Dare Spoons

Last weekend I got together with some of my friends (new and old) for an exciting game of dare spoons. In case you don't know (and I didn't before last weekend) dare spoons is like regular spoons, but once you loose three games you have to do a pre-determined dare. This game got intense...I had to post these pictures just to prove that yes, these things really happened.

Classic spoons game play

I lost first (thanks Skyler haha) so I got to kick things off with the first dare...taking someone's sock off of their foot and putting it in my mouth for 5 seconds. Yay me! haha I chose Jess...so...after trying not to think about how the sock was just between her foot and a bowling shoe...I went for it.

Ryan had to force it toward me at the beginning...

...but I did it. UGH!

Next up, Jess...she was presented with the lovely task of licking Ryan's foot...from heel to toe. In case you didn't know, 5 months ago Jess wouldn't touch anyone's feet...not even with her own, covered foot, much less her tongue.

Great contact haha

Torrie was the last girl surviving with the boys, but ended up losing her three games and had to swallow a spoonful of James' spit.

While James was filling up the spoon...

...Torrie was cringing in the corner...and I really don't blame her.

But...she did it!

With just the guys left the game was getting pretty intense. Ryan lost next so he had to suck on James' big toe for 10 seconds...and make at least one tongue contact.

He made three...and then bit James' toe right at the last second :)

Only James and Skyler were left and after hearing the last dare, they both wanted to do it. So...even though James one...we gave them both the honor. Their task...wear some of my shorts (you may recognize them...) and go to a girls apartment (it was around 12:30 by this point...) and ask for tampons (they got extra points if they could score a pearl)

They were all too willing...

...and very successful. It was a hilarious end to a great night. Thanks everyone! :)

Ode to Jordy (and Greg)

For the past three out of four Sundays Jordan and Greg have graciously taken me into their home and fed me Sunday dinner. This is a major treat because I don't usually feel like making myself a nice dinner on Sundays, and when I go over there I get at least four courses. Take yesterday for example...roast, homemade gravy, potatoes, homemade rolls, a fruit salad, and vegetables! It doesn't get better than that. Then...we watch a movie or some Veronica Mars. Its fabulous. Seriously though, I am so grateful for their friendship. I'm so glad I got close to Jordan in London, and I'm glad she married such a great guy. One day, when I'm not just feeding myself on Sundays, I will definitely return the favor.

GRE

So...the scores are in. Its funny...I can get over 100 points higher in the math section than in the verbal section and I am in the same percentile in both. I don't understand it. But either way, I am happy. I was very consistent in all three categories (math, verbal, and writing) and was surprised with my verbal score especially. Hopefully these are good enough for getting into PA school (especially with my lack of medical experience...blah) but who knows...I might end up taking it again.

**snow**

Thanks to the weather this past week...

I got to do some of this on Friday.



It was fantastic! Hopefully next week will be just as good.

A MONTH!?!

Wow...I am a failure to the blogging world. I didn't write anything for a month?!? I guess I just got so caught up in doing nothing all winter break then got back to school and had to jump right in while studying for the GRE that instead of having too much time I didn't have any time. BUT, since that is all out of the way, I am back...and there are some updates to prove it. So just keep reading {if you care} because who knows...it could be fun :)

Back to School

Winter semester 2010...

Church History
Developmental Biology
Evolutionary Biology
History of Civilization from 1500
Technical Writing
Physiology and Developmental Biology Seminar
Physiology Lab TA

So this semester is a little different than the last one. Last semester I had all science and math classes. This semester I have three GE classes. Since these are totally outside my comfort zone this could prove to be a tough semester - but I know it will be interesting. This semester also includes some BYU firsts for me...
...first semester with no classes in the Benson building!
...first semester with no chemistry classes
...first semester with no classes on Friday!!!
...first semester with a class in the Maeser building

The semester also lets me see some of the weirdest classrooms on campus. I've awarded the top three.

Third place goes to my English class in the JKB...the room itself isn't weird, but the building is. I swear this building was built one room at a time, with no consideration for the building as a whole. Three different materials make up the exterior. There are only four floors but half of the building has half floors and you can only go from the half floor to the real floor in certain areas - so forget about finding a bathroom!

Second place goes to my developmental biology class in the Eyring Science Center... this classroom is on the fourth floor. I didn't know the building even had a fourth floor - but I finally found the stairs...kind of hidden...in the back of the third floor. Once I found the floor I checked out a map and found the room easy enough. Only problem...there isn't a door where the map says there is a door - just a wall. So...wandering around the floor, I found the rest of my class and together we found the classroom...about 5 minutes late.

First place goes to my church history class in the Maeser building...this is one of the original buildings on campus so I guess this room totally fits in. I walked in the room to find a small, rectangular stage in the front with three rows surrounding three of the four sides. Unfortunately these rows were packed. I looked up and saw a balcony - so I walked out of the room, up some stairs, and walked back into the room where I found three more rows overhanging the rows on the floor. Weird. I have never been in a classroom like it. I felt like I should be watching a show...not listening to a lecture.

So...even with the weird rooms, and the three GE classes, I am way excited for this semester. I love learning new things and challenging myself to see what I am really made of. So I may complain about it later...but I am ready for all of the hard work. At least now :)

Christmas Break

After a pretty tough semester, Christmas break was full of much needed relaxation. I finished up finals, did some snowboarding with Jess, and packed up enough clothes for a week in Las Vegas and a week in Brain Head (completely different climates) then went home and did absolutely nothing productive. It was beautiful.

I love the way my mom decorates for Christmas - the tree is always beautiful, the house smells delicious, and the whole place makes me feel so warm and happy. Here are some pictures of our Christmas Eve dinner I stole from Abby because I was still camera-less (thanks!).

See what I mean about the beautiful tree?

The place-cards were my mom's famous sugar cookies.

The dinner was followed by way too much dessert, a live version of the nativity story directed by Danica and Matthew and starring all the other little kids, and spending much appreciated time with family. Christmas morning brought fun gifts, but more importantly everyone was home and happy to be together. That feeling is one of my favorite parts of Christmas.

For three years now my family has enjoyed spending the week after Christmas in Brian Head. We ski/snowboard, eat at delicious steakhouses, play tons of games, and enjoy the time together. This year we threw some snowmobiling into the mix. It was a blast.

My first time on a snowmobile...I might have got it stuck in a few feet of powder within the first couple seconds. {but just maybe}

The whole gang. I know all of the drivers loved it, but I think the little kids got a little cold riding in the back.

Me and Dani on a very long lift ride.

Drew

Dani, Drew, my dad, and I on top of some of our favorite runs. We had great powder and beautiful weather. It was some of the best boarding I have done.

Danica, Matthew, and my dad.

Since I was the one taking the pictures there aren't any of me, but I took a shot of my best friend on the mountain - my board. Isn't it pretty?