sunglasses

Yesterday, while at the BYU football game, I noticed one particular individual several rows below me. Why did I notice him you ask? Because he was wearing his sunglasses on the back of his head. Not only is this a trend that I completely do not understand, but I think it’s totally creepy. It feels like some human-like (human-like because they are lacking key human features: eyes, nose, and a mouth maybe?) thing is staring you down. I don’t like it one bit.

Anyway. What made said situation particularly uncomfortable was that I blurted out to my sister:

“I hate when people wear sunglasses on the back of…Gasp”

My hands went flying to my mouth as I realized the individual sitting directly in front of my sister was also wearing his sunglasses on the back of his head. Woops.

I am so awkward sometimes. Scratch that, all the time.

Hope that guy wasn’t too offended by my blunt comment.

On the bright side, BYU pulled off the W.

GO COUGS!

the week in replay

Somehow, more than a week of my life passed by already and I don’t remember much of it. I suppose that’s a good thing, when the last week has consisted of...

-Instacare

-the ER

-Morphine, steroids, and more pain killers

-seeing an ENT

-having “surgery” on my dang jaw

-lying in bed, staring at the ceiling, and repetitively trying to open and close my mouth

-Oh and watching the BYU game which in all honesty was just as painful as my jaw problem

Despite everything that has happened this week, the one word to sum up how I am currently feeling is grateful. Yes my jaw still hurts, and yes i'm not going to enjoy living on a “soft foods” diet for 6 weeks, BUT it could be a lot worse. I mean, at least I have a jaw, right?!

Sometimes when I’m walking on campus and I pass someone I don’t know, I wonder what kind of trial they are currently going through or have gone through. There are so many silent sufferers out there and recognizing that makes me aware that I’ve got a really good life; and this jaw problem of mine is really not that big of a deal.

I just want to send out a big thanks into the void to all those who have helped me the past couple weeks. I couldn’t have done it without you. seriously.

And now…a few pictures since I haven’t posted pictures in, well, weeks!

Having a class with my brother and sister is...the BEST.

I miss my cute little cousins like crazy and wish i could spend more time with them

Attempting to be crafty at Color Me Mine. It obviosuly didn't go so well, seeing as i quit after 2 stripes

Rascal Flatt's concert with this cute boy. And of course, Rascal did not disappoint

Saying goodbye to my roommate who left on a mission to Detroit!

Welp, that's all folks!

jaw jaw jaw

I feel a little bit like humpty dumpty right now:

Broken.

My jaw popped out of place on Saturday night and refuses to get better despite the muscle relaxers, the steroids, not to mention the manual force (ouch). Sigh. Ever since said event occurred, however, I have been more aware of my surroundings; particularly more aware of other people’s mouths. Weird I know. Buuuuuut…

Things I took for granted until my jaw popped out of place

-yawning

-taking BIG bites

-hamburgers

-smoothing chapstick together on my lips

-potato chips, cereal, pretzels…anything crunchy really

-opening my mouth

-brushing my teeth/flossing

-smiling normally

-speaking normally

-solid foods

-singing loudly

-laughing that big, open-mouthed laugh

-pretty much anything that requires using your mouth

Hopefully all the king’s horses and all the king’s men (aka doctors) can put me back together again!

First thing I am going to do when I am normal again is eat a ginormous hamburger. Mmmm, can’t wait.

Free Food

BYU is the best. There are so many things that I love about it; but today i am particularly grateful for the free food.

It saves my life, not to mention my grocery bill.

Last week I got 2 free hot dogs and today I came out of class to yet another delicious surprise.

Licorice rope…check

Popcorn…check

Cotton-candy…check

Something NOT full of empty calories…still working on that!

I have a problem

My whole life I have considered myself to be an exception to the well-known and ever-criticized, “Utah Accent”.

For example, I do not say “mou-in” I actually pronounce my t’s and say “mountain”.

I do not sound like a hick and I feel like I do a good job of pronouncing most my words.

One word however, has been giving me quite a bit of grief. I have been trying to break the habit for weeks now and have seen zero success. The thing is, I think a lot of people have the same problem.

The word is “already” more commonly pronounced “ardy”.

“I ardy went to that class…”

“Have you ardy seen that movie?”

“Is it ardy time to go?”

Oh man, it bugs me so bad every time I hear that word come out of my mouth. And just wait, after reading this little blurb of mine, I guarantee you will notice yourself doing the exact same thing; or maybe it is just me. Either way, it’s the worst.

That being said, the most ironic part about this blog post is that while typing it at work, a customer asked me if I was from Texas because it sounded like I had an accent.

For the love of all things.

a few things on my mind...

-water is the most unsatisfying thing you can drink to quench your thirst after consuming ice cream

-I feel like an old woman at BYU when I tell people I’m a senior. 21 is not that old guys. Come on.

-the leaves are already starting to change and summer nights are starting to get chilly…I’m not ready for autumn yet.

-no one ever says their favorite fruit is a blueberry

-brushing your teeth in the shower is one of the most worthwhile things you can do. Try it, I dare you.

-i’m so excited for the Rascal Flatts concert I can hardly stand it

-my favorite color of nail polish is, and always will be, some shade of the color pink.

-I can’t wait for NFL to start. I’ve got a good feeling about this season…

-it is rare to meet someone named “Bob” these days (at least in my age group)

-clean floors and hair-free carpets make aaaalll the difference in the world.

-my new favorite game is “let’s see how many different foods go well with nutella”…currently everything in my cupboard goes splendidly.

-Having most of my family in Orem and Provo ROCKS

-I don’t want to go to school in the morning

THE END

Oh wait, one more thing:

A crocodile was just caught in the Philippines that weighs 1 ton.

Oh my.

You might as well call that thing a dinosaur.

Sooooo glad i live in Utah.

{The Hunger Games}

Guys.

Have you seen this?

Yes I admit, if the movie is even remotely like the book I will probably watch the film through the little windows that my fingers provide (aka my hands will be over my eyes A LOT); but I’m thinking it’s going to be pretty rad.

In the books I was, hands down, a Peeta fan; but my loyalty might change in the movies. Gale is one lucky character to have this actor playing his part…

Holy Hemsworth.

I’m obsessed.

The release date, March 23rd, cannot come soon enough!