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I have finally caught up on my life adventures. I'm now just studying, going to class, doing student government, working, having a boyfriend and dipping my toes in any organization on campus that sounds interesting. It's a busy life, but I love it. Since I finally have some time to blog about stuff that is just life I want to do this thing that some friends of mine did back in August. So, here it is -

Day 1 - your favorite songDay 2 - your favorite movie
Day 3 - your favorite television program
Day 4 - your favorite book
Day 5 - your favorite quote
Day 6 - 20 of my favorite things
Day 7 - a photo that makes you happy
Day 8 - a photo that makes you angry/sad
Day 9 - a photo you tookDay 10 - a photo taken over 10 years ago of you
Day 11 - a photo of you recently
Day 12 - something you are OCD about
Day 13 - your favorite outfit
Day 14 - your favorite shoes
Day 15 - your dream house
Day 16 - a song that makes you cry (or nearly)
Day 17 - an art piece (drawing, sculpture, painting, etc)
Day 18 - my wedding/future wedding/past wedding
Day 19 - a talent of yoursDay 20 - a hobby of yours
Day 21 - a recipe
Day 22 - a website
Day 23 - a youtube video
Day 24 - where I live
Day 25 - your day, in great detail
Day 26 - your week, in great detail
Day 27 - my worst habit
Day 28 - whats in my handbag/purse
Day 29 - hopes,dreams and plans for the next 365 daysDay 30 - a dream for the future

Day 1: Favorite Song. There are so many songs that I love, but Grace Is Gone by Dave Matthews Band will always be a favorite. It even has a special place in the "All Songs Sleezy" Playlist.

I also LOVE LOVE the song Swim by Jack's Mannequin

Day 2: Favorite Movie:

2 Favorites - Life as a House

& Love Actually

Day 3: Favorite Television Show
GOSSIP GIRL

xoxo

Day 4: Favorite Book

I don't have one. I will open any book that is recommended to me.

Day 5: Favorite Quote
"To be awake is to be alive" - Henry David Thorough from Walden

Day 6: 20 of my favorite things
1Recliners
2Steak
3Ice Cream
4New Magazines
5My Google Calendar
6Mac Eyeshadow
7Freshly Washed Sheets

8Painted Toenails

9Kissing
10Good and intelligent conversation
11Old homes
12Kittens
13Chai Tea Latte
14Snail Mail
15Shaved Legs
16Oldies
17Being outside
18My boyfriend, Cole
19Traditions
20Utah State University

Finals

"With all thy getting, get understanding" Proverbs 4:7

This week has felt like the longest week of my life. I started studying for finals last Thursday and haven't stopped until today, although today is the most crucial. I took my ENVS final Tuesday morning, this morning I had ecology and tomorrow will be the final two. I should be studying for the Sociology of Race Class and Gender and the Asian American literature tests, but I need a break so here I am blogging.

I have enjoyed my classes this semester, but I think from now on I'm going to take it easy and do 12 credit semesters. ENVS 4130 has probably been the most challenging class I've taken in college. It was in combination with a graduate level class and the curriculum was intense. I wrote a 15 page research paper about Clean Energy Use in National Parks according to the Energy SmartPARKS Memorandum of Understanding. I put a lot of time and energy into the paper and it was well worth it - I managed a B+ grade. Now, I have to wait for the final grade.

Asian American Literature was a class I never expected to enjoy, and although the reading load was extreme, the curriculum was facinating. We talked about the dominant discource of communities, stereotypes of Asian Americans and what it means to be American. There was a lot of discussion about it, and no matter what was said, I'm proud to be an American.

My other classes were decent, but nothing to write home about. I'm just excited for the summer to be here, when I all have to worry about is going to my job (when it's found) and being with my friends. Here's to finishing the semester with a bang!!