Guys, help

I bought a rat.

I'm having the hardest time thinking of a name.

It's driving me so crazy.

If you have any ideas let me know please!

I'm alive...kinda

Every new year I tell myself that I'll blog more.

But guys, I'm serious this time.

To start of 2013 (a week late) I will talk about some new things in my life.

1. I moved back to PG and enrolled at UVU. I am so happy that I'm not in Logan right now.

2. I started knitting and totally suck but think it's fun. I hope to be able to make myself socks one day.

3. I am obsessed with beanies this winter season but only have one that I like wearing. It's a problem because I can only wear it like twice a week without looking homeless.

4. I went to a concert with Ruthie and co. Although it was zero degrees I had so much fun and I have new friends!!

5. Jake and I have been dating for a year and a half. For my Christmas present he actually stalked my Pinterest account and ordered a necklace that I had pinned. He's so cute.

I'm ridiculously happy with my life right now.

Bring it 2013.

Surprises

I just applied to UVU for the spring semester.

Surprise!

I'm in the International Studies program right now and it just doesn't seem right.

On top of that, I miss my family, friends, and boyfriend.

So I'm transferring and going into Digital Media with an emphasis in Cinema Production.

I. Am. Excited.

I had always thought about doing something in digital media because 

I love editing and making videos.

But I convinced myself that it wouldn't be practical.

What kind of jobs would I be able to get?

After doing something I wasn't passionate about for a semester I decided to 

throw practicality out the window and chose something that made me happy and excited.

And guess what?

I'm probably the most happy and excited I've been in months.

So here's to positive change and to the future.

And here's my favorite cover of the week.

This is my life

Story time.

So I had just gotten into the shower. Just gotten my whole body and head of hair wet, when the fire alarm went off. I live on campus and they have this rule that the whole building needs to evacuate in the case of a fire, or in the case of idiot boys on the third floor. I quickly decided that I did not want to go outside soaking wet so I turned off the water and was on my way to turning off the bathroom lights when there was a knock on the door. The building RA had gotten to our room really fast and caught me. She told me I needed to come outside like everyone else. I moaned a little bit, squeezed some water out of my hair, grabbed my towel, and reluctantly followed her into the cold. We were one of the last ones out and I heard a little gasp among the crowd as I walked toward them. Then my annoying roommate chimed in exclaiming, "Haha OMG she's in her towel!! Lololol." (That's how she sounds in my mind). So there I stood for like 8 minutes with a bunch of strangers. My hair was dripping and by the time we were let back in you could tell where I had been standing thanks to a little puddle. It wasn't terrible, I didn't feel awkward or anything, my ears were just so cold! And I wanted to smack a couple people that were whining about the chilling wind.

So there ya go.
An other exciting day in the life of Katie.
Jealous?

The truth is

I hate living in Logan.

When I first moved here I was excited and hopeful that 

I'd make so many new friends, I'd have great experiences, I'd love my classes.

Sadly, that is not the case.

I tried to be outgoing for the first month.

I went to dances, barbecues, bingo nights, pancake parties, study groups.

But it just became hard.

I have never been that person that befriends everyone in the room.

I've had the same best friends since 8th grade.

And I miss them. I miss my boyfriend. I miss my family.

So much.

I didn't realize how hard it would be to leave the people I love.

Everyday seems worse than the last.

Maybe I'm being dramatic.

Maybe I've given up too early.

All I know is that my heart has been hurting for the past three months.

So here I am.

Alone. Depressed. Passionless. Angry
My eyes are red and blotchy as I write this post.

Longing for the place I call home and the people I cherish.

React please

So there is this girl I blog stalk a little.

Mostly because she is dating my (kind of) ex.

They're cute together and everything.

I'm not jealous because I have Jake who is 1000000000x better in my opinion. 

Duh.

But every time she mentions him I wanna be like,

"I kissed him first."

Just to see their reaction.

Sometimes I think I live for funny reactions.

Of course I'd never say that.

But if it wasn't rude I might say that.

For the reaction guys.

Also, my hairs are straight.

Let the double takes begin.

NBD

So, apparently someone decided that today is

National Boyfriend Day.

OH  GOODIE!!
This means that I am going to post about my boyfriend!

This is the first picture that was ever taken of us.

This is the latest picture of us.

A few things I have learned over the past 15 months we have been together...

...I don't like my hair dyed blond.

...I can get really weird if I feel totally comfortable around you.

...If you're with a person for long enough, 

they won't care if you don't shave your legs for weeks at a time.

...Some guys don't ever, EVER wear shorts.

Jake is this guy.

...The saying "the way to get to a mans heart is through is stomach" may not be entirely true,

but everyone likes food so it doesn't hurt.

...Holding hands is one of life's simple pleasures.

...I am crazy for Jake.

So even though it's most likely a fake thing

(I saw someones tweet about it so that makes it totally legitimate)

here's a shout out for my ma boii.

P.S. Just realized that NBD commonly stands for No Big Deal.

Got some beef

I'm just going to complain.

I went home to PG this weekend.
       Came back to find all but a gulp of my almond milk gone.
Before I left I told my roommate she could use my milk if she needed (I bought almond and cow milk last time I went to the store).
       I just watched her put her mouth on my carton and drink.

NOT WHAT I MEANT!

I went to buy a parking pass and they were "out" of the ones for my building so I now get to park across the highway for the whole year. 

      It's mostly inconvenient.

I swept and vacuumed the whole apartment on Friday.

      Wait, did I do those things? 

Doesn't seem like it...

I forgot all my cutest bras at home.

      This is sad because fancy bras can make or break a day sometimes.

There are days that I want to live by myself.

But mostly with my tidy, loving, awesome family.

I miss those guys.

      

Conversations of my life

I work at a place called Pizza Plus.

Today an old man came into the store to pick up his medium pizza.

This is how our conversation went.

**OM stands for old man**

OM: I'm here to pick up my pizza young lady.

Me: Okay, what's your name sir?

OM: Well it's the pizza waiting for me. I'm the only person here!

Me: Ohh kay. *grabs pizza out of the warmer* Is this it?

OM: *slams check on counter* It sure it. Was that so hard? I also want a drink. 

**he didn't order a drink so I proceeded to go into the computer and change his total**

OM: Now you don't need to go into the computer for that. I did it in my head and that is enough for a drink. I'm pretty fast huh? Don't need a damn computer. And here's a tip for you! *hands me a quarter*

Me: Oh thanks! Yeah you're right and smarter than a computer. *hands him his cup, start to walk away*

OM: Have you seen all the damn gunk in this valley today?

Me: Well I haven't been outside for a couple of hours. Is it bad?

OM: You need to go out the door and see all the gunk. Yes, go out that door and see for yourself!

Me: *proceed to be confused and look outside* Wow that is bad...yuck.

OM: So where do you live?

Me: I live in Logan but I'm originally from Pleasant Grove.

OM: Well you need to move here! There are some crazy people in Logan and especially PG.

Me: But I like it there...

OM: No. No no. Just get out of there as fast as you can.

Me: Okay, we'll see.

OM: What are you thinking about studying?

Me: Psychology. It sounds fun.

OM: You don't want to do that! There are already enough damn crazy people in this world we don't need to look into their heads. I taught a construction class at Bridgerland for 18 years and do you know what I would say to my students every day? If you have this *points to head* up this *points to butt* then there's to door. And you know what? I have 6 students that are worth 20 million dollars.

Me: That is so good for them. But I still think psychology sounds interesting.

**a girl walks into the store to order bread sticks**

OM: *to the girl* Do you know what this lady wants to go into? Psychology! But you know that knowledge isn't going to be useful in the next life. We're all going to have celestial minds and we're not gonna need anyone to analyze our heads! Damn crazy people. Why would you want to do that!

Me:......yeah...I've got to go make some pizzas so enjoy your dinner! *thinking to myself runrunrunrun*

It was great.

The funny thing is that he came in last week and we had almost the exact same conversation.

Right down to the damn crazy people.

Great fun.

Great, great fun.

Plop

I have been in Logan for three days and two nights now.

Going on three days and three nights!

Aweee yeah.

Here are some college things I have figured out since Sunday:

1. Brand new towels are liable to leave blue fuzzies on my dried off body.

2. Noodles expand and when the box says 1/2 a cup it might be serious.

3. I am quickly finding out which shoes I like to walk in.

4. Having a telly with TLC might kill me because I love almost every show on that station.

5. I will drink water if I can reach it.

6. I have to pee.

7. My bottom bunk is actually quite cozy. Every time I lay down there I feel like a cuddle.

8. I feel like Buddy the elf when I take showers in my apartment that was built in 1892 or something.

I'm a college person!

It's Messed Up...

...that Shalla's zodiac sign is Cancer.

8th grade. We be creepin'

This is where my mind is lately.

Happiness and Tingles

I can't even stand how much I love looking at old pictures of my life.

Cousins

So into this football game

Without a doubt the best family ever

My mom is stunning and I want her whole outfit

My Brain Hurts

Here are some ridiculous things that plague my mind every day.

1. What group of people are turned on by drag queens? Is it gay men, straight men, lesbians....? I'm not even trying to be disrespectful, if gay dudes want to dress up like girls then that is awesome. But seriously, I need to know.

2. Why do we have the letter k? And why does ph make the f sound? Why not just stick with f? Fotografy, elefant, alfabet, pedofile, those all seem to work with out the ph..

3. What happens to someones facebook/twitter/blog/social-network-whatever when they die? And what would I do if I saw them post something like 4 years after being buried? (probably pass out)

4. Was this song composed by Danny Elfman?

Smiles

Things that are making me happy this week:

• Getting off the wait list and into a much wanted Japanese class.
• Finding a bottle of yummy barbecue sauce that makes chicken nuggets worth the calories.
• Having a sleepover with my favorite cousin.
• The great art of cinema.
• Being able to adequately and painlessly chew after 1.5 weeks of liquids and wincing.
• Beautiful people.

• Dinner with my boyfriend.
• Neighborhood BBQ's that end with fireworks and giggling kids.
• My family. Every day.
• Watching drag queen shows with my momma.
• Pinterest. Really can't get enough of that place.
• Black and white pictures. 

Watery Eyes

College is less than a month away.

Why am I all of a sudden so, so nervous?

I've never been so far away from my family.

I've never known hardly anyone.

At the same time, I've never been so excited.

Let's just say when August 18th comes,

I'm probably gonna cry.

Again

I changed the name of my blog AGAIN.

But I really like this one and think I'll stick with it.

Cool thing #1.

A month from today I will be moving into my new apartment.

I am so soo sososo sooOOOO excited!

Cool thing #2.
Don't even know how many times I've listened to this.

Cool thing #3.
This was my very fattest face:

This is my face now:

I'd say there's an improvement!

I'm Choking!

Yesterday I has my wisdom teeth removed.

Being under anesthesia is quite the experience.

I don't remember a single thing.

Luckily for all of us my sister recorded the car ride home.

I'm not hilarious but still pretty funny.

If you ask my anyway.

Aloha

So....

I'm in Hawaii.

And I'm going to be here for three more weeks.

Jealous?

Cuz it's pretty cool being here with my family and best friend.

My life is just awesome.

Grad

Guess who almost didn't pass high school because of being lazy?

Guess who procrastinated doing Gov & Cit?

Guess who finished it finally?

Guess who is graduating!!!

^her^

A.K.A.....me

SOOOOOOO HAPPPYYYY!!

Sr. Prom

Thanks, Andrew, for taking me to prom!

I had oodles of fun.

I really love that my lipstick is the same color as my shoes and the rose.

Perfectly unplanned.