my randomness

So Christine tagged me to list 6 random facts about myself...it's a lot harder than you think. My life is an open book and there is not much that is not known about me, but I'll give it a try....

1. I'm a lefty, and I love it! (except for when I smear ink as I'm writing)
2. I hate Ross dress for less cause they don't carry my shoe size, RUDE!
3. I've never broken a bone (knock on wood), just hyper-extended both my knees and sprained my ankle pretty good.
4. I didn't get me first kiss until I was 20, and I'm grateful that I waited that long, but mad that it was with a jerk of a boy. I'm also grateful that me and my husband didn't kiss a lot of other people before we met.
5. I absolutely HATE IT when people pop their knuckles! It's like nails on a chalkboard!
6. I also hate whip cream (unless it's mixed in with other stuff), it taste like sweet, watery air. bleh!

Anyway, that's my six random facts. Not too surprising, eh. I'm a pretty average person, nothing too extraordinary or anything. But I do love my life and what I've done with it. I've done exciting things and had awesome opportunities come my way that some will never see. I have a wonderful, loving husband, an awesome, fun job, and some amazingly wonderful family and friends (both mine and Blake's). Just because my life doesn't seem glamorous cause I'm not clamoring for the lime light doesn't mean it has been fun or interesting. I love it! :- )

Our very busy weekend

Well, Blake and I made it through the weekend! We both took the day off last Friday to move. It's amazing the amount of crap you accumulate and we've only been married six months!!!! Anyway, we went and signed papers and got keys to our new apartment. Then I went to class while Blake packed up some of our stuff in his parents explorer and one of our cars that I would drive. Well I got to the apartment first, stuck the key in the lock, and guess what? The deadbolt jammed (Murphy's law totally applies to my entire life!), so they had to call a locksmith. By that time Blake was there and the two of them had to climb to one of our windows and crawl in to work with the door from the inside. By that time Blake and I had moved two loads of stuff to our apartment and were starving. So he took me to lunch for my birthday (yeah, happy birthday to me I moved all day long! ;- )). We then went right back to work loading and unloading our things. His parents and my parents showed up with their trucks to load the bigger items at about five, so that by seven we were all moved in. My mom-in-law brought pizza, pop, and cheesecake over and we had a little birthday bash. By then I was so tired I didn't really even get to enjoy it that much. After everyone left, Blake and I set to work getting our bedroom organized so that we could at least sleep. We knew we were really tired when we got a case of the tired giggles at 8:45 (sad, I know!). Then we were up bright and early (5:30) the next morning to go to the Twin Falls Temple to do sealings as a family. It was sooooo awesome to see my parents, my siblings, and all their spouses in a sealing room at the temple. It was a neat experience for all of us. We then went back to Jeff and Kerry's new place in Twin Falls for cake and ice cream for my b-day. We left at about 2:30, and once we got back to Pocatello we had to go and clean our old apartment, and then clean up a bit to go to a wedding reception. Needless to say my Sunday nap was sooooo needed! Anyway, Blake and I are happy with our new apartment, and hope to be able to invite people over as soon as we clear away the boxes and organize a little!

The goings on of the Hymas'

I thought things would begin to slow down once we quit the cleaning job and we got back into a schedule with school....boy was I wrong! I have two classes that might as well be five with all the reading, leading discussions, papers, and tests that I'm already stressing about. I have to lead a discussion on Rousseau on Thursday in my French Revolution class that is stressing me out major. I'm just hoping that she takes it easy on the person that goes first!

This last week has been the Eastern Idaho State Fair, and I had to be there everyday in the KIDK booth. It kept me really busy during the week because I'd have to go to work to get the car, stay there till four(ish), and then drive back to the station. That gave me about ten minutes to check and send faxes, get stuff for the delivery guy ready, and to make sure everything was in working order before I left. It was busy! Blake also had to work extra because of the fair (he works at McKee's), so both of us were pretty busy last week.

At least Blake and I get a little bit of a get-away this weekend, because we're going to Lagoon (I got free tickets through work)! I'm excited to go, but I also have to keep telling myself that it's ok to do that, the week before we move. I'll just have to box everything up that week during the night, in between my mounds of reading and research for two totally different subjects. I'm really excited for the next few weeks because not only our we moving into a nicer, cheaper apartment, but Joni and her family will be here for about two weeks while Matt does a rotation here in Pocatello. It will be soooo much fun, and we all are going to the temple as a family for the first time! I just have to say that I love this gospel, I love that I can be with my family forever! It can be so easy to lose sight of what's important, but as long as you stay firm in your faith things will always be ok, not easier just ok. In our busy lives it can be so easy to forget to do the little things like scripture study, personal prayer, family prayer, and going to the temple on a regular basis. I've felt the difference from when I do these things and when I don't, and life is much better (or my capacity to handle it is better) when I'm doing them.

The first week of school

I, like many others, started school at ISU this week. I have it pretty easy since I only have two classes, but it's interesting to note some changes around ISU. There are a TON more bikes, scooters, and motorcycles on campus than I have ever seen. Also, both of my history classes are in the new Rendezvous building, so I'm nowhere near the History department offices. The Rendezvous building is technically finished, but on the third floor only about 4 classrooms are finished, I walked by at least 4 others that didn't even have sheetrock, it was all concreate and pipes. I still think this building is the biggest waste of money! Anyway, now that I'm off my soapbox... Blake and I finished our cleaning job last Friday and it has been soooooooooo nice not to have to clean for two hours everynight. We've been able to go to a stake FHE, a Chukars game, and just plain relax (well, I read my readings for class, but that's not hard). We also got the official word that Pocatello Housing accepted are application and we are moving to Katsilometes Courts on 7th St. We are very excited because it's sooooo much nicer and cheaper than our current apartment. Anyway, that's about all that's new with us.

School looms ever closer...

I just recieved my bill from ISU for the two 3-credit classes I will be taking this fall...$1416.00!!! Holy crap! It's a good thing that FAFSA realizes that newly married couples are poorer than dirt and gave me some grants or we'd be in trouble. However there is a silver lining to all of this and that is, is that I have this semester and two more classes in spring and then I'm outta there!!!! Also, Blake and I have decided to quit our Varsity cleaning job as of next week, so that we don't have to do that while I do school. It will also help us be eligible (I don't know how to spell that word, hopefully y'all know what I'm talking about) for moving into an apartment called Katslometes Courts. Hopefully, that will happen in early September. It's weird to think that just a year ago I lived with my parents while going to school and having a job. Now, I moved with my parents, got a boyfriend/fiancee/husband, got married, moved into an apartment, took on another job, and will be moving again! This whole moving thing is not fun and I will be glad when it's over. Anyway, Blake and I continue to work and enjoy life, and as long as we do those two things I think will be good.
P.S. I just figured out that people left me comments on all my posts, thanks for saying hi and finding me! Also, Momma Mia was soooooo funny!

finding time to play

Ever since Blake and I got the job at Varsity it's been pretty tough to try and work out schedules and events at night. We have to have at least two hours to clean the building, and it makes having a social life and fulfilling your calling pretty tough. Anyway, we were able to get away for the weekend to Star Valley, and it was sooooo nice to be able to just relax for a couple of days. We golfed, swam, played games with my family, and had some very yummy food ;- ). We also bought a car before we left so that Blake wouldn't freeze on his bike during the winter. We bought it from Robert Allen, and it wasn't the best deal cause they went back on their word on a couple of things, but you live and learn (yeah, learn never to go there again!). Anyway, it's a little 2003 Ford Focus that will get Blake from here to there, and it also has a couple of features that we liked. Anyway, that's been our busy life in a nutshell. Hopefully we will be able to do some more golfing on Saturday here in Poky. Oh! And congrats to Katie, Dean, and Tyler for the new boy addition to their family!!!! Uh-Oh Katie! You're getting a little outnumbered here! ;- )

Fun Times

So this last couple of weeks has been nothing but work for me and especially Blake. We decided to clean a building for Varsity, but I don't really like it. It's weird having a job that I have to work past five for. Not to mention it has to be done Monday thru Friday every night, so it just takes over everything we can do. Blake has applied to a couple of different jobs during the few hours he has off a week, so I guess we'll see what comes of that. Despite all the work we do we have had time to hang out with some family and friends. We had a really fun time with Suttons on Saturday (once Blake was off of work), and yesterday was nice to be able to go to church and not worry about going to a job (that's the only day that Blake has completely off, poor guy!) Anyway, that's about all that goes on in our life, but we love it and love the married life.