Second Chances

Remember this post from over a year ago?  Remember how embarrassing that little episode was?  Well I've FINALLY used up all that conditioner and had to buy some more.  I ran out of shampoo at the same time so I had to buy both.  I made sure to double and triple check them multiple times while in the cart and while on the checkout counter.  I made it home with a new bottle of shampoo AND a new bottle of conditioner.  I feel accomplished.

Banishing My Sweet Tooth

I'm now finishing day three with no sweets or chocolate whatsoever.  What makes it harder is that I have no time to go to the store this week and I haven't been there in a while so my non-sweet foods are dwindling fast.  And there's the ever-tempting candy bowl beckoning to me at work.  15 hours a week where all I do is look at a bowl of candy.  I can do this.  I'm going to make it until Saturday and then I'll treat myself to something fantastic :)  Wish me luck!! 

Breathe In, Breathe Out, Repeat

Today in my anatomy lab I learned that I have excellent air expulsion from my lungs.  Granted, my lungs aren't the biggest (they hold about 3 liters of air), but I can get those three liters out of my lungs in under 1 second.  BAM.  That's efficiency right there. 

Also, let me just tell you about what the rest of this week looks like...it's going to be a killer.  Today I had/ have class from 7:45-12:30, work from 12:40- 3, lab from 3:15-5:00 and fhe from 6:15- 9:00 (it's a big, LONG ward one).  Tomorrow I have work from 8-11, a meeting from 12:30-1:30, another meeting from 1:00-2:00 (tell me how I'm supposed to do that??), devo from 2-3, and a Food Services Board meeting from 4-5.  The rest of the week is equally as busy with class and work.  PLUS, I have a First Aid test to study for and take early because on Monday I'm skipping class to go play with my little cousins from SC that I never get to see, and because I'm taking the test early I have to skip a different class, so I have to get all the stuff for that class done early, and I'm also missing my anatomy lab on Monday so I have to get all the work for that done by Saturday.  AND I have a MONDO (I cannot emphasize this enough) project due in two weeks that has way too much stuff left to finish.  It's a group project which means we have to find time to actually get together to work on it and I work days, one of the girls works nights, one goes to hair school at night and the other one just never shows up for anything.  It's a joy ride.  I also need to exercise every day to get points for my Exercise Phys class.  Oh, and I almost forgot...I have a big anatomy test next week so I need to start studying for that. 

Okay, I think that's everything.  I'm not complaining.  Well, maybe I'm complaining just a little bit, but don't judge me, okay??  OH!!!!  My book came in at the library and I only have four days to go pick it up but once I get it I'm going to want to read it and if you haven't discovered already...I HAVE NO TIME FOR BOOKS.  What book, you might ask?  How to Avoid Marrying a Jerk. If you weren't judging me earlier, you sure are judging me now.  That's okay.  Bring it on.  I can handle you, and I can handle this week. 

Life is good :)

Yellowstone Day Trip

How awesome is it that I live an hour and a half from Yellowstone??  Old Faithful is practically out my back window!  Well I had the chance to go visit it last Saturday with some friends.  It was a little colder and windier than ideal, but we survived.

The group minus James, who was taking the picture.

I promise there's a geyser going off behind me...quite a famous one actually.

Con Hank...I was in the middle of giving Steven a "what the heck?!" face regarding the previous picture he took.

Hopefully other people post pics on facebook that I can steal for my blog :)

As Fast As You Can

I've been running lately.  Have I mentioned before that I actually do love to run?  I didn't like it much in middle/ high school because I don't like people telling me how far and how fast I have to go...but just running for the heck of it is quite enjoyable for me.  Today I did 3 miles in 26 minutes.  I realize this is not a huge accomplishment and people run way faster than this all the time.  But it's pretty good for me!  Hopefully by the end of the semester I can get that down to like 24 minutes :)  Good, now that I have a goal written down, maybe I'll actually be able to meet it!

Homemade Fast Breaks

The Reese's Fast Break.  A relatively new candy bar.  One that I honestly never really buy.  Although I bought two in the last few weeks (maybe the only two I've ever bought...).  The first one was for Alexis because her boyfriend left the country.  I thought she'd enjoy a package in the mail including her favorite candy bar.  Well, I may have had a chocolate craving that night (not unlike any other night for me) and I ate it myself...So I had to buy her another one.  And yes, this one actually made it to her so she could basque in its glory.

Enter my confectionary class.  I make nougat.  I have no idea what to do with a huge slab of nougat.  Dallin suggests making Fast Breaks.  Candy making history is made.


 Homemade Reese's Fast Breaks

Ingredients:
Homemade nougat (I made almond so that's what we used...I think I would prefer plain nougat if I did this again)
Peanut Butter
Powdered Sugar
Vanilla
Chocolate

Step 1:  Mix together some peanut butter with some powdered sugar.  I have no idea how much.  Maybe a 3:1 or 4:1 ratio??  Just get the peanut butter so it's not sticky.  It becomes playdoughy.  Also throw in a few drops of vanilla because vanilla just makes everything taste better.


Step 2: Cut the nougat into whatever shape or size you want.  We did a variety of rectangles and squares.

Step 3:  Melt some chocolate and put a thin layer on a sheet of waxed paper.  Set a piece of nougat on top and then make a rectangle of peanut butter and place it on the nougat.

Step 4: Take MORE chocolate and dollop on top.  Use a spoon to smooth it around and down the sides.

Step 5: Take MORE MORE MORE chocolate (can you tell I love chocolate??) of a different color and drizzle over the top for a nice finishing touch.

Step 6: Just look at those insides.  You're jealous, aren't you?  We were pretty excited with the way they turned out.  You will need a glass of milk handy, they're quite rich and even I, who can eat a seemingly endless amount of sweets, had to stop after one.

Step 7:  Don't think about the calories you're consuming.  It ruins the taste.

104% Senior

Two tests in two days and I've scored 104% on both.  That's how I roll.  Tomorrow I have a beast of an Anat & Phys test that I should be studying for.  I think I would pee my pants if I pulled a 104% on that one as well (this teacher gives bonus, so it's possible!!...just not likely)

As a side note, I registered for classes today and it's the first day of registration!!  That's reserved for people with 110 credits or more.....oh my goodness where has time gone?  When did I get that many credits?!  When did I become a senior?  Anyone have ideas for what I should do with my life, because I'm pretty much stumped.  And as a sad side note, I think I'll be here three more semesters instead of two like I was planning.  Being a super senior for one semester won't be that bad, will it???

Also, I was thinking how old people seemed when they were juniors and seniors in college.  When I was younger I saw girls in my ward/ stake go to college and was totally baffled when they weren't married their first year away.  I couldn't believe they could make it that far into college without getting married!  Oh boy.  I sure am glad I don't put the same judgments on myself as I did them haha  I'm perfectly content with the single life at the moment.... but I won't turn down any dates either :)