BRAIN DEAD

Ever have those days that no matter how you try you feel you are in some thick fog and cannot escape? That is me today.

Somehow all my energy (though not much to begin with) was used up after cleaning, making lunch, doing laundry and homework. Given I was disturbed by an unpleasant pain this morning at 4am that lasted for nearly 3 hours, putting a damper on getting my beauty rest.

Oh is it not lovely to be a girl sometimes.....

Alas after fighting cramps for about half the day, along with chores and one class down, I seem to have no energy to think. This would not be so bad if I did not have a 3 hour class to endure. I will pray that despite my fog and my body depleting my energy rapidly that I shall survive.  And when it is all over I get to spend the evening with Garett.

Oh the simple and marvelous things that we cling to to get us through our worst days.

He truly is a blessing, more than I can say, but amazing nonetheless.

Off to endure  the next 180 minutes. Wish me luck!

I wish I had some caffeine.
Meg

It's the small things that count

When was the last time you stopped to enjoy those small moments in your life?

Like enjoying some chunky peanut butter with a spoon and a blanket on the couch away from the cold.

Or the smell of lotion when you put it on.

And it reminds you of the beautiful day that awaits you.

Or the enjoyment of settling in to your new home.

Or at least getting excited about settling in soon.

The best is when you get a great deal on the best cheese.

Pepper Jack of course!

TWO pounds of pepper jack, what could be better?

(Aaron, I can just imagine you going to town on this block of cheese)

Getting some munchy food and lunch stuff (it's in the fridge, not pictured)

And getting a ride back from the store with 2 nice guys. Oh how I missed the nice people of Rexburg.

Finding a lost box is a great feeling!

Now to get pots and pans so that I can actually use this stuff is another matter..

The pretty day that awaits outside my window

Even when it turns into the largest snow flakes you have ever seen

I wish I could show you how large these snow flakes were

They were at LEAST quarter sized.

Doing laundry is rather pleasant and satisfying

Except for having to put it away...

Working out!

This is my "I'm going to feel this tomorrow" face but it's so satisfying knowing you're doing something good for your body. =D

And starting to pack up the few things you unpacked because you get to move in a few days =D

I am ready to unpack! I am ready to have a home again =D

The funniest thing by far is when my manger gives tours of the apartment or the girls (who will live here next semester) and their mothers/friends are moving their boxes in and they stop to look at this:

This is years of collecting/making earrings.

I am not a fan of subtle earrings. =D

I hope this makes you stop and appreciate the simple things in your life, whether it be the weather, a snack or two, the people you meet, a scent, finding something that was lost, future plans, clean clothes, working out or something you have created.

Crunchy
Peanut butter
is the
way to go!
Enjoy!
Meg

Findings:

I've been in college for around a month and a bit now and I would like to share some lessons I have learned in college.

1) Set at least 3 alarms every morning due to being deft. And even though your alarm may be blaring and wake up everyone else within a 50 foot perimeter, you may still never hear it. Also, it is good to have a roommate that sleeps even harder than you, therefore she does not get mad at you for waking up at 7/8am every single day.

2) When you are literally down to your last pair pants, just wear them all again. (As long as you don't go roll in the dirt or there are no visible stains, they are still good)

3) You know you have enough clothes when you DO have to do laundry, that your basket is as TALL and as heavy as you are.

4) Having roommates is about give and take. (I am not a great cook, so I leave it up to mainly Cacia and Alisa. In turn, I do the dishes about 95% of the time.)

5) I actually like doing dishes and they make for a great stress relief. =]

6) You can never have enough curling irons, straighteners and blow driers. (Between the 6 of us, we have about 20 of all of those....no seriously...)

7) Flats are your friend when church is up the ONE hill in Idaho. Then you can change into your cute heels once you GET to church.

8) Wind is evil.

9) When you are bored enough, you will be amazed how EXTREMELY creative you can get (hence whipped cream, giant cookies, cereal, barrel rolls, and the "haha" game)

10) You can take naps regardless of where/when or for how long, as long as you wake up and do something productive afterward.

11) Music makes walking more enjoyable.

12) Calling people is a great way to catch up with people.

13) Spiritual growth is just as important as social and mental growth.

14) Pray sincerely ALWAYS, even for meals, it makes a world of difference.

15) Learn to talk in person, communication is VITAL in all things.

16) Don't be scared to try new things, you might actually have fun.

17) It is never too late to work out, shower, or sing songs as long as you are not disrupting people or have class early the next day.

Well I think that is MOST of what I have learned...there's probably tons more but I can't think of them. But these are the most important ones. =] I hope you enjoyed these. Test them out, you might learn something too.

TALKING IS VITAL
Meg