My White Christmas

So, my Christmas was pretty cool. Probably the best I've had since I moved to Provo.
We had other plans initially but they didn't turn out the way we had planned them so we had to settle for something quick.

Larissa and I bought chicken and I made stuffing - which turned out gross, there goes my attempt at trying to make American food - and rice - which wasn't too great either, I know how could I mess up rice?! - and raspberry trifle - now that was pretty amazing.

We had FHE on Christmas Eve with my family through Skype, something we had never done before, but we should have because that made our night almost perfect.
Then Larissa and I exchanged presents and we gave Christ our presents for him for this year. We ate and simultaneously my parents and little sis in Peru did too. It was really special.

Christmas is about Christ and family. And this year mine really was.
On Christmas morning we made our first gingerbread house ever. Ok, I pretty much did, but Larissa helped a bit too, and I only wanted to have her with me. I don't like being alone.
I love her. She's great.

News - I've changed my blog layout and I think it's pretty cool. With the new year coming up, I was thinking I would just change the way my blog looks to something happier and girlier. Will you listen to me?

O, brother.

Inspiration has a new name

I've been having writer's block for a while now. It's funny how every time I see this particular person suddenly I feel like I could write anything and everything. O how the mind of a writer works. It's biased by feelings. Writers also feel you know. I should know. It's hard to get inspired when you live in a place like Provo, where everything reminds you of tests and papers, but you can find inspiration in the weirdest places.

O and if you haven't noticed , it's Christmas time. And Santa Claus is coming to town.

Finals Week is when I read everything but class material

I just really like this quote

"It was something to hope for.
And something to torture himself over."

Very true. And you'd never guess which book I got it from.

Not trying to be cocky or anything

I got the highest grade on 2 of the 3 midterms we had this semester in my French class. I'm not gonna lie, I planned it, ever since I found out our prof liked to say who got the highest grade in front of the class. I wanted the spotlight and I got it. Twice. Out of 3 times.

In our review on Saturday, my teacher, as always, said who got the highest grade and it was me. Then this girl turned around and said: Can I ask you a question? I nodded. How do you do so well? You never talk in class. You're very quiet. You never ask questions. I always do and I don't do as well as I... think I should be doing.

Well, Robin - that was her name - I don't really do much. If I may say so myself, I think I'm a natural for languages. There's no secret, I just do well... so can't help you there. And fyi you don't need to talk like crazy in class or be a show-off to actually learn stuff. My grades are proof of it.

It made me feel good about myself. And heaven knows I can really use anything that boosts my mood.

Recap of the latest

I spent Thanksgiving in Kent, WA with Danielle's family. Those were some seriously relaxing and awesome 4 days. I gained 2 pounds while I was there, which is less than what I expected so it's not too bad. So my total weight gain since I came to Provo is 5 pounds. Seriously I need to lose those pounds or I'll end up being last year's huge disgusting pig again.

My dating life is confusing. Well, actually I never know when something's a date so let's just say I've had none, though I might be lying.

I've been reading my Scriptures as I was told and that has made a big change in my life and in the way I face daily challenges. Little things do make a difference.

On Monday, we had a ward activity to go see the Temple lights... and the JS Movie. I'm not gonna lie, I did not want to go. I'd seen the JS Movie twice before that Monday, what I never told anyone was that I actually fell asleep both of those times. On Monday tho, after something cool happened before the movie, I actually paid attention to it and I felt the Spirit so strong that I actually felt and knew that JS was a true prophet and I felt grateful for being a member of the Church. It was a great spiritual experience.

On Tuesday, Nate was supposed to come over and watch 21 with me, but unpredictable as he is I ended up going to his apt to watch it there, which was totally cool. 21 is a great movie.

On Wednesday, I was a lazy bum. I also got into this weird mood and ended up telling Kim and Karen that I wanted to watch Pride & Prejudice. Me?! I hate that movie. But for some reason - I'm totally lying, I know why - I really wanted to watch it, and to be honest I enjoyed it... maybe a little too much. But man, that Mr. Darcy sure knows how to play his cards.