PS: that movie made me cry

Mom and I drove the kids to Scandia last night, and she and I went to Ontario mills on date. We saw PS: I love you, (but don't tell anyone!) and it was so goooooood! Mom and I came out of the movie with tear-streaked face. We then went to Applebee's to drink something delicious and talk about our feelings. We mostly talked about Tim and Roy. The food was so good, and I haven't had good girl talk in forever. When it was time, we drove back to scandia and took everyone to their various homes. Then crashed in bed.

I love looking at Sister Hull's pictures, because the girls are soooo cute! Tonight we are going to have a Xanadu party, while Daddy conviniently has to go out for the night. Carlie is going to miss it, because she is babysitting the Hill children. They are moving in like a month, so no more new baby bed stories, or birthday panties. Sad times...
Today, I finished the puzzle that Dad gave me, the one that is like 3D, and it looks totally awesome!!!! It was a really fun puzzle to do, and I can't wait to paste it and put it up on the wall in my room. I hope my new roommate likes hot air balloons!
Now that Christmas excitement has settled down, I've begun to miss my friends. Although I have a lot more I want to do here, I would like to play with my new toys with Leesa and apt 77, the BN, and various other people, like downstairs Juli.
Being home is so nice. I don't think it's gotten below 50. Being silly with Carlie and Kellie is so much fun! They love Divine Comedy, and soon all the Chatfield girls will know the joys of quoting it. It is perfect here for running, and with the help of my running shoes, it is totally awesome. And Caleb, watch out, because I'm joining the miles war! Eating real home cooked food is so magical! I've gained like 5 pounds since I've been home, and I know I'll be shot for saying that.
Wow, Xanadu is going to be an interesting movie...

Christmas

After reading Holly's posts I'm always so inspired to write my aspirations, hopes, dreams, and other inspirational things, but then I just end up giving a summary of my life. I'll make the summary short (hopefully) and the aspirations deep. Maybe not long, but deep.

Home has been a whirlwind adventure of shopping, playing, sleeping, and an all around ruckus time. Judith and family were here, and those boys can crack me up non-stop. Justin in a hunk-o-chunk, Nathan is starting to warm up faster, and Aaron... well... he's a little boy. We went to Knott's yesterday, and I discovered my liking for roller coasters. We went on the Silver Bullet last, and I liked it so much that we went on it again. My marbles were mixed up, but it was still fun. I don't think mom really knows what she's talking about when she explains the marbles thing, so I wish she would stop spreading false knowledge. It's true there are things in your inner ears that help keep you balanced, but there are not little balls in your head that roll around and make you feel dizzy. Somewhere in the apex there, if I remember correctly...

Anyways, we had a fantastic time and it was totally chill. We came home and watched meet the Robinsons, and it was a cute move, very inspirational, makes me want to adopt. Today, church was good. It's kind of lame to be sick, if only because I can't sing the Christmas hymns properly. I wrote a letter to Tim today, and sent along some pictures. I hope he's doing well. I am so lame, because I haven't written Ben a single letter, and he's my cousin! MY cousin, not anyone else's. Oh, well, it's never too late to begin. One last thing, Christmas was official when I heard the melodious tunes of the Jackson 5 and All 4 One.

Well, not as short as I'd hoped, but not bad.

Aspirations (and the like):

Better fulfill my Sunday School calling. I think I'm doing all right, but I can always be better.

Get school affairs in order: pay tuition, get all the classes I need, apply for my major, strive with my classes, etc.

Get interpersonal issues settled. You know...

Go to the temple more often. You know... just kidding. But really, I didn't go nearly enough last semester, and I want to make that better.

Build up my food stalk. I guess I should start eating again. I think I've gained like five pounds since I've been home.

Be a better friend. I feel like I've neglected the people who I consider my real friends, and who have been so good to me. I just don't know how to become a better friend. It's brainstorming time.

Become a more considerate roommate. I want all of us to be comfortable in our home, and so I'm willing to do my part. Whereas before I was throwing trash under the couches, leaving a pile of nasty dishes throughout the house, letting the noxious fumes seep from my moldy towel, you know, normal stuff...

Get more sleep. My 8 o'clock will not be pleasant.

And an overall spiritual reboot. I'll be stronger, faster, spit farther, jump higher, read deeper, and actually concentrate in Relief Society!

I guess they're not really aspirations, just goals. But I must say, they're pretty sweet goals. Maybe I'll succeed in my endeavors next post.

My First Flight!!!

My first flying experience was pretty good. The whole thing went very smoothly, and it turns out I'm not terrified of it. Leesa drove me to the airport, and I thought she was going to walk me in and help me get started, but she just dropped me off. I went into the wrong terminal at first, and I walked around for a few minutes getting ready to freak out. But then when I got to the right terminal, I went up to these kiosks that people were waiting in line for and got my ticket, then checked my bag, and the lady told me where to go. The security check went well, and no police officers tackled me. While I was waiting to board the plane, I talked to Shelley for a while, then when I hung up, I decided to crochet a little. The second I pulled it out, I found myself surrounded by old ladies... literally. On either side of me there sat two old ladies at least 80 years old, both talking to me about their knitting adventures. It was kind of funny. So when we finally got on the plane, I got a little nervous about the flight, but when we finally took off, it was totally fun. I had this big grin on my face, and I was practically leaning out the window. I'm sure the guy sitting next to me thought that I was some kind of dufus. Anyways, I crocheted for a while, but I slept for most of the time. The landing was kind of cool. When we finally got off the plane, I had no idea where to go, so I kind of just followed people. It was weird being the one coming down the stairs, having people waiting for me. Usually I'm the one at the bottom of stairs waiting for someone way more exciting than me to come down. Now I'm home, and I slept forever, and it was fantastic!!! I like Carlie and Kellie and Daddy and Mommy!

Divine Comedy Date

Last night Jaren and I went on a totally awesome date! I thought back to when he'd invited me to see Divine Comedy, but I was previously occupied. So I invited him to go to this month's show, and it was totally hilarious!!! It was the highlights from all the shows of the year, so it had the Marriott School Musical, and the parade on Les Mis, and a ton of other completely random hilarious things. They did a whole music video set the the music of Sexy Back, but they changed it to Sexy Stach, and there were three guys walking all around campus with these fake mustaches, acting all "cool" and Jaren could not stop laughing. They did an interpretive dance to colors of the wind, and I could have been in some stuck-in-your-pants kind of trouble, because I was laughing so hard I couldn't breathe. So, all in all, incredible show. And he and I got glow bracelets and necklaces. Sweet! After that we went to Costa Vita's and had some tasty Mexican food. I felt so bad because he got way more food than I did, and still finished first. Oh, well, I guess it comes with the territory of being a girl. Afterwards we went back to his house, and talked for a while. He is so funny. When Jordan and Joel came home, they'd bought a fancy poster that Jordan had been wanting all semester, so they had a hanging party, making it all even and hanging their records around it. I sat there forever it feels like and watched them. Then Leesa came over and we all talked and laughed and had a good time. It was a very good night.

Oh, also, I taught the Sunday School lesson today and it went well. I was very intimidated, partly because peers are just intimidating, but also because I was teaching for Hannah and Jaren's class, so they were there, and it was scary a little. Also the new bishop sat in, but it was nice to have him there, because he just has a peaceful aura. We also had a meeting after church, and the stake Sunday School guys were there, and it was a great meeting. I love feeling on top of everything for my calling, and having the information at my fingertips.

I'm scared for finals. 'Nuff said.

This is a shout out to my Hollikins. Thanks for letting me steal Zoolander, because it was to cause of a very good evening.

summary of my life thusfar

I'm worried that I'm not going to get all the Christmas/birthday shopping done in time. I was going to send Tim a Christmas package, but that idea didn't seem to fly. School is picking up, and the stress is beginning. That stress is being dissipated with the help of some good running, good friends, and a cute boy. One of the most exciting things to happen to me today was that the pathway from Helamen to Campus is finally finished, so it doesn't have to bottle-neck any more. Also, one the indoor track, I saw so many people I know, a couple of which being Andrew Walker and Caleb Miskin, Myscan, MeescAn. It was pretty fun. Now I must go to bed. A wonderful day of rest/productivity/fun-ness/LAUNDRY awaits me. Horray!!!