Hot Off the Presses

So another semester is under way and I must say that my life is pretty much going to be miserable for the next 4 months. I really don't know why I signed myslef up for 3 writing classes.......what was I thinking. One writing assignment due in each of the three classes once a week...UGH!!!

Anyway, you may be wondering what any of this has to do with the Harry Potter picture in the corner of this post. Well.........On top of the 3 writing classes, I have also enrolled in a Harry Potter class!! Yes, you read that right! It is a brand new class this semester and I am taking it becasue it satisfies one of my elective classes that I need for my minor. I am so excited for this class. On the first day, we were divided into the 4 different houses and we will be competing for the house cup throughout the whole semester. NICE!!!

Also, becasue this is the first time this class has been taught, our school newspaper is writing a piece on the class and came by today to take pics....it was hilarious.

YAY....GO HARRY POTTER!!!!

MTC Drop

For those that don't know, my brother has decided to serve a mission for our church for the next 2 years. He will be serving the people of Columbia, South Carolina after spending 3 weeks in the MTC (Missionary Training Center) in Provo, Utah . Last week we had the opportunity to go to Utah to drop him off and say our goodbyes.

The day started with breakfast at IHOP and then it was off to the MTC. It was a very special day and one that I will never forget. It was also so nice to have my grandparents there along with my cousin Joyce and John. I am also so proud of my brother and the choice that he has made to do this. I know that he will be greatly blessed for his sacrifice and service.

While we could have just flown up, dropped him off, and flown back that same day.....we decided to stay up for a few days and spend time with our cousins. We had such a great time eating, playing, and laughing. I truly love them and am grateful for the opportunity we had to spend time with them. Even now as I write this a part of me is crying inside becasue I am not there. Anyway, below are some pics from our dinner at the spaghetti factory, our day in the snow, and our trip to temple square......

The Happiest Place on Earth

I am so very happy that I finally have a Disneyland pass again. It has seriously been like 5 years or so since I have been to Disneyland and I have missed it!!!! Costco was having this deal where if you buy the deluxe pass, then they would give you a $50 gift card to use on anything disney like food, merchandise, or parking. So what's a girl to do......I had to get one!!! Well, I finally went to activate it on Friday and lucky me......they still had it decorated for Christmas. I love Disneyland at Christmas......it is sooooooo pretty!!!

Anyway, now I have a pass and can go whenever I want........YAY ME!!!

Those Little Things Called Resolutions!!

Being that New Years has just recently passed, I guess I should list a few things I plan to work on this year.

• Losing weight....I think this is on my list every year. I should work on that!!
• Exercise more.....this shouldn't be a problem cuz I love my new wii
• Manage my finances better....this is such a problem for me
• Become more studious in school....yeah right!!! I think this on my list every year too!!!!
• Keep Organized!!!
• Become less angry with people who can't drive......this is a big area for improvement. I don't know if I'll be able to conquer....but it's worth a try I suppose!!

Whew!! I think that's good for now. This will keep me busy enough!!!

I hope everyone had a wonderful New Years and I wish everyone all the best in 2009!!! Hey...it can't be any worse than 2008....or can it???