I need Change

As I am sitting home alone on a Friday night I though to myself... I need change. I need to change my social life, my hair, my blog... and pretty much everything else that I possibly could change. I mean think about it... I am 23 years old. I live in a MORMON college town and I am home alone? Ridiculous right? WRONG!!! I had many offers to go out and "hang out" and "go dancing". But I am NOT all about that. I would rather stay home watch gLee or The Office on Hulu rather than hang out with 18/19 year olds. Nothing against them.. just I am not really into going out just because it's Friday night. I don't mind my life at all. Sometimes it is nice to just chillax. My week has been long and non stop I feel, so tonight is the perfect way to unwind. As for my hair... ya I need to do something.... I feel frumpy (never good) and my blog needs to be updated. I have so many pictures from Washington/ Vegas/ The Grand Canyon that needs to be put on here. I want to change the layout. But let's be honest... That is WAY too much work and I would rather study for my test that is in the morning. (Wait... did I just say I would rather study... I MUST be getting sick!!) Anyways... moral of the story. I am happy with life... even if I keep having to go through these gosh darn life tests... seriously... do they ever stop... and I hope we get to use Extra Credit in Heaven... just sayin!

On another note here are some random things that happened today...

I was sitting in my business class and talking to the guy sitting next to me when all of the sudden this other guy came running up to me and stopped right in front of my desk. We then had this conversation...

guy: Can I have your number?

me:... uh...

guy: ... uh so......... I can call... you.... to cut my hair sometime!

me: oh.. haha sure.. it's...

guy: sweet. ok... uh will you just do it.. (hands me the phone)

me: ok I just saved the number under Michelle Haircut Lady, call or text me whenever you need your haircut (cheesy smile)

guy: Perfect. I will. (walks away nervously)

I then turn back to the guy sitting next to me... and say...

Me: I seriously hate it when guys run up to me and ask for my number... happens all the time!

Guy sitting next to me: Really???

Me: No... but that was super awkward!

Guy: ya... imagine how awkward it will be cutting his hair... haha

Me: ugggh... if it is super awkward I am charging him more!!!

Guy: I would too just for that conversation

It was incredibly awkward. The guy that ran up to me and asked for my number was semi nerdish and it's going to be so much fun cutting his hair. :)

Also... my roommate was down in Utah with her Mom (and she is engaged) and called me asking where a good lingerie store was... I don't know why she called me, but hopefully her mom doesn't think I am some kind of whore... Seriously, the things Martha thinks... haha Why would I know where a good lingerie store is???

p.s. I will post and change things around soon... but just to prepare every one's sympathy for me..... I am the only one in my apartment (out of 6 girls) that is not a teenager.... AWESOME.... NOOOTTTT!!!!!!!

91 Years of Lifefullness

Last night I got a phone call from my Mom telling me that my Great-Grandma (her Grandma) wasn't doing so well. And they were expecting her to pass on fairly soon. We all knew this was coming. She lived a full life, but now was in pain. Nicole and I got to see here when we went home a few weeks ago. I am so grateful for that opportunity. She got to see us one last time while on this Earth. Last night as I was talking to my Mom I was saying the typical things to her... "She won't be in pain any more" .... "We'll get to see her again"... And I know those are both true but this morning I was sitting in church, I got this feeling like Grandma was gone... check your phone. So I did. There was nothing, no missed calls, no voicemails, no text messages. I just thought again, be patient... and keep checking your phone. Sure enough next time I check. There was a missed call, a voicemail, and text message saying call home ASAP. I knew what had happened already. Tears immediately started welling up in my eyes. As we finished the closing song and prayer I jumped up and went outside to call home. I knew the words before my mom said them and as she did I feel those darn tears fell and I was sad. I will miss my Grandma. But then I remembered the things I thought as I drove back to Rexburg from Pocatello yesterday (about an hour away). Yesterday as I drove I was thinking about life and death and what our religion teaches and what I personally believe. I started crying but not out of saddness out of gratefulness. I am so grateful I knew my Great-Grandma. I knew 2 of them infact! Both were full of stories and love. I love both of them. Even though they aren't here in person I can still feel their spirit's. I was also thinking about the Spirit World and how Grandpa Lee (Mom's Dad) along with Great Grandpa McConnell are probably welcoming my Grandma and teaching her the ropes. Preparing to teach her the Gospel. I am so glad I have a knowledge and a testimony about the Gospel and how this world works. The before, during, and after life. My Grandma McConnell was a wonderful Mother, Sister, Grandmother, and friend. She always said the nicest things to us. She knew Nicole and I were different... but never could put her finger on it... Well Grandma... be prepared... you're about to figure it out! And I can't wait to help you get the ordinances done you need to be able to be with Grandpa forever!

Here is a Picture of my Grandma McConnell at her 90th Birthday a few years ago....

P.S. If you have any questions about the things I talked about go here... It's REALLY good stuff!!

My sister

I just would like to say that I really love my sister. She is really cool and I wish I was cool like her.

FINALS WEEK: FAIL to SUCCESS!!!!

Please let me tell you how finals week is going thus far... starting with today...

• Woke up at 8:20 am.
• Had a group final that started at 8am and I had all the papers for it (oops!).
• Was running out the door texting my group apologizing asking how long I had... they said 5 minutes..
• Opened the door to go outside and realized it snowed 6 inches last night
• Took me 5 minutes just to scrape my car off... (uh-oh!!!!!!)
• Got to the final 30 seconds late, and the teacher never even knew (phew!)
• Talked to my PoliSci Teacher he told me he thought I am a "very intelligent young woman and I need to have more faith in myself" (he might be the smartest guy I know!)
• Gave me my paper back...Got an EXCELLENT grade on it, he also told me what was on my final for tomorrow...
• Then took my math final... of course I got an A (no duh!)
• Took my math teacher his favorite cookies and made sure that I got an A in his class!
  

So now I just need to do the following before I can go home to WASHINGTON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

• Go to class tomorrow
• After classes take my Religion Final in Testing Center (blah!)
• Take my PoliSci final in my teacher's office... (I am nervous for that..)
• Write a 3-5 page essay for a final in Criminology
• Pack
• Clean
• Go home

So all in all, today, being the first day of the actual finals part... has started off a little rocky... luckily I snuck into the final without any fail. My group didn't even hate me... Then the rest of the day has been a complete success. Now to study and get good grades for the rest of my finals.... I CAN DO THIS!!!!!!!

50 Ways I love my Dad!!!!!

Today is my Dad's 50th Birthday!!!! So I decided I would write 50 things I love about him.

I Love...........

1. His humor
2. His laugh
3. His smile
4. His testimony
5. His intelligence
6. His willingness to serve
7. His missing toe
8. He loves my mom
9. He loves Nicole
10. He loves me
11. He helps me
12. He supports me in whatever I want to do
13. He debates stuff with me
14. He works hard
15. He plays hard
16. He spoils his "girls" (Mom included)
17. He sacrifices for others
18. He's kind
19. He's giving
20. He makes me laugh
21. He helps me find solutions to my many problems
22. He loves everyone
23. He loves cruises/ vacations
24. He takes my mom on dates
25. He expects Nicole and I to succeed
26. HE is a worthy priesthood holder
27. He gives us blessings when we need them
28. He doesn't get mad I gave him gray hair
29. He never complains
30. He's good at his job
31. He supports our family
32. He is happy having all daughters
33. He taught me about cars and tools and stuff
34. He went on Choir Tour with my High School with me
35. He taught me how to drive
36. He taught me how to drive a stick
37. He raised Nicole and I in the Gospel
38. He went to my games when I was younger
39. He taught me the importance of the Gospel
40. He plays games with Friends
41. He helps my Grandparents
42. He loves Football
43. He uses Homer Simpson as an example of a father
44. He has taken me shopping for feminine hygiene products
45. And paid for them when I walked away....
46. He watches the same shows as I do... and has introduced me to them
47. He ensures everyone around him is happy
48. He'll talk to me for hours if I want/ need him to
49. He protects our border
50. He is the BEST DAD in the WHOLE WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Birthday Dad, I love you so much and am so grateful that you are my Dad!!!!

Honesty IS the Best Policy!!!!

So when my teacher handed out our tests today I flipped through the pages to see how long it was and when I got to the biggest part of the test, the matching, all the answers were already filled in. Without even thinking I threw the test back at him and yelled "I'm not supposed to see that!" The whole class was silent as he debated what to do. I promised I hadn't memorized any of the answers in the 2.3 seconds I had it in my hands. So he let me take the test like normal. When I handed in the test at the very last second I could. (I was the last 3 out of 50 to finish the test). As I handed the test to him he said, "Thank-you for being honest. I would have never known that those answers were already on there. And I don't even know why they were..." I thought to myself "REALLY??? DANGIT!!!!" Then I thought of how clear of a conscience I had right then... worth way more than an "A" on this test. Then as I turned to go. He said "Michelle, write the word HONESTY in big letters on the top of your paper." I did as I was told even though I thought he was going crazy... he then said these sweet, sweet words to me "I'm giving you extra credit for being honest. It's the LEAST I can do." Thank you Brother Whiting! You are a crazy man sometimes that can be convinced to make our homework load as light as possible, but you are a just and fair man. Thank-you!!! With all the extra credit I am getting on this test, I should get a fairly good grade :)

Remember how...

Remember how I have been really cranky lately and I just want everyone to leave me alone... except for when I want to play...

Remember how I am almost done with my 5th Semester at BYU-Idaho and I want to kick everyone of my teachers.. minus Brother Gardner (he's awesome)

Remember how one of my teachers told me to go back to Beauty School

Remember how I told that teacher that I WOULD accomplish my dreams

Remember how Buddha's getting married in less than a month

Remember how all I want to do is see my sister and have her give me a hug... and a free rock

Remember how tax returns saved my life

Remember how I still don't have a job....

Remember how I can't wait to see my parents.... I wish April 8th was tomorrow

Remember how my parents are really good to me... and I don't deserve them

Remember how I failed my New Testament Test today and spent an hour and a half on it

Remember how I got a flip mino hd for my birthday and used it everyday for a month then now I barely have time to shower and haven't vlogged for 4 days in a row..

Remember how I am avoiding studying for my test by updating my blog because nothing new is happening on facebook

Remember how all I can think about is going to Bellingham/ Vegas for my break and I wish it was here tomorrow

Remember how I "THINK" I am only going to take a carry on with me....

Remember how we ALL know that ISN'T going to happen

Remember how this made a lot of my stress go away...

Perfect!

Back to studying!