Yay I found the blog I thought was deleted! :D
It's been far too long since I've blogged last, but I've been so busy that I seriously can't think straight... Needless to say, blogging is at the bottom of the priority list.... not that I don't love it.... just that other things have to be done before I can ever dedicate an hours worth of time to writing down my life.
K Again, we're gonna have to do highlights seeing as too much has happened in the past 2 weeks to allow me to go into extreme detail about everything....so here we go.
School is INTENSE.... motivating yourself to attend class is a problem for most students, but having every class blow your mind everytime your there...that's another experience entirely. I feel like I finish my endless day of classes and have to sit down and try to process all of the information that was forced into my brain.... and there's ALOT to sort out, not to mention, HEY Alycia would like to have a life outside of school...novel concept I know. I try to do three or so hours of homework a day just to keep up with the material, but some days I can't dedicate the three hours, causing me to have to spend saturdays and sundays, and yes, even friday nights with my textbooks and flashcards. I'm literally married to my major. And that relationship takes EFFORT.
If I'm married to my major, then I'm having an affair with ballroom....lol Or at least that's the way I look at it. My committment is to Nursing, and I love nursing, nursing and I will have a very good life together, but my passion is for ballroom hahaha. I love dancing and being on tour team has been so challenging....but so rewarding. And I'll admit, it's not easy trying to balance out my schedule with everything that I've managed to cram into it, but I feel that it's worth it.
Hospital Shift September 22nd,
the night was S L O W we had two nurses on staff and me, and only two women in rooms. Both of the patients were in pre-labor, meaning the portion of labor that can last anywhere from 12-14 hours....so there wasn't much going on. Right as I'm about to clock out of my shift we receive an emergency code from one of the women's rooms. Basically this woman is giving birth....RIGHT NOW-she went from just chillin, to crowning....her labor progressed super rapidly. The nurses bark at me to contact the on-call pediatrician and OB and to gather an assortment of medical supplies. Lucky for all of us, I had been stocking rooms on my previous shifts so I knew what all of the medical equipment was, even if I didn't know how to use it....
Upon returning, the nursed ask me if I knew how to give injections..... mind you I have ZERO medical training.... so I said that I didn't, but they said that it didn't matter at this point. So they walked me through giving this woman 3 injections, and we literally were tying tubes, cleaning off the baby and taking family photos before the OB even walked in.
I helped to deliver a baby....wow. I know I said in a previous blog that, "One of the most surreal things you'll ever experience is tangible evidence of a dream being realized." this was another one of those moments. I've talked about working in health care for as long as I can remember.... Dance was always the dream and Medicine was the practical career option.... but wow, it was an amazing moment when I realized how close I am to actually working in the profession that I want. It's like, you spend the first part of your life planning the rest of your life....but now it feels like I actually get to live my life, and it's a great feeling :)
Tour Team show in Panaca Nevada, September 26th
Basically had a great time traveling and performing! I was given one of the solos in a Cinderella number, where I got to be Cinderella and choreograph a ballet solo....sigh....it was incredible to be really, truly dancing again. I was nearly drowned in compliments about how beautiful it was, and how no one knew that I could dance like that.... and it made me super emotional and so grateful to my father in heaven that he allowed me the opportunity of dancing again. I gained MAJOR respect from my ballroom director, who apparently didn't understand that when I said I could dance....it meant I CAN DANCE. And even he was impressed.... which made me feel even better about the performance I gave.
Well those are the two major stories worth telling. There is always little things that come up, little stories, little miracles, little bits of drama scattered throughout.... but in order to do those justice, I need to keep with this blog better lol.
I don't believe in men right now. I like all the wrong ones, as evidenced by the recent string of guys I've dated. Remember Shawn from the last blog... k, NOT ENOUGH MAN FOR ME. I honestly don't think he could handle half of me. his friends said that he would date me, if, "I wasn't so smart and driven".....really? really....did he just say that.....? wow. If that's intimidating enough for you to make it a reason for you not to date me....seriously grow a pair. Stand up and be a man. Oh well, guys who don't like smart girls would NE-HE-HEH-HEVER get along with me...so move along pansy.
Plus I'm already married to Nursing and having an affair with ballroom...where would I fit a real man into all of that?! I can just imagine the conversation....
Man: Hey Alycia I think we should go out sometime....when are you free?
Alycia: Do tuesdays from 4-5 work for you? Or maybe I can fit you in friday nights inbetween ballroom and friends and sleep....in fact maybe if I don't sleep on thursday night we can have a date from 2-5am.... but I have to be home by 5am because I have ballroom practice at 6am....
Man: What about Christmas break....? Will you be less busy then....?
Alycia: hmm, as a matter of fact I think I'll be free Saturday December 19th. So if you'd like to pencil that in... that would be great.
Man: (Has already lost interest by this point in time and is moving on to a more available girl.)
See the problem? I've booked myself to the brim. and it's actually easier for me to plan big things ahead and then fill in fun last minute when I find the time...but who knows, sigh....
Anyways, Thanks for reading! Sorry I couldn't be more profound, or inspiring, or whatever :) haha. I hope that this blog finds everyone in high spirits, and that everything is going well for you guys! Love you all!
Keep your chins up! Things are never as bad as you dramatize them to be!
Until next time,
Von Voyage
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Grrrrr
I basically just spent an hour writing an amazing blog for all of you.... and then my internet shut off, causing me to lose the entire thing.... I am ANGRY.
Monday, September 14, 2009
FOR SHAME
Here I am blogging after almost a week, and I have so much to tell you and not enough time to write it all down..... I'm sorry for the ridiculous delay....I've wanted to blog and just haven't gotten around to it.
Okay, so I usually try to go day by day but because it has been a week and I couldn't possibly give you the detail that I want...I'm going to give "highlights."
My Chemistry lab professor is AWESOME he turns on music during the lab, is super laid back and is an actual human being! Which is a difficult thing to find in a science professor. Physiology lab was cool....we got to do all sorts of mini-experiments on our lab partners to test their reflexes :) After Phys lab I made a mad dash home to shower before going to the hospital...
This year I decided that I really wanted to volunteer at the hospital that is literally right across the street from where I'm living. And so there was this huge orientation thing where all of the volunteers had to get "informed" about all the policies, get uniforms and get to know their assigned area. I get to volunteer in the OB department, meaning that I'm working with women who are having babies!!! I got to meet a baby that was 15 minutes old!!! It's so exciting for me to get a taste of what it's like to really be a nurse! I've been in school forever "planning" and preparing for a career, but now that I actually get to enter into that field... it's like an adrenaline rush everytime I think about it! Just being in that hospital and learning about all of the responsibilites that I will have only reaffirmed that my decision to be a nurse was right :) And I honestly can't wait to finish school and officially enter the field.
I've been teaching the beginning ballroom team a routine that I learned originally last year...and it is my favorite thing! It's been so much fun! I decided that I am going to continue dancing, even while I'm a Nurse and that I'd L O V E to teach.... even if it's just little workshops! I've had so much fun with this, and I finally feel like I've found my niche in life. I was designed to help people and to teach them. Now before you think that sounds egotistical.... just step back..... I am the absolute happiest when I am reaching out to the people around me. And whether that is helping a new mother understand how to take care of herself after delivery, proving to a friend that she truly is beautiful, or watching a person's confidence grow after they've mastered a dance step....I would be honored to be a part of that :)
Friday night was the Institute Opening social...and there were HUNDREDS of people there...it was PACKED. It was luau themed, and we had fun at the begining but unfortunately the dance was super lame because the DJ kept playing these terrible songs.... the songs that you can't really dance to....that are great for driving in your car or playing in the backround while you do homework....but totally NOT BUENO for a dance....
Saturday I had more ballroom practice....and my director told me and three other girls that we needed to lose weight....which made me kinda upset....because I have been losing weight....but apparently it's not enough for him...grrr..... the best part, is that he said he wanted us to lose 10lbs....by the 26th.... pretty sure that's NOT even possible....unless I cut off my left arm.....
After practice I went swimming to try and calm down (the Practice was super frustrating and draining) and then I met up with my friends and went to a fireside. And although the fireside really didn't change my life or create any "awe-inspiring" moments....I knew that I was supposed to be there even if it was just for obedience sake.
The six chicks then proceeded to watch a movie and make bread while laughing and playing insanely intense rounds of "In a Pickle" and "Pit" games ya'll should definitely check out if you haven't played them before! I highly recommend both of them...but moreso for groups of friends instead of families.... playing with little kids doesn't work so well (or at least that's what I've been told)
Oooo k, remember Shawn ? From the last post?....or he might have even been in the post before that.... Okay, well I have this RIDICULOUS kindergarten crush on him....it's kinda sweet, but mostly pathetic haha. He was at the dance on friday,.... and had ample opportunity to ask me to dance with him...and DIDN'T. Sad.
But on sunday, he said hello to me in the sacrament meeting, sat by me during sunday school, and then came into the relief society room when church got out and hugged me and wanted to make sure, "I didn't leave before he could say good-bye." Promising?.... I think it may be too soon to tell.... but I was really excited about it :) He is a beautiful piece of human and so genuine....
This leads us up to today...
Monday Sep 14th....
Ballroom was....exhausting and classes were the same as they always are. Brimming with complex, often overwhelming information and me pretending to be super interested so that I make sure that I pay attention and take the best notes possible.
The usual walmart run, kitchen stock, room tidy up, internal battle of whether or not to do my homework....always resulting in me doing my homework. And then if I'm lucky I get to blog to all of you beautiful people!
Plans for the rest of the night:
Until Next Time
Von Voyage
Okay, so I usually try to go day by day but because it has been a week and I couldn't possibly give you the detail that I want...I'm going to give "highlights."
My Chemistry lab professor is AWESOME he turns on music during the lab, is super laid back and is an actual human being! Which is a difficult thing to find in a science professor. Physiology lab was cool....we got to do all sorts of mini-experiments on our lab partners to test their reflexes :) After Phys lab I made a mad dash home to shower before going to the hospital...
This year I decided that I really wanted to volunteer at the hospital that is literally right across the street from where I'm living. And so there was this huge orientation thing where all of the volunteers had to get "informed" about all the policies, get uniforms and get to know their assigned area. I get to volunteer in the OB department, meaning that I'm working with women who are having babies!!! I got to meet a baby that was 15 minutes old!!! It's so exciting for me to get a taste of what it's like to really be a nurse! I've been in school forever "planning" and preparing for a career, but now that I actually get to enter into that field... it's like an adrenaline rush everytime I think about it! Just being in that hospital and learning about all of the responsibilites that I will have only reaffirmed that my decision to be a nurse was right :) And I honestly can't wait to finish school and officially enter the field.
I've been teaching the beginning ballroom team a routine that I learned originally last year...and it is my favorite thing! It's been so much fun! I decided that I am going to continue dancing, even while I'm a Nurse and that I'd L O V E to teach.... even if it's just little workshops! I've had so much fun with this, and I finally feel like I've found my niche in life. I was designed to help people and to teach them. Now before you think that sounds egotistical.... just step back..... I am the absolute happiest when I am reaching out to the people around me. And whether that is helping a new mother understand how to take care of herself after delivery, proving to a friend that she truly is beautiful, or watching a person's confidence grow after they've mastered a dance step....I would be honored to be a part of that :)
Friday night was the Institute Opening social...and there were HUNDREDS of people there...it was PACKED. It was luau themed, and we had fun at the begining but unfortunately the dance was super lame because the DJ kept playing these terrible songs.... the songs that you can't really dance to....that are great for driving in your car or playing in the backround while you do homework....but totally NOT BUENO for a dance....
Saturday I had more ballroom practice....and my director told me and three other girls that we needed to lose weight....which made me kinda upset....because I have been losing weight....but apparently it's not enough for him...grrr..... the best part, is that he said he wanted us to lose 10lbs....by the 26th.... pretty sure that's NOT even possible....unless I cut off my left arm.....
After practice I went swimming to try and calm down (the Practice was super frustrating and draining) and then I met up with my friends and went to a fireside. And although the fireside really didn't change my life or create any "awe-inspiring" moments....I knew that I was supposed to be there even if it was just for obedience sake.
The six chicks then proceeded to watch a movie and make bread while laughing and playing insanely intense rounds of "In a Pickle" and "Pit" games ya'll should definitely check out if you haven't played them before! I highly recommend both of them...but moreso for groups of friends instead of families.... playing with little kids doesn't work so well (or at least that's what I've been told)
Oooo k, remember Shawn ? From the last post?....or he might have even been in the post before that.... Okay, well I have this RIDICULOUS kindergarten crush on him....it's kinda sweet, but mostly pathetic haha. He was at the dance on friday,.... and had ample opportunity to ask me to dance with him...and DIDN'T. Sad.
But on sunday, he said hello to me in the sacrament meeting, sat by me during sunday school, and then came into the relief society room when church got out and hugged me and wanted to make sure, "I didn't leave before he could say good-bye." Promising?.... I think it may be too soon to tell.... but I was really excited about it :) He is a beautiful piece of human and so genuine....
This leads us up to today...
Monday Sep 14th....
Ballroom was....exhausting and classes were the same as they always are. Brimming with complex, often overwhelming information and me pretending to be super interested so that I make sure that I pay attention and take the best notes possible.
The usual walmart run, kitchen stock, room tidy up, internal battle of whether or not to do my homework....always resulting in me doing my homework. And then if I'm lucky I get to blog to all of you beautiful people!
Plans for the rest of the night:
- Attend bread and soup nite with assorted comrades
- Finish lab assignments
- Watch a movie....just for me!!!!
- Get to bed early
Until Next Time
Von Voyage
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
God is aware of each of us.
I cannot tell you how grateful I am for God's influence in my life. Even if I get to the end of this life and find out that the entire "God" concept was a sham....I will find my peace in knowing that because I trusted in something bigger than myself, I became the best version of myself and gave life my all. That believing in that higher being allowed me to call upon strength that I didn't know that I had, to be able to do things that are beyond my average ability. To be better. To be more.
Sunday Sep 6th
I attended a GREAT fireside with my best friend Lizzy, and I'm so glad that I went! The speaker was actually my institute teacher, he is an amazing man and a very talented speaker. The fireside was inspirational and exactly what I needed to hear to provide me with inspiration for the next week. He said something that has stuck in my head ever since I heard it, he said, "When we acknowledge God's tender mercies in our lives, we increase our faith in him." Ever since arriving at school, I've felt continually that Heavenly Father was guiding my life....and hearing that made me think of all of the tender mercies the Lord had already provided me with.
At the fireside, one of my friend-boys from ballroom sat next to me....and this one definitely deserves some contemplation....His name is Shawn...and I'm pretty sure that if he asked me to be his woman I would say yes lol. He's an amazing guy, and nothing like any of the other guys I've gone out with.... (trust me, that is a VERY good thing) He's quiet and soft spoken, but not shy. He's a REAL man....like the kind of man you want your little brothers to be modeled after. Kind, dedicated, ambitious and full of integrity....
Anyways...before I really start gushing, he's great-and I wouldn't mind if he asked me on a date.... ;)
Lizzy and I went back to her apartment and proceeded to have a dance/kareoke party with the rest of the six chicks. There is nothing more uniting then singing broadway music, in all different keys, at the top of your lungs with people you know will love you no matter what!
Monday Sep 7th Happy Labor Day!
The morning plan had been to attend a pancake breakfast courtesy of the six chicks....but my body had a different idea.... I woke up feeling S I C K, the kind of sick where you're afraid that if you change positions, you're gonna throw up.... In an effort to sleep off this feeling, I was still in bed until, I'm gonna say 2 pm....
When I could finally get up and eat something, I felt much better and was able to dedicate all my energy to understanding the inner workings and structures of the Integumentary System....(thank you Anatomy). After several hours of homework....which is the usual average..... I remembered that there were a couple items that I had forgotten to pick up at Walmart....so I sallied forth!
My car had other plans.... During the summer, my car made the executive decision to have almost everything in it go wrong at once....after 1300+ dollars of repair-work, everything seemed okay.... but just now, my check engine light came on and the car started snarling into a frenzy....
My first thought was that the breaks (which I had just replaced) were mad at me.... so I took the car to Big-O-tires.... they couldn't take my car in, but they made an appointment with me for wednesday....awesome....
They said they couldn't check the engine, but that there was an Auto-Zone down the street.... Come to find out, this Auto-Zone was just a parts shop and actually didn't do the repairs.... While in the shop, trying not to freak out.... (Mind you I live off campus....and me without a car makes my life impossible....) I get this inkling to talk to this guy stocking shelves, he tells me to go to a Shell Gas station that apparently does repairs, and he said that they were the only repair shop open on labor day....
As i was driving, I prayed to God....so hard....I know it may seem like such a silly thing to pray for your car... but I didn't know what else to do. I pull up to the Shell station....and it's like a hole in the wall....family owned and operated....like outhouse bathrooms.... and I'll admit I was skeptical. This super nice guy comes up to my window and asks what he can help me with....
He takes a look at the engine, and while he's repairing, I got to play poker with his son, who was manning the register. He comes back in and explains to me, that a part in my engine had come lose, and he's surprised that I was able to drive the car at all....(miracle #1) He tells me that he fixed it, and that there's also a leak in my air conditioner that he can fix for around $50.00, if I wanna come back, but that the car will drive fine without it being fixed.... I ask him how much for the repair work....
Smiling, he says, "Don't worry about it. Just remember us next time." (The Biggest Miracle of all)
At this point in time, I am S T U N N E D....and I don't know whether to cry out of gratitude, hug him or propose. I managed a simple and quiet "Thank you."
The car drives like a dream, and for the rest of the day, my heart expressed gratitude to my Father in Heaven for loving me enough to answer such a simple prayer.
I challenge all of you who don't think that God knows you're there, who think that he doesn't play a part in your life, to start paying attention to all of the ways God makes your life a little easier. All the "nudges" in the right directions, and all of the people who say the right thing, and realize that that is God's way of reminding you that HE IS THERE, and that he is aware of who you are and your life.
I love you all, and I thank God everyday that I have been so blessed with such wonderful people in my life!
Until next time,
Von Voyage.
Sunday Sep 6th
I attended a GREAT fireside with my best friend Lizzy, and I'm so glad that I went! The speaker was actually my institute teacher, he is an amazing man and a very talented speaker. The fireside was inspirational and exactly what I needed to hear to provide me with inspiration for the next week. He said something that has stuck in my head ever since I heard it, he said, "When we acknowledge God's tender mercies in our lives, we increase our faith in him." Ever since arriving at school, I've felt continually that Heavenly Father was guiding my life....and hearing that made me think of all of the tender mercies the Lord had already provided me with.
At the fireside, one of my friend-boys from ballroom sat next to me....and this one definitely deserves some contemplation....His name is Shawn...and I'm pretty sure that if he asked me to be his woman I would say yes lol. He's an amazing guy, and nothing like any of the other guys I've gone out with.... (trust me, that is a VERY good thing) He's quiet and soft spoken, but not shy. He's a REAL man....like the kind of man you want your little brothers to be modeled after. Kind, dedicated, ambitious and full of integrity....
Anyways...before I really start gushing, he's great-and I wouldn't mind if he asked me on a date.... ;)
Lizzy and I went back to her apartment and proceeded to have a dance/kareoke party with the rest of the six chicks. There is nothing more uniting then singing broadway music, in all different keys, at the top of your lungs with people you know will love you no matter what!
Monday Sep 7th Happy Labor Day!
The morning plan had been to attend a pancake breakfast courtesy of the six chicks....but my body had a different idea.... I woke up feeling S I C K, the kind of sick where you're afraid that if you change positions, you're gonna throw up.... In an effort to sleep off this feeling, I was still in bed until, I'm gonna say 2 pm....
When I could finally get up and eat something, I felt much better and was able to dedicate all my energy to understanding the inner workings and structures of the Integumentary System....(thank you Anatomy). After several hours of homework....which is the usual average..... I remembered that there were a couple items that I had forgotten to pick up at Walmart....so I sallied forth!
My car had other plans.... During the summer, my car made the executive decision to have almost everything in it go wrong at once....after 1300+ dollars of repair-work, everything seemed okay.... but just now, my check engine light came on and the car started snarling into a frenzy....
My first thought was that the breaks (which I had just replaced) were mad at me.... so I took the car to Big-O-tires.... they couldn't take my car in, but they made an appointment with me for wednesday....awesome....
They said they couldn't check the engine, but that there was an Auto-Zone down the street.... Come to find out, this Auto-Zone was just a parts shop and actually didn't do the repairs.... While in the shop, trying not to freak out.... (Mind you I live off campus....and me without a car makes my life impossible....) I get this inkling to talk to this guy stocking shelves, he tells me to go to a Shell Gas station that apparently does repairs, and he said that they were the only repair shop open on labor day....
As i was driving, I prayed to God....so hard....I know it may seem like such a silly thing to pray for your car... but I didn't know what else to do. I pull up to the Shell station....and it's like a hole in the wall....family owned and operated....like outhouse bathrooms.... and I'll admit I was skeptical. This super nice guy comes up to my window and asks what he can help me with....
He takes a look at the engine, and while he's repairing, I got to play poker with his son, who was manning the register. He comes back in and explains to me, that a part in my engine had come lose, and he's surprised that I was able to drive the car at all....(miracle #1) He tells me that he fixed it, and that there's also a leak in my air conditioner that he can fix for around $50.00, if I wanna come back, but that the car will drive fine without it being fixed.... I ask him how much for the repair work....
Smiling, he says, "Don't worry about it. Just remember us next time." (The Biggest Miracle of all)
At this point in time, I am S T U N N E D....and I don't know whether to cry out of gratitude, hug him or propose. I managed a simple and quiet "Thank you."
The car drives like a dream, and for the rest of the day, my heart expressed gratitude to my Father in Heaven for loving me enough to answer such a simple prayer.
I challenge all of you who don't think that God knows you're there, who think that he doesn't play a part in your life, to start paying attention to all of the ways God makes your life a little easier. All the "nudges" in the right directions, and all of the people who say the right thing, and realize that that is God's way of reminding you that HE IS THERE, and that he is aware of who you are and your life.
I love you all, and I thank God everyday that I have been so blessed with such wonderful people in my life!
Until next time,
Von Voyage.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
This Holiday weekend couldn't have come at a better time.....
So we left off Thursday morning.....
The rest of thursday went by relatively uneventful. I went home after running errands on campus, took a much needed nap, did some homework and was able to talk on the phone with my Ma....which was nice. I went to institute class....which is turning out to be my new favorite thing! One of my guyfriends from ballroom just recently added the class, so I got to sit with both my BFF Lizzy and ballroom man. The lesson was about dating standards, and how we shouldn't date people outside of our faith....but the topic was approached from a different perspective....
The teacher told us that we shouldn't date people outside of our faith because it's not fair to them. I had never looked at it from this point of view... But when we date people outside of our religion, they get left out of so many things, and they sacrifice just as much as we do, if not more.... It puts a huge strain on the relationship or marriage.... There had been several guys on campus who had shown interest in me since the beginning of the school year, but none of them were LDS.....and I never felt right about it....and everything in this lesson just reaffirmed my decision to not date people off different religious groups.
After institute I went home to do....surprise surprise MORE HOMEWORK!!! I know, you're jealous.
Thursday evening plans consisted of dinner and X-files night with the six chicks, and it was so nice just to do something mindless and fun!
Friday Sep 4th,
In team, we got our dance assignments for tour shows and my list is as follows...this list will make more sense to those who have seen the ballroom showcase....
Opener (Which I get to do crazy lifts in!)
Charleston
Harry Potter V-Waltz
Hustle
Waltz
Zorro part 3
Salsa
Comedy (this number is replacing "Too Sexy")
Standard Medley (Competition piece)
Finale
Mark (our director) is convinced that I should be a standard dancer.... even though I've always competed Latin.... so he's assigned me to a majority of the standard dances.... but I guess it's good to get training and experience in all the styles....
Funny story.... k so in the Harry Potter V-Waltz I'm partnered with the guy who plays "Harry Potter" so because of my red hair, everyone decided that I am now "Ginny Weasely" haha perfect right?! So I am now called Ginny.... which is good because there is another Alicia on team, and the name mixups were already getting ridiculous.
Physiology, we took another test THAT I OWNED!!!! I aced that thing! I'm so excited :)
Most embarassing moment of the semester so far..... Okay, so today in my Human Developmental Psyc class, we were watching the film "The Miracle of Life" which features a live birth amongst it's many scientific explanations.... Well when the film first starts out, the scene is set on a Miami beach..... and the narrator says, "You may think that these people are here to enjoy the day, work on their tans or get away from the stresses of everyday life, but really they're only here for one thing.....to reproduce." Me thinking that this was quite possibly the most ridiculous line I've EVER heard BURST INTO LAUGHTER.... like the kind of laughter that fills the room, cannot be stopped, and echoes even after you stop laughing......
Everyone glared/stared at me....and there was no escaping it..... I was worried that the professor might kick me out of class....he didn't thank goodness! But oh my gosh.... I cannot believe that I was the ONLY ONE who thought that was funny.... needless to say....it was embarassing and is now an excellent story :)
Anatomy lab, we got to play with microscopes! THANK YOU ITINERIS!!!! I have had tons of microscope experience and looked like an Einstein when compared to all of the other students fumbling to focus their slides.... I was really excited about my magnifying skills and the professor was impressed too! Which is good news for me!
Chemistry and Anatomy lectures went by, informative as ever....
Evening, the BDC bbq....so fun! We salsa danced in the rain, which was like a scene out of a movie! and played ridiculous games like Dippity dippity dop, monster tag, and big booty.... :) And after the bbq I played with Annie and then hung out with a group of friends at Jesse's house.
Saturday Sep 5th
Slept in....glorious glorious morning full of glory!!! The rest of the day, I organized my room....which was reaching hazmat-suit worthy proportions, did laundry and organized my schedules for the rest of the semester.
On saturdays the six chicks have a tradition of "Do whatever you want Saturdays" meaning that on saturdays, we are not required to spend time getting ready, wear real clothing, eat "diet food" or do anything productive. Some of the girls even go without "feminine upholstery" meaning that the bustal region is free of wires and anything else detaining haha....but don't tell them I told you that! *wink* We look at saturdays as our only true day off...which is such a beautiful thing....
So prepped in sweat pants and ponytails, the six chicks spent the day watching horribly cheesy movies, and eating chips in salsa and macaroni. All without make-up, pressure to look good or expectations! *sigh* basically this is what life should be like....
Sunday Sep 6th
Slept in again....waaaaayyyyy too late, ended up waking up when church was starting.... FOR SHAME. Did my best to be religious, worked out, and am now typing le blog :)
Plans for the rest of the day:
Love you!
Von voyage!
The rest of thursday went by relatively uneventful. I went home after running errands on campus, took a much needed nap, did some homework and was able to talk on the phone with my Ma....which was nice. I went to institute class....which is turning out to be my new favorite thing! One of my guyfriends from ballroom just recently added the class, so I got to sit with both my BFF Lizzy and ballroom man. The lesson was about dating standards, and how we shouldn't date people outside of our faith....but the topic was approached from a different perspective....
The teacher told us that we shouldn't date people outside of our faith because it's not fair to them. I had never looked at it from this point of view... But when we date people outside of our religion, they get left out of so many things, and they sacrifice just as much as we do, if not more.... It puts a huge strain on the relationship or marriage.... There had been several guys on campus who had shown interest in me since the beginning of the school year, but none of them were LDS.....and I never felt right about it....and everything in this lesson just reaffirmed my decision to not date people off different religious groups.
After institute I went home to do....surprise surprise MORE HOMEWORK!!! I know, you're jealous.
Thursday evening plans consisted of dinner and X-files night with the six chicks, and it was so nice just to do something mindless and fun!
Friday Sep 4th,
In team, we got our dance assignments for tour shows and my list is as follows...this list will make more sense to those who have seen the ballroom showcase....
Opener (Which I get to do crazy lifts in!)
Charleston
Harry Potter V-Waltz
Hustle
Waltz
Zorro part 3
Salsa
Comedy (this number is replacing "Too Sexy")
Standard Medley (Competition piece)
Finale
Mark (our director) is convinced that I should be a standard dancer.... even though I've always competed Latin.... so he's assigned me to a majority of the standard dances.... but I guess it's good to get training and experience in all the styles....
Funny story.... k so in the Harry Potter V-Waltz I'm partnered with the guy who plays "Harry Potter" so because of my red hair, everyone decided that I am now "Ginny Weasely" haha perfect right?! So I am now called Ginny.... which is good because there is another Alicia on team, and the name mixups were already getting ridiculous.
Physiology, we took another test THAT I OWNED!!!! I aced that thing! I'm so excited :)
Most embarassing moment of the semester so far..... Okay, so today in my Human Developmental Psyc class, we were watching the film "The Miracle of Life" which features a live birth amongst it's many scientific explanations.... Well when the film first starts out, the scene is set on a Miami beach..... and the narrator says, "You may think that these people are here to enjoy the day, work on their tans or get away from the stresses of everyday life, but really they're only here for one thing.....to reproduce." Me thinking that this was quite possibly the most ridiculous line I've EVER heard BURST INTO LAUGHTER.... like the kind of laughter that fills the room, cannot be stopped, and echoes even after you stop laughing......
Everyone glared/stared at me....and there was no escaping it..... I was worried that the professor might kick me out of class....he didn't thank goodness! But oh my gosh.... I cannot believe that I was the ONLY ONE who thought that was funny.... needless to say....it was embarassing and is now an excellent story :)
Anatomy lab, we got to play with microscopes! THANK YOU ITINERIS!!!! I have had tons of microscope experience and looked like an Einstein when compared to all of the other students fumbling to focus their slides.... I was really excited about my magnifying skills and the professor was impressed too! Which is good news for me!
Chemistry and Anatomy lectures went by, informative as ever....
Evening, the BDC bbq....so fun! We salsa danced in the rain, which was like a scene out of a movie! and played ridiculous games like Dippity dippity dop, monster tag, and big booty.... :) And after the bbq I played with Annie and then hung out with a group of friends at Jesse's house.
Saturday Sep 5th
Slept in....glorious glorious morning full of glory!!! The rest of the day, I organized my room....which was reaching hazmat-suit worthy proportions, did laundry and organized my schedules for the rest of the semester.
On saturdays the six chicks have a tradition of "Do whatever you want Saturdays" meaning that on saturdays, we are not required to spend time getting ready, wear real clothing, eat "diet food" or do anything productive. Some of the girls even go without "feminine upholstery" meaning that the bustal region is free of wires and anything else detaining haha....but don't tell them I told you that! *wink* We look at saturdays as our only true day off...which is such a beautiful thing....
So prepped in sweat pants and ponytails, the six chicks spent the day watching horribly cheesy movies, and eating chips in salsa and macaroni. All without make-up, pressure to look good or expectations! *sigh* basically this is what life should be like....
Sunday Sep 6th
Slept in again....waaaaayyyyy too late, ended up waking up when church was starting.... FOR SHAME. Did my best to be religious, worked out, and am now typing le blog :)
Plans for the rest of the day:
- Complete the process necessary to look like a girl
- Dinner
- Fireside with Lizzy
- Running with Annie
Love you!
Von voyage!
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Catching up....
Hello everyone! Okay, so I realize that the point of a blog is to keep people updated.....but my trick is to find the time to actually update this crazy thing! So here we are.... I'm gonna give you guys a quick-ish run-down of the week since my last blog...
Monday Night:
Attempted to attend FHE....but when I arrived at the building it was locked, and I couldn't find anyone, and I didn't have anyone's number from the new ward.... FAIL. So I ended up spending time dance training with my friends to prepare for auditions....because I had already finished all of my homework. Yay effective time management!
Tuesday, September 1st:
Slept in.... due to the beautiful fact that my chemistry lab doesn't start until next week!!! Physiology lab was super boring....all we did was computer simulations of how different stimuli affect Nerve impulses.... which sounds really intense and complicated....but IT'S NOT. We literally clicked buttons as we were instructed and filled out a worksheet.... I know.....just try to contain your enthusiasm. (note: heavy sarcasm)
Inbetween Classes and ballroom auditions, I was in a mad dash trying to get campus business/books/banking stuff figured out, wrap up some studying and get in top beauty condition as to impress at auditions.... I had dinner with Lizzy, which is one of the best stress relievers EVER.... and then was on my way to auditions!
When I arrived in the room, there were only a couple of people there....I used the time to warm up, stretch out and try to calm down... I'll admit I was pretty nervous. These auditions proved to be the biggest turnout that the ballroom company has ever had....over 215 people auditioned! and though the girls FAR outnumbered the guys, the amount of people was still a milestone for the BDC (Ballroom Dance Company). Learning the routines again was so boring.... and I remember just one year ago, at these auditions, not even being able to remember the steps, and after one year of intense training and classes, I realize that those were the most basic aspects of cha cha.... and it was really rewarding for me to see how far I've come, and how much I've improved :)
They had the advanced girls (I was one of them) Dance with the new boys who were auditioning, and then the advanced guys lined up to audition the masses of girls. After we had gotten through all of the newbies...Mark (the director) announces that there will be a dance off for the girls who were on the team previously.... and this dance off was literally a fight for your spot. Proving to the board of judges that you WERE the best, and that you deserved to be there.... because no one is safe at auditions, not even the veterans. Sure as veteran BDC members, we have an advantage....but someone could come and take your spot at anytime...even one of your "friends" from team....
I cannot remember the last time I was this nervous.... I was shaking, and felt dizzy, and really thought that I would throw up, pass out or fall prey to some form of an anxiety induced coma.....
But I gave it everything I had....and ended up surprising even myself....
You never know what you are capable of until you believe that you are capable, and then do it.
My heart was on that dance floor. Mark called me back to dance 3 different times in the "face-off" and each time was better than the time before!
At the end of the night my feet were bleeding, I was shaking uncontrollably and my legs were cramping.... but I can honestly say, that I have never been prouder of myself. No one really took me seriously when I said I was going to ballroom dance....not even me. But walking out of that audition, I felt so proud of myself for working so hard, and so grateful that God gave me the opportunity to dance again.
Wednesday September 2nd:
Up early, Physiology we reviewed for the test and I found out that I scored a 90% on my first quiz!!! Yesss!!! The morning was off the a great start! In my human psyc class....I was taking notes, but all I could think about was the posting list for the ballroom team.... I kept telling myself that I would be happy with whatever happened, and that it would all work out..... but the butterflies in my stomach WOULD NOT let me focus.... As soon as the professor dismissed us, Annie and I booked it to the tap studio where the list was posted..... I got right outside the door and froze.... I almost couldn't walk in; I took a deep breathe and approached the lists....
Alycia S. .....TOUR TEAM
These were the words I had been waiting to see since I had learned about the ballroom team my junior year in high school....and now here they were. One of the most surreal things you'll ever experience is tangible evidence of a dream being realized.... I've always loved dance, and ever since seeing the movie "dance with me" when I was nine years old, I wanted to ballroom dance.... and now here I am, on the elite team of a college ballroom company.....
At this point, I had to walk outside to hide the fact that I was now in tears. So grateful, so blessed and so excited! And so happy! I immediately sent out a mass text to everyone who wanted to know the results of the audition and was able to talk to my mom on the phone really briefly. Thank you to all of you who have supported and inspired me, it means more to me than I could ever express in words!
The rest of the day's classes went by as usual....but BETTER. I was able to focus more, understand concepts more completely, and did it all with the biggest smile on my face. After classes came the usual three hours of homework...and then comes the FUN!!!
Mark had asked several of us who were experienced Salsa dancers (me!) do come and help him with a salsa workshopping class that he teaches on wednesday nights, and in exchange for helping we would get lessons of advanced steps! I say yes! IT WAS THE MOST FUN I HAVE HAD DANCING SALSA EVER.
The people in the classes were so excited about dancing and it was great to meet so many new people! And then the new moves that Mark taught us are AMAZING!!!! they are so fun to do, super flirty and basically my new favorite thing! After dance we were all soooo hungry from burning massive calories and so we all went to eat!
It was so nice to be with people from team again....they are my home away from home! After dance I came home and CRASHED.... my poor feet....sigh....they are so sad right now lol all blisted and cracked and bleeding....
Thursday morning, September 3rd:
Woke up at 5:00AM....which is gonna be my new favorite thing....because we have tour team (I smile everytime I say it....haha) practice at six a.m. At practice we basically went over the schedule for the semester and discussed touring options.... k how awesome is this..... depending on fundraising and everyone's budgets....we could tour JAPAN next june.... shut up! I know....
I don't really see us going to japan, just because of expenses....but other options included, France, Italy, East Coast (including New York) West Coast, California/Arizona and even Canada.... I'll be excited about it no matter where we go....but I sincerely hope that it's somewhere interesting!
Now I'm sitting in the ELC typing up this blog... so that all of you beautiful people can read about my life if you care to :)
Plans for the rest of the day:
I'm so excited about my life! Thrilled in fact! I've aced every test so far and have straight A's in every class.... I get to dance on Tour Team (SMILE) I'm volunteering at the hospital, I have great friends, an amazing family, a great ward, and zero boy drama! haha. I put my life in order, and now everything is falling into place.
IT IS TRUE when people say that when you put God first, everything else in your life will either find it's spot, or drop out of your life.... and now I get to live that :)
I hope you're all having a great day and that this blog finds you in high spirits!
I love you all!
Von Voyage!
Monday Night:
Attempted to attend FHE....but when I arrived at the building it was locked, and I couldn't find anyone, and I didn't have anyone's number from the new ward.... FAIL. So I ended up spending time dance training with my friends to prepare for auditions....because I had already finished all of my homework. Yay effective time management!
Tuesday, September 1st:
Slept in.... due to the beautiful fact that my chemistry lab doesn't start until next week!!! Physiology lab was super boring....all we did was computer simulations of how different stimuli affect Nerve impulses.... which sounds really intense and complicated....but IT'S NOT. We literally clicked buttons as we were instructed and filled out a worksheet.... I know.....just try to contain your enthusiasm. (note: heavy sarcasm)
Inbetween Classes and ballroom auditions, I was in a mad dash trying to get campus business/books/banking stuff figured out, wrap up some studying and get in top beauty condition as to impress at auditions.... I had dinner with Lizzy, which is one of the best stress relievers EVER.... and then was on my way to auditions!
When I arrived in the room, there were only a couple of people there....I used the time to warm up, stretch out and try to calm down... I'll admit I was pretty nervous. These auditions proved to be the biggest turnout that the ballroom company has ever had....over 215 people auditioned! and though the girls FAR outnumbered the guys, the amount of people was still a milestone for the BDC (Ballroom Dance Company). Learning the routines again was so boring.... and I remember just one year ago, at these auditions, not even being able to remember the steps, and after one year of intense training and classes, I realize that those were the most basic aspects of cha cha.... and it was really rewarding for me to see how far I've come, and how much I've improved :)
They had the advanced girls (I was one of them) Dance with the new boys who were auditioning, and then the advanced guys lined up to audition the masses of girls. After we had gotten through all of the newbies...Mark (the director) announces that there will be a dance off for the girls who were on the team previously.... and this dance off was literally a fight for your spot. Proving to the board of judges that you WERE the best, and that you deserved to be there.... because no one is safe at auditions, not even the veterans. Sure as veteran BDC members, we have an advantage....but someone could come and take your spot at anytime...even one of your "friends" from team....
I cannot remember the last time I was this nervous.... I was shaking, and felt dizzy, and really thought that I would throw up, pass out or fall prey to some form of an anxiety induced coma.....
But I gave it everything I had....and ended up surprising even myself....
You never know what you are capable of until you believe that you are capable, and then do it.
My heart was on that dance floor. Mark called me back to dance 3 different times in the "face-off" and each time was better than the time before!
At the end of the night my feet were bleeding, I was shaking uncontrollably and my legs were cramping.... but I can honestly say, that I have never been prouder of myself. No one really took me seriously when I said I was going to ballroom dance....not even me. But walking out of that audition, I felt so proud of myself for working so hard, and so grateful that God gave me the opportunity to dance again.
Wednesday September 2nd:
Up early, Physiology we reviewed for the test and I found out that I scored a 90% on my first quiz!!! Yesss!!! The morning was off the a great start! In my human psyc class....I was taking notes, but all I could think about was the posting list for the ballroom team.... I kept telling myself that I would be happy with whatever happened, and that it would all work out..... but the butterflies in my stomach WOULD NOT let me focus.... As soon as the professor dismissed us, Annie and I booked it to the tap studio where the list was posted..... I got right outside the door and froze.... I almost couldn't walk in; I took a deep breathe and approached the lists....
Alycia S. .....TOUR TEAM
These were the words I had been waiting to see since I had learned about the ballroom team my junior year in high school....and now here they were. One of the most surreal things you'll ever experience is tangible evidence of a dream being realized.... I've always loved dance, and ever since seeing the movie "dance with me" when I was nine years old, I wanted to ballroom dance.... and now here I am, on the elite team of a college ballroom company.....
At this point, I had to walk outside to hide the fact that I was now in tears. So grateful, so blessed and so excited! And so happy! I immediately sent out a mass text to everyone who wanted to know the results of the audition and was able to talk to my mom on the phone really briefly. Thank you to all of you who have supported and inspired me, it means more to me than I could ever express in words!
The rest of the day's classes went by as usual....but BETTER. I was able to focus more, understand concepts more completely, and did it all with the biggest smile on my face. After classes came the usual three hours of homework...and then comes the FUN!!!
Mark had asked several of us who were experienced Salsa dancers (me!) do come and help him with a salsa workshopping class that he teaches on wednesday nights, and in exchange for helping we would get lessons of advanced steps! I say yes! IT WAS THE MOST FUN I HAVE HAD DANCING SALSA EVER.
The people in the classes were so excited about dancing and it was great to meet so many new people! And then the new moves that Mark taught us are AMAZING!!!! they are so fun to do, super flirty and basically my new favorite thing! After dance we were all soooo hungry from burning massive calories and so we all went to eat!
It was so nice to be with people from team again....they are my home away from home! After dance I came home and CRASHED.... my poor feet....sigh....they are so sad right now lol all blisted and cracked and bleeding....
Thursday morning, September 3rd:
Woke up at 5:00AM....which is gonna be my new favorite thing....because we have tour team (I smile everytime I say it....haha) practice at six a.m. At practice we basically went over the schedule for the semester and discussed touring options.... k how awesome is this..... depending on fundraising and everyone's budgets....we could tour JAPAN next june.... shut up! I know....
I don't really see us going to japan, just because of expenses....but other options included, France, Italy, East Coast (including New York) West Coast, California/Arizona and even Canada.... I'll be excited about it no matter where we go....but I sincerely hope that it's somewhere interesting!
Now I'm sitting in the ELC typing up this blog... so that all of you beautiful people can read about my life if you care to :)
Plans for the rest of the day:
- On campus business....
- Workout at home
- Homework and studying....approx 4 hours worth
- Go to institute class
- Finish studying
- Dinner and X-files night with the "Six Chicks" (Lizzy, Kylie, Brenna, Megan, Cambria & Myself)
I'm so excited about my life! Thrilled in fact! I've aced every test so far and have straight A's in every class.... I get to dance on Tour Team (SMILE) I'm volunteering at the hospital, I have great friends, an amazing family, a great ward, and zero boy drama! haha. I put my life in order, and now everything is falling into place.
IT IS TRUE when people say that when you put God first, everything else in your life will either find it's spot, or drop out of your life.... and now I get to live that :)
I hope you're all having a great day and that this blog finds you in high spirits!
I love you all!
Von Voyage!
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