Spring Semster in a Nutshell

Wow! I'm much busier when I'm on track.
I took 14 Credits
Played on the ward soccer team
Played competitive lacrosse
Played on a Flag Football team with my roommates and friends
Worked 19 Hours a week
Was in the Relief Society presidency
Played in the sun... once it finally came
and even went on a few dates.
I only have 2 weeks left, meaning time to study hard for finals.
It went by really fast but at the same time I'm ready for it to be done so I can have a little down time. It was a blast and I'm so glad I finally have all great roommates (maybe because there are only 3 instead of 5 but I'm not complaining).
And thats my semester in a few sentences!

Employed

2 weeks ago my  boss decided to give someone else my hours so my last day was Thursday :( At first I wasn't the happiest camper out there, but then I realized that maybe it was going to be a good thing. I applied for my first job ever (I've had 3 other jobs but never had to apply or be interviewed so I wasn't used to the whole proccess of looking for a job and applying and being interviewed.) I was 1 of 300 applicants,  1 of 50 interviewed and 1 of 6 to be hired. Sounds great right? It is but I also applied to work on campus as a student secretary. I also got hired there as well. So then I had a decision to make... Do I work 18 hours a week (Monday - Friday) on campus and finish the day at 5 or do I work at Kiwi Loco (a frozen yogurt chain) where the hours could be late and on the weekends? I decied to go with the secratary job, because I'm planning on playing sports this summer and would like to make the games, I would like to have my weekends free and my hours are consistent :) So I now have a job close instead of having to drive 30 minutes. I think in the end it did work out for the better!

SURPRISE!

Carlie didn't have class or work on Friday and it was my mom's birthday so we decided to go home for the weekend. We left Thursday after work and drove until an early hour of the morning but it was worth every minute. I believe it was a successful surprise. Only my dad knew we was coming and he did a good job keeping quiet.

It was a lazy relaxing weekend and it was nice to get away from the cold Rexburg. I loved how it was warm even though the wind was blowing. Making a birthday cake with my sister was an interesting experience. Playing games with the family (even though I lost) was fun. Seeing my little cousins was a blast, they are just so cute and say the darnedest things. Meeting my new aunt was also on the agenda, she seems very nice and fits into the family great. Can't forget about grandma and grandpa, they told their stories and fed us pizza. Over all it was a great weekend and it makes me want spring break to come even faster. I'm glad I was able to make a trip home and surprise my mom. I hope it made her day :)

Boys

Last night was a little meltdownish in Apt. 4. Boys, school, work and a roommate were among the issues that just had built up over time. Finding out that we have to speak next week was the last straw. Thats when the walls burst and the flood came pouring down. Someone had the BRIGHT idea to call our home teachers and come give the one a blessing. After getting over being embarrassed and realizing that it would help, she agreed.
It is great to know that these boys are ready and worthy to be called at anytime no matter how late it is. They are so willing to be there to help and want to do all they can. It was a good experience and I am grateful for the priesthood and that it is there for when we need it.

Happy

Today has been a great day and its not even 1 yet. Why? Because its just the mood I'm in. I'm just doing things I enjoy and love it.
1. I painted my toes yellow :) it was a happy color and the sun is shining so now they match!
2. I did yoga for an hour. It was so relaxing and I feel refreshed.
3. I did my homework and got it done by 9:30 this morning. Now I can have fun for the rest of the week. It feels so great to be ahead and not have to stress.
4. I'm making German Chocolate Cake... Why would that not make anyone happy?
5. I'm jammin to my tunes and no one else is home so I can dance and be crazy and no one else can laugh at me.

Betty Crocker

I'm sure you are bored about reading about the weather so I guess I could tell you a little about me. Since I'm off track, working 8 hours a week and only taking 3 credits, I often have a lot of free time. With my free time I decided I would become the next Betty Crocker. OK, maybe not but I have been cooking and baking quite a bit. I make dinner every night, and its not mac and cheese. Its the good stuff. I've made some pretty good food if I do say so myself. My favorite so far has been lemon basil chicken pasta. Here is the recipe courtesy of thepioneerwoman.com

Marinade for Chicken
Olive oil
juice of 4 lemons
Dijon mustard
honey
dash of salt

Ingredients
4 grilled chicken breasts, sliced
1 lb penne pasta
1/2 stick of butter
3 lemons, juiced
3/4 heavy cream
1/4 half and half (I used milk)
1-1/2 grated parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
20 basil leaves (I used a little bit more)

Preparation
Cook pasta, keep 1 cup of pasta water.
Melt butter over medium heat, add lemon juice. Wisk. add cream and half and half (milk). Wisk until hot. Dump in cheese, wisk until melted. Add some hot pasta water if needed.
Mix pasta, sauce, chicken and basil together.

Never again

Never again will I complain about -2 weather because this past week was even worse. Monday morning I woke up and with the wind chill it was -34. Now that is cold. I didn't know that when you walk outside in that temperature that your nose instantly has icicles in it. Sounds gross I know but that's what happens. Today, a week later, it is snowing so that means it is warm and I couldn't be happier :)