And so the training trip begins. It is only Monday and I can't lift my arms over my head. Too much swimming for one day. I am enjoying it here, though. A condo with two of my favorite freshies; Margot and Alicia, good times.
Today I swam, ate, slept, slept, slept, swam, ate, and took a wonderful hot shower. Mmmmm I love hot showers like I love naps. Part of me wants this week to go by quickly, but part of me doesn't because we just have to go back to school. Lame, but that's life. What can ya do?
What are you to do in tough situations? I don't really know, but I do know that I am in the toughest situation I have ever been in my life. It's okay though, I think I will be okay.
I miss my family, but I am so grateful for friends who make life so enjoyable.
Here's to friends.
Allie Pal
Monday, December 27, 2010
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Finals Week!
This week has not been too bad! I am just as surprised as you are. To be honest, this week has been one of the least stressful weeks of this whole semester at BYU. I didn't have any homework other than to study, only 4 finals, no school at all, all day to study, and optional practices. I have really been enjoying this week.
Last night my sister spontaneously decided to come down and visit me. I love it when she comes down because we laugh, and talk about funny things, and I forget about all the homework or studying that I have to do. I lectured her on how she needs to do something with her life, and stop dating dudes and find a real man! Haha. I only do it because I love her so much and I want her to have all the happiness possible in her life.
I have two more finals tomorrow and then I will be homeward bound! I am soooo excited! The idea of going home for a whole week, and not worrying about ANYTHING will be the best feeling ever. I will be done with all of these classes FOREVER! Unbelievable. My heart just wants to sing.
This Christmas is going to be all about family. Not that it isn't that way already, but I am going to make an extra effort to always be with them, and to forget about all the material things during this holiday. I just want to bake cookies, sing Christmas songs, and sit by the fire and watch a good movie. I realize that not many things make me happier than sitting around the couch just talking or playing games with my family. I miss being home during the month of December, but I know that having been away will only make this next week even better.
Last night my sister spontaneously decided to come down and visit me. I love it when she comes down because we laugh, and talk about funny things, and I forget about all the homework or studying that I have to do. I lectured her on how she needs to do something with her life, and stop dating dudes and find a real man! Haha. I only do it because I love her so much and I want her to have all the happiness possible in her life.
I have two more finals tomorrow and then I will be homeward bound! I am soooo excited! The idea of going home for a whole week, and not worrying about ANYTHING will be the best feeling ever. I will be done with all of these classes FOREVER! Unbelievable. My heart just wants to sing.
This Christmas is going to be all about family. Not that it isn't that way already, but I am going to make an extra effort to always be with them, and to forget about all the material things during this holiday. I just want to bake cookies, sing Christmas songs, and sit by the fire and watch a good movie. I realize that not many things make me happier than sitting around the couch just talking or playing games with my family. I miss being home during the month of December, but I know that having been away will only make this next week even better.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Dirty Bit
This weekend has already been grrrrrreat! The weekend started last night because we had no school today. We are given "reading days" in preparation for finals. How silly to devote a whole day to studying. I slept, per usual.
Last night was date night for the girls swim team! I had tons of fun with my date plus everyone else there! We built an epic gingerbread castle. It was a winner, really. Thanks to Nikki on the dive team for putting it all together. She is the BEST!
Today I went to practice, slept, and then went out for the night. I went to a Jazz game against the Magic with my favorite people! It was a lot of fun, and I got to see my beautiful sister whom I may not be seeing too often :(. I love her so much, and I am so excited to spend the holidays with her and the rest of my family!
The Jazz won which made the night even better. Then we drove back to Provo listening to Black Eyed Peas, Brad Paisley, and Christmas music. What good times and hopefully more to be had :))))))
Long live,
Allie
Last night was date night for the girls swim team! I had tons of fun with my date plus everyone else there! We built an epic gingerbread castle. It was a winner, really. Thanks to Nikki on the dive team for putting it all together. She is the BEST!
Today I went to practice, slept, and then went out for the night. I went to a Jazz game against the Magic with my favorite people! It was a lot of fun, and I got to see my beautiful sister whom I may not be seeing too often :(. I love her so much, and I am so excited to spend the holidays with her and the rest of my family!
The Jazz won which made the night even better. Then we drove back to Provo listening to Black Eyed Peas, Brad Paisley, and Christmas music. What good times and hopefully more to be had :))))))
Long live,
Allie
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Grateful
What a wonderful past 24 hours I have had. Yesterday and today have been some of the best days of my life. Yesterday my roommate, teammate, and friend was baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I am so proud of her decision and it is amazing how much this experience has obviously blessed her life, but mine as well. Seeing her grow spiritually strengthened my testimony so much, and made me appreciate the gospel that we have on this earth today.
At both the baptism and confirmation the spirit was so strong, and I knew in my heart that what she was doing, and what most of us sitting in that room had done was the right thing. I felt so much happiness at that moment, and I am still so happy about everything that has taken place.
I am so grateful for missionary work, and for all the worthy priesthood members of the church. Seeing God work through men in the church is such a blessing, and I am thankful everyday for the power that men hold in the church. I hope to continue to grow and become a better person everyday. I am grateful for this week and all that I have learned because of it.
Have a loverly day,
Allie
At both the baptism and confirmation the spirit was so strong, and I knew in my heart that what she was doing, and what most of us sitting in that room had done was the right thing. I felt so much happiness at that moment, and I am still so happy about everything that has taken place.
I am so grateful for missionary work, and for all the worthy priesthood members of the church. Seeing God work through men in the church is such a blessing, and I am thankful everyday for the power that men hold in the church. I hope to continue to grow and become a better person everyday. I am grateful for this week and all that I have learned because of it.
Have a loverly day,
Allie
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Patience
I am finally home from a long swim meet in Long Beach. I am here in Provo for 2 days and then it is off to Henderson to see my family! I am soooo excited! It doesn't even seem real that I will be going home and seeing everybody and staying in my old house and sleeping in my old bed. It feels like I have been gone a lot longer than 3 months.
Not only am I excited to just see my family but also to eat Thanksgiving dinner with them and to watch the dog show with my brother and sister. It's always a good time with my family during the holidays.
So, it really is beginning to look a lot like Christmas here. It snowed, and it was so beautiful. My friends and I were walking back from church in the snow and we were singing Christmas songs. It was so great. I could have kept walking but it got a little too cold. I have never lived in the snow so I don't really know what to expect, but so far I just think it is so pretty and festive.
This weekend I realized that I should appreciate what I have now, and should not dwell on what I want to have or become. I am grateful for who I am today. Although I may want to see results now, everything takes time. Patience is a great quality to have, but sometimes the waiting is hard when others get exactly what we wanted in no time. But with time the rewards are greater.
My Book of Mormon teacher shared this with our class and I liked it a lot:
Not only am I excited to just see my family but also to eat Thanksgiving dinner with them and to watch the dog show with my brother and sister. It's always a good time with my family during the holidays.
So, it really is beginning to look a lot like Christmas here. It snowed, and it was so beautiful. My friends and I were walking back from church in the snow and we were singing Christmas songs. It was so great. I could have kept walking but it got a little too cold. I have never lived in the snow so I don't really know what to expect, but so far I just think it is so pretty and festive.
This weekend I realized that I should appreciate what I have now, and should not dwell on what I want to have or become. I am grateful for who I am today. Although I may want to see results now, everything takes time. Patience is a great quality to have, but sometimes the waiting is hard when others get exactly what we wanted in no time. But with time the rewards are greater.
My Book of Mormon teacher shared this with our class and I liked it a lot:
Monday, November 15, 2010
Long walks on the beach
It is going to be a short week! Tomorrow is my last day of classes for the week, and then the team leaves for California. I am stoked, other than the fact that there is so much to be done between now and Wednesday, and not a lot of time! It must be done, though.
Today was a pretty good day! I had a really good talk with a friend today. I appreciate those people who are willing to listen, and know just what to say to make things alright. I am perfectly happy, I just had a lot on my mind today :)
I just got back from a walk. I have a thing for walks. I am not sure what to call it. Obsession? Fad? Hobby? All I know is that I enjoy them. They help to get my mind off of things, and the night air is just really refreshing.
Have a loverly day,
allie pallie
Today was a pretty good day! I had a really good talk with a friend today. I appreciate those people who are willing to listen, and know just what to say to make things alright. I am perfectly happy, I just had a lot on my mind today :)
I just got back from a walk. I have a thing for walks. I am not sure what to call it. Obsession? Fad? Hobby? All I know is that I enjoy them. They help to get my mind off of things, and the night air is just really refreshing.
Have a loverly day,
allie pallie
Saturday, November 13, 2010
No stress, no stress, no stress
It has been a good weekend so far. It makes up for the awful week that I had. So stressful, but it's all good now! I went to the BYU basketball game. I love basketball, and I am so excited that the season has started. I really hope the team does well this year. Anyways, it was white out so all the students wore white. It looked awesome, and there was a super cool introduction before the game started. Sweeeet.
Earlier today I went to a service project at the pool. Some of the swim team played with kids with disabilities in the pool. It was such a great experience, and all the kids are such sweet hearts. I loved talking with them and just seeing them have a good time. I am so glad I ended up going.
Then I took a 3 hour nap. Felt so good. It was much needed. I think I always make up for all the sleep lost during the week on Saturday. But what else have I to do on a Saturday afternoon? Homework and laundry maybe, but sleep tops both of those.
Everything seems to be going great in my life, and I am thankful for that. I'm praying for a stress-free week next week, but we all know how unlikely those are.
Have a wonderful day my friends!
ALLIE
Earlier today I went to a service project at the pool. Some of the swim team played with kids with disabilities in the pool. It was such a great experience, and all the kids are such sweet hearts. I loved talking with them and just seeing them have a good time. I am so glad I ended up going.
Then I took a 3 hour nap. Felt so good. It was much needed. I think I always make up for all the sleep lost during the week on Saturday. But what else have I to do on a Saturday afternoon? Homework and laundry maybe, but sleep tops both of those.
Everything seems to be going great in my life, and I am thankful for that. I'm praying for a stress-free week next week, but we all know how unlikely those are.
Have a wonderful day my friends!
ALLIE
Monday, November 8, 2010
"Have I found you, flightless bird?"
Oh, it has been a sad day. Disappointment after disappointment. Oh well, what can you do? Things don't always go right and I have to get over that.
School is so overwhelming! I have so many things to do, and I don't know where to start? I need serious hellllp! Thanksgiving is in 2 weeks and I am BEYOND excited! I want to go home and get away from some things. I will miss so many people here, and it will be weird to leave, but it will be a nice break. I definitely love it here, but sometimes my mind goes crazy.
Not much else is going on in my life other than how I have heartache everyday and it is the worst feeling EVER! Make it stop!
AHHHHHHHHH.
Well, have a nice day folks. I wuv you!
Al Pal
School is so overwhelming! I have so many things to do, and I don't know where to start? I need serious hellllp! Thanksgiving is in 2 weeks and I am BEYOND excited! I want to go home and get away from some things. I will miss so many people here, and it will be weird to leave, but it will be a nice break. I definitely love it here, but sometimes my mind goes crazy.
Not much else is going on in my life other than how I have heartache everyday and it is the worst feeling EVER! Make it stop!
AHHHHHHHHH.
Well, have a nice day folks. I wuv you!
Al Pal
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Happpppy
This weekend was a gooood one! I had two swim meets. One against SDSU and the other against UNLV. I wasn't super happy with the first, but I way very pleased with the meet at UNLV! It was nice to see my family and friends, and to swim well at the same time. I miss my family and friends so much but Thanksgiving is approaching quickly! Yay!
The bus ride home from Vegas was a brutal one. I think it took 7 hours which is ridiculous because it should only take 5. And I was tired and thirsty the whole time. We made it though, but now I am extremely tired from the minimal sleep I got. I will probably take a nap :)
Life has been so great lately, and I am so happy with everything going on in my life. I feel so blessed for all that I have been given, and all the opportunities that BYU comes with. It is a blessing to be here, and I am so grateful for all the people I have met that have made my life so wonderful!
The bus ride home from Vegas was a brutal one. I think it took 7 hours which is ridiculous because it should only take 5. And I was tired and thirsty the whole time. We made it though, but now I am extremely tired from the minimal sleep I got. I will probably take a nap :)
Life has been so great lately, and I am so happy with everything going on in my life. I feel so blessed for all that I have been given, and all the opportunities that BYU comes with. It is a blessing to be here, and I am so grateful for all the people I have met that have made my life so wonderful!
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
"You don't wanna fight me, in my extra small white tee!"
Today was a greeeeeat day! I am just so happy, and I can't explain it. I got to skype with one of my best friends tonight, and that made me really happy! She likes hearing about my college life, so I tell her all about the drama, boys, homework, and snow that goes on in Provo.
Story for the day:
I was taking the elevator from the third floor of the student athlete building down to the first floor so I could go back to my dorm room. I got in the elevator, and pressed a button, and waited for it to start moving. I didn't realize this before, but I had pressed floor three over and over again, and I was not moving. All the while I was singing because I figured no one would hear me while I was in between floors. I just forgot to press level one. I sat in there for a good 2 minutes before I realized how dumb I was. My mind has not been focused today. I don't know what is up with me. Oh wellz, it made for a good story.
Now I need to do homework and go to bed. So excited to go home this weekend!!!!!!
Story for the day:
I was taking the elevator from the third floor of the student athlete building down to the first floor so I could go back to my dorm room. I got in the elevator, and pressed a button, and waited for it to start moving. I didn't realize this before, but I had pressed floor three over and over again, and I was not moving. All the while I was singing because I figured no one would hear me while I was in between floors. I just forgot to press level one. I sat in there for a good 2 minutes before I realized how dumb I was. My mind has not been focused today. I don't know what is up with me. Oh wellz, it made for a good story.
Now I need to do homework and go to bed. So excited to go home this weekend!!!!!!
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
I'M SO ANNOYED RIGHT NOW! AGHHHHHHHHHHHH! CAN'T EVEN HANDLE IT ANYMORE!
I really want to go home this weekend but I don't think it is going to happen. I can't miss practice, bleh... I finally went to the doctor today and got me some meds so I can actually live my life again! RELIEF. Now I am supposed to be writing some ghetto Rhetorical Analysis but it is just too overwhelming. I just can't even do it. But I have to, or else I fail. Mehhhhhhh. I just feel like shouting right now. Life is hard, and stressful. I could give up. But I won't.
So many things are running through my mind right now. I miss being home around the holidays when my mom decorates the house, and makes pumpkin bread, and we light fires. Maaaaaaaaaan, I need to go home :(
I'm being depressing right now. I don't mean to be. I'm happy, I promise!
:))))))))
Well it's time to conquer this rhetorical analysis. Hopefully I am in bed before 2 am.
Dippin' out, man
I really want to go home this weekend but I don't think it is going to happen. I can't miss practice, bleh... I finally went to the doctor today and got me some meds so I can actually live my life again! RELIEF. Now I am supposed to be writing some ghetto Rhetorical Analysis but it is just too overwhelming. I just can't even do it. But I have to, or else I fail. Mehhhhhhh. I just feel like shouting right now. Life is hard, and stressful. I could give up. But I won't.
So many things are running through my mind right now. I miss being home around the holidays when my mom decorates the house, and makes pumpkin bread, and we light fires. Maaaaaaaaaan, I need to go home :(
I'm being depressing right now. I don't mean to be. I'm happy, I promise!
:))))))))
Well it's time to conquer this rhetorical analysis. Hopefully I am in bed before 2 am.
Dippin' out, man
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
LAAAAAAS VEGAAAAAAAS
My heart is aching for home right now. I listen to "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" by Brandon Flowers everyday and I just want to go home! I miss my family, friends, and the city!
I still love college, though. I am turning into such a college student. I just want to party/hang out everyday night! That never happens, though.
I was so energetic today because I went to bed before midnight for the first time in a week! Such an accomplishment. Oh, and I got an A on my Book of Mormon mid-term today. It's not that big of a deal, given it's Book of Mormon, but I was still excited and proud of myself! It made my whole week! This week has and will continue to be a good week! Tomorrow is Wednesday which means easy practice and time for a nap! Ahh, I wait for Wednesday every week. We have a swim meet this weekend. It is in northern California. It will be my first travel trip. So excited! I hope it is warm and sunny. I miss the warmth.
Das all fo now, yo.
Byezzz,
aLLIE
I still love college, though. I am turning into such a college student. I just want to party/hang out everyday night! That never happens, though.
I was so energetic today because I went to bed before midnight for the first time in a week! Such an accomplishment. Oh, and I got an A on my Book of Mormon mid-term today. It's not that big of a deal, given it's Book of Mormon, but I was still excited and proud of myself! It made my whole week! This week has and will continue to be a good week! Tomorrow is Wednesday which means easy practice and time for a nap! Ahh, I wait for Wednesday every week. We have a swim meet this weekend. It is in northern California. It will be my first travel trip. So excited! I hope it is warm and sunny. I miss the warmth.
Das all fo now, yo.
Byezzz,
aLLIE
Sunday, October 10, 2010
BYU COUGAAAS
Ah, thank goodness this week is OVER! It was a fun week, but I was stressing all week! We had a swim meet on Thursday and it was actually a lot of fun! I can't wait until the next one! After the swim meet I pigged out at Wendy's, then I went back to my dorm and was faced with studying for a biology mid term that I had to take the next morning. I studied all night and didn't go to bed 'til 2 AM. I was so tired the next morning, and I didn't even do good on the test! Friday ended up being a bad day, and not just because of the test. Don't get me wrong, I love college and I am always having fun, but it is just so easy to have bad days! You can't rely on your family to take care of you in times of need, you have to find those friends that can comfort you. Luckily I have those friends, and I am so grateful for all of you!
I was able to host a recruit for part of the weekend. We went to the Haunted Forest, and ate dinner with some of the swim and dive team. I came on my recruit trip this exact weekend last year so it was fun hosting this weekend. But I ended up getting sick yesterday and I couldn't host on Saturday :( I was pretty bummed, but I guess that is what I get for staying up 'til 2 am the night before. I was still able to go to part of the football game, and WE WON! I didn't see the end, but I was happy to hear the good news.
The weekend was a good one, besides being sick, but now I must go conquer my homework. Lets hope I am not up 'til 2 am this time! Hugs!
Allie
I was able to host a recruit for part of the weekend. We went to the Haunted Forest, and ate dinner with some of the swim and dive team. I came on my recruit trip this exact weekend last year so it was fun hosting this weekend. But I ended up getting sick yesterday and I couldn't host on Saturday :( I was pretty bummed, but I guess that is what I get for staying up 'til 2 am the night before. I was still able to go to part of the football game, and WE WON! I didn't see the end, but I was happy to hear the good news.
The weekend was a good one, besides being sick, but now I must go conquer my homework. Lets hope I am not up 'til 2 am this time! Hugs!
Allie
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
"The stars lean down to kiss you, and I lie awake and miss you."
Such a stressful week! Two mid terms, two swim meets, and so much reading to catch up on! I mean, forget about a social life, right?! Just kidding, it hasn't been too bad!
I can't express how much I love my Book of Mormon class! I have known so many people who have disliked that class because it is usually difficult, but not if you have the right teacher. My teacher is always so excited about the gospel, and it gets me excited too! The other day he sent us an email with a quote and I loved it so much so I am going to share it with you.
"Beware of the temptation to retreat from a good thing. If it was right when you prayed about it and trusted it and lived for it, it is right now. Don't give up when the pressure mounts. Certainly don't give in to that being who is bent on the destruction of your happiness. He wants you to be miserable like unto himself. Face your doubts. Master your fears. Cast not away therefore your confidence. Stay the course and see the beauty of life unfold for you."
That class has actually helped me out a lot this year. It brings me happiness even on days when I want to give up on everything!
I am just so happy about everything today. Probably because it is Wednesday, and I got a wonderful nap in this afternoon. Mmmmm, naps.
Have a good day, night, afternoon, and BE HAPPY!
I can't express how much I love my Book of Mormon class! I have known so many people who have disliked that class because it is usually difficult, but not if you have the right teacher. My teacher is always so excited about the gospel, and it gets me excited too! The other day he sent us an email with a quote and I loved it so much so I am going to share it with you.
"Beware of the temptation to retreat from a good thing. If it was right when you prayed about it and trusted it and lived for it, it is right now. Don't give up when the pressure mounts. Certainly don't give in to that being who is bent on the destruction of your happiness. He wants you to be miserable like unto himself. Face your doubts. Master your fears. Cast not away therefore your confidence. Stay the course and see the beauty of life unfold for you."
That class has actually helped me out a lot this year. It brings me happiness even on days when I want to give up on everything!
I am just so happy about everything today. Probably because it is Wednesday, and I got a wonderful nap in this afternoon. Mmmmm, naps.
Have a good day, night, afternoon, and BE HAPPY!
Monday, October 4, 2010
"Do something crazy!"
College has made me really sensitive. Sensitive people can sometimes bother me, and now I am one of them. Help me change back to the crazy Allie who has no cares in the world, please?
But I didn't blog to be DRAMATIC! I blogged because I have been doing so many awesome things here at BYU! Just yesterday I was able to attend conference, and it was such a great experience! Just being there I could feel the spirit so strongly. I am so grateful that we have a prophet on the earth to lead and guide us, as well as other men of God who are able to speak to us.
I was able to hang out with my favorite sister, too! Oh man, we are just so crazy. We had a dancing session, and we ate candy, and talked about how much we just love candy. I cast a few spells on her, and now time will only tell how long I have until I go to Azkaban. We are FREAKS!
Last weekend I went to the football game, and man do we stink! I am so disappointed with our team this year, but honestly the game was still so much fun. Some of the girls, including myself, are crazy! We like to rock out to random music playing during the game. ALL THE WAY TURNT UP!!!!
Not too much else has happened. Our first swim meet is this week! I am a little nervous, which is kind of silly of me, but whatevs. School is stressful. I have midterms this week, and I am embarrassed to say that I am already behind with a bunch of reading. I have so much extra time to do homework, but I just want to hang out in the student athlete building and have dance parties!
That's all I have to say about my college experience for now. "Do I really have to graduate?
Or can I just stay here for the rest of my life?"
But I didn't blog to be DRAMATIC! I blogged because I have been doing so many awesome things here at BYU! Just yesterday I was able to attend conference, and it was such a great experience! Just being there I could feel the spirit so strongly. I am so grateful that we have a prophet on the earth to lead and guide us, as well as other men of God who are able to speak to us.
I was able to hang out with my favorite sister, too! Oh man, we are just so crazy. We had a dancing session, and we ate candy, and talked about how much we just love candy. I cast a few spells on her, and now time will only tell how long I have until I go to Azkaban. We are FREAKS!
Last weekend I went to the football game, and man do we stink! I am so disappointed with our team this year, but honestly the game was still so much fun. Some of the girls, including myself, are crazy! We like to rock out to random music playing during the game. ALL THE WAY TURNT UP!!!!
Not too much else has happened. Our first swim meet is this week! I am a little nervous, which is kind of silly of me, but whatevs. School is stressful. I have midterms this week, and I am embarrassed to say that I am already behind with a bunch of reading. I have so much extra time to do homework, but I just want to hang out in the student athlete building and have dance parties!
That's all I have to say about my college experience for now. "Do I really have to graduate?
Or can I just stay here for the rest of my life?"
Sunday, September 19, 2010
"I feel happy, I get silly, I choke on my own words."
I had a great weekend! Friday the girls swim team welcomed the freshman to the team. Enough said. After, we all went out to sushi! I love sushi. It reminded my of my best friend, Mikayda. We always used to go together, and it made me miss her!
Later that night, a bunch of us spontaneously decided to go to a "Pink Tie Party" That was fun. It was dancing. There were a lot of freaks there, but that was expected. I don't know if I would do it again, though. Too many sweaty freaks!
The next day we had long course swim practice at 7:00. Mistake to stay out til 1. I'm still recovering, but das okay! I made it through, and then I went to the cannon and stuffed my face with donuts. I don't think I will be doing that again. Too much junk food! Saturday was low key, and now here I am, sitting at my computer on a Sunday night. I read psychology for 3 hours, so boring. Teachers assign massive amounts of reading in college.
Here's to a good weekend, filled with lots of laughs and donuts!
Allie
Later that night, a bunch of us spontaneously decided to go to a "Pink Tie Party" That was fun. It was dancing. There were a lot of freaks there, but that was expected. I don't know if I would do it again, though. Too many sweaty freaks!
The next day we had long course swim practice at 7:00. Mistake to stay out til 1. I'm still recovering, but das okay! I made it through, and then I went to the cannon and stuffed my face with donuts. I don't think I will be doing that again. Too much junk food! Saturday was low key, and now here I am, sitting at my computer on a Sunday night. I read psychology for 3 hours, so boring. Teachers assign massive amounts of reading in college.
Here's to a good weekend, filled with lots of laughs and donuts!
Allie
Monday, September 13, 2010
Thursday, September 2, 2010
"I Love College"
While listening to my ipod on shuffle, Christmas music came on, and guess what? I didn't change it. I LOVE Christmas music! It makes me so happy!
College started Monday, and I have almost finished a whole week! Classes went well, and there isn't one I don't like as of right now! I have loved the college life, so far. I have met so many great people, and just being here makes me so happy! I have laughed so much these past few days thanks to everyone that I have met here at BYU.
Aside from all the happiness, I do have random moments of sadness. I try to put on a smile and let it pass, but it's hard being away from my family and friends. I know I will get over it soon, though.
I have a theory. That is that BYU is trying to make you fat. I eat at the cannon center for most of my meals, and the biggest portion of the cafeteria is filled with desserts! I'm pretty good about not eating that stuff because I like to eat healthy, but today I ate a cookie. It's only been a week, and I already find it difficult to refrain from all the treats they serve! I'm guilty.
Not much else to say,
BYEEEEE
College started Monday, and I have almost finished a whole week! Classes went well, and there isn't one I don't like as of right now! I have loved the college life, so far. I have met so many great people, and just being here makes me so happy! I have laughed so much these past few days thanks to everyone that I have met here at BYU.
Aside from all the happiness, I do have random moments of sadness. I try to put on a smile and let it pass, but it's hard being away from my family and friends. I know I will get over it soon, though.
I have a theory. That is that BYU is trying to make you fat. I eat at the cannon center for most of my meals, and the biggest portion of the cafeteria is filled with desserts! I'm pretty good about not eating that stuff because I like to eat healthy, but today I ate a cookie. It's only been a week, and I already find it difficult to refrain from all the treats they serve! I'm guilty.
Not much else to say,
BYEEEEE
Monday, August 2, 2010
"Who cares if you disagree? You are not me."
Sorry I have not posted for quite some time. I don't have anything interesting to say, ever.
Anyways, today is a happy day because the swim team is back! I feel so silly, but I seriously miss swimming with everyone. Lately it has only been a few people at the pool which makes practice very lonely :(
Moving on...I leave for college in less than a month now! That is crazy, and I still cannot believe it. I have been getting extremely nervous as the days go by. I will be sad to leave my family, friends, and team, but I am stoked to meet new people.
(I apologize for the rambling on about swimming and college, and swimming and college only, but nothing else seems to enter my mind these days!)
I did promise someone that I would blog about them. That certain someone happens to be Andre Tacuyan. Haha, I told him I would do this a while ago and never got to it, so today I've decided I will post a few quick facts about me and Mr. Tacuyan.
1. Andre Tacuyan makes me laugh extremely hard. (refer to A)
2. He takes awful pictures of me. (refer to B)
3. He takes naaaas pictures of me. (refer to C)
4. We make this stupid face and say "OH MY GOSH!" for some odd reason. (refer to D)
5. He's everyone's Best Friend :) (refer to E)
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Anyways, today is a happy day because the swim team is back! I feel so silly, but I seriously miss swimming with everyone. Lately it has only been a few people at the pool which makes practice very lonely :(
Moving on...I leave for college in less than a month now! That is crazy, and I still cannot believe it. I have been getting extremely nervous as the days go by. I will be sad to leave my family, friends, and team, but I am stoked to meet new people.
(I apologize for the rambling on about swimming and college, and swimming and college only, but nothing else seems to enter my mind these days!)
I did promise someone that I would blog about them. That certain someone happens to be Andre Tacuyan. Haha, I told him I would do this a while ago and never got to it, so today I've decided I will post a few quick facts about me and Mr. Tacuyan.
1. Andre Tacuyan makes me laugh extremely hard. (refer to A)
2. He takes awful pictures of me. (refer to B)
3. He takes naaaas pictures of me. (refer to C)
4. We make this stupid face and say "OH MY GOSH!" for some odd reason. (refer to D)
5. He's everyone's Best Friend :) (refer to E)
Friday, July 16, 2010
Ramblings in an Organized Manner.
I don't have a main theme to blog about today, so I suppose I could ramble, or maybe organize what is running through my mind. The latter sounds like a better choice; given my personality.
1. I'm lazier than you. I go on facebook only to check if I have notifications. If I do, I'm excited and I bask in the thought of someone loving me. I continue to read through my notifications, only to not reply to anyone or any post. Repeat this 10 times every hour. Case and point reached. (Sorry if you may be one of the unfortunate friends that never receives a reply. I'm too popular for your time.) KIDDING, I WILL GET BACK TO YOU, I LOVE MY FRIENDS!
2. I want sushi. Scratch that, I need sushi. When I start dreaming about the rolls, and the ice cream at Sushi Mon, I know a sushi date is well over due. (Ahem Mikayda Mills)
3. I don't like Las Vegas at all anymore. Sorry kids, but there is nothing here for me. And sorry if I sound selfish, but when you are a graduated senior awaiting to go to college you will feel the same way. Or maybe you already do?
4. Shoutout to the big sister! Haha, I have never called her my big sister. But "here's to you Katie!" I'm including you in my blog. Sorry it took until the fourth post. You know me, miss popular. I had to include all my peeps before the mention of you. Just kidding! I love you sister and I hope you stay in Salt Lake so we can party on the weekends once I am in Provo!
Me and Katie on Christmas Eve of 2008 showing off our dancing skillz to Lady Gaga!
I give my regards to all.
Allie
P.S. I'm extremely sarcastic at times, sawwy.
1. I'm lazier than you. I go on facebook only to check if I have notifications. If I do, I'm excited and I bask in the thought of someone loving me. I continue to read through my notifications, only to not reply to anyone or any post. Repeat this 10 times every hour. Case and point reached. (Sorry if you may be one of the unfortunate friends that never receives a reply. I'm too popular for your time.) KIDDING, I WILL GET BACK TO YOU, I LOVE MY FRIENDS!
2. I want sushi. Scratch that, I need sushi. When I start dreaming about the rolls, and the ice cream at Sushi Mon, I know a sushi date is well over due. (Ahem Mikayda Mills)
3. I don't like Las Vegas at all anymore. Sorry kids, but there is nothing here for me. And sorry if I sound selfish, but when you are a graduated senior awaiting to go to college you will feel the same way. Or maybe you already do?
4. Shoutout to the big sister! Haha, I have never called her my big sister. But "here's to you Katie!" I'm including you in my blog. Sorry it took until the fourth post. You know me, miss popular. I had to include all my peeps before the mention of you. Just kidding! I love you sister and I hope you stay in Salt Lake so we can party on the weekends once I am in Provo!
I give my regards to all.
Allie
P.S. I'm extremely sarcastic at times, sawwy.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Schwimming
Swimming swimming swimming. I love swimming soooooooooo much. The majority of my best friends I have met through swimming. I love the practices, the travel trips, my friends, the water; everything! I figured I would dedicate a whole post to just swimming and all the happiness it brings me.
My favortie part of swimming is definitely the team travel trips. We mainly travel to California, but I have been to Texas, Florida, and Ohio for other swimming events. I first started traveling with the team when I moved into the National Group my freshman year. I went to juniors in Florida, sectionals in California, and proably a few other meets in California. My friends on those trips were mainly Addie Oswald and Alexis Grothe. Swimming was very different then. I was the tag-along freshman, that all the boys made fun of. All the boys were so mean to me, and I still haven't figured out why. Most of the time I enjoyed swimming, but there were those times where I would cry and swear I would never go back to practice.
Sophomore year was about the same. I went to Florida and California again, and I was still the slow poke. I got along with Alexis Grothe pretty well that year. She still made fun of me, but it was always joking. She always made me feel good about myself. I was also great friends with Taylor Brigman that year. We were best friends. We laughed so hard together. I enjoyed traveling with her. Lauren Moody joined the team that year! She was hilarious, and I have the best memories with her at La Mirada. "Do I have any chocolate in my teeth, Lauren?" Man, I miss her. La Mirada was also the meet that I met MEGAN PURDY! She was only in 7th grade, but we got along well. Since she was new with traveling with the team she stuck with me. She always asked me for advice about warming up for meets, but I'm not sure why because she has always been faster than me.
Junior year was probably the best swimming year for me. All the mean boys were gone and I could finally go to practice and enjoy myself. I was now an upperclassman, and I didn't have to feel insignificant. Carlee Oswald; one of my best friends since I was about nine, moved to multi-gen to swim with Mike! I was very happy to have her swimming with me, and Megan Purdy moved up groups as well. By junior year I had finally decided that I actually wanted to be good at swimming. I started coming to practice everyday, and would never let myself skip practice. We also started a new dryland program which helped improve my strenght. The beginning of November is when I met Mikayda Mills! I was so happy to have a new swimmer on the team who was my age! No one else in the National Group was my age that year! We talked at practice often, and by Christmas break we were great friends. We often went to Cafe Rio, and later got frozen yogurt. We liked to Cafe Rio it up is what we called it. My junior year the BCH coach Mike decided to take us to Texas Grand Prix. That was one of the best meets ever! The meet wasn't very crowded, but there was still a good amount of fast people there. I swam with Katie Hoff and Elizabeth Beisel in my 500 freestyle that year.
Senior year has come and gone, and has made awesome and not so awesome memories. State 2009 wasn't anything special, juniors in Ohio followed that and nothing great happened there either. I struggled with swimming at the beginning of my senior year. I got real sick in October. I wasn't myself for a while after that. Finally I had a decent meet at Texas Grand Prix in March. Not only did I swim well but it was one of the best meets eva! I roomed with Carlee, Mikayda, and Megan. What a perfect combination. So many inside jokes arose from that trip. We started calling eachother crazy chicks, we pushed our beds togehter the last day, and watched Mean Girls though the night.
Those were the main meets that I attended through club swimming. Another part of swimming that has been significant is high school swimming. I never liked high school swimming to be completely honest. I hate swimming against some of my best friends who go to different schools, I hate the rivalries, and I hate all the pressure high school swimming puts on you. The only part I have ever liked about it is my team. I have loved meeting new people at Green Valley and having similar interests. I enjoyed high school swimming my junior and senior year the most. Junior year I was mainly friends with Carlee, Addie, Maddy, and Devin. I did talk to mostly everyone but I mainly stuck with these girls. Senior year I was able to make so many new friends now that I was captain. I had to include everyone and be a leader. I enjoyed being a captain. This past year I came to know ANDRE; who is now one of my best friends, Austin Lee, Suzie, Sarah, Raymond, Marina, Kati, Aubrey, and Smaranda. Although, I'm sure I met many more! High school swimming was an experience, but I can't say I will miss it all that much. What I will miss is my friends, and coaches, and of course the awesome banquets!
I know it's a tad bit long, but swimming has consumed my life. I have enjoyed my swimming career and I am excited to continue it with new people in a new place! Have a nice day!
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Factoids
Today I figure I would write up a post all about myself. I'm so selfish, I know it. But my about me section doesn't tell a whole lot about me, because it is just a box, and I am sort of out of the box! Fact number 1: I love life. Life is so great, and everyone should love it. There are so many things to be happy about. I could probably name off 30 reasons as to why I love life right this second. Fact number 2: I am addicted to the show Cake Boss. I'm typically not the person who will sit down and watch TV, but put on Cake Boss and I will be that person. First of all I love cakes, and second of all I love reality shows. Drama combined with cake making= perfection. Fact number 3: I'm a work out-aholic. The term explains itself. Besides Sunday, I work out everyday. I like to swim, bike, do yoga, do P90X, or anything BESIDES RUNNING! I hate running. Fact number 4: Christmas time is the most wonderful time of the year for me. I can't explain the happiness that Christmas brings to me. I love listening to christmas music, eating candy cane kisses, watching A Charlie Brown Christmas, and spending two weeks with my family. The day after Christmas and on, all I think about is how I can't wait til Christmas!
Fact number 5: I love reading fairytales/short stories. Of course I love to read books too, but there is something fun about reading a short story. My favorite author is Oscar Wilde. If you haven't read The Happy Prince, then I advise you to go do it right now. Fact number 6: I love food. I love ALL things food. I like to watch people make food, I like to make food myself, and I like to eat food. This could lead to problems in the future,but for now I will continue to enjoy food! Fact number 7: I can't think of anything more that would interest you! I like to entertain people, not bore you, so I'm sorry if you are bored! I'm still learning with this blog thing so if you have any comments/questions/concerns then leave it in the comments or something! That's all for today folks! Enjoy your day!
Fact number 5: I love reading fairytales/short stories. Of course I love to read books too, but there is something fun about reading a short story. My favorite author is Oscar Wilde. If you haven't read The Happy Prince, then I advise you to go do it right now. Fact number 6: I love food. I love ALL things food. I like to watch people make food, I like to make food myself, and I like to eat food. This could lead to problems in the future,but for now I will continue to enjoy food! Fact number 7: I can't think of anything more that would interest you! I like to entertain people, not bore you, so I'm sorry if you are bored! I'm still learning with this blog thing so if you have any comments/questions/concerns then leave it in the comments or something! That's all for today folks! Enjoy your day!
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Allie Dodds Has a Blog?!
'Tis true, I have a blog! I'm usually not the blogger type because I am a freako perfectionist who loves straight lines, and needs everything to be symmetrical. And blogs never seem to turn out that way, but for now this one is looking pretty...straight :) I also typically don't blog because I am a horrible writer. But whatevs, I'm not writing for New York Times or anything profesh. I'm just writing for my entertainment, and hopefully some of yours. I guess this is the part where I tell you something I did today? I went college dorm shopping! I know, weird? The rest of my time was spent organizing this beautious blog. Just kidding, it's a work in progress, but I promise more will be done. Hope you continue to follow me. Enjoy your day, and do something nice for someone today! Thanks for stopping by!
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