"We're Burning Down The Night, Shooting Bullets At The Moon."

Summer is here, I don't care what anyone says.

My shoulders are sunburnt, I come home every day covered in dirt, almost all of the ice is off the lake (we all know what that means - swim time this weekend!), calving/lambing season is over with, and leaves are imminent. 

Sounds like summer to me. 

Other than sorting seed potatoes and doing some planting prep on the farm, work has been pretty uneventful, which honestly I'm kinda thankful for. I forgot how much I enjoyed the mellow season on the farm, before all the people start coming out and the place turns hectic. 

Catching the sunset has been crazy hard this week on account of all the 4-wheelers and trucks down on the river bed kicking up the dust, but I got a shot this weekend sitting up top on the deck. Even though I complain about living out in the middle of nowhere, it does have its perks. 

Met with a personal trainer this week at the gym (apparently its mandatory for new members, psh) and got some tips for building my core. I've had sore stomach muscles ever since too, thank you sir. 

Went a looked at more lambs this weekend. Gosh dang it they were beautiful! Now that I've spent a year at school and gotten just a little taste of what the stock is like down in the lower 48, I had a good time checking out the newborns here. 

I pretty much fell head-over-heels in love with this ram lamb. He made me want to start up a flock of my own even though I have sworn to myself I will never raise sheep again. I may or may not have lied. 

After looking at sheep, there was grocery shopping that needed to be done for the cow, which just kinda made me laugh. 

I did get some funny looks in Walmart. Oh well - farmin' and proud of it. REPRESENT. 

This weekend was pretty chill though otherwise. I helped out with a Relief Society function (I taught a little restorative yoga session, fun!) and spent alot of time in the sun. I figure I gotta get all the time in I can before it snows randomly in July. 

And I even made it to the YSA ward this week. It felt good to be back around people my age. Family wards just don't feel quite right anymore. Gotta enjoy my youth! 

Well enjoy your Sunday evening, mi amigos!

(Four more months 'till Rexburg!)

"So Catch Up, 'Cause You've Got An Awful Long Way To Go."

So I was gonna write this yesterday, but I figured I should probably get my homework done instead once I got home - that's what happened.

Last week was a real good one though. Now that the semester's kinda coming to a close, professors are all being pretty lax, which means basically no homework. But I know I'll get hit hard next week when finals start up.

So, Monday was pretty relaxed - got my missionary emails, which is my favorite way to start a week.

Tuesday I spent in the meat lab. Probably more fun than it should be.

We worked with lamb carcasses this week - which I was most excited to learn about of all the species, so it was kinda my thing. But it was our last week in the meat lab, so I was a little sad about that. Oh well, next fall I'll be back at it.

Wednesday and Thursday were just like, gym time and classes. I upped my squat to 120lbs - 125lbs is coming this week for sure. I was gonna try that Saturday but got lazy. Ah well. It'll happen tonight. 

Friday was more classes and I got my storage unit rented for this summer. Figured I oughta get that taken care of. That night the roommates and I went to party, because our weekends together are quickly getting used up. There was a dance on the roof of the parking garage at North Point, so we went to that. I haven't been to an off-campus dance at all this semester, so it was good to get out again. 

It was a good time. And I still got home before 1am, so I consider it a success. ;)

This is what my Saturday looked like. Ben and Jerry's paired with "Water For Elephants", make for a pretty chillaxed day. 

That night there was a 90's themed party, so the roommates and I got all dressed up and went to that. It was fun - definitely more chill than the party at North Point, but we know how to make it a good time. 

This is us trying to be attractive + cool... I'm not sure if we succeeded or not, but that's what happened. We left the party at about 10:30 to come home and order pizza, so I guess you could say we're pretty hard core partiers. 

Sunday was our last time having church with the ward, due to like Conference and such! Which was kinda sad. :( But it's kind of a relief to be done teaching - woot woot. Then we spent the night with friends, like we always do - and it was a good day. 

Good week. 

Alrighty, well, English class is a-calling and I've got to go present my extremely dramatic movie review of Titanic (which is just about one of the best movies to ever grace this planet) to the class, soooo, until next week, my friends. 

Don't forget to stay amazing, por favor. 

"What Good Is A Love Song?"

So the best part of last week was probably when I got to play with sheep, because it's been awhile since I've done that. And by play I mean evaluate them for slaughter, but ya know, same thing to an ag major. 

Other than that, this week has been pretty chillaxed. Or at least, less than exciting. I wrote an english paper, couple religion essays, took a test on the dairy industry. I know, amazing stuff.

I upped my squat max to 115 lbs, which I am incredibly happy with, but I'm going to try 125 this week, because yolo, right. 'Course, it would just be my luck to hurt myself right before the end of semester, so we'll see how this goes.

The roommates and I went to see Divergent this weekend too (girl's night, duh) and it was actually pretty decent. The guy who played Four wasn't my favorite - he was a little too pretty, but all in all, it was worth seeing. Stuck to the book pretty well.

Also finally went to tour North Point apartments this weekend - I figured it would probably be a good idea before actually moving in next fall. L.O.V.E. them. They'll be just finnnnnne for this person. Plus they are literally right across the street from the gym. Location is everything, in my book. 

I started packing some of my things today. Made me a little sad, but I figured I'd better get a head start before finals week comes around in a few. Can I just say though, having to choose which items of clothing to leave here for the next few months is incredibly painful. I'm trying to let go, but it's a process.

A'ight. Sleep is a-callin' to me. But I'll probably go watch Pitch Perfect instead.

G'night pretty ladies and handsome fellas. Stay cool, 'kay?

I'm Doing Just Fine!

Been a few days since I posted, sorry 'bout that. Life's been good though!

1. I officially have the nicest, kindest, most amazing friends ever. They're incredible.

2. Camp out tomorrow... we'll see how that goes!

3. I had a good Valentine's day.

4. I love looking through old pictures. Good memories!

5. Supreme finally had her lamb! Took long enough.

6. Going to the Eagle River dance Saturday night? I think yes.

7. I love warm socks. Or maybe just socks in general.

8. Pretty much done learning Valiant Faith. Now I gotta get some girls to sing it in Sacrament meeting!

9. Filling out scholarship applications...

10. Um... I'm out of things to say.

Here's one of those old pictures I found of me and Jessie from this summer!

Tune My Heart to Sing Thy Grace

So, it's been an amazing weekend! And here's my 10 thoughts for today!

1. I have a chicken in my lap... yeah.
2. There's a fireside tonight. Pretty excited for that! I feel like there hasn't been one in forever.
3. Got my camera out today! That was nice.
4. The ewes' due date is Monday. Lambs any time!
5. My life is amazing.
6. The dance last night was so much fun!
7. Next week I want to go to the Chugiak dance... we'll see!
8. Never freeze noodles. Does not work.
9. Cookie doe > baked cookie.
10. I really want to watch Tron with Nikita and Jessica. LIKE REALLY BAD.


And here's an amazing picture of my amazing new bird! Yes, it's amazing.

"Sir Fredrick Von Fredrick."

Gimme the Beat Boys and Free My Soul...

I'm sorry I've missed a few days! Life is busy, so deal with it.

Here I go...

1. I can't decide if I like Back Street Boys or NSYNC better. It's a tough choice.
2. Have I ever told you how much I love carhartts? Well I do.
3. Tomorrow I'm getting a new pet. PRETTY DARNED EXCITED.
4. Brownies = day made.
5. I get to babysit a lamb in the morning. That'll be fun!
6. I really need to get out with my camera and take some pictures. But there's nothing to take pictures of so I think I won't.
7. I'm thankful for washing machines.
8. My driveway is like an ice skating rink. Not fun.
9. Scholarship applications frustrate me.
10. When I go out to feed the animals, I put in my ear phones and step into my own music video. Pretty legit, I'm telling you.

Okay, and a picture... I got this down on the river. Lucky shot.

"And drift away."

You Make Us Want to Sing

I'm tired and I need to go take a shower, so I'm gonna make this quick.

1. I smell like sheep right now. Not pleasant.
2. I seriously need a pair of cowgirl boots. Okay, I don't need them. But I REALLY WANT a pair.
3. One of my amazing best friends (*cough Nikita cough*) is coming to visit in April and I can't wait to see her!
4. I got out and ran today. SO NICE. It's almost like summer!
5. I wish I had a pet moose. They are so adorable!
6. If I could go anywhere right now it would be: Delta Junction. Pretty much yeah. And Jessie would have to come with me.
7. I've signed up to do some judging at the end of this month. Should be fun!
8. It's super, super pretty outside tonight. The moon is really bright.
9. "STEP BY STEP!" Colton made me dance to this several times tonight...
10. Tomorrow is New Beginnings. Hope it all goes well!

No picture to share! I'm sorry. I'm lazy. And yeah.

Goodnight! Sweet dreams! :)

We Just Wanna Make The World Dance...

Okay, I gotta make this quick, because I'm supposed to be in bed.

1. I may have recently become a Harry Potter fan. Don't tell anyone.
2. Livestock Committee Meeting was tonight. It was boring.
3. I found a dark purple sweater thingy that I didn't know I had. I like it!
4. I'm happy that's it's warmed up outside, BUT I HATE THE RAIN. Everything's ice.
5. I tried a new editing thing with one of my pictures today. Turned out really nice!
6. Did you know that tongs were made to eat ice cream with? Well they were.
7. Got to hold lambs belonging to the Tormeys. They are so stinking cute! I wish our ewes would just hurry up and have babies already.
8. I actually have nothing planned for the next two days!
9. This summer I want to get a pair of cowgirl boots. And maybe another buckle.
10. Raspberry and white chocolate chip cookie doe... TO DIE FOR.

Goodnight! Sleep tight!

"Love don't come easy. It's a game of give and take."

Don't Give Up On Yourself!

Here we go. Day... seven maybe?

1. The Read-a-thon tonight was really fun! Plus, I made some serious progress.
2. I have an essay on the Renaissance/Reformation time period that I need to finish. Soon.
3. Cinnamon and honey water. Not as good as it sounds.
4. Mythbusters gets slightly annoying.
5. I did Seminary this morning... I'm tired.
6. Lambs should be due pretty much any time! I'm so ready for that!
7. I really want to hang out with my three best friends ever: Jessica, Nikita, and Meghan. Of course.
8. I get my computer back on Saturday I think! FINALLY. I'm so ready to get back on my book.
9. If I won a million dollars the first thing I would buy would be... my way into college.
10. I need to get a vehicle this summer. And maybe a driver's license.

Well, that's all I've got. Nothing to exciting! Oh, but here's a picture. 'Cause I feel like sharing...

"Myself and I, we got some figuring out to do."

Girl, You Can Do Anything.

That's right... day number four. Booya.

Here's my ten daily thoughts.

1. My hands are freezing.
2. The sheep should be due soon! Very soon. And there's nothing better than lambs.
3. Today for my photo challenge I have to take a picture of something warm. I should probably go get that done. After I'm done with this.
5. "The days are gonna get longer, the sun is gonna shine stronger!" These are lyrics from a song my amazing best friend Jessica is writing. She's got some skill.
6. I have developed a fondness for big sweaters. Probably because it's SO STINKING COLD.
7. I can tell the Three Little Pigs story better than anyone on this entire earth. Canyon makes sure he hears it every night. So yeah, I'm pretty boss at it. Not to brag or anything.
8. I'm reading a book of stories compiled by Hans Christian Anderson for a literature based class I'm taking. Just so you know.
9. Chapstick... yeah, it's to die for.
10. Tomorrow I get to go to the gym. YES.

There you have it.

"Capture the moment."