On Fire

Just a quick post before I pass out in bed...

I leave for Washington tomorrow for a weekend visit because something quite important came up.

Because I just found out on Tuesday, I've had a crazy few days.

Today and yesterday I've been on fire.

Quite possibly unstoppable.

I finished all of my homework for Thursday, Friday, and next Tuesday.
I've packed, ran errands, changed my work schedule and more.

I was locked in my room nearly all day yesterday and for most of the day today.

Needless to say, my eyes hurt and I'm incredibly exhausted.

It's crazy what you can accomplish when you're motivated beyond belief.
 I'm definitely proud of myself :)

I'll see you tomorrow, Washington!

My Weekend With Kathryn

This weekend:

It began by watching Quantum of Solace and eating ice cream.

Then we went to a bonfire out near R mountain.

We met a lot of new people, which is always fun.

LOVE this picture of us, and love her :)

Then Saturday came and after four long hours of work, I took a much needed nap.

After my nap, Kathryn and I hit the town (I say that as sarcastically as possible...)

We spent a considerable amount of time in Porters, went to various other places on Main Street, and then headed to my sister's for dinner.

My sister and brother in law fed us grilled Bratwurst, grilled corn, and cantaloupe.

Talk about a delicious dinner. Thanks again Jen and Eric!

After dinner we went down to the block party in Hemming Village.

We shopped around a bit and listened to random people performing. 

We listened to Brooke White for a song or two and then went to someone's apartment to play some games.

Once Kathryn and I left to walk home we had an incredibly creepy encounter, which deserves a blog post in itself. I'll just say that's not the first time the same creepy guy has hit on me.

After that, it was completely necessary for us to make a midnight run to Albertson's. 

Chips and dip had been on my mind for three days, and I just couldn't resist any longer :)

So maybe it doesn't sound that exciting when I blog about it, but you'll just have to take my word...

It was amazing.

Five days and I'm Utah bound for 4th of July!

Some Sunshine For Your Day

I wish I were a Glow Worm

A Glow Worm's never Glum

'Cuz how can you be grumpy

When the sun shines out your bum.

Thanks for sharing, Elder Logan :)

Good Things To Come

"Don't you quit. You keep walking, you keep trying. There is help and happiness ahead. Some blessings come soon, some come late, and some don't come until Heaven. But for those who embrace the Gospel of Jesus Christ, they come. It will be alright in the end. Trust God, and believe in good things to come."

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland

Exactly what I needed to hear.

Happy Father's Day!

"It's only when you grow up, and step back from him, or leave him for your own career and your own home - it's only then that you can measure his greatness and fully appreciate it. Pride reinforces love."

-Margaret Truman 

Alan Curtis Inkley

Born October 27th, 1960

Favorite food: Anything my mom cooks

Favorite book: Anything philosophical

Favorite daughter: He claims there isn't a favorite, but we all know it's Alanna ;)

Favorite movie: Mean Girls (not seriously, but he really does think it's hilarious)

Favorite hobby: Hiking

Lessons he's taught me: be passionate in what you do; there's more to life than money; the value of music, good literature, and good movies; RELAX; and I could go on for hours
Song that reminds me of him: Vienna by Billy Joel. Whenever I hear that song I can remember him playing it on the piano and can still hear his voice singing it. It's always been my favorite song to hear him sing (that and anything by the Eagles)

I wish I could be home to spend Father's Day with you, dad!
I hope you have a great day and remember how much I love you and appreciate all you've ever done for me.

"A Father is ever willing to sacrifice his own comfort for that of his children. Daily he toils to provide the necessities of life, never complaining, ever concerned for the well-being of his family. This love for children, this desire to see them well and happy, is a constant in a time of change."
-Thomas S. Monson

You can read more about my amazing father here.