Sunburn & Basketball

Friday morning at 11 I headed up to the Marriot Center to mark our spot in line for the BYU vs. New Mexico basketball game.  I was there until Marissa and Kyle showed up around 4:30 and Nick a bit later. I was incredibly bored but it was really nice to get some sun. I even got a sunburn on my nose and some freckles showed up for a bit. Makes me excited for summer!! Not the sunburn part, just getting sun.  All I did was take a nap, study, take another nap, got some pizza from the guys behind us in line, took a longer nap and listened to music. I was ready to talk to people when they all showed up, but all they were planning to do was read. I was so bored by then that I convinced them not to. 


We left to get food but stayed at the Marriot until the morning. It got to freaking cold though! My toes were frozen and my bottom blanket was wet. Marissa got a great night's sleep but the rest of us kept waking up and weren't very comfortable.  


Marissa and I left at about 9:30 to take showers. I had a basketball game at 12 so I was leaving anyway for that.  When I was getting ready Marissa kept texting me telling me to try to get a parent to coach part of the game for me so I would be able to go, gates were going to open at 12:30. Marissa texts me right before my game and tells me the gates already opened and that I may not get in because they might only let a certain amount of students in (like they did for the Utah game).  I asked a mom to do and she was totally fine doing it, she coached the same girls in soccer last Spring.  I booked it out of the school, drove to the Marriot but I didn't want to risk trying to find a spot and there not being one so I just parked on the street then ran up to the Marriot.... all in eight minutes. :) It was really hard to run though because A) I was in converse and B) I have not ran outside forever! I could barely breath! I did get to the gate in time and was able to get in. I scored some all sports passes from some friends so KC and Kyle could get in. 


After the stupid game (the refs sucked) Marissa and I were walking to the car. She kept asking how far away it was. I didn't really realize how far I ran until I paid attention. It was a lot longer of a walk than I thought. 


After that, we went to pick up Nick for the Jazz game. I got three free tickets for being a Jr. Jazz coach so we decided to use them. We took up two of my players, the Hannahs. At the game we got a free hot dog and drink. When we got our drinks I asked for a Diet Coke. One of the girls asked what a Diet Coke is. I said a drink. She then asked, "Does it have caffeine?".. in a very serious voice. I felt like a terrible example and told her that diet didn't... Oops.

At the game they announced that if Jazz gets 6 blocks then everyone gets free tacos from Taco Bell, of course we went!! We didn't really understand what the manager was saying about it when we went in but he ended up giving each of us two free tacos! We only expected one but we were all good with two. 


When we got home I was just expecting to go to bed but a bunch of people in my ward were having a bonfire and Syd was just about to leave ans asked if I wanted to go. I decided I would and it was worth it. It was a lot of fun. We played games, had s'mores and I got the chance to get to know a few more people. But now my room smells like smoke from it. I am trying to air it out but now I am freezing!!


Sherry invited us for dinner tonight. It was delicious. Thanks Sherry!!


After ward prayer tonight we had a little surprise birthday party for a girl, Alex, that lives in my stairwell.  Last night when I was hanging out with her, her roommate, Meighan, was making the cheesecake for the party. We made up the ridiculous excuse that I promised my family I would make them dessert but didn't know how and Meighan was doing it for me. She totally bought it and thought I was a jerk for not helping her make it, not helping with dishes and thought I was stupid for not knowing how to make a dessert. Everyone has been keeping this from her for days and she has been thinking people were just being mean. 

Surprise and Massage

On Friday I helped out with a friend's (Brittney Leavitt) surprise birthday party. When she went to the house it was at and we jumped out.. she was incredibly confused. She couldn't stop shaking for about fifteen minutes because she got scared and really had no idea what was going on. It was a really fun party and I got to spend more time with my roommates and the girls across the stairwell from me. We played Band Hero, mafia (which I don't think I have played since my 4th year at Girls Camp) and pool. Brittney's boyfriend wanted to make a video of her friends saying stuff about her. His friend edited the video and it turned out awesome.

The birthday girl!

Saturday morning Marissa took me to get my full body massage (birthday present). It was amazing! Even though the girl who was giving me mine wasn't very clear with directions... It was still awesome and felt so good. Thank you Nick, Marissa and KC!!!

I had another game for Jr. Jazz. The opposing team was at about the same level as my girls so it was a good game. We have never had a ref who called fouls before so it was closer to a real game. We only have two more games which I am kinda sad about. 

And Truth Be Told, I Miss You.

My parents have always done cute things on Valentine's Day. When I got a package in the mail last weekend, it made me miss home... a lot. My parents sent my sisters and I red roses. They are so gorgeous! They are seriously like perfect.

I thought going home for Apple Blossom would be good. But getting a little taste of home has made being at school just a bit harder. I wanted to stay home until I start back up in the fall.

Getting a package from my parents was what I needed. I miss them tons.

I was just thinking today about how much my parents do for me and how much I take for granted.  They are probably the best supporters for me through everything.  I miss high school because I miss having the alone time I got with them. When I was home in January my mom said something like this... "This is just like the good ol' days." I was kinda confused and she just said those were the days when us three were home and got to spend time together. It really made me want to stay home.

For Human Development we had to right a paper about experiences that made us who we are today and how they changed us.  All of mine had to do with family in some way.  I am so happy I have the family I do.

Thank you mom and dad for being great examples for me and giving me so much support. I miss you and love you!!!

Marci Lucas Nelson

Marci and I have known each other for about 16 years. We have been friends ever since her family moved to Manson, of course with many many ups and downs. It is her birthday today so I wanted to write a blog just for her. So here are a few pictures, stories and things that I remember about growing up with her.

When I was younger, Marci's mom, Krisy, would always babysit me. I will never forget The Stinking Feet Club, probably the best club ever made.

Marci helped me gain my love for peanut butter because she would have it on EVERYTHING!!! One of my favorites is peanut butter banana sandwiches. Pretty dang delicious.

 I still think about our wonderful style back then when I see little girls in velour/velvet and overalls. We rocked those hardcore. (By the way... she stills takes pictures with me while choking the life out of me...

We decided early that we would feel bad for our husbands because many times we would wake up with scratches and bruises all over  ourselves when we would have sleep overs.
Speaking of husbands, we would make lists and lists of what we wanted our's to be.

We spent a lot more time together when sports started in middle and high school.

She asked me to be on her intramural basketball team this semester and I finally got to play last Thursday. I knew I missed it but there was one time we were both going after a girl to get the ball and right then is when I realized how much I missed it. And by "it" I mean high school sports. Playing with people who know exactly what you are thinking and you know how they play. Marci was always fun to play sports with and during senior year was great to have as a fellow leader. She is way good at sports and puts her all into it. In high school she was always the vocal one which helped every sports team she played on better.

During our senior trip with I couldn't walk and used a wheel chair at Silverwood, she was the one who stayed with me the whole time. I knew how much she wanted to run off with everyone but I really appreciated her staying with me so I didn't feel like such a loser. She even walked slow with me when we went to the mall. I appreciated her more than ever during that trip.

She always puts up with me.. when I am super moody, when I am just in a bad mood or when I am just a ditz. All she ever says is... "Oh, Whitni...."

We got the chance to go to EFY together.. and end up both getting sick with two different things. It was still a blast.

We were always able to help each other through that last year of mutual. We loved it, it was just getting to the end and we wanted to graduate and everything, you know...

One of the nicest things she has done for me is have Marissa and I sleep over at her house and sleep under the stars. She did this for me because I was leaving for college and was going to miss the stars in the city.  She had my favorite foods and everything. Too bad I totally ruined it by throwing up!!! I felt terrible but I loved that she would make sure I got that last taste of home before leaving.  We had a take two when I was home for the break and before we left again for Fall semester.

While I was at college and terribly homesick... I get a call telling me to look up a video on youtube. It was titled "For Whitni."  Here it is. :)

For Whitni

When we were running for Apple Blossom, I think both of us, along with our moms, were really worried about the results. Of course, both of us wanted to be Queen. But we knew that the final results were what they were supposed to be. We were able to grow closer and be pretty princesses together. I wouldn't have wanted it any other way.

I think one of the things that kept us such good friends throughout the years was the friendship of our moms. If it weren't for them I don't think we would have been able to keep our friendship. So, I am thankful for our mothers staying best friends.

Marci is one person that I know I can count on to have fun with and I hope she has a freaking awesome birthday.
 Love you Marc!

Back in the Game

Ok, so Friday was the first day that I got to use my tortilla presser that I got for Christmas. Marissa and I made rice and beans to go along with them.  I didn't think they were that bad. I am not a huge bean person and I really liked the ones Marissa made so they must have been good. The tortillas need a little work but the rice was pretty dang good. :)

Marissa lied when she said we forgot to take pictures... We only forgot until the very end. 

Saturday, I had another basketball game. My girls are getting a lot better and understanding the game better. Here is my team minus one girl. 

Yes I know.. they are 3rd and 4th graders and almost taller than me. I have noticed and accepted that fact.

On Sunday we headed up to Sherry's for the Super Bowl. It was a lot of fun. I missed all the French food though because I fell asleep. I'm sorry Sherry!! It's always good to see KC, Sherry and her family.

We finally got a TV for our apartment!! One of Syd's friends had an old one along with a VCR/DVD player. All for free :) Now we are just trying to find a stand for it that won't break.

Wednesday night Connor took me to the Lakers vs. Jazz basketball game.  Him and Davis are both from LA so they were happy the Lakers won. We were up super high but it was fun anyways.

And last,  but certainly NOT least................

I got to play basketball again!!!!!! :) Marci signed me up for her intramural basketball team and I haven't been able to play in any of the games, until now! It was so much fun. My knee got a bit tweaked towards the end but it is feeling totally fine now. I am incredibly sore everywhere else though! Playing basketball is so much different than just riding the bike at the gym. At the beginning I was really nervous and not used to my brace but once the game started I was back in it and most of the time forgot about my knee. The brace is a bit restricting but right now I just care that it works and that I was able to play. I don't think the doctor really understood why I was so happy to get my brace. 

Things That Make Me Happy

I guess I totally missed Shannon's Top Ten post because I didn't know she tagged me! I went to read it after Bronte posted hers. So here it goes...

1) Sleep! I think anyone that knows me knows that I value my sleep. I love naps and sleeping in. Definitely one of my favorite things. Here are a couple pictures that my brothers took. There are tons of pictures of me sleeping though.

2) Sports. I have always loved them and have missed them this past year! It is great to coach my team, though. They are great girls and always make practices fun.

3) Home. There are so many things about Manson and my house that I miss everyday while at college.  Some of them are... of course the lake, the smell of my house, looking out on our deck up lake, being able to sleep out on the deck and see all the stars, Sabri (I miss Trouncy so much and she was one of my favorites too), being able to go anywhere and see at least five people I know, and of course our perfect apples.

4) Laughing. It is the best remedy for me when I am in a bad mood, homesick or just exhausted with life.  Finding humor in things makes life so much better and happier.

Here is one of my favorite youtube videos that I always think is hilarious.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txqiwrbYGrs

5) Family. My family is so supportive of everything that I am doing and I love them so much.  Here are a couple reason why I love my family....I love  my mom for always playing with my hair and making me such beautiful quilts. I love my dad for always giving me advice is sports and really everything else in life. My siblings, DeA and Rock (and soon to be Boulder!!) are always fun to be with. I love them all and I know they will always help me when I need it. I also love the chance that I have to get closer to my mom's side of the family while at school.

6) Getting dressed up. I always had an excuse to dress up with Apple Blossom but now, I only have school (which I don't like getting dressed up for) and my very rare dates. I love getting my hair done and feeling pretty.

7) Playing with babies. They are so cute and always fun.

8) Flowers. My two favorites are Gerbera Daisies and Roses.

9) Finding a new pair of heels (actually any shoes for that matter.)  When I find ones I like I have a hard time giving them up, especially when they are on sale.

10) Setting goals and accomplishing them. One of my biggest goals right now is to get into nursing school. And if I do that, I will definitely be happy. :) One of my random goals is to be able to do the splits again!


And now I am going to tag all my family members that have blogs, I don't really want to write everyone's name out but you know who you are.