I'm a Lucky girl.

Finals tally: 2 papers done, 3 tests taken, 1 test to go.

Yesterday I had my last scheduled final. It was in my favorite class--immigration law. It was three hours of non-stop crazy typing and I loved it. All I have to say is I better get a good grade in that class. After the final I came home and fell asleep for 3 hours. It was an afternoon final, which  means I feel asleep around 6pm. I was so tired. After 4 nights of 4 hours of sleep each, my body just crashed. I don't know how new moms do it! Anyways, I woke up at 9pm, completely confused, watched a couple of episodes of Criminal Minds, then went back to sleep and didn't wake up until 9:30am this morning. It was amazing! I had forgotten what it was like to get more than 6 hours of sleep at a time. I'm seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. I just have to finish this take home final and I'll be free!

Oh, and want to know why I am such a lucky girl? Because my husband knows how to make me happy when I am "a train wreck," as he calls it. He brought home this lovely box of my favorite Lucky Charms and said I didn't have to share. What a sweetheart. I love that man.

Today.

6:00am--Wake up
6:15am--Get out of bed, shower, get ready
7:05am--Kiss Husband as we both run out the door, realize it snowed again
7:20am--Arrive at school, it is still dark outside
7:25am--At desk at school, check email, Facebook, and news
7:30am--Study Business Associations, finish outline, go over class slides, listen to lectures
9:50am--Realize that I am wearing black jeans and a brown coat. Lock coat in desk
10:00am--Class (Professional Responsibility), shiver through class
11:00am--Girl talk with Rachel and Lauren
11:15am--Study group, go over Business Associations
12:50am--Bathroom break and grab an orange and a granola bar from my desk for lunch
1:00pm--Class (Immigration Law), eat orange and granola bar
1:20pm--Go back to desk and study more Business Associations
3:00pm--Take Business Associations MIDTERM, be surprised that it wasn't as hard as I thought it would be
4:00pm--Start source verification for the legal journal edit
7:00pm--Still doing edit and realize that I am hungry. The sugar from the granola bar and orange has run out.
7:45pm--Pack up and drive home, car is FREEZING, it is still dark outside, realize I never saw the sun today
8:05pm--Arrive home to empty cold house, turn on heater so it is warm when husband gets home from class
8:10pm--Microwave Smart Ones dinner, celery stalks, and Chuck
8:45pm--Get back to editing assignment
9:40pm--Husband gets home! Kiss husband.
10:15pm--Husband goes to bed. Kiss him goodnight. Keep working on edit.
11:05pm--Finish edit
11:06pm--Check Facebook
11:10pm--Update resume and fill out application for ILMR Journal Board Member position
11: 39pm--Submit application (20 mins before the deadline!)
11:40pm--Read news, wonder what will happen in Egypt
11:55pm--Start this blog post, feel like it has been a productive day
12:05pm--BED TIME!!

Confession of a Lame Blogger

I really shouldn't be blogging right now. I have so much homework to do and laundry to fold. I don't know why I am. It seems like I go weeks without even looking at this thing and then I have a weekend where I am on it ALL THE TIME. The inconsistency is probably why hardly anyone reads this any more. Heck, I probably wouldn't read this blog anymore either.

The truth is, the last six months of my life have been the hardest few months I have ever experienced. A combination of health problems and events out of my control have really caused me a lot of anguish. I was glad to see 2010 go. No, glad doesn't adequately describe it. I was ECSTATIC to see 2010 end.

So, I guess the reason I haven't been very consistent with blogging is because I didn't have many happy things to say and I don't want this blog to be a whine fest. Your welcome.

Life is full of ups and downs. This life is a time to grow and that means hurting sometimes. We can't pretend that away. Despite the fact that life has been the pits for the last few months, I have to say, I really have grown. I have felt the healing power of my Heavenly Father and have seen direct blessing from Heaven. I have become even closer to my spouse and found that he loves me even though I am not perfect and that makes me joyous. I have found that even though he isn't perfect, I love him more everyday and that makes me giddy. I have been blessed by the love and support of loving parents. Their wisdom, care, and love for me have overwhelmed me with gratitude.

(Just one example of my parents' awesomeness. I was surprised to get this amazing fruit basket in the mail on an especially hard day. How did my Mother know that it was just the expression of love I needed to help me get through?)

Maybe, most surprisingly, I have found that I have a strength in myself that I didn't recognize before. I have learned that I can be strong even when I feel so very weak. That recognition has filled me with confidence and self worth that I haven't had before and I think that's pretty cool.

So, I am not apologizing for having a lame blog. It is what it is. But, I hope you won't give up on me. Please be patient with me and this lame blog because the truth is, I need good friends like you.

A Perfect Pair

How He Asked

It was July 23, 2009, the night before Joe and I would be leaving for a 10 hour roadtrip to Sacramento, California for a family reunion. It had been a LONG day at work and I still needed to do laundry and pack and get some sleep before we left at 8am the next morning. Joe told me he needed some help with packing, and although I thought that was wierd (I mean, he's a grown man for goodness sake), he made it seem like it was really important. So, he came and picked me up and we headed to his house. When I got there, he had already packed and I was so confused and to be honest, a little annoyed. I mean, didn't he know I was exhausted and still had so much to do to prepare for our trip?

After looking over his bags and seeing that he packed everything just fine, he led me into the bathroom. Needless to say, I was so confused.

"Honey, I have a suprise for you," was all he said as he led me into the bathroom. "WHAT?! You're going to propose in a bathroom?!" was what was going through my mind. But, to my suprise there was a gift for me on the sink. I had told him a week before that I had wanted some new shorts for our trip, so he had gone to Banana Republic and bought me some new shorts and a shirt to match. It was so sweet! He wanted me to try them on, but I was in no mood for it. I was tired and grumpy and, I mean, what if they didn't fit? (They did by the way).

So, after kissing him thank you I asked to be taken home. I was just so tired. We got in the car and as soon and he sat down, he stood right back up and said he had to go to the bathroom and would be right back. I thought that was a little odd, but wasn't about to argue. I waited in the car until he came and asked me to come inside agian and help him with one more packing detail. At this point I was too tired to protest.

Instead of leading me to the living room where all his things were, he led me down the hall to a spare bedroom. As he opened the door, I was stunned at the sight. Lighted candles lined a red carpet that led to the cutest table set with chocolate goodies and sparkling cider. There were flowers EVERYWHERE and the roomed smelled like a garden. He even had pictures of our dates on the walls. I was so shocked I just stood there, speechless. I had thought that the clothes he gave me were the only reason he had asked me over. I had no idea he would be proposing!


He led me by the hand and sat me down then got down on one knee and asked me if I would be his wife. Needless to say, I said yes and kissed him like crazy. We ate the chocolate and drank the cider and danced to our song that he had playing in the background. It was the sweetest moment.


I guess I am hard to suprise. Joe had hoped that while I was trying on the clothes he could go light the candles, but when I didn't play along, he had to scramble. Therefore, the bathroom excuse. I'm so grateful that he is persistant and never gives up!

Well, that's the story. I am so grateful for Joe and the love we have for each other and the many years together we have to look forward to!

The Big News

Joe asked me the big question...

*

*

...and I said YES, Of COURSE!!

*

*

We're Engaged!!

*

*

We are SO happy.

I love him so much and can't wait to spend the rest of my life with my very best friend!!

*

*

(Sorry for the mushyness, but I really can't help it.)

*

*

I know this is really late (he asked 2 weeks ago), but life has been so crazy and I have been out of town so it has been hard for me to get on the blog. No worries though, the proposal story and pictures to come shortly!

Another year...

...OLDER!!

I'm getting to the point in my life when I am starting to dread birthdays. I feel like I've physically aged as much as I want to. Can't I just be 25 forever?

But, when the idea of future aging lowers your spirits, how can you not smile when your sweet boyfriend sends you these at work?

And then, how can you not love growing up when he picks you up as soon as he leaves his office only to take you to Bentley's for an amazing dinner?

And how can you not love birthdays when he then takes you to see UP in 3D to prove that growing older only means that you can enjoy sophistication and imagination.

And how can you not love birthdays when your friends make you THIS cake and throw a party just for you? It makes you realize that every year has brought you more people to love. And you feel that love when your girl friends take you out to breakfast for the best french toast ever at Busicks Court Cafe. (Thanks Jackie and Katie!)

And then, you can't help but smile when your family gets you your favorite kind of ICE CREAM CAKE (Mint & Chip of course) and sings Happy Birthday to you like only they can ;)


And then, you forget the down sides of getting older and just give thanks for the past 26 years that have brought you so much joy and love from family and friends.

Because they are the best birthday gifts of all.

25 Things

This is me caving into peer pressure.

Once you've been tagged, you are supposed to write a note with 25 random things, facts, habits, or goals about you. At the end, choose 25 people to be tagged. You have to tag the person who tagged you. If I tagged you, it's because I want to know more about you.

1. I used to hate going to movies because I would come home sad and feeling like my life was boring.

2. I love to run and wish I had more time to do it.

3. I’ve been to a bullfight in Spain and almost got sick from all the blood, but still thought it all was strangely beautiful.

4. I’ve had the same best friend since second grade.

5. I’ve vowed to never go back to the Eiffel Tower single.

6. One of the coolest days of my life was when a Scotsman called me Lassie in Edinburgh.

7. I’ve been in love and lost it.

8. I have a BA in English but still can’t spell.

9. I’m not very competitive, unless you get me in a game of Settlers.

10. I don’t have an appendix.

11. I feel the most loved when people do little things like make my bed, send me a card, or bring
me a surprise lunch.

12. If you start playing with my hair, I’m pretty much putty in your hands.

13. I like to rock out pretty much anywhere, but especially in grocery stores, in the gym, in
parks, and in the car.

14. I could spend all night gazing at the stars and be perfectly happy.

15. I hate suburbia…give me city or country.

16. Every time I go to the beach, the lyrics, “I hope you still feel small when you stand beside
the ocean” come to mind.

17. I love airports, flying, and my passport.

18. I’ve kissed a sting ray and snorkeled in the Caribbean.

19. I always wanted an older brother, but got lucky with three really cool younger ones.

20. You can tell how stressed I am by how messy my room, desk, and car are.

21. As a little kid I wanted to grow up to be “Asian.”

22. I love to cook for others, but hate to cook for myself.

23. I rarely have crushes. In fact, once one of my friends started praying that I would have one. It worked.

24. I can’t whistle. Trust me, I’ve had plenty of “teachers” and fail that course every time.

25. I think everyone has something of value to teach me, and find myself learning new things every day.

Picture Tag

For my parents 25th Anniversary we went on a Caribbean cruise. It was fabulous and certainly one of the best family vacations we have ever had. This pic of from our visit to the Chacchoben Mayan ruins in Mexico. This was just one of the smaller temples, but still oh so cool. And as you can see, it was warm and beautiful weather, even in February!

I tag anyone who read my blog and wants to share!

Rules: Go to your picture folder - go into your 4th folder - grab your 4th file and post it with an explanation. Have fun!

Seven Things Tag

My dear Stephanie tagged me. So here we go!

7 Things That I Can Do:

1. Write a literary analysis

2. Make lemon meringue pie from scratch

3. Play a few hymns on the piano

4. Be blunt/strong

5. Speak Spanish

6. Look of the positive side of things

7. Follow through

7 Things I Cannot Do:

1. Whistle

2. Keep up in my journal

3. Ask a guy on a date

4. Get through the day without texting someone

5. Be a hermit

6. Work out every day

7. Go a day without misspelling something

7 Things I Say Often:

1. The thing is...

2. I know!

3. Come on guys.

4. I love you!

5. It will be alright.

6. Mira!

7. ActionCOACH of Oregon this is Megan.

7 Things I Plan To Do Before I Die:

1. Run a marathon

2. Have a child

3. Get a law degree & pass the bar

4. See the pyramids

5. Walk the Holy Land

6. Make a difference in this world

7. Go skydiving

7 Things That Attract Me To My Man:

That would require HAVING a man :)

7 Favorite Foods:

1. Chocolate almost anything

2. Pumpkin anything

3. Hazelnut anything

4. Mint Chip ice cream

5. BBQ Veggies

6. Peaches

7. My Grandma's Orange Sherbet

7 People Who I Would Like To Do This:

1. Cecily

2. Brittani

3. Amanda

4. Sarah

5. Rachel

6. Brandy

7. Adam

Tagged!

So I've been tagged a couple of times and as I am in the mood to veg a bit, I thought I'd follow through this time.

8 Places I like to Eat:
1. Zupas (My favorite soup & salads in Provo)
2. Cafe Rio (Their sweet pork is so yummy!)
3. Spoons (The cutest little cafe in Salem)
4. Strings (It's a family favorite)
5. Applebee's
6. The Guadalajara Grill
7. Mimi's Cafe
8. P.F Chang's

8 Things that Happened Yesterday:
1. I woke up BEFORE my alarm.
2. Actually did my laundry.
3. Took the Twins to get their senior pictures taken. It was pouring rain and we got soaked! Hope they turn out though!
4. Drove an hour to Eugene, and then another hour around Eugene trying to fine the stake center!
5. Worked on the YSA humanitarian project coloring education kits.
6. Listened to the most amazing fireside by Brother Bartholomew. Seriously, it was just what I needed to hear.
7. Danced at the YSA Conference. I haven't danced in forever! The funniest part was watching Daniel, Joe, Jared, Aaron and Todd dancing to Dancing Queen ;)
8.Went hot tubbing at the hotel.

8 Things I Love About Fall:
1. Wearing sweaters
2. All things pumpkin flavored come out! (IE: ice cream, bread, eggnog, pie, lotion, candles, etc)
3. The leaves changing colors and driving through the country to see them
4. The crisp air
5. Dancing/running in the rain
6. The start of the holiday season and seeing my family on the holidays
7. Cozying up with a warm blanket and a good book by the fire
8. Remembering all the wonderful blessings that Heavenly Father has given me

8 Things on My wish List:
1. That I can just stop stressing and get my law school applications in
2. That my Dad would take a vacation for himself
3. More time...for everything
4. That Allie will enjoy France, but come home soon!
5. A cure for Alzheimer's
6. A missionary opportunity
7. No back pain
8. That my students loans would pay themselves off ;)

8 People That I Am Tagging:
1. Cecily Harris
2. Rachel Stapp
3. Kalli Hamilton
4. Sarah Wilkinson
5. Julie Layne
6. Martha Tanner
7. Mo Olsen
8. Ashley Piorun