A Sunday dinner gone wrong

Today I got home from church and was looking for some good food to eat. Nothing in the cupboard was looking appetizing. Im am sure everyone can relate to this feeling. Then all the sudden everything I didnt have sounded so good. Food items such as:
1. A home cooked meal from my mom (always my #1 choice)
2. Panda express. I have been on this chinese food kick for the past while, Im not sure why...but I wont complain.
3. A cafe rio pork salad
4. Subway...so simple
After the above list was made I realized within 20 minutes or less I could reach all of these places and be one happy girl. However, since it's sunday, and I dont really have the budget to be spending extra money on food and I was to lazy to leave my warm apt, I decided to once again look through my cupboard of boring food. I stumbled across some chicken and rice and that was just gonna have to do.
I began cooking my chicken then started my rice. My mom about a week ago informed me I could just cook my rice in the microwave. I did this for the first time last week. Yes, Im slow. Anyway it turned out perfect and I was so proud of myself. With that being the case I decided once again to quickly cook my rice in the microwave. Last time I had way to much rice for one person, I felt like an Asian I ate rice everyday that week. So, me being the genius that I am decided to half it. How perfect! The measurments were right the only thing I did wrong was stick half the amount of rice in the microwave for the same amount of time. Stupid, stupid, stupid. Well by the time the timer goes off my rice looks something like this....

Only worse. The top layer looked similar to this but the bottom was just black. Gross, I know.

I was to embarrassed at the time to take a picture so thanks to google images I have the above visual aid. My rice and tupperware container were immediantly taken to the outside trash can. I had my chicken but no rice...BOO! I had no rice due to the fact that my rice became rice crispies....literally. Epic fail!

First day of school and a suprise in my backpack

Well I am back into the swing of things. Things...meaning school! One of these days I actually might get my degree.  In the meantime, I am going to get myself through my crazy 17 credit semester.  I work and go to school. I take my classes on what used to be considered my day "off" so I am one busy girl!

 

First day of school picture. Yes, i'm a nerd and still insisted on taking one of these. Oh well!

I have offically made it though my first week of the semester. Only a bazillion left to go. My classes are all day Tuesday's and Thursday's and I even got myself into a 3 hour Wed night class. What was I thinking?? I dont think I will ever know. To say me and UVU will become best friends I think is an understatement.

Well, like I said I am at school ALL day. I start and 9am and get home at 4pm. Sheesh. It makes my eek just thinking about it. However, being in classes all day I get hungry! Can you blame me?

But...guess what I found hiding at the bottom of my backpack...

This baby! I never knew a yellow wrapped piece of chocolate would have such an effect on my day.
I found this piece of buttery finger goodness towards the end of my day. In my health class of all places. Finding this gem totally put a smile on my face and got me through the rest of my day. Just kidding, I may be exaggerating just a tad but it was the best suprise ever! My classes really arent to bad and I actually think I am going to enjoy them. For instance look at the title of one of my required readings. I may or may not have laughed out loud.

Dont you love it? How awesome is this title?! I think I might actually enjoy reading one of my textbooks, for once in my college existence.

In my opinon every girl should recieve this book at the age of 13. It could be like our own personal owner's manual to guide us from our teen years until we meet prince chraming. Which for some might be the teens years..but for others ( I wont mention any names..me) it might go pass that time frame.

This book could work wonders and possibly even prevent a crap load of unnecessary heart break...Just a thought!

All in all it was a good first week of school.

Holiday in the sun

I'm leaving here

To go...
to the place where dreams come true! Orlando Florida...Here I come

The little things

Happy Anna Day!!!!!!!


       Thinking of you today as we celebrate our
        name day. have a wonderful day

        Love , Hugs and kisses
         Mormor


      

Today was one of those days... but there were a few things that happed that turned my stessful, fearful frown upside down. First, was an email from my sweet mormor (my grandma) reminding me of my name day. Swedes are just awesome like that and their name's have days kind of like birthday's. Yeah it's pretty cool!  I am one lucky girl and I have two name days and one of them happened to be yesturday. Hence the sweet email.

Second, two of my besties suprised me at work with a snickers bar of icecream goodness. Oh how I love them, it was a total unexpected visit that made my day! Today...I once again realized its the little things in life that mean the most.



Were gonna party-like it's my birthday

I am a tad bit late in posting about my birthday celebration...but it was a great day and I have the best family and friends who made my day so special. Here is the recap:
I woke up the morning of the 29th not knowing what to expect about the day ahead of me. I was up super early before any one in the apt because I had to be to work bright and early (unfortunantly reality doesnt give you a break on your birthday). I opened my bedroom door to see a front room decorated with balloons and birthday signs written on my door, the bathroom mirror and even all over my car. It was awesome and had me grinning from ear to ear. It was a great start to the day.

 I got to work and the day went on as most normal work days do but I got fun birthday messages and calls all day long to keep me entertained. (thanks, everyone!) After work I decided to go spend time with my awesome family. My mom is the best and she had the table all decorated with gifts and cupcakes. I of course got some fun and amazing gifts from my family, and I even got to open the package linds sent me. It was the cutest package ever filled with clothes, a movie, chocolate and of course "lindsey's list" of 22 things she loves about me. It was perfect and...that's when the tears came. Up until this point I had been doing good. I will admit I did attempt to call linds that morning thinking I would just get her old voicemail...but I was wrong. Some lady answerwed and Im pretty positive she thought I was crazy sauce. Oh well! But... I sure felt Linds' love ALL the way from Seattle.

The night continued at desert star where my awesome family took me to see the play "Legally Brunette" which happend to open the night of the 29th. Little did I know my mom had suprised me and invited my bff. I had no idea! (I love you kort)

After the play I came home to a suprise party at my apartment. Once again I had no idea! The apartment was even more decked out than it was that morning, cupcakes were awaiting me and people filled my tiny living room. It was a great night and tons of fun. My friends are the best! The exciting party ended with us crashing in the living room for the ultimate sleepover.

If you ask me this was the perfect way to end the day! I had an awesome day! I am so grateful for everyone who made my day special...it definently topped the charts and exceed every expectation.
Our party ended late which resulted in me getting practically no sleep and having to make it through a work day. 
Good thing I was comfortable!
I may or may not have accidently showed up in these babies the next day!

(Obviously the Pepsi was needed)

Please watch this

You wont be disappointed!

I did it!!

 Before I blog about my birthday celebration, I wanted you to see what I did for Lindsey....since you know we share the same birthday and all. This year for our birthday I knew Lindsey would be in the mission field so I wanted to do something for her she wouldnt expect. Here's what I came up with.

I made her a quilt!! This was my first experience making a quilt and it was a ton of work but so much fun. I want to thank my bestie Tiffany and my Mom for helping me sew, and put this cute quilt together in just a short 2 weeks. I love the way it turned out! I wanted something fun and funky and I got it! It will be perfect for all those rainy days! Now, I want one for myself...haha. I think I will slowly begin working on mine.