tired post

This is what's been up lately.

1. I started this semester very positive and excited. Now I'm just going through the motions because I made a commitment and I stick to those things. Oh, and I'm also complaining about it. Because right now I'm a Journalism major? Yeah, after taking one class relating to my major I found out that I hate it. A lot. I don't care if I pass the class. I also don't care if my slacking makes the final group project lame. Because me? No motivation. Just hatred. 
2. But I do love Chinese. All of it. Wait, except when discussion goes off topic to Poland (what the...) and alcohol. Seriously? People can be really annoying. But I love some of the people in class. Mostly because they're awkward and we laugh at them. (Is that bad?)
   
3. And I'm still enjoying English. Poetry exam this Friday. And on to (Sing it with me, k?) Drama.
   
4. Oh, and my health class? No sweat. I'm reading a lot of health articles for work so you can either say I'm taking a class to enhance my work knowledge, OR I'm getting paid to study for my test. Because it's pretty much the same material. Which brings me to...
5. Whole foods. Seriously people. I've learned a lot the past few weeks about health and nutrition. This is what it's all about: If you don't eat fruits, veggies, and whole grains, if you don't exercise regularly, if you don't stay away from harmful things (tobacco, alcohol, drugs, too many sweets...) If you don't do these things, you aren't giving your body what it needs to stay healthy. I'm beginning to really understand these things and incorporate them into my life and it's great. I cannot seem to get enough of the wonderful tasting vegetables. For a few weeks I was obsessed with squash. Now, I think it's asparagus. (Which might be bad because it's sort of expensive right now.)
6. part A: Raise your hand if you love Community!

part B: Raise your hand if you love The Biggest Loser!

I think I've come to the conclusion that I now like everyone who is still at the ranch. Minus the granny who just bugs. Who's with me?

So I suck at school. Maybe I'll just be Jillian Michaels when I grow up. I like her because she can totally get away with standing on someones back while the do push-ups. Wait, that prob requires school too. Dang.

The end.

P.S. If you're thinking "what's up with the random words being bigger/smaller?" all I have to say is, I'm tired. and, I felt like it. If you like it, I'll keep doing it because it was kind of fun and I think it makes the bloge fun. Meant to add the e.

bye.

china or bust

Dear Megan,
Move to China tomorrow, or you die.
Love,
This Youtube Video

oz

pictures from australia. whatevs. :)

School

Since Kendall is posting school updates, I thought I would post a bit from my point of view. I have four classes.

Chinese is hard but super fun! We are learning how to describe people and things. Kendall and I will walk around campus saying, "Ta hen pang", "Ta hen qiangzhuang", and "Ni hen shuai".

Reporting for the Mass Media is good too. One of our assignments is to start a blog and post a weekly response to a news article we read. This class is still in the kick off stage but I'm pretty sure I will like it.

I'm taking an American literature class. It's my favorite class right now. It's a lot of reading. And I mean A LOT. But it's awesome! Like last night I read "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins. I think I finished it in 5 seconds. If you care you can read it here, it's pretty short. It's totally creepy and awesome! I won't say more or I'll ruin the adventure that it is to read this story.

My other class is called Personal Health and Wellness. Just a general but I think it will be good. It's a Saturday class so I've only been once.

That's it. I'm excited for Aussieland! A little worried about how I'll work things out with being away from school for so long, but I really think it'll be worth it! Weeeeeee!

1 Week!!!

Ok everybody, I'm going to post some excitement that needs to be released somehow. But don't think I'm just gonna talk your ear off with AUSTRALIA,AUSTRALIA,AUSTRALIA,AUSTRALIA,AUSTRALIA,AUSTRALIAAUSTRALIAAUSTRALIAAUSTRALIAAUSTRALIA...


First off, school has started!!!
School is awesome, it seems to be keeping me away from my job. I feel like I'm due for a bit of a break after that CRAZY summer. In fact, it may be a HUGE break depending on weather or not they'll need me, and even if they do, I'm probably going to cut down my hours dramatically. We'll have to see. I'm currently in 4 classes. In the morning it's Chinese 1010. It's pretty basic for me, but I feel like it is helping me with the part of Chinese that I have always struggled with. My fluidity in speaking has always lacked, and I seemed to stumble over words all the time. But with this basic foundation of Chinese, I now have a chance to slow down and repair the damage caused by my lack of patience. In the Afternoon, I'm taking Chinese 3050. This class seems to be just like a class that Chinese High Schoolers would take. We have a Teacher's Assistant from Da Lian China who teaches us, and has High expectations for us. The first few days were a struggle, but I'm getting more of a grasp as we go on. My language listening skills seem to be ever enhancing, and i'm excited to hear my Chinese after this semester. After Chinese, I'm off to Math 1050. It's a repeat class that I didn't pass last semester, and my teacher is great. I feel a lot more confident than I did last time. Aftermath is the worst part of the day. I think that for everyone it is, because as soon as I walk from the crowded noisy halls into the dead silent room located at LA 113, I can tell that no one is happy. It's strange how even all the noise from the outside seems to not make it's way into the room. It seriously feels like someone had just got into a horrible accident, and no one knows what to say or how to say it. I dare not break the silence, because I'd feel like I just offended the victim of this horrible disaster that didn't ever occur. The feeling doesn't vanish as the class starts, because our wonderful teacher is pale, and prefers to write over speaking. She told us that yesterday, and boy does it show. The only glimmers of light in that class is knowing that one of my cousins, Aubrey Pixton, and a fellow Viking from the class of '05 are in that class. My drive in that class is to pass, thus making this the LAST English class I will have to take (as far as my eye can see). I won't have to follow no MLA format, jump through hoops that my teacher defines to site a source, follow hidden rules that are not written on the assignment description, or right about topics that have no connection with my future career.


Enough of my Soap Box, and Sorry if I offended you, that's my opinion on English classes.

Ok, Now to the AUSSIE part of the post! I've been slowly contacting friends in Australia and they seem to be making this trip go from AWESOME to unforgettable. I am amazed about how quick this is coming up. ONE WEEK AND I'M THERE! *****Just called Jerry and told him a few things about the trip**** I'm getting really excited. I wish I could convey that with words, but even the best of writers would fall short of portraying my excitement.

Well, I'd better work on English so I don't fail! Off to work....

first day=best day

Here is a video of a compiled bunch of pics from June 25, 2009. And a few random pictures at the end. There was some song left over to fill. I'll post more when get the ones the photographer took. Enjoy.



We both seem to agree that this was the best day of our lives. Thanks to all of you for making it so magical. We love you.

Just bragging...

During the summer months my brother, Austin, spends most of his time in the mountains fighting fires. His family back home spends time missing him, sending him thoughts of love and hoping he is safe.

He's the lurp in the front.

This morning I got a text from my mom saying Austin had called early this morning to tell her that he had been promoted to act as the lead EMT for this fire. He was detached from his unit, moved into management camp and given charge over the health/well being of several hundred men.

Front row, second from left.

Mostly I just think this is really cool. I'm so proud of you, Austie B!