Seasons

I know I haven't written on here for a VERY long time, especially since facebook is around and that seems to be the best way I communicate with friends now days. But anyways, I really do feel like writing about the seasons.

Now yes, the season has just transitioned from summer and into a very cold fall. Along with that come the beautiful leaves, daylight hours, General Conference, and so much more! But, Right now the change has been more a change in life. I think I'm starting a new chapter... this is what I"m hoping.

So, as many of you know, that boy and I are no longer dating, which kind of shook things up a bit. But, so many miracles have led me to exactly where I am today it's unfathomable really.

So First off, A few days after we broke up I decided to find myself a new place to live seeing as how living in the same ward just wasn't going to be good for me. So I asked the office if they'd give me permission to switch into a different complex that they also owned. After hearing the circumstance, and the office being filled with girls, they were very understanding. After permission was granted I figured out all of the openings. Alyssa and Meghann though lived in Centennial II and I wished so badly that I could move in with them. Unfortunately not only was there apartment full, the complex, and the ward were full! There weren't even any apartments available in Roman Gardens that was in the same complex. Gosh. So I decided I didn't care that wouldn't be a big deal and I would move into Roman Gardens anyways. I was desperate, I mean it's the truth. So I'm about to sign a contract when I ask one more time what the chances of a slot opening up in Centennial II would be like. The girl then mentioned that one person was thinking about switching over from that complex into Roman Gardens.... my hesitancy was still great because I really only wanted to live with Alyssa and Meghann.. but If I scoped out who'd be in that apartment before hand and checked things out that would make my decision so much easier. So... I ask any for any details I can get... and I ask what apartment that girl lived in. She answered "Apt. 15". I thought I was having one of those moments where you totally blank out what the person is saying because you want to be hearing something else. But, once I realized I wasn't completely insane, I so excitedly replied "You're not mistaken are you? Are you SURE it's 15?" Poor girl, I didn't mean to doubt her, I just didn't think it could be true that one of Alyssa's roomates was planning on moving out. This girl didn't tell any of her roomates and honestly it was a miracle... I had the chance to sign a contract with Alyssa in this very apartment and I turned it up over the summer... but that thought didn't cross my mind when the opportunity came along again. So the girl did end up moving out, and I moved in!
Next thing on my list was to change all my classes that I had with you know who. So one of my co-workers saw me changing my classes, and we started talking to eachother about a few teachers and she recommended a few to me. So I finally managed my classes so I could take from these professors. I went to my first day of class, and it was amazing... both of them were... I ended up dropping my one main course (Psych. Statistics), and am only taking Living Prophets, and D&C (the second half).
So let me step back a little bit. The day after the beau broke up with me Alyssa and Meghann decided that we needed to play games so I could take my mind off of other things. So they invited a bunch of people from their ward over and we played a few games. One of the boys there was somewhat flirty towards me... saying a few cute things about the game and myself and such. Anyways... that is where it all starts really.

So about this boy.

This same week I moved in, and that weekend we decided we must play games again... So of course I wanted to invite the flirty and attractive boy to play games. But of course inviting that one person means you too have to invite everyone else in the ward so he isn't aware that you are indeed interested. Yes, and the games began. So, I invited him ... and he didn't come... So on Sunday I wrote a love note to everyone that I knew in the ward... which at the time wasn't many people, so It wasn't too bad. But I wrote one to him-Jarom.
Then on Monday he must have seen me walking about 40 feet behind him after FHE because he turned around and said "Hey Teri, can I carry that for you?" And of course, I'm deaf.. so I said "Whhhhhaaattt?" Then I was closer to him and he asked if he could carry my back pack for me. Umm.. yeah.. amazingly cute. So, we walk home and are asking the regular get to know you questions... I find out he is from Wisconsin.. which is a lot like Minnesota... also find out his brother goes to the University of Minnesota... but it gets better.. I also find out that we have the same professor for the same class... only at a different time. I thought... huh.. I'm walking with a cute, genuinely nice boy, who I am interested in, and happens to have the same professor for the same class. ... yes-just has to be irony right?
So, the next day I call to ask him what our homework is for that class... but we realized I'm in a night class, and he has his during the day three times a week. But in this conversation he did say, "Teri you should switch to my class so that we can be friends." Umm.. to him that didn't mean anything... it was just a nice thing to say... but in my mind I'm thinking "You have no idea how badly I want to be your friend..... wait no.... more than that.. more accurately your girlyfriend." Just kidding.. at that point I wasn't as smitten.. but I'm past the point of return now. I am smitten. Yes it's true.

This story will be continued later... but I have to post this so that other posts won't show up anymore! The story gets better by the way!

So It's Been a While...

Well, I think you've probably all given up hope that I would ever write in here again. In fact, I myself doubted I'd ever write on here again. But, here I am once again writing on good old blogger. Sadly I don't have too much to write about. I just feel like writing... I haven't really been writing in my Journal lately, and so I have "cravings" sometimes to write. Anyways, I guess I'll tell ya about my trip to California since that's the only exciting thing I've done all summer. It started out with my first plane ride! Sweet! And this was my view leaving San Diego. It knew the clouds would look gorgeous, but I didn't know just how beautiful they'd look from the plane. So, pretty much it was ALL an adventure for me as I was extremely entertained most the trip.

So, When I got there Scott's mom, and sister were waiting at the airport to pick me up. Scott had to work the whole time I was there, except the forth of July of course. But, when I got home there was a box with my favorite snacks, Happy Feet, and a lovely note from Scott. What a peach.

Finally he came home, and after the shock of actually being with Scott again had subsided a tad, and after many many a hugs we went hiking. After an exhausting hike we went to Dominique's which is the best Itallian food I've ever tasted. Really, I'm not fibbing (what a funny word... haven't used that since I was probably 5). It was simply divine, and Olive Garden shall never be the same to me.

The next day we went to the world famous San Diego Zoo! In all honesty though, I have to say sadly I'm not as thrilled about seeing animals in cages as I once was. Most of the animals were too far away... and I think Madagascar ruined it for me... I was expecting too much of them. But, I have to say that I would have watched the Orangutangs all day if I had discovered them earlier. They were amazing. We definately had a bonding moment. This particular Orangutang delighted me when he posed so nicely for the camera... slightly Madagascar-esque.Let's see, On the second I went shopping with Scott's sister and to my surprise there were more than a dozen roses lying on my bed. It was our 1 year and a month anniversary. Crazy Crazy Crazy. I can't believe it's been that long! Wow... Anyways, that was more than cute, it was adorable.

The next Saturday we went to SeaWorld! SeaWorld was amazing. I met my new good friend Mr. Sting Ray there that day. The Sting Ray's were possibly my favorite. Isn't that silly? I go all the way to SeaWorld, and I'm more thrilled with the sting rays than trained seals and dolphins! Anyways, I'll tell you why. You could feed and pet them! So, it was almost closing time, and one of the people that works there gave me a bunch of fish (which otherwise would have been $5) to feed them. I fed one of them, and he kept coming back for more, and would let me pet him. He did make this scary sucking noise that he's gonna have to work on... but I can look past that.. we can still be friends.

Oh yes, and we also saw the Aquarium..La Jolla beach, and Old Town San Diego... I got to see this tiny display on the Mormon Battallion. It was surprisingly interesting, but so tiny.

But the best part about San Diego of course was seeing Scott! It's amazing how the distance made such a sweet reunion. I don't reccomend it, it's not for everyone, and I still don't think it's for me. But, I had no idea my heart could beat at lightning speed until I saw Scott again for the first time!

Well... That's about all Folks... not much else as far as my trip. The countdown is too long until you know who comes home, but I'm just ecstatic that I made it over half way! Almost there!

Accepted :O)

Hey Friends! Well, it's true, finally my life long dream has come true. Fall 2007 I will be attending BYU. I'm pretty darn excited about it. Really, I don't know why since I was a child I've wanted to attend this school. Maybe it's because since nursery I've been taught that you go to BYU, you find a spouse, you get married in the temple, and then you have lots of babies! Hehe, well, that's actually semi accurate. Anyways, I'm excited, and maybe I'll even see some of you gals around campus.

K, I love you girls, and I hope finals and such are going well for you. Well, as well as finals can be I suppose. Buhbye!

In a Writing Mood...

Hello Everyone!

I'm very sorry if you've become nausiated when you look at my blog due to the fact I haven't updated it in quite some time. I finally figured out how to get onto blog again since it updated blogger. It was a tough battle between the computer and I, but I finally won! ( Or so I like to think )

Well, What is new my life?

Um, first of all yes, Scott and I are dating once again, and happier than ever. Except, I'm not so happy about the fact that he will be home all Spring/Summer term. That pretty much sucks no matter how I look at it. He plans on working full time, possibly taking up another job since he thinks he'll have nothing else to do.

As for me this summer, I'm not quite sure what the plan is.. I've been stressing out as far as what I should do, and what will work out... I've been looking into an internship at DisneyLand - for the experience, as well as the fact that it is only 2 hours away from where Scott will be. But, if it isn't just for the summer, I'm too chicken to do it. - Or - I could stay here, work at Apex with Alyssa doing Data Entry for $10 an hour hoping, while going to school full time with the hopes of finishing my Associates Degree. Or should I just finish that next fall? ? ? Should I find a different job and work full time? Oh yes, then where am I going to move in the Summer? Fall? There are too many uncertainties, that my head is going " just don't think anymore... maybe the stress will dissapear" :O) But it doesn't, and then when I realize that it hasn't, it's even more stressful.

Anywho, Those are just my stresses, I realize it could all be worse and other people have bigger things to worry about. But for me, at this point in life, I'm getting nervous about a lot of things. Being close to 21 gets all fuzzy, and confusing for me.

California? or Provo?

I guess find out pretty soon...

Status: Single

Hello Everyone!
Well, I thought it was a little awkward that my last post is still up... and things have drastically changed. I thought I should let you all know. Scott and I broke up last Friday... and we're "taking a break" which I'm pretty sure just means... "we're breaking up, and this is a nicer/easier way to say it"... It was a mutual thing, but he's the one that said it. I was too chicken to say it, but we both knew that's pretty much where things were at after a few occurances. I don't really want to explain much on here... cause that's awkward too. I'll tell you the story if you'd like. If not, this is just a heads up so maybe to prevent any future awkwardness if you were to ask how he was... or something to that affect. :o) But those awkward moments are inevitable really, because we're both in the same ward and all... but anywho!

I hope that you all are having a fabulous time in school, with boys, with ... EVERYTHING! You're all great!

P.S. Debbie, you inspired me to go get those shoes... I just couldn't resist!

Take Two (with my attempts to add pictures)

Going to the Temple, and we're... ???

First time at the Beach...

Result of Scott being Snappy Happy...

and yet another... (that I wish I would have rotated)

Thanksgiving

Yes I know. Thanksgiving is over, and Christmas is basically here, and I'm just now blogging about my trip to California. Since it was such a long time ago though, no one will have to suffer through reading those really ridiculous details that I usually include because I've most likely forgotten the majority of them! Well... you might have to endure a few of them, but not nearly as many. ;O)

Okay, so we start out of Provo around 10:00 a.m. in which we made it about 3 hours before my car started to smoke and I thought we were going to die! It was a VERY exciting trip let me tell you! Scott is observent and saw that the car was way over heating and we pulled over. Fortunately Scott's dad wasn't actually too far behind because he and Roger (Scott's brother who is now a senior in high school) were down in cedar city looking at the college there, and talking to track coaches. So, about an hour later Scott's dad comes up behind us and they take a gander under the hood of my car. Meanwhile, I was absolutely terrified of Scott's dad, and I didn't have a clue what to do with myself. I could sit in the car and be of no use, which I felt I would pretty much be anyways. Or, I could offer to help in any way possible, even though I barely knew how to open the hood of my car. Okay, Confession. I probably didn't even know how to do that. So as appealing as the first option sounded, I got out of the car and pretended like I was thinking just as hard as they were about my car. In all actuality, my thoughts were "wow, this could make for an even more awkward trip that I imagined, and I thought I had imagined a pretty awkward one as it was". So they look at the car, play around with things, and realize the fan belt had completely broken.

To make this part of the boring story short - we made it to California after all. It originally was supposed to be a 10 hour trip, but we barely managed to make it under 16 hours. Fun Stuff.

After we made it to California, I slept like a rock until about 11:00 a.m. Wednesday. I woke up, and kind of made crazy "psssssssssst" noises until he heard me and directed me as to what I was supposed to do. He let me know where everything was, offered me breakfast, and while he did, along comes his mom. Dun dun dun! How emberessing. Of course with my luck, his mom sees me in my ridiculous polka dotted pajama pants, Scott's Alabama sweatshirt, and of course my especially crazy morning hair, not to mention Teri's crazy morning face. It's a horror let me tell you. You don't want to see it. And if you have, you can probably understand the pain of Scott's mother. (Bare with me as I over dramatize everything!)

continued...

Let's see, While we were there we went to three different beaches , so I finally got to see the OCEAN! Woo Hoo! We also saw the San Diego temple which was gorgeous. It was pretty entertaining because while we were there these two sister missionaries come up to us and as if they want to take our picture. I was kind of hesitant because we were at the temple and taking a picture in front of this place where people are married for eternity was kind of... like an implication. So I sort of hesitated at first then we both said, "Sure". Oh I also met Scott's grandma this day. She was absolutely adorable! The first thing when we walked in she gave Scott this enormous hug, and then she turned to me, and said " Oh come hear, I ONLY give hugs." So she gave me a huge hug as well. So, I felt pretty comfortable visiting with her. Apparently she's 80 some odd years old, and is up with computers, and she looks like my grandparents did when they were probably 65.

Then the next day we just stayed home because it was Thanksgiving Day. We just hung out watching football games (of course, because Scott and his Dad are football fans, as well as BYU Sport fanatics!) . THat was thrilling let me tell you. We played the new Wii game thing. Scott's little brother stood in line at 5:00 or so in the morning so he could get it when it first came out. - Boys, They're crazy.- Umm.. and we had dinner. Not much out of the norm there.

and the next day...... DISNEYLAND! WOOT! That was amazing! We woke up really early, and didn't leave Disneyland until around 1:00 a.m. It was so exciting, and also more than exhausting.

BLah, Blah, Blah... I'll just cut that story shorter and unclude more pictures for ya k!
Okay... apparently I don't know how to actually get pictures on here... sorry... maybe if someone educated me of such things I would... I... just don't konw why it's not working...oh well.