Week 2 - Surf's Up!

Time is flying by! I can't believe another week has swept by. What fun it has been, and more stories to tell. I hope you enjoy :)

MONDAY
I actually went to FHE because I got up the courage to ask someone for a ride. I met the other Kitt that is in the ward, it was at his house!...I can't believe there is another person in this world named Kitt...spelled exactly like mine...When I met him, he told me that I need to go by my middle name. I said, then I will call you by your middle name...what is it? He said, Kitt is my middle name...I said, oh, so you should go by your first name like everyone else, majority rules. He will probably call me Virginia and I will call him Jamie...But, it is so confusing having another Kitt. This has never happened to me before! I turn every time I hear the name...I am glad it's his middle name, so I still haven't really met someone that really has my name...middle names don't count.

TUESDAY
My first coffee story. My manager's manager...so the manager of my whole sourcing team told me they were going for a coffee break as I was getting water from the sink. I said, "Oh, no, water break!" He laughed and asked, "You don't drink coffee?" When I said no, he replied, "Well, you will soon!" When they actually went on their coffee break I was on the phone. He looked at my manager and said, "Kitt's going to have her first coffee today! Let's go!" I apologized and said I couldn't come because of the call I was on...luckily I got out of it that time...It will be an interesting conversation with him when I actually have to explain later that I don't just not drink it, but I won't...his mind will probably be blown and hopefully I won't offend him. ...Later in the week another co-worker told me that I shouldn't start drinking coffee because it truly does become an addiction. Interesting. He is also the person that asked me if he should ever ask me to get coffee again after I declined the first time.

WEDNESDAY
I found out I am so lucky as to give the RS lesson on Sunday, to the RS that I know only about 5 people. Haha, it will be good though. I will get to know them much better by teaching them.

I got another computer screen! It's fun having two, sometimes three when I open up my laptop that usually sits on that doc by the phone. I have my own control tower! 

THURSDAY
The kid who kinda asked me on a date last week came over and we played SkipBo. I was grateful to not have to be alone in my apartment for another evening. It kinda gives me the creeps after being alone for so long. We had fun and it was good to get to know him better.

FRIDAY
I went to Kelly's bridal shower and won four roses for catching people saying Kelly, wedding, and bride. It was a fun evening and good to get to know some other sisters in the ward.

My roommate also came. Susan is funny. She called me because she couldn't find our apartment...this was about midnight. I was hoping to be asleep. She had so much energy though and started unpacking immediately. I figured she'd take a bed in the other room since no one else is here...nope, she chose to share mine. Interesting. She is a year younger than me and probably acts like all other undergrads...I am just used to Cougar School where they're a little more mature. I found out she has never met a Mormon, but she knows we have very "strict rules." She is from Korea and is Buddhist. I hope we have some good religious discussions. Two more Asians are coming to room with me too. This is going to be one interesting adventure! :)

SATURDAY - Surf Day!
I actually went surfing!!! Well, it was my first time ever so I mainly flushed my mouth and nose with salt water multiple times. Alex asked my last Sunday if I wanted to be his surfing buddy, and of course I agreed. Half of me thought he was joking and just saying it as a funny comment....but Monday night he got my number and called me to see if I wanted to go with him. Of course I agreed. Surfing has been on my bucket list for forever. We went to Pacifica, which was a beautiful beach! It was pretty foggy, so we didn't see the sun at all, but the wetsuits kept us nice and warm.

When I first got into the water, I had overwhelming fear! Oh, I was terrified! I almost backed out...but, I had paid the price to rent and Alex was very good at encouraging me to go deeper and eventually start paddling on my board. The hardest part is getting past where most of the waves crash. You have to fight the water. I felt like I would be taking one step forward and two steps back, but we eventually made it out past the crashing waves. I practiced paddling and turning around on my board and I finally caught a wave! I didn't try to stand up, I got onto my knees a little bit before I fell. I had a really good run when I actually went all the way to the shore riding on my knees with one in the air! Oh, what an awesome feeling it was to ride the wave. All the hard work and energy paid off. I caught a couple more, but that one was definitely my best. We surfed for a couple hours and went and ate lunch and headed back out for another hour or so.

We were exhausted and freezing by the time we finished...I had no physical energy to catch waves anymore. A couple times I got caught behind where the waves were crashing and didn't have enough energy to get up a little farther to actually catch one. As I got closer, I didn't have the energy to create momentum and the waves just crashed on top of me. I got better at not freaking out as the massive amounts of water rushed over my head not allowing me to get above water and the board pulling my leg in one direction. (Those swimming lessons as a kid really pay off!) I felt as soon as i got back on my board, another wave would crash on top of me and repeat the whole scenario. That's when I really started to pray that I could just get back to a place I could touch the bottom or that I would actually catch the final wave to get in. My calves were getting charlie horses from the cold water and pointing my toes for extended periods of time while paddling...the charlie horses scared me the most. I did get in and I was safe and I was grateful we both exhausted ourselves at the same time so we could leave.

The only injuries I walked away with are bruises on my hips and ribs where the bones rubbed against the board while I was paddling. I have a couple bruises on my elbows and the leg I wore the connector on has some bruises on the ankle. Even with all of this, I will go again. :) I loved it and enjoyed being in the water. Alex was a good teacher and it was fun to get to know him better. I am grateful I went and I am sure my entire body will be sore tomorrow...it is already sinking in. Getting into the hot tub when we got back felt so good! It helped us both relax and actually warm up.

Surf's Up at Pacifica Beach, CA

SUNDAY
This was a good day and another dinner provided for the ward by the lovely couple that feeds our ward twice a month just because of the goodness of their souls. I enjoyed the morning studying for my lesson. The lesson went pretty well, I think. In the middle of it, the RS president stood up and started squealing! A spider was descending from the ceiling! This girl had the bright idea to get a hymn book just to catch it and take it outside, but as she was carrying it, it started crawling towards her and she freaked out and threw the hymn book down the hall. I was in the middle of reading a quote and it was tricky to get back on track, but we made it. I am pretty sure the spider was more memorable than the lesson for most people.

I have some awesome stories coming, so stay tuned. Sure love ya.

Peace Out.

the tall girl

Week One - Can you survive in Silicon Valley without a smart phone?

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First, some pics of my trip home and my adventures there:

Gilbert AZ Temple

 A quilt I made for my friend who is having a baby in July!

Pics from the 4-wheeler ride

This was practically the first question that I was asked when I arrived in San Jose. So far, I have survived...not that I haven't had to have someone right there with one, but I haven't had to personally use it. I may even get one from work, we'll see. So, I am here. I can't believe it and I kind of feel like I have been here forever. Here's a play by play of the last week of the tall girl's life. 

SATURDAY

Craziest day ever! Goodness. The airport was jam packed! This picture doesn't even do it justice. I arrived approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes before my flight. I ran through security and made it to my plane as they were calling my name wondering where I was. I was terrified I was going to miss my flight to San Jose.

Of course, my bags were checked late and there was no guarantee I would get them to San Jose on my flight. As I am sitting on the plane, with sweat dripping down my face and a need to go to the bathroom, I looked out the window to see my bags get put on the plane! What a miracle. As soon as the seatbelt sign went off, I was up and to the potty. It practically killed me. It was a little more stressful beginning than I expected. 

I arrived in San Jose and Papa's cousin picked me up from the airport. We stopped at my new place and then headed to their house for a BBQ. It was fun to meet some long lost cousins and I was happy to not have to spend the evening by myself wondering what to eat. 

Here is the swag I got in a goodie bag from my apartment and a few things from the first day. 

Here are the pics of my first apartment: 

I stayed in this quaint apartment for the first week in San Jose. It was nice, and I got to know some really fun people while I was there...even though I lived alone. 

SUNDAY

I was picked up for church by a kid who has now become a good friend. He said to look for a black prius, so I was expecting just him...Pretty soon, up rolls a prius and 4 men jamming out to not Sunday music. Haha, I started laughing. Binh got out of the car and asked, "Are you Kitt?!" When I said yes, he hopped out and opened the door so I could sit in the front seat. I seriously felt like the girls on the Pink Bible P&P when they are going to church...hair blowing everywhere and jamming to some tunes. They were a funny bunch of kids. 

MONDAY

First day at eBay!! Wow, it was pretty fun and very exhausting. I enjoyed getting to know people. I was one of two undergrad interns, the tallest, one of two white girls, and the only one from BYU…the only Mormon. Jesse Beckom asked me straight up if I was a Mormon, he’s the first and I’m sure many more to come. He’s also an Olympic athlete…no big deal. He was on the men’s bobsled team and is down here to get some experience in business so he can move forward with a career. I worked out when I got home and then went to the Asian market with Jesse to see all the crazy random and scary stuff they have there. Then we went to Burger King to get cash. He's a pretty dang good body guard I'd say. :)

 Yes, this is a pez machine wall.

I was a bit over dressed...believe it or not. 

TUESDAY

A pretty good first day on the job. I actually met my team. They are all super nice. I am doing training with a lady who is in Texas! Welcome to a global company. I spent the day on the phone and watching her share her screen with me. Pretty crazy. I got a fancy new computer that is touch screen!! Ahhh! Haha, wish I could keep it. I ate my first Vietnamese food today, and it was pretty good. I enjoyed it! Lunch was funny with these three ladies. They found out I was Mormon and were kind of horrified/surprised. We had an interesting conversation about young marraiges…Connie thought she was young at the age of 26! What a different culture I am in. This is going to be fun! 

This is Jesse's hand, not mine haha.

THURSDAY

We had a work social where we played Bocci ball, indoors, on a bocci ball court/bar.Who has ever heard of that?! Most of my co-workers drank while we were there. Such an interesting phenomenon that it is. I have now seen alcohol at work twice...there was a baby shower on my first day, which there was wine at. I didn't drink...just in case you were wondering. I am surrounded by interesting humor and words all day, I will need to work to make sure I don't repeat. ;) I won this for being the only person on my team that didn't leave the game part way through...we kind of made a come back too. 

It says, "Kitt Bryce, Preseverance Under Fire"

My name plate.

FRIDAY

I got asked on a date...kinda. I moved into a new place that is absolutely ridiculously nice...here are some pics. But, I planned to watch a movie with Kelly because she helped me move and I now had a nice lounge and theater room in the complex to watch movies. He ended up joining us instead of doing what he thought about doing...maybe a date later...we'll see. 

SATURDAY

The kid who asked me out called up and said he ran into someone from the ward and they were heading to the beach in Santa Cruz!! So, we joined the fun! It was awesome! It got cold at night, but it was the perfect day. I wish I had some pics to share about this, but it didn't work out. I thoroughly enjoyed myself tho. I loved playing in the sand, water, and sun. It was relaxing and beautiful. It was seriously a day and evening trip. I didn't get home until about 11. Long day, but full of fun! I hope we get to go to the beach often. 

SUNDAY

I am going to stay in the MV ward. I just grew too close to the people in a short time and I don't want to leave. I enjoyed a fireside from Kris Anne that night about the brain. It was again solidified that I am a left brained person. Interesting...but, that's how every test has resulted. I enjoyed Sunday, although they are usually busy. 

Off to another week of work. I hope you have enjoyed reading. If I get too boring, let me know and I will tone it down. 

One thing I have learned already, is staying close to the Savior is so important. Putting the Gospel first can be hard, especially when it comes to daily stuff. But, when you do it, you are blessed. 

Take care.

-the tall girl

Surprise!!!!!! maybe...

It is August! Just in case you didn't know...I have to remind myself everyday. Life is good for me. I enjoy it and I try to laugh every day. I am playing catch-up with my funny stories...there are so many. I have started to keep a list to try to remember the greatest ones. This first one is one I have told every one, but I was advised to write it so they could laugh again...hopefully you enjoy it.

Surprise!!!!!! maybe...

Sooo, long ago in a far away land of Cougarville, I decided I wanted to surprise Mommy and G-pa and G-ma in Virginia. Mommy was flying in to visit and I wanted to drive up for the long weekend, but I didn't want them to worry...therefore, surprise planning started. I drove up Friday afternoon with Lizzy. She was great company to have along and we had a great time chatting. I know her well and we worked together last summer at AG. The ride was fun and we got to Virginia about the same time G-pa, G-ma, and Mommy were supposed to arrive. We pulled in, and....no car. Oh, I thought, they will be coming soon. I distracted Lizzy by showing her around the farm. She was thrilled and I made the tour last a little long. We began kind of searching for the spare key...no luck. But, no fear, I thought, Auntie K and Uncle J have to be home or at the greenhouses. And, I sent a text to Mommy asking if she had arrived home safely...later she responded saying, No, we stopped in Logan for dinner and a movie. (When have they ever done that?) ...So, we hopped in the car and drove over. I had to go super bad, so I went in the porterpotty...luckily I know they get cleaned and probably rarely used. Anyways, we walked into the greenhouse and I walk to the florist shop and put my head to the glass just looking for Auntie K. No luck. The greenhouse worker asked me what I was looking for...haha, she didn't have any idea who I was...probably thought I was some thief. I asked her if she knew where Auntie K or Uncle J was...she said they were gone. I asked when they would get back and she replied, tomorrow. Of course, the one time I come to surprise, NO one is home. I knew one last person, G and G Stud. We drove up to their house and...yay!!!!! Finally someone was home!!!! We stayed and visited for about an hour and then KT helped me remember where to find a spare key...in the truck ignition...hahaha. But the visit with G and G Stud was wonderful! They are so sweet and they know about Minnesota which is where Lizzy is from. We headed back to G-ma's and found the spare key and took our stuff to the red room. I get a call from Mom, Where are you? she asked. I sneakily said, with my friend Lizzy, where are you? She said she was home and she again asked where are you? This is when I stopped responding and I ran up the stairs...I turned the corner just as G-ma and G-pa were coming into the house! :) Success! The surprise really worked!!!!!! :) :D eeehehehe!!! Mommy was shocked. I loved it. We had a wonderful weekend.

--This is the story from Mommy, as we drove up, G-ma and G-pa looked over and asked, who's white car is that? Mommy said, hmm, wait! That looks like my car! She went over and she investigated and then called me. She said the Mexican beads gave it away. Hahahaha. Oh man. Good times.

Softball

Ok, this one just made me laugh because it is so shocking, and kind of like what?? But, here it is. So, for the past few months we have had softball every Tuesday night. Any games that are at 6:30 or 7:30, I can go since that is the earliest I am back from Salt Lake. So, one day I was feeling extra competitive. The team we were playing was full of a bunch of people that weren't being very good sports...and that never helps my competitiveness. So, I hit the ball, decently well, and made it to first. The girl after me got up to bat and the person playing short stop said, "Hey number 9 hit it to me! I got you out last time." Ooo, my blood began to boil. But, she hit and it was a good hit but they caught it and i got stuck in a pickle between 1st and 2nd base. I barely got out of that, but it was exciting to be in. On the next hit I went to second and they threw to 1st, so I went to third and they overthrew to third, so I ran home...I mean, why not :) Then, the buy at third gets it and purposely throws the ball at me. This kid is good, and he purposely hit me. I was so mad. Haha, but more in shock that he would do that. Then, he came over after I had gone out into the field and talked to the ward on the sidelines. He said, I guess since I hit her, I better ask her out...(I wasn't told this til later)...He asked for my name, but he didn't ask me out. I was the last batter of the next inning and he was out in the field near 2nd base and he said, "hey everybody, watch out, she's got a vengeance"...it was kind of mockingly...I hate being mocked. So, I cranked it and it just happened to go right at him. Haha, I just laughed because it worked out perfectly. He came over and said, whoa whoa I wasn't meaning anything by it...and I replied that I didn't mean to hit it at him, but it just happened...he probably didn't believe me.

Man in Shower

So, at Internville I was asked to call a lot of old people. I had to talk to them and ask them to do a survey. I hate talking on the phone because I am always afraid I will catch people at the wrong time, and I will be a bother. But, when you have to call almost 80 people, you get over that fear...kind of.

I was calling this older gentleman, and when he answers I start giving my whole shpeel and speech of why I am calling him. After I finish, he says, can you call me back in about 15 minutes? I quickly agreed. Then he said, okay great, because I was just in the shower and I am dripping wet! Alrighty then I said, so I called him back in about 15 minutes.

I asked if this was a better time, and he said, "Of course! I'm not dripping all over the ground anymore." I replied, "well that's good." He then asked me, how do you know, can you see me?! Uhhh, no I said. Ok then was the reply. When I asked if he'd take a survey he asked how long it was. When I said about...he interupted and said, too long! And continued to laugh. He just kept a crackin' jokes and then would say well pardon my Thursday morning sense of humor. He said his job was to give hugs. He told a story about when he walked into a meeting and a lady hugged him and then his wife and the lady said, I like hugging him a lot more. He thought that was a pretty great story too. Oh, got to love the old people.

Air Freshener

One day we were all sitting in Intern Alley, and Mr. Janitor walks by. We all say hello, and he seems so pleased that someone actually acknowledged his existence. We chat for a while and then he leaves. One minute later he come back with a can of green apple air freshener and just hands it to me. He doesn't say a word, I say thank you, and he leaves. We still have no idea why we got it...I don't think we smell at all.....

AND some pics of what I've been up to ....

Ice blocking 1 

Ice blocking 2 

Candid of "me and my short friends" 

Dinner after Temple Trip 

Temple Trip 

Stake Retreat

I want to see the picture!

A month has flown by and I haven't written. I can't believe it! I am now full time at work, so I will use that as my lame excuse of why I have not written. But, I have been recording key words to remind me of my funny stories and I have quite a few. I think they are pretty hilarious.

I want to see the Picture!
So, at work we have special badges that let us into the elevator towers and we can go anywhere in the building, whereas others are not allowed to do that. Leese told me it reminds her of Harry Potter and the place where all the good wizards gather...the name escapes me at the moment. But, one day all the interns went to the 26th floor to look out at the Salt Lake Valley. It was a beautiful day. On our way back down one of the elevator towers, we stopped on two floors. We saw a really awesome painting on the first floor we stopped at, we all leaned out the doors to take a quick peek because it was such an interesting picture. As we stop on the next floor to let a person off, Writer says oooo, look at that picture! I quickly leaned out the door and didn't realize the doors were shutting quickly. Smack! The door hit the side of my head and my reflexes pulled my head back in, and the doors didn't even think about stopping. I was laughing all the way back down to the 7th floor. All the interns thought it was pretty funny too. I was grateful I got my head out of those heartless doors on time. And, I am a survivor and we joke about it on our frequent elevator rides now.

I Get sooooo Tired
Well, working long days can get really tiring. I am always grateful that I can sleep on the train, but you always know that sleeping in public can be a scary event. I was sitting in the retro car riding home and I began to fall asleep. So, I shut my book and slowly put my head down towards my chest to fall asleep...at least that way you aren't gaping your mouth open to the public and the chance of snoring is greatly lessened. I was sleeping pretty deeply, but then I realized I was starting to drool! I hurried and wiped off my mouth and looked around pretending like nothing had happened. I noticed there was quite a bit of drool that was on my hand...I looked down again and noticed there was a stream of drool all the way down the front of my shirt!!! Ahhh! I couldn't believe it! Oh, I was so embarrassed. Luckily the drool had strategically placed itself down the buttons and I had large ruffles I could kind of cover things up with. Hehe, oh, I was dying. But, maybe it made someone laugh...then, that would be worth it. I would laugh and feel sorry for the person if I saw that happen to someone else. 

Welp, don't worry, there will be more stories to come if these didn't quite get your tickler. If you aren't laughing, let me know and I can try to be better.

Peace out.

-the tall girl

I try to save lives.

Wow, weeks have flown by. I have had some crazy fun and I am ready for more. :) I love work, and I have exciting new adventures all the time. I call them exciting and I will write about one of them today. Last weekend we had family reunion and boy, it was a blast! I love my family so much and I enjoyed every minute I got to spend with them. They are so great. We met up in Colorado and went hiking, kayaking, swimming, barbecuing, Frisbeeing, walking, and so on. I didn't want to leave, but I have been playing hard since I got back. I have been to Tiny Peaks 4 times in the last three days. Yes, I went twice yesterday. I have just been playing and it has been wonderful! I love working three days and having four days off. Well, my funny story happened at work, so here it goes. 

One day, they were doing a blood drive at work, on the 26th floor. It was the last day to donate. I was personally terrified to do so and I always have been. Giving blood has always been a personal fear of mine and I have never, ever had the desire. This drive was different though, I felt guilty for not giving. The afternoon was rolling by and there was about two hours of the blood drive left, and they hadn't met their quota. So, they needed more blood. Prince and Spunky came into Intern Alley and asked if we had donated. We all replied no, but they hounded us to find out why we hadn't. Joy is too tiny to donate, and Writer passes out every time...therefore, the focus turned on me. Prince guilt tripped me into it. He went and found another person who had never done it and said, you can come with her, and you will save three lives with your blood! How could I possibly say no, and lately I have been working on facing my fears...so this was one I could check off the list if I just went and did it. But, I was trembling and nervous. As I looked out at this drive, I realized why I feared it. There are these chairs that many people sit it and give blood. You aren't super far from the other people, so it seems very unsanitary. Plus, as you are sittin in line you see these boxes that read "HUMAN BLOOD. DO NOT EXPOSE TO EXTREME TEMPERATURES." Bleh, oh, doesn't it just make your stomach turn? I tried to stop thinking about that after a while. I just couldn't do it. 

Prince left to go back to work once I was up there and staying for sure. Joy was my support system and Spunky helped me out too. They stood by me and distracted me and I filled up the pint bag in 4 minutes 43 seconds...the fastest time my nurse had had all day. I was very proud. I didn't feel shaky, or light-headed, so I was extremely blessed. I didn't even really prepare by drinking lots of water either. 

I was sitting eating lots of sugar, drinking water and juice, and talking with Spunky and Joy. We were laughing and then we thought of how we could make up a dramatic story about what happened to me while I was giving blood, so we could get back at Prince. I knew we had to get him to come from the 7th floor to the 26th floor to be able to even pull it off. So, Spunky hurries downstairs and runs into Prince's office and says, "You will not believe what happened to her! They had to stick her a few times, and then it took her forever to fill the bag. She finally finished and she stood up and started passing out. She's probably laying on the floor still!" Prince was beside himself and they raced back up. The whole way up he was feeling so bad, and Spunky did a great job of suppressing her laughter. They rush around the corner to find me eating the snacks. Prince had a very concerned look on his face and said, "Spunky told me what happened (keep in mind I had no idea what Spunky had told him), I am so sorry. Are you okay?" I replied that I'd be alright. He was so frightened for me. Then, we all cracked and started laughing. I told him the truth and he just turned and walked away. We got him sooooooo good. Bahaha, we ran with the story and everyone on the floor was laughing hysterically when they heard the story. Prince is usually the prankster, so getting him as good as we did was an unusual feat. :) 

Welp, I have a few more funny stories, but this is all I can write right now. I have to go back to work. But, I hope I made you laugh. 

Peace out.

-the tall girl

I love old People

I haven't posted in a while because I have been home and starting work and time has flown by. Home was marvelous! Oh, I loved spending time with Sisterbug and Mama and Papa. I love them all so very much. Being home without the rest of the sibs was sad though. This was the first time since graduation that I have actually been home without additional sibs...besides Sisterbug. I went shopping with Mama and found some super cute clothes to wear to work and on dates and things I want to feel very nice for. I helped Nicdog with her children and played with Doubles and ClaraSue. Cola got married while I was home and it was such a joy to attend her reception and see the look of excitement and squeals when she saw I was there. I love when people are happy to see me. :)

Work is going great! I love it. I am also on a ward intramural kickball team and a friend intramural frisbee team. We are tearing it up! Haha, I am terrible at kickball, but frisbee I am okay at. I am tall and I can catch it over people...hence, people consider me good.

As I am sitting here, I am trying to think of funny stories that have happened recently. The only one that comes to mind is about an old man I met at work on Monday. This man turned 95 on Thursday, and he is still coming into work every once and a while, therefore, he is awesome. Fortunately for me, I started work a day that Rudd was working. He is considered Mr. Welfare and he is idolized by everyone in the welfare dept. I felt honored to meet him. He took a good twenty minutes chatting with me. He made me feel like a million bucks. 

As we were chatting, sports were brought up. Because many of my highest awards are on my resume, Rudd found out that I was the best player in AZ my senior year. He then hounded me with questions about if I tried out and what not. When I told him they didn't take anyone, he went off on about how everything you can do in life is if you know people. It is all about who you know. People may say it's about skill, but no, it is about who you know and who they know. Rudd has written some awesome books, so my supervisor went to get a couple copies for me for Rudd to sign. While he was gone, Rudd looked deep into my soul and said, "hmmmm, I see you aren't married. Are you dating anyone?" I replied no, and he quickly responded, "well, why not?! are you scared, are you afraid of those boys?" Hahaha, it was all I could do to not laugh hysterically. I replied, "No, of course not. I think the boys are just afraid of me." He thought that was a pretty good answer and soon moved to the next conversation about how he used to be a cheerleader. Haha, this cute happy old man would make the best cheerleader. He signed his two books for me and made sure each time to write my name right. He really liked my name, so he earned even more bonus points. I hope I am like him when I get old, and my husband and I will be like this old couple:

This is one of my most favorite videos. I hope it makes you laugh as hard as I do every time I watch it.  Plus, it fits so well with this post.

I hope you are doing well, and I hope I brought you some joy.

Peace out.

-the tall girl

I'm a little like Cinderella

Well, although I am not required to write anymore, I kind of miss it so I will keep up with the stories while I can. I am now home and the semester is complete! Woohoo! Grades were posted, and I passed all of my classes, and that is what really counts. I do have one funny story that happened right before I left to come home and it made me laugh, hopefully you like it.

I'm a little like Cinderella:

So, Zendi is leaving on a mission and she needed to get rid of a lot of her kitchen stuff because she wouldn't be able to fit it in the car on her ride back to Nebraska. Hawaii and I are always looking for free stuff, so down we went to check out what Zendi was getting rid of. I saw 3 large plates, 5 small plates, 6 teacups with matching saucers, and 5 bowls. I was so excited to get real dishes, but I was missing quite a few from the set. Zendi told me the Skeener had taken the other big plates and some small plates. Oh, I was so bummed. Then I thought to myself, maybe Skeener would trade! We have more manly plates and some that neither Hawaii or I are attached to. So, I texted Skeener and asked, "Hey would you be willing to swap dishes? You can be completely honest. I will give you some of my big plates, if I can have two of Zendi's plates. But, if you have some sort of attachment to the green or the dishes themselves, I understand." Skeener was so nice and kindly told me that I could of course trade him. Hawaii and I jumped in the car and headed to his apartment. He had the china sitting on the table and he was giving me 4 plates and a bunch of the medium sized ones. I had only brought him two large plates to trade. He was more than happy to trade though. 

We continued with the conversation, and Skeener said when he took the china he thought to himself, some girl might want a whole set. But, other people told him to just take what he wanted, so he did. I realized I was 'that girl.' But, I also joked, so you took the china just to get some girl to come to your apartment and visit you! It is almost like Cinderella. You have the missing china and the girl comes to you to get it back and you are the hero who has the rest of her china! Isn't that precious. We laughed so hard about it. A man steals china to get women. Bahaha, little did Skeener know I would be that 'some girl.' I am grateful I got my matching dishes though, and I told him he could come eat off them at my house whenever he wanted.

These are the dishes I traded for.

The other main event was Karrah graduated from Cougar College!!!!! Wooooo! She is one awesome lady, as you can see.

Well, I think that concludes the funnies for the week. I hope you enjoy it.

Peace out.

-the tall girl