I was inspired, I admit.

So, my boyfriend's mom, Debbie (I love her tons! She's seriously like my second mom--I feel like I can go to her for anything) inspired me to get back on here and write. I haven't written in so long though, it almost feels like I'm speaking in a foreign language I'm not very familiar with. But, here goes nothing.

I'm still dating my loving boyfriend, Cory, and I don't ever plan on changing that! He treats me so well, sometimes it's weird to think that I've found someone like him. We've definitely had some fair shares of misunderstandings and unnecessary comments from the outside world, as I like to call it, but, I'm lucky all the same. I can't imagine life without him--having been friends for so long, I don't think we'll ever be separated. We always know to be best friends to each other first. Always. I think that's one of the perks to us being best friends before we started dating. (And can I just say, this picture STILL gives me butterflies in my stomach. I love it when he smiles at me like he does!)
We've done a lot of stuff lately, but it seems like most of it involves homework. Oh, goodness, homework. I think on Friday we did about two hours of homework together and then Saturday, we sat down at his kitchen table and did about 4 or 5 hours of it. I finished everything but a Communications project. We're both taking the same Communications class, and so far it's a TON of busy work! A couple weeks ago, we took James and Jordan to Laser Quest...that was pretty fun! We also took them out to Wendy's before that and they had a ton of fun, in fact, the other day, they were talking about how much they enjoyed sitting down and hearing Cory talk about Elementary School and letting them tell him stories. It was a really awesome thing to watch. :) As if lunch and an awesome game of laser tagging weren't enough, we also took them bowling. Not as fun, I think all of us agreed that we would have rather played another game at Laser Quest, but we still enjoyed ourselves. I won the game. :) Yes, I'm gloating. (The picture has Jordan in the red shirt, Cory in the middle, and James in the brown and green shirt.)

Anyways, onto my life's other many (or not so many) stories!

College is really busy. Homework seems to be never ending. Cory complained the other day that I work too hard, and I'm with him on that one. I took on a pretty big work load this semester, but it's all in an effort to get things done sooner! I just want to get closer to that reality of being in Nursing School or Medical School. We'll see if I like nursing enough to just be a Nurse Practitioner, or if I want to do more, in which case I'll be a heart and lung surgeon. But, first I have to get all these mediocre classes over with. I've already gotten my EMT certification, and that class was really fun, I enjoyed it so much I'm thinking about taking the advanced course in the summer, but at the same time, I'm thinking about taking a break. I think I deserve a break...haha. I think if I asked Cory, he'd probably say the same thing. I think my parents want me to keep working though, but there's seriously only so much that the mind can take. You've got to fit fun in your life at some points, or else you'll go insane! This semester I'm attending SLCC (Salt Lake Community College), mostly online courses. I do have one class on Jordan Campus--my Human Growth and Development Class (PSY 1100). It's really interesting. It's a nursing prerequisite, but it's actually pretty fun. My online classes consist of Communications (COMM 1010), Statistics (MATH 1040), and Intro to Writing (ENGL 1010). All prerequisite classes for either an associates degree or Nursing. Being in online classes is mostly just a lot of making sure you're caught up on everything, checking websites, calendars, and not forgetting. Lots and lots of not forgetting...

Let's see what else there is that I can write about...

The other night, Bill, Cory's grandpa, invited us to go to Texas Roadhouse in celebration of his anniversary. His wife passed from cancer a couple years ago, and I really wish I could have met her. Cory has told me a few things about her, and she sounds like she would have been a very sweet lady. It was very sweet of Bill to invite us out, he's awesome! The grandpa I never had :) Debbie and Ralph went too. We went to the new one in Riverton, and I think I like the one in Sandy a little bit better because they know how to not mess up over there, but it was this new location's first Saturday, so I bet it was a little more than hectic for the workers. It was still really fun, I always love talking to Cory's family. They're all really nice to me and treat me with a respect that I really appreciate. It was really cool to hear that Bill and his wife had been married for over 50 years! Wow! I can't wait to have that. :) I also learned that I'm thought to be a little taller than someone named Anne, still not exactly sure who she is, only know that she's a relative. It's always nice to hear when I'm taller than someone, though...hehe.

Cory and I went to see Warm Bodies this past week, too! Oh my gosh, it was probably the best zombie comedy I've ever seen. I loved it, and I don't think I've seen Cory laugh so much in a movie before. It's definitely a must see. I more than enjoyed it. It's the first time I've laughed out loud in a movie for a very long time.

Mary's birthday was a few days ago. She's now 15...which is really crazy, because I still see her as that little baby sister that used to follow me around everywhere. But, she's way excited to get her permit to drive, and I think she went shopping and to Texas Roadhouse with mom and dad. She looked like she had fun! Taryn came over and had a little weekend sleepover, and they both enjoyed themselves! They also saw Warm Bodies and really liked it.

I'm a teacher in the Primary now. I teach the 11 year old group. The first day was a little difficult because of the whole "let's see if this teacher will actually tell us what to do, or if she's a total pushover" phase. Well, let me tell you, I am so not a total push over, and I had them at the edge of their seats listening and asking questions by the end of the half hour. It was pretty impressive. I didn't know I could do that! But I guess all it takes is a little prayer in your heart and love for the kids. I've taught them for a few times before and some of them were pretty excited to learn that I'd been called as their permanent teacher. :) This last Sunday we learned about the Apostasy, which is something that's actually pretty difficult to teach. But I think I got the concept across. At least well enough that they could explain what the Apostasy was by the end of the class.

My birthday is in less than 10 days. I'll be 20! No longer a teenager! Thank the heavens above. I'd really like to make a day trip down to lava hot springs with the boyfriend, but I don't know how that will turn out. Seems like right now, that's completely out of the picture. But he told me that he'd take care of it, so whatever he has planned, I'm sure it will be great. :) The best part about my birthday has always been that Valentine's day is the day after. It's a bigger plus now that I've got Cory. :) Valentine's Day has always been my favorite holiday. It's probably because it's arrival means my birthday, but hey, who doesn't like their birthday and a little love to go with it? I put a little pressure on him, telling him he's got to plan two pretty awesome days, but I'm positive he'll come through. Plus, I'm fine as long as he's around. We just roll that way.