Brains, eyes, and mustaches

My family doesn't care for this drawing.  But its pretty hilarious.  They just don't understand the mind of an artist...? ;)

The lovelies over at C & C are having a give away! Seriously, this is the best.  I have a C & C addiction.  If I could have a sewing machine here, my life would be complete.  Anyways, check out her awesome giveaway. :)
http://cottonandcurls.blogspot.com/2012/09/another-personalized-c-giveaway.html#comment-form

Go Ahead and Make My Day

Emmy wrote me a book.  I almost peed my pants reading it; I loved it so so much.  Getting packages is the best. 

BFFs

Nothing is better than talking to your BFF for an hour on the phone, even when you should be studying for psychology. Or going to bed. Nothing is better than hearing her laugh, or remembering how sassy she is, or how hilariously awkward she is.
Dang I miss her. But I know we're each right where we should be, and that we're both doing the right things with our lives. Even if we are 123 miles apart.

It's been a rough past few days, but I am looking forward to what's next.  Thank goodness for my Heavenly Father and His everlasting love.  I don't know how people can survive in this world without Him.  I have also found great comfort in my roomies.  They really do rock.  There are no judgements here in our home.  And good thing too, because they have seen nearly every side of me.  I am also grateful for my family.  They mean so much to me and I am so blessed to have them nearby.  College is a weird stage in life, but I feel so blessed for the opportunity. I found comfort in this quote by President Monson: "Brothers and sisters, my sincere prayer is that we may adapt to the changes in our lives, that we may realize what is most important, that we may express our gratitude always and thus find joy in the journey."

I found my theme song. I'm doing all I can to make this place my home.

Cash Money in the Bank

I keep finding myself listening to Johnny Cash.  He's a classic.  And so amazing.  And so random.  I feel like watching Secondhand Lions and Oh, Brother Where Art Thou all the time.

Moms are for fixing

My mom is the best mom in the world, not just the best I've ever had ;) Today she fixed my diet coke craving, my breakfast food craving, and my missing items problems. Most importantly she fixed my I-miss-my-mommy problem. I love my mom more than anything. She is so amazing and brings me so much joy. If you want to feel loved, go find my mom. Except really, go find your own mom cause I'm not really willing to share.

Our quote board is better than your quote board

Our quote board is almost full.  We talk too much.  Or, more likely, I guess we say too many awkward and weird things.  Kudos to Macks for being the first boy to qualify.  Also we've only been here three weeks.  We're going to need a bigger quote board.  And possibly a bigger wall.

Awkward Times We Live In

My roomies and I started a blog.  It will consist of a collection of our most amazing and awesome awkward stories here at BYU.  And believe me when I say we have an excessive amount of awkward stories.
www.makemarthaproud.blogspot.com

What Is This Feeling?

It's called Diet Coke withdrawals.  I've been suffering for a few weeks now.  Being a poor college student doesn't quite help with these cravings.

On the plus side, or maybe the weirder side, I drew glass vases for 2 1/2 hours today in art class.  And it was so relaxing and calming.  Boring, but so chill.

Collages at College

My first art project at college is finally done.  I am so pumped.  Good thing it turned out well since I spent $40 just on little pieces of scrapbook paper.

Also, thank you Andre Derain for letting me copy your artwork.  Fauvism rocks.

Horror Stories

Sometimes I listen to other people's horror roommate stories, and it makes me think of my situation.  Since all my roomies are awesome, does that leave me as the crazy one that they will tell stories of?

Today I found myself with a giant art mess (complete with glue on the desk and kitchen table), watching classic movies with the volume turned up all the way, eating cereal out of a gallon sized bowl decorated with flip flops. I must be crazy.

On the plus side, I had a lovely time at the Brigham City Temple open house.  

Also, I finally bought envelopes.  So friends, be expecting your letters.

I found a little treat on my phone: quotes from Florida.  Probably only Madi will understand these.  I wish I could go back to Disney and Harry Potter World.  Right now, yes? I've been in school for two weeks and already want a vacation... This could be a long year.

"This must be what an alien feels like in a UFO."- Madi

"Crimes against humanity! I hit my butt."- that one HOSA kid

"Oh creepy!"
"What's creepy?"
"Oh... I thought you weren't... real."- Madi and the Harry Potter woman

"I was a dinosaur in my past life."-Sadie

"My hotel charged me $15 for a dang* plan margarita!"- Some crazy drink margarita lady, who may have been drunk

"When I get really tired I feel violated."- Sadie

"Happy Birthday!!!!!!! It's your birthday!!!! (*cue happy dancing*)"- Happy dancing Honeydukes lady

"That's my worst part of studying.  Common sense.  I couldn't tie my shoes till I was eight."- Some kid on the bus (good luck?)

"They're not gonna be laughing when I talk to them."- Awesome really old guy security guard

"Bhhaoisdiure ajhdujrhahsdjhiuyr jfuure jdsoie. Hahahahahahahahahaha."- Some old man whom we couldn't understand trying to make a joke (followed by "Oh, don't even try that" by his wife)

"It's a celebration of all nations.  But mostly the USA."- Sam Eagle

"Ladies and gentlemen, our time travel has been momentarily delayed."
"Oh heck* no!"- Crazy guy behind us in the Epcot Ball

"Sometimes when I wear only one shirt, I put my pinky finger in my belly button."- Madi

"Wait a minute.  I like that idea. (Cue awkward gang sign on forehead)" - Steven Tyler

"I'm playing my belly drum. Give me all your money." -Madi

BYU Blunderings

"And the point is he's not even real, so he won't even be alive during the resurrection."

"The biggest problem at BYU is that nobody gets married. Right?"

I pretended that the people from the top quote were talking about Dwight Shrute.  Or Voldemort.

Two Week Wrap Up

A Story in Instagram

So proud to be at BYU.

My best friends are the best.

My dorm room is better than yours.

                             

Bowling is the best.

Most rewarding homework ever.

           

I watch Disney Channel in my spare time.

First game as a real Cougar.

                    

My least favorite thing has now become my new favorite.

Ringing the victory bell.  Sickest thing ever.

                   

Thank you, Lavell Edwards.

Roomies rock.

                     

Cosmo is my BFF.

Madi and I found our Halloween costumes. Slutty Ghosts.

                   

BYUSA people are crazy.

I want to drive this van.  But not really.

No one moshes like BYU

Lizzy eats our food sometimes.

Revamped Clue.  You know you want to play with us.

I make embarrassing typos sometimes.

             

Lizzy is ready. Come get her, boys.

Awkward...

                 

I have too many tabs... Art homework is the best.

My first art project. I am so pumped for this.

        

Lizzy's computer is so much tinier than mine.

Much needed temple trip.

             

Church with the roomies.

My mom is confused about where I actually am...

I am too lazy to cut things.  So I just eat it off the block.

It's not a convocation unless Madi falls asleep.

So excited for my Cowboys this season.

The Creamery is so delicious.

We creep in windows.  A lot.

Dance parties are so freaking fun.

Cassidy loves Otterpops.

My floor is really sick.

I love partying with my roomies.

Annalee had a cake meltdown.

Computer parties everyday.