Sundays in Vernal

I love Sundays. They are days to relax, and think about what is important. Today I spent 5 hours at church; this is outstanding for me because of the fact I haven't been in a while do to travel and sleeping through my alarm... But two hours of that was spent singing. I love singing in church choirs. I feel like I'm sharing my talent and also I love the spirit music brings. This week was different as my friend Amber Rust was not here. It was different attending this ward without her there! But, I still miss that ward, and am eager to move back to attend it full time.

I also had the opportunity to visit my grandparents. I love visiting family. Even if I just sit there and listen to the endless conversations about the past, present, and future (which are always the same) I feel like a child again going to visit grandma and grandpa.

This weekend has already been one to put in the books. After a 6 hour adventure home, I had date night with my sister Nicky. It was the funnest time I've had with her in a long time, mostly because we didn't do anything. We just chilled, and watched a movie. Of course treats were involved, they never can't be in the Gardner family. But I just loved spending time with her. I'm glad I will be here another week, because we are definitely doing that again.

Saturday I spent the day with my friend Ali. Hahaahhah the good ol' days of just eating, movies, and doing nothing. We also got to see our high schools production of "The Scarlet Pimpernel" which was pretty good, and very humorous. We then went to Jades house to celebrate her birthday. I had a blast that night; spending it with my high school friends (besides Amber of course and several others).

I'm really excited to have a laid back week at home. My mom has already been extra nice doing my laundry, and having breakfast ready for me when I wake up. It's just a large treat after living on my own for so long. I do have homework to do, but 7 days is a lot; I can take a couple days off :) Right?

The thing I loved the most is when my niece Gracy called me Uncle Freakerd. That was THE funniest thing I have ever heard. It made me laugh hysterically. Freakerd is one of my many nicknames at home, and Gracy must have picked it up from Nicky and linked it to my name. Because she called me both all night. First it was Rhet, then it was Freakerd, then came Uncle Freakerd. But she called me Rhet some more. I just couldn't help but to laugh.

TTFN

Day One: Gotta Love Lent

Well Facebook says it so it must be true, I gave up Facebook for lent. For those of you who don't know what lent is, it's a Catholic belief of sacrifice and self-improvement for 40 days as an allusion to Jesus. The period is from Ash Wednesday until Easter Sunday. One chooses something to give up for those 40 days, but it has to be something unexpected for that individual to give up.

Although I'm Mormon, I thought this is a really cool belief that can only better myself. Although day one has already proven how much I actually use Facebook, I plan to continue with the Facebook Fast until April 20th.

To stay connected, I'm going to once again attempt to blog. I then can somewhat fill a void, and inform people of what is going on. HOORAY!

So you if you need to contact me we must use other means of communication; email, text, or even phone calls.

Peace and blessin's ya'll, peace and blessin's.

Again...

As the start of trying once again to start blogging, I'm going to say that St. George is still playing Harry Potter 7: Part 1. SO, me and my Harry Potter friends were excited enough to have a week-long marathon (no time during the week to watch all 6) and then go to the matinée on Friday for only 3 dollars :) ALSO along the note of Harry Potter, I've decided to re-read the series once again. Read almost 100 pages today! Woot. Gotta love Harry Potter.

Last weekend my sisters came to visit. I love them :) Just miss Peegerd! We had a blast making fun of Coco as she was strung out cold medicine, driving to sunny st. geezy, and partying it up.

I'm having a farely easy semester! I only needed 11 more for my degree, so I'm only taking the required full-time student amount which is 12. AND one of the courses is online. So I only go to three classes, three times a week. It's wonderful. If only I could find a job. I've applied to 9 places within the last week... And no where else is hiring, unless there is a license to be a civil engineer involved. BOO!

TTFN

Back In Business

HELLO! Well, I've been on... sabbatical for the last month and I've decided to get back into letting the people around me know what's going on in my life. Number one, my family. Especially my sister across the country. Number two, Cecilly. Because she has become a devote blogger, and we love story swaps. What other way to do so besides web 2.0?

The last month has been eventful. I went home a second time, and a third for Thanksgiving. State-wide blizzard warnings, snow storms larger than blizzards, long treks, great food, family chats, campus closure, Harry Potter, Tangled, school, mission plans, discovery, just dance, just dance 2, friend wedding plans, guitar arrangements, next semester registry, and much more. Wow. Much more eventful than I thought.

I do know that is a lot of information, and that I can't talk about it all in one post, so if anything particularly awesome pops up into my head, I'll be sure to post.

BUT, I'll just start with today :)

I woke up, still not feeling well, and went and took a quiz )the last assessment until finals week I might add), then headed home. I was starving because I hadn't eaten very much the last several days so I decided I definitely deserved a quesadilla, ramen, and a giant glass of eggnog. But, my stomach had other plans. It was definitely upset with my for my previous. So I struggled all throughout institute for my poor decision making skills. Later, I made jalapeno corn! mmmm. Then caught up on some TV. Gotta love Grey's.

I'm really excited to see where I go on my mission! It's so exciting to think in six months, I could be in New York, England, China, Spain, Brazil, or even Wyoming. My mission is going to do some good for me, and I'm excited for the outcome. Although I'm nervous for the trials that will be placed in front of me, I know I'll have extra help. I've also been thinking a lot about what happens after a mission. I really want to pursue my aspiration of medical school, but it'll probably change within the next two years. I'm thinking of attending the U once I return. I'm really excited about this.

I recently visited the U for a medical student program, and LOVED it. I loved SLC as well! I had never been to SLC for a personal trip. It's always been to family's homes in surrounding cities, or FBLA/DECA trips and we stay in the hotel, and of course the Vernal trip to the gateway. But other than that, first trip! I had an exciting time walking on campus, visiting the dorms, and going to nightmare on 13th. I think Salt Lake will be a perfect city for me to live in and pursue a degree. Cedar is good, but it's small and very far away. I want a university experience of having more than 20,000 students attending, and the sports teams are a big deal, and an academic challenge. It all attracts me, and I can't wait. PS I do have a story for you, about the med program I attended at the U. I'll tell you later, for now it's bed time

Duerme bien.

Just Sayin'

Tonight was DA BOMB. I had such a good day today! GREAT review in Chemistry, and now I'm actually liking the class. I know, I know weird. But, now I'm thinking something chemistry for my major. I am REALLY liking it and it just makes so much sense. But after a great chem class, I had a review day in math! It was just the best to understand everything and not be behind. On Thursdays my math professor doesn't come because it's review days so she has her TA come answer our questions. Her name is Ashley and she is freakin amazing, like the sauce. She is so smart!

After a great review day, and no homework to do, I came home and made a peanut butter-banana-honey samich. YUMM. And had some grapes with it. Then I went partay shopping with RAAA, Xoch, and Kelsey. AKA Eccles C204. Karlee(RAAA) is the RA and was throwing her floor a Halloween party. Since I live there more than some of the other roommates, I was invited too. It was a very fun night. Played the skittle game, watched Hocus Pocus and then made caramel apples. I love just hanging out with friends and having a great time. It makes me feel like this could be home, and forget about the mice that are taking over my apartment.

I just love Halloween. I love fall, and a fun holiday makes it even better. In SUUSA (SUU's student government) we're (freshman board) is in charge of a room at the Howl's haunted house. YAY. I love being a part of things, and this is just thing to get me in busy mode again. I'm the type of person that likes to be busy errry day, and I'm so excited to get in the helping mood. We're also doing a casino night in like two weeks and it's going to be the bomb.com. I'm just sad this might be my last year here so I'm going to make the best out of it :)

Loves all my fellow readers. Peace out, A-town.

PS, I did not know that the dumb blond witch in Hocus Pocus is Sarah jessica parker. OKAY. I loved watching it! Brings back memories. Now gotta bring out Halloweentown.

Best Day

Okay so something magical happened. Absolutely NO homework today! (Well at least nothing that is due tomorrow) So I'm just happy kid. Also, it's raining! Life just got amazing today.

To match a great day comes a great meal. I'm hoping for some homemade chicken alfredo with broccoli and cheese sauce, some garlic Italian bread, and I REALLY want some apple pie. But we'll see about that.

Doesn't this pic look amazing. I can not wait to have some. Just sayin.

I'm really excited to go back home this weekend. It is going to be epic. All of my high school friends are meeting up in Vernal and we're just going to party like it's 2009. Casey and I were sad we were missing Vernal's Halloween holiday treats, so we're going to go to either the haunted woods or the corn maze. Then we're going to watch movies at my house and eat yummy foods.

So I've been pondering life lately and just trying to figure everything out. I'm really excited for my mission because it's going to help me with everything. It's just going to be awesome.

I had a great time on Monday. I got to go to St. George and spend some time with my friends, and eat Tejas (Texas) road house for my first time. It was AMAZING. I just could eat there every day of my life. Loaded mashed potatoes are my favorite. Next time I'm so trying the loaded baked sweet potatoe. Yumm.

I almost squished another mouse in my room the other day. Fun times. It ran under my bed and is just waiting for me... I just know it. JK they're not that bad, but still freaky knowing I have mice all over my house.

TTFN. Peace and Blessins

VERNAL

Can I just say that Vernal is my new favorite place. I used to DREAM of leaving this forsaken town in the middle of nowhere. But, after not being here for 2.5 months and returning, I'VE MISSED IT DEARLY.

Vernal is the type of place that hardly changes. And the changes a

re odd. Sometimes I come home and there's a college. Sometimes I come home and there's a new clinic, when we already have one. Sometimes there's new costumes for the big green T-Rex in the center of town. Ya just can never know with good ol' Vernal.

I miss the fun times I had in Vernal. I haven't had very many in Cedar, and I just miss having FUN. Which is weird because when I lived here, I thought the boredom would never end. But honestly I miss Vernal so much. I miss my friends dearly, and I just miss it all. Ha. But if the Lord brings you to it, He will bring you through it. My new favorite quote! So, I must be in Cedar for a reason. Now don't go thinking I hate Cedar, because I'm loving my new friends and even school and such, but nothing can compare.

Love to all my hometown readers, and to the readers of my new temporary home :)