Microwaves

I know that I'm terrible about updating this thing. I forget about it when I have homework (or something else) to do.
So today...I decided to make a quesadilla in the microwave. The microwave setting was already on for 7 minutes because no one cleared it when she took her food out. So although that usually bothers me and I clear it and then redo the setting, I decided to let it go that time because I'd remember. So I stuck my tortilla with cheese in there and let it go. Then I took my computer to my room. I started to watch some youtube movies. Partway through one, I leaped from my bed and ran to the microwave, because like I told myself, I'd remember about the quesadilla. Well. I RAN to the microwave. Before I quickly opened it up, I saw the timer for less than 20 seconds. I cooked that sucker for over 6 minutes. I opened up the microwave, and had to take out the plate with an oven mitt. The tortilla was burned. The cheese, well, I think I made a new type. I took it outside and threw the tortilla in the dumpster. I then cleaned off the plate, which was easier than I thought it'd be. Nonetheless, our house smelled like smoke (although no smoke alarm went off). In fact, it still stinks.
On another note, a few weeks ago I applied to BYU-Hawaii. I didn't tell anyone. Except for my friend Lindsay, ONE of my roommates, Kelly, and my dad. That is it. And they didn't tell anyone. The admissions office received my last form on a Friday, and I found out Tuesday night that I was accepted.
I wasn't surprised, because God told me to apply, so I figured I'd get in. (That's another story I'm going to have to tell later.) I was surprised because it's BYU-Hawaii, meaning it's mainly there for people from Central Asia and the Pacific Islands. I'm a white girl from the mainland. Only 35% of people there are from the mainland. But I got in, and now I'm going. And I'm super duper excited, except for the part that my brother who is not graduating in a semester (John) is staying here and I'm leaving him and that'll be sad. And now this semester is a little bitter-sweet because it's my last one here, and I found out halfway through the semester.
It's exciting though. I'll take the beach over snow just about any day (just as long as there's nota tsunami or hurricane, or something of the like.) All in all, things are good and not how I would have ever expected them to turn out. Heavenly Father definitely has different plans for me than I do, and I'm okay with that, because they always turn out to be better for me.

Poly boys, humidity, squawking peacocks...all of these are awesome!

Yessirree, I'm in Hawaii! Where else?
I'm actually enjoying myself quite a bit! I love love love love LOVE this place! I want to move here! Seriously. Which brings me to another life plan I have made...this one seems better! Hahaha...maybe that's because it happens to be what I'm thinking of at the moment. Hehehe. Here goes:
Me transfer to BYU-Hawaii. Then I marry a polynesian (attractive polynesian), and then I stay here. And teach school. And a few years down the road I have cute little poly kids. I like that idea! A LOT! I LOOOOOOOOOVE Hawaii! It's fabulous and awesome! I seriously do want to move here. There's hardly anything about it that I DON'T like (or love, for that matter). Yes, that means I love the humidity, the ocean everywhere, the gecko that lives in this house that chirps, the wild chickens, the sun, the rain, the fact that the time here is 3 hours behind Seattle and 4 behind Idaho, the people, the culture, the palm trees, the fruit. You name it, I probably like it, love it, or at least don't mind it!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DID YOU KNOW: that if you crash a car here and you DON'T have insurance that you must stay here? Now I don't know all the stipulations, but that sounds like a good idea, no? That way, I can stay here. Then I won't have to leave. AHHHH! It's amazing! I know why everyone loves coming here! I DON'T know why not everyone lives here! (Plus, most Polynesians are attractive people!)
Today we went snorkeling at Hanauma Bay. FUN FUN FUN, I tell you!!!! Snorkeling rocks!!! A LOT! A WHOLE LOT! It isn't very difficult, either! If you ever get the chance, I suggest that you try it! Maybe one day I'll learn to SCUBA. Also, I would like to learn how to surf (but that won't happen on this trip...perhaps when I move here). Snorkeling is fun, though. Except if you inhale salt water. That ISN'T fun...and it burns your throat. Now, I'm a little bit burned. From the sun. But it could be a lot worse. And some of it is turning brown, which means I will be more tan. That is probably a good thing.
This is a fun and great life! I wish every person got the opportunity to visit Hawaii (or a place like unto it)!!! It's just such a fabulous experience and it makes me so so so so happy! I just want to dance! And I don't want to leave for a very long time!

P.P.S."Suckin too hard on a lollipop, oh love's gonna get you down"

I have no idea what that's supposed to do with anything, but it's a good line. (From a Mika song!) I was briefly going through previous blog posts of mine and decided maybe a little update would be good. I still like Mika, I don't still have a life plan (because apparently Heavenly Father doesn't want me going on a mission- he told me so), but I do want to do my student teaching in Arizona and get my Master's in either Hawaii or at ASU. I'd really like Hawaii, but if I get a job in Arizona, then I can apply for residency and I would have in-state tuition. Thus it might be more smart for me to stick where I have a job and can go to school cheaper. But I have a while to think about it, so I'm not really worried. Aaaaaaaand.....yeah. That's about it. Except for one more redundant phrase: stupid idiot. (That one doesn't bother me as much...it's funnier. Don't ask why...I have a sick sense of humor, I guess.)

School and life and stuff

I am happy. I just am. No reason not to be, and it's better than being unhappy! Also, there might be a little something inside of me making me happy because school's over in less than a month. In less than a month, I will be on an airplane. Heading for family vacation. And it will be wonderful and brilliant! That might be something that adds to my happiness, though it's just a guess. ;-)
Also, last week I made a life plan. (What else was there to do?) If you'd like to hear it, it goes something like this: don't like boys for a while so I can go on a mission, go on a mission, come back to school, graduate, move to Canada, get a job, get married. Yeah, I thought you might like it... I've resolved to marry a Canadian. "Why?" you might ask, as my brother John did and still does. The answer is this: I don't know! Why do I want to live in Canada so badly? I don't know! I like it there, and I suppose that's the only reason. I love Canada. But I don't really know the answer to "why?" anymore than the next person... It's just a dream of mine, so why not? (Also, I might have an "in." A friend of mine has a Canadian cousin who'll get off of his mission soon, and will probably be here next fall...he happens to be from Canada and my friend tells me he's cute. Hah hah hah...we're so conniving.)
Devotional was spectacular today. Usually it is, but some speakers just hit you more than others, and that happened to be the case for Emily today. Brother Keith Patterson (the Dept. Chair of Accounting at BYU-I) spoke, and it was a talk that was full of the Spirit and happiness and hope and such. Plus, he said things that I needed to hear to make my life better, and to make me feel better than I already do! (That's always a plus. Speaking of redundancy a few entries ago, I found a new one, just now: "added plus.)
I love school! Know why? Because I love to learn! And quite frankly, BYU-Idaho is a lot more special than a lot of other schools. I'm not even saying that because I'm biased (and I will admit that I am), but because there's spoken (and now written) proof from leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that it's a good school. One such talk that was given by the former President of the church, Gordon B. Hinckley, can be found with this link: http://www.byui.edu/Presentations/Transcripts/Devotionals/2002_10_22_Hinckley.htm . It's not a very long talk, and it's wonderful, if I do say so myself.
ALSO, I finally got my money today! I went through pain and torture while switching credit unions, and although I had money (and a fair amount of it), I had no access to it for nearly 2 weeks (maybe more?)! I also haven't gone shopping for about 5-6 weeks. (Because I didn't need to...don't worry...I'm eating!) Some may call me thrifty. I call them right. I know how to save my money and make it last. Good thing, too, since I happen to be a university student and I don't exactly have a ton of paper with numbers on it (and am planning to teach elementary school, which also equals being poor). HOWEVER, I'M GOING SHOPPING TODAY!!!!! It's quite an exciting event in my life. If I so chose, I COULD make my groceries last for 4 weeks, just as I did at my last shopping trip. No thanks, I say. I'd rather not.
Well, I'm off to save the world, folks! (Or maybe not, but sometimes I pretend.)