Flat Tire

I was headed up Provo Canyon last night to visit some friends in Heber. I was about halfway up the canyon when I got a flat tire!
It all turned out alright though! I just called to have some of my friends help me!
I am so thankful for cell phones though! Not even one person stopped to try to help me!!

Happy Thanksgiving!

I Spy....

Brother Coleman in this Strongbad E-mail.

Can you find him?

News

I was reading the news today on the internet and came across this article.
Crazy huh?

Junie B.

I just finished the newest Junie B. book.

Here are a few of my favorite quotes:

"I do not wreck everything," I said. "And anyway, this wasn't even my fault! You're the one who started it, May! You'rethe one who stoled my journal."
Mr. Scary looked down at me.
"Stole," he said. "The word is stole, Junie B. Not stoled."
I sucked in my cheeks, 'Cause now was not the time for grammar.
"Fine. She stole my journal."
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Ohhhh....
Jingle bells,
Batman smells,
P.S. So does Maaay....
I'd throw May
Right off the sleigh,
And then I'd drive away

"HEY!" yelled May.
I laughed at that funny comment. 'Cause "HEY!" fit rigth into the song!
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Dear first-grade journal,
Mother and Daddy were not good sports about the note.
They said it is not funny to throw someone off a sleigh.
That made me laugh all over again.
I got sent to my room for a time-out.
Grown-ups do not understand humor.
From,
Junie B. First Grader
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"How come you're not getting this Grampa? It's so simple," I said. "I need five dollars and you have five dollars. Boom! Do the math!"

There are so many other funny parts! You guys just gotta read the book!
or...we need to get together some time and I will read the book to you! :)

A Week in Review (The Highlights at least!)

Monday- Worked 10 hours. Hung out with my roommates.
Tuesday- Worked 10 hours. Visited Jena at the Villa.
Wednesday- Worked 4 hours. Picked up my cousin Melanie from the airport. Car wouldn't start again. A nice airport employee jumped my car. I drove up to my aunt and uncle's house in Bountiful. My uncle fixed my car and my cousins were entertained by my "crazy" grandma (on my dad's side-not their grandma).
Thursday- Worked 10 hours. We had scary stories at the Provo City Library. After work I went to my ward/apt. complex skating party at Classic Skating. It was fun, but now I am sore from skating and falling!
Friday- Worked 8 hours. Played with Alan and Jenny!
Saturday- Worked 3 hours. Went shopping. Watched Pirates of Penzance with my roommate.

Whew!

Car. Won't. Start.

So yesterday morning I went out to my car to leave for work and my car wouldn't start! It had been acting a little funny earlier in the week-taking longer to turn over, but it did start each time. Yesterday it was just DEAD!
After silently panicking for a second, I decided that I would just have to ride the bus up to campus and then deal with my car later. Of course I didn't have change to ride the bus, just at $5 bill. So some girl that lives in my complex (I've never seen her before) offered to pay for me to ride up to campus. I am so greatful to her.
Halfway through my shift at BYU I realized that I didn't have my keys with me for Provo City. So I rode the bus back home after work and then walked to the Provo City Library. I had one of my co-workers bring me home at the end of the day.
All throughout the day I was freaking out because I didn't know what was wrong with my car and I didn't know how long it would take to get it fixed and on and on.
So I called Jay to come look at it. I also called my hometeacher to come give my car a jump. It turns out that my battery terminal was pretty corroded. So I went ahead and bought myself a new battery. I'm so thankful for those boys! They were life savers to me and I really appreciate all the time they spent helping me out.
It all worked out at the end of the day, but it was a pretty stressful day!

Inspiring

The other night at work I was looking through a journal with book reviews in it. This book caught my attention, so I decided to find out more about it. This is Akaine's website. She seems like such a pure and amazing person! Her art is simply stunning! She is so young, yet so wise. I want to learn more about her and have asked that we order this book for the library!

This one is my favorite painting! It is called "Father Forgive Them"

Dinner

Yum!
CPK is one of my favorites!

Crazy Holidays

When I was at work the other day, one of the librarians called me asking me to look in a reference book for her. She was writing a newsletter for her dept. and wanted some "filler" stuff. We have this book called 'Chase's Calendar of Events' that lists what holiday there is on each day of the year. I just wanted to give you guys a heads up on what there is to celebrate in October!

October 2 - World Farm Animals Day
October 4 - National Toot Your Flute Day
October 5 - World Smile Day
October 10 - Tuxedo Day
October 12 - National World Egg Day
October 14 - National Be Bald and Be Free Day
October 15 - National Grouch Day
October 16 - Dictionary Day
October 17 - National Mulligan Day
October 19- Buck's Birthday
October 20 - Shampoo Day
October 22- Reptile Awareness Day
October 23- Mother-in-Law Day
October 24 - National Bologna Day
October 27 - Cranky Co-workers Day
October 28 - Bring Your Jack-O-Lantern to Work Day
October 30 - Haunted Refrigerator Day
October 31- National Knock-Knock Joke Day

Who want's to party??

E-Mail

I have received some funny e-mail's from some of my family members lately and I just wanted to share.

From Jenna (my 10 year old sister)

Howdy partner. I'm great today!! How ware you? What are you doing this weekend? I have no clue of what we are doing this weekend. Have you found a cute guy yet?I have not. Maybe you can find one for me. Do you have a calling in your church? I have nothing else to say so bye.

-Jenna-

I'm not sure why she thinks I can find her a cute guy, since I haven't had much luck myself, but I'll give it a try....Anyone know a cute 10 year-old boy for my sister???

This one is from my brother Eric. He is serving his mission in Brazil and has been out for about 5 months. He has a tendency to write in half English/half translated Portuguese. So I have translated it all into English for you! (Aren't I nice?)

i noticed that a good indication that the members are not keeping
the word of wisdom is when they have cases of empty beer bottles
outside their house.
i don't know maybe its just me.

Funny family huh?

Personal Ad

At the Provo City Library I am the one that approves flyers that go the on the Community Bulletin Board. We post things that are of interest to the community.
The other day someone brought this in for me to approve.


I did not end up putting it on the community bulletin board because it didn't quite fit our specifications, but i did bring it home for all to enjoy!
I think that this flyer is hilarious!!!
Take special notice of his address!

Pen pal anyone?

The Huxtables

So I borrowed season 1 of the Cosby Show from Em the other day. I have been having a fun time re-living my childhood while watching the episodes. I remember watching The Cosby Show growing up and I still think it is as funny today as it was back then! I had never seen the pilot before, but so far the rest of them seem familiar! Yippee for TV shows on DVD.

Spell to look Magnificant

The book "Supermarket Sorceress" came in the other day. So Leah, here is the spell to make you look magnificant (as if you need it!)

Ingredients
apples
snow peas
avocado
cherries

Remember Snow White and the witch who tried to poison her with an apple? Don't believe all the fairy tales you read. Apples have long been used by witches for love, health, and beauty spells. One old wives' tale mentions eating a half tablespoon of apple cider vinegar a day to retain youthfulness. Norse legend tells how the gods and goddesses eat apples to keep their good looks. Remember the princess and the pea? Another snow job! Peas (especially snow peas) are sacred to Venus, the goddess of beauty. To place a pea pod under your pillow will actually insure that you get your beauty rest. Avocado is another food sacred to Venus. Rich in oils, it is used in countless beauty products to rejuvenate the skin. Cherries promote self-confidence and happiness, the keys to feeling beautiful.
Take an apple and cut it in half horizontally. You should find a five-pointed star at its center. This is the witches' magical symbol, representing the perfection of the human form. The top point is the head, the center points are two arms, and the bottom points are two legs. Visualize yourself glowing like a perfect star.
Color also plays a part in this ritual. If you want to look great for romantic reasons, use a red apple. To make someone green with envy or to look good for a job interview, use a green apple. Golden apples are recommended f or people in the arts or anyone wanting to make an impression upon the public. Eat half of the apple and give the other half as an offering. Simply place it on your alter or under a tree.
Now peel the skin off of hte avocado. The avocado is also known as the alligator pear. Imagine all your "alligator" traits being removed. The alligator lives in dark, swampy areas. Release all the murkey and unattractive thoughts you have about yourself, shedding them with the skin of the avocado. Slice the fruit into seven pieces and remove the pit. (Seven is the sacred number of Venus.) Mash the slices into a paste as if you were maing guacamole. Use the paste as a face mask. As you cover your face visualize all your blemishes disappearing.
Now take seven snow peas in the right hand and seven cherries in the left hand. Eat them alternatively. The left hand rules the conscious and "seen" world. What you are doing is simultaneously creating beauty both within and without. This ritual should be done at least one to three days befor you intend to strut your stuff!

I'm not exactly sure if this book is being serious, or if they are making fun of witchcraft, but it is entertaining none the less!

Happy Labor Day!!!

Buffalo Wings

At Chris's wedding reception some of us were wondering about the origins of Buffalo Wings. Here is what I have found out...

Bewitching Books....

So I buy the philsophy and psychology books for Provo City Library. Many of you may not know that the Witchcraft books are housed in this section.

As I have been going through my section lately I have been replacing many books (these books get stolen all of the time) and have come accross some interesting titles.

"Witch on the Go: A Book of Spells to Take With You"
Book Description from Amazon
Witch on the Go has the incantations and simple, easy instructions for casting spells for love, money, and more while you are stuck in traffic, flying to Aruba in the middle of the winter, and unwinding after another long day. Your spell practice doesn’t ever have to be left behind because you are constantly on the move. Just remember to pack your Portable Spell Kit and take it with you wherever you go.

"Supermarket Sorceress"
Book Description from Amazon
No cauldrons, no warts, no flying brooms...

Experienced psychic, witch and high priestess, Lexa Rosean offers spells for every occasion in this amusing, magically effective and easy-to-follow guide. Taken from history and legend, all the ingredients needed, such as baking soda, tin foil, honey, tea and more, are simple, inexpensive and as close as your grocer's shelves.

With The Supermarket Sorceress, you'll discover how:

-Apples, snow peas, avocados and cherries can help you look magnificent
-Eggs banish negativity (including feelings for a lost love)
-Kitty litter works wonders on your enemies
-You can guarantee your lover's fidelity
-Turmeric, a turkey wishbone, a feather duster and a bunch of ripe bananas will help your fear of flying
-Mothballs protect against sexual harassment

Pretty funny huh! I just had to re-order these books because I am curious to look at them when they come in!

Popular!

I didn't realize how popular I was until I went away for a week and saw how much everything piled up while I was gone. Here are some stats to show you what I am talking about...

Voicemail messages=6
Hotmail messages=12
Hotmail junk messages=41
Provo Library e-mail messages=10
BYU e-mail messages=444 (yes that is FOUR HUNDRED AND FORTY FOUR!!)
Most of the BYU messages were junk mail, but I do have about 100 resumes to look through for the 3 student positions I need to fill!

Week at Flaming Gorge wakeboarding=PRICELESS!!!

To Do...

Pack for my trip to Flaming Gorge
Prepare a talk for church
Prepare a Relief Society Lesson
Go to Institute


Even though this doesn't look like a lot to do, it sure feels like it! I am leaving on Saturday after work to go boating and camping for a week with my cousins and aunt and uncle.
I have to speak in church and teach Relief Society next Sunday, but I know that I won't have the time or desire to prepare while I am gone.

Whew...I better get going!

Funny...

So I heard a funny ad on the radio tonight about this. Check it out!