ahead in the distance and I want to finish well, so of course their will be days when crazy is the norm! (I should put that on a pillow . . "Crazy is the norm around here!") Anywho the weather is nice so that's easily 3 points for the day already! I am off to Political Geography (Fascinating stuff!) so I hope that sunshine and chocolate kisses pour down on you all today! Tchuss!

My day . . . at a glance. . . .

Okay I seriously think my hair is going to be white when I wake up tomorrow morning! I have been beyond stressed this week trying to get everything for school done while working and it has been crazy crazy! Toph and I got up early and hit the library to get some work done, I missed my first class trying to finish a paper for my second class, got to class, am already planning on waking up at 5:00 to slip it under his door before he gets to school tomorrow and at the end of class he said, oh just have it in by Tuesday. I think flames are shooting across my face! I am both grateful and ticked! My body is as tight as a knot and I am fearful of a Mono recap! For the love of Sam people! . . . Okay I'm good . . . I need to run errands and then I have decided to make banana bread while doing my math! My bananas are on their last breath and I need something to release some tension . . . Also I love my hubby to bits! My SUV has needed a bath forever and he washed it last night while I was at work . . . he is just the man! He listens to me crash about politics (actually this is more vice versa I think) about school and getting things done at home and is always willing to get me a pepsi when things are on the edge! (Since taking my education classes I just really irked with politicians even more!) Anywho I am just going to coat myself in flour, grab a coke and cool off! Adios!

Labor Day Parade in Parowan!

The Errand of Angels/Mission Memories

Toph and I just watched the movie "The Errand of Angels" and let me tell you . . . I am going nuts! It was like my mission all over again! Everything from having to eat new things to the lovely little tiffs with companions to the appointments and tracting! I think I was like screaming half the time! Holy hannah banana!
It just brought back a million memories! I was dying with her American German and all of the grammer mistakes, but it was just awesome!
I just loved my mission! Toph and I always talk about mission experiences! We both have been so blessed by serving! I miss Germany sooooo much! We need to go back and visit! I think we are going to visit Tennessee first . . then Europe! One day! . . .
With the amazing Sister Cannon, Dirk and Ellen!
Mit Familie Christoffers!
Tracting in the rain with Sister Morris!
Mtc District
My last Zone Conference!
Reading with Jessica!
Christmas with the Rakows and Hafens!
Eating the best durums in Potsdam!
Spandau, with Peggy and Jasmine!