Just Some Thoughts

I'm down to three days of classes and then finals week of year number four. I'm getting to the end, just a lot slower than most people. One big research paper and four tests. That's not too bad, especially since two of the tests are PE tests! Piece of cake. I think if I leave my cell phone off tonight, tomorrow, and Thursday, I should be able to conquer the research paper without any distractions... Well except my ability to focus for long periods of time doesn't exist, thus I'm blogging.
I've found so many things to keep me busy. Sometimes I think too many things. Family Home Evening is going to drive me to drink some days. Last night we had our last big tri-ward activity. So much work was put into it and I was exhausted by the end. I just hope those who came enjoyed themselves. Next week is our last big ward activity. We're doing some dutch oven and just hangin out. I'm not gonna lie, I'm pretty excited that it's almost summer and thus we'll have less stressful activites. The one thing that discourages me the most about the work I put into FHE is the lack of participation. Our church leaders have told us how important Family Home Evening is, right? So why do so many single adults make everything else a priority on Monday nights? We try so hard to make our ward feel more united and more like a family.

Hahahaha

All I can do is laugh. When I got to work today, I knew to expect something for what I did. I walked in the office and my office door was closed with the light off, which is very strange considering the copier is in there and everyone else had been at work for three hours. So I cautiously opened the door to see what was going on. All my office supplies, my mouse, phone, and chair were saran-wrapped. I just laughed. It got even better when I realized my keyboard had bee replaced by a piece of paper with a picture of my keyboard with the following note: "Ransom- You must repair the damage that you have done if you ever want to see this again!" Well I couldn't do any work without a keyboard, so I just unwrapped all my stuff and then asked what I had to do to get my keyboard back. The nice people I work with requested frostys from Wendy's. A little while later, a manager came in and asked me if that picture on the front door was my engagement picture. I was so confused, then I realized there was a picture of my face on a big body with the ugliest dress. (The second pic) They had put this picture up all over the office. It was sooooo funny. I haven't laughed that hard in so long!

April Fools

My apologies to all those who believed me and now hate me for it! haha...

I had only one person question whether I was really engaged or not. I think that is pretty good. It was a success I think. I made up the date and the supposed proposal story on the spot. Kudos to me! hahhaha.

It was interesting to see and hear different people's reactions. Word got around pretty fast thanks to facebook. Friends hundreds of miles away knew within a few hours after I announced it on facebook. Anyways, sorry again but it was fun! hahaha

Oh and that fake ring turned my finger green. And nobody noticed!

Natalie's Pet Peeves

Lately a few things have been getting on my nerves a lot. These things have always bothered me, but I'm starting to notice them more and more.

1. The word definitely is not spelled D-E-F-A-N-A-T-E-L-Y........ There's not much more to say about that other than, "get a stinkin' dictionary"....

2. People should not text and/or call people while they are in the bathroom. WEIRD! Sunday evening I'm sitting on the couch at my lovely home as all my roommates come home. The last one to come home walks in (very loudly as usual) and walks into our awkwardly placed bathroom. About one minute later I hear her talking to someone and then realize that she placed a phone call while she was using the toilet. Awkward for both parties I think, and also the roommates listening to her talk on the phone knowing where she was. The cell phone does not have a place in any restroom or bathroom.

3. Public Display of Affection. There is a time and a place for this people... Don't make-out while you are waiting in line to ride a go-kart. Rude. Also church is not for sitting on your special someone's lap. Yeah, sadly enough that happens. Its the main reason I don't go to firesides. Hold each other's hand, that is totally normal. But you DON'T have to have contact at ALL TIMES. All I ask is that you respect the people around you. Not everyone wants to see you be all kissy all the time.

Natalie's Pet Peeves

Lately a few things have been getting on my nerves

Everyone's Gettin' Married.... Just Not Me

Yesterday, my friend Shay and I went down to St George for our friend Kelsey's bridal shower. It was fun to see her and spend a little time with her. She is getting married next weekend along with one of my best friends, Olivia. I'm excited for them and their men (they are also my friends). Someday it will be me...
After the shower, Shay and I made a few stops. I wanted to stop at the Nike outlet store, so we did and then stopped in to Tuesday Mornings which is right next door. Here are a few of the fun pictures we took.

As Per Request

Happy Valentine's Day! Haha what a dumb holiday. I will always call this day "Forced Romance Day". That doesn't mean I won't want flowers or a diamond of some sort on this day, just that it is really dumb.
Anyways, February 14, 2009 is officially the first Valentine's Day of my 22 years that actually had a little meaning. Well other than the cute gifts Mom liked to give us, I always did like those. After spending a day in St George with Aly, I came home to find a dozen roses and a few balloons with my name on them. I was so surprised and happy. Honestly I never thought I would ever enjoy receiving flowers cause they just die after a few days. However, I have enjoyed them in my house the past few days. They are so beautiful! They smell good too. I took this picture a little late though cause you can see one flower already wilting... Poor thing. They are still beautiful anyways. Yay!
It was also the first Valentine's Day I ever gave a guy something. It was fun though I didn't know what to get him. It worked out great though.