Disney Adventure

(Sorry I don't have a better picture for this.)

Two weeks ago I applied to the disney college program for Walt Disney World in Florida. And this week I got accepted into it! I'm going to be lifguard at one of their resorts in Orlando. It's a seven month program and it's from January to August. They provide housing for us and I'll be taking classes there as well. I'm super excited for it and I'm going to be getting some free park passes so if anybody wants to come visit I'll hook you up!

IT'S BACK!

Oh how I love this show!

I've almost been lost without it :-)

8 Things

Thanks for the tag Cari!

8 TV shows I like to watch:
* The Office
* Lost
* Gossip Girl
* Pushing Daisies
* Project Runway
* Say yes to the dress
* Jon and Kate Plus 8
* So you think you can dance

8 restaurants I like to eat at:
* Olive Garden
* Bj's
* Cafe Rio
* Cpk
* In-n-Out
* Benihana's
* Kona Grill
* Carrabas

8 things that happened today:
* Institute bonfire (last night)
* went to the gym
* ate breakfast at the cafeteria
* met with my relief society president
* Watched the Office
* did laundry
* Went to Walmart
* Got ice cream

8 things I am looking forward to:
* Mollie's play
* Notification in two weeks
* Halloween (judgement house)
* Christmas
* Autumn weather
* The Office next week
* A letter from Colby (eventually)
* Monday night

8 things on my wish list:
* getting accepted into an internship
* a car
* a new ipod
* some new friends
* to graduate on time
* to find a good hair stylist
* a new cell phone
* a gps thing

So this guy won today.

Basically I'm in love with him.

Sanitization Weekend

Some people may be confused about the sanitization comments so I thought I would clarify. This last weekend I took a 15 hour class to get my Illinos sanitation manager certification (It's required for my major). Basically I learned all of the "no no's" that can be done with stuff involved in cooking. And there are a lot. Did you know that if you cook something with tin foil, it could release fumes and chemicals that will get absorbed into your food? I didn't. I also learned about the dangers of cross-contamination, e-coli, salmonella, and a whole lot more about bacteria.... I could go on forever. Anyways, we took a big test and will find out our results in about a month. If I passed then I'll get a certificate and could make a pretty decent living being a sanitation manager at a restaraunt, but I think I'll pass. There wasn't really anything to take pictures of but here.

The amount of time you should spend washing your hands is about 20 seconds (That's singing the birthday song two times in a row).

First Grade

Well everybody I got my first grade as a sophomore here at the good old EIU and it's an A!!! Granted it's an A- but still!

This may be my new favorite subject. It's a literature class and we read plays and analyze them and our first one is a Midsummer Night's Dream, (Shakespeare is one of my favs!)

Meet the Dorm

Here it is! It's about half the size of my dorm in Utah but I think my fam and I did a cute job decorating it.

Yay I got my Favorite!!!

You Are Tennis

You are highly competitive and driven. You're in it to win, and you will keep going until you do. You crave fame, success, and the envy of others.

What Olympic Sport Are You?

Finally Done!

Today I took my last final and I am now officially done with my freshman year! I celebrated by helping my friend load her car and then going to get crepes. I can't believe the year is over! It flew by so fast. I'm excited to say goodbye to the U and to open a new chapter in my life. These next few years are going to be fun. haha

Last night I went rock climbing with my friends Colby, Connor, and Damien. We went to the Quarry in Provo and had a blast. I haven't gone rock climbing that often, but it's so much fun and I think I'm going to make it a hobby of mine.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Last night I went on a date to the Alvin Aliey American Dance Theater. It's an incredibly talented dance company that's currently on tour. They performed three different sets of music and each one was so entertaining to watch. These dancers are amazing with their abilities, it made me want to start taking dance classes again. If they stop in your city you should definitely attend. I highly reccommend it!

The Name Game

Find out your true alter-ego names.
1. Your Rock Star Name: (first pet & current car)
Daisy Jeep
2. Your Gangsta Name: (fave ice cream flavor, favorite cookie)
Mint Chocolate Chip
3. Your "Fly Guy/Girl Name: (first initial of first name, first three letters of your last name)
E -Bur
4. Your Detective Name: (favorite color, favorite animal)
Green Polar Bear
5. Your Soap Opera Name: (middle name, city where you were born)
Kristine Provo
6. Your Stars Wars Name: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first)
Burem
7. Superhero Name: ("The: + 2nd favorite color, favorite drink)
The orange smoothie
8. NASCAR Name: (the first names of your grandfathers)
John Ray
9. Stripper Name: (the name of your favorite perfume/cologne/scent, favorite candy)
Heavenly Sweetart
10. Witness Protection Name: (mother's & father's middle names)
Jane Todd
11. TV Weather Anchor Name: (Your 5th grade teacher's last name, a major city that starts with the same name)
Branchini Boston
12. Spy Name: (your favorite season/holiday, flower)
Summer Daisy
13. Cartoon Name: (favorite fruit, article of clothing you're wearing right now + "ie" or "y")
Strawberry Jeansie
14. Hippy Name: (What you ate for breakfast today, your favorite tree)
Yogurt Willow
15. Your Rockstar Tour Name: ("The" + your fave hobby/craft + fave weather element + "Tour")
"The Reading Sun Tour"

(Sorry if you can't really see it. It was the best logo they had)

I got a job! I'm now a sales associate at Express! It's all been happening so fast. I picked up an application on Tuesday, had an interview on Wednesday, orientation on Thursday, and my first official day is today which is Friday! The people who work there are so nice but I'm completely out of my comfort zone. They expect me to know what's hot this season, what type of jeans look best on certain body types, and which celebrities shop at express. It's a little ridiculous to me but a lot of fun at the same time. I get to dress up for work which is a nice change compared to wearing a swimsuit all day.

"I get by with a little help from my friends."

- John Lennon

This is one of my best friends Kayla and I just wanted to acknowledge the fact that I love her and I'm finally taller than her! It only took me four years but who's counting? haha

I'm Sorry. Sooo Sorry.

I know that I've been a complete slacker with my blog, but with midterms these past few weeks haven't been fun. These are some pictures of what has happened lately. Just some parties, a couple concerts, and mysterious tracks in the snow late at night. No Big.

Playing with the Bosty

On Saturday I got a surprise visit from Aunt Cari and Bosty. Bosty and I got to play for a little bit and it was great fun. We got to watch PlayHouse Disney, played with the guys, and built houses. She's getting so big and talking a bunch. I love that little munchkin.

HaPpY VaLeNtInEs DaY!!!!!!

"There is only one happiness in life, to love and be loved."
-George Sand-

I Just wanted to express my love to all of my friends and family on this special day. Valentines Day is truely one of my favorite holidays because it's day for everyone to show each other their love for them. Thank you to everyone for your love and support. I don't know where I would be today if I didn't have the amazing family that I have. You are all extraordinary people.

I LOVE YOU!!!

Finally 19!!!

Yesterday I had a wonderful birthday! It started out with a snow day at school so my roomate took me to breakfast at the Original Pancake House. Sooo Goood! Then we played with mom's pin the tail on the donkey that she gave me. After that my friends Taylor, Jordan, and Alexis took me to my favorite restaraunt.... OLIVE GARDEN!!!! After that I took a quick nap and my friend Ben took me out to dinner and to concert. All in all, it was a very good day. Thank you everyone for the phone calls, the cards, and for the wonderful presents. It was so nice of you to think of me when I'm so far away. I love you all and hope to see everyone soon!

10 Reasons Why I Hate Snow....

1. My car doesn't have 4 wheel drive so I slide all over the street.
2. Combined with wind it feels like tiny bullets on your face.
3. After a while it turns into sleet that ruins your cute boots.
4. Or it turns into ice which is 10 times worse.
5. It makes you slip and fall in front of a cute guy.
6. It makes you not want to get out of bed in the morning.
7. It ruins your plans for the day so you have to sit in your tiny dorm waiting for it to stop.
8. It makes everything white and grey which is depressing.
9. It's under 20 degrees everyday.
10. It causes people's cars to slip on the ice and rear-end you. (Yes that happened to me today. Tammy is ok but her tail-light broke :-(.)

I miss Las Vegas where it doesn't get below 35 degrees.

One Republic Concert

On Wednesday I went to the One Republic concert at UVSC. For those of you who don't know this band it's the one that sings the song "Apologize" they're actually really good and pretty low key and I love music like that. They sound even better live and they had an amazing concert. One of their opening acts is my new musical obession. His name is Eric Hutchinson and his music is kind of like Gavin Degraw but has the funniest sense of humor. In the middle of his act he went to into a discussion on why Fiji water is best bottled water on the planet. This is my second of two college concerts and they have both been excellent. I'm excited for more in the future!

Spring Semester

Well it's a new semester and that means lots of changes. I have a new schedule (Geology, Music, Jazz, Math, History, and yoga), some new friends, and new projects. My friend Aj became a founder of a new frat and my friends and I volunteered to get the new house situated so we have been doing a lot of painting lately. I'll be happy when this finally gets finished but we've been having a ton of fun doing it.