Grandma Food

Saturday I went shopping with Kaylen and Larissa. We have so much fun when we are together <3 After that they went up to Salt Lake for the Relief Society Conference and I just watched it at home. It was such a great broadcast. The talks were so great and they were just a reminder that I am so loved and cared for by not only my Heavenly Father but the leaders of the church. Its nice to know that I am part of something bigger than myself or this small life I lead, I am part of a sisterhood and part of a master plan. After that I went out to the Movies with Gabe and some of his friends. We went to go see the Help and it was amazing!

Sunday I went to Church, as usual haha, and then later Sunday I went to dinner at Keven's grandmother's house. I thought it was just going to be us but lo and behold his cousin, brother, and his brother's fiance was there as well! I was still in my Sunday cloths and they were all in jeans and shorts. Better over dressed than under dressed right? Any way it was so much fun. I had some home cooked grandma food which is always good and made me miss my grandma even more!!! In case you are reading this Nanny your food is better if only because I love you but none the less I miss your cooking <3
Keven's brother Bryan and his to be wife Kayla invited me to their wedding, so that is my second wedding invite for October. I am so excited. I love wedding so much, the love, unity, music, food, it is all so great. After dinner we all sat and talked for a little bit then headed home.

Today was stressful to say the least. I subbed for the 1st-4th graders who didn't have school today and was left with no sub plans and was so scared! There was 12 kids ranging from 7 to 9 and they are no joke. We ended up going for a walk and playing games. After that I went back to my class and they were not on their best behavior today. When I got home I relaxed for a bit then went food shopping with Kaylen and Larissa. Once again we were total goof balls and we took photos! So here you go!

Better late than never

So I just realized that it has been 5 days. So Let me catch you up!
Monday we got a new roommate, her name is Larissa and she is from Germany! She is so sweet and I love her to bits. FHE was good as well we just kinda hung out. Thursday was uneventful. Wednesday I had Institute and yesterday I went to Keven's house for a back to back horror movie night! It was so fun, we watched Insidious. To be honest it was not the best movie I have ever seen but once it picked up it was good and the end was great. After that we watched The Decent and it was AMAZING! I was so scared withing 10 minutes and was jumping and squrming the whole time. There is a part two so we will be having a follow up movie night. This morning I got up at the but crack of dawn and went with Amanda, Amber, and Whitney to the Temple. It was so great. It was 7 am and the place was packed. It was so different from the NYC Temple and I am so glad I went. I think it was a good way to show God how greatful I am to be here right now. As much as I miss and love everyone I can't say I am home sick because I just don't have time to be haha. I leave for work soon and I am so in love with my job. I don't have coworkers I have friends and my students are more like my family I just love them all so much. There are 7 of them so I want to do a Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs theme for Haloween. What do ya think? After that I have a triple date thing and we are watching the BYU v. Florida football game. I have been super busy but I hope I am writing more often again. Till next time!

Scare Tactics

So last night I went out with Keven, a guy I have known for about 2 years now. As I was waiting to be picked up I made the mistake of shutting my eyes for "just a second" leading me into a deep slumber. I was woken up by Amanda telling me Keven was waiting in the living room. Half away and looking asleep I walked out of my bedroom. We went out for icecream, lets just say a small is not so small and I can not eat icecream like a lady, it was all over the place! I am such a spaz. Anyway we then drove 20 minutes out to Lehi, getting lost because of constuction. We arived at a Haunted House (the main event) only to be told by the owner that we were a half an hour early so we hoped back into the car. It took all of two seconds till Keven said "Hey, do you want to learn how to drive stick shift?" Now let me tell you I have seen people try to drive stick shift for the first time and it is not a pretty site. But we had a half an hour so I thought why not! So we drove to the nearest Church parkinglot, aka 2 minutes away, and my first lesson began. Now I don't mean to brag but I did not stall once. =D Yeah thats right. I jerked the car quite a bit but not once did it stall. Needless to say I impressed Keven....and myself. So that took care of the half hour and we went back to the Haunted House which once was a bar. The owner was super cool and we are on first name terms, he is Aaron and I as you know am Luisa hehe. So we paid for our tickets (as in he paid for our tickets) and we walked in. The two people in front of us were interesting to say the least. The girl was supper cool and was having fun. The boy however was crouched like a scared child and stomped on my foot a lot.
I will be honest I was scared. It was well done and there were parts where I had to burry my head into Keven's chest (aka every time a clown came near me, and a few other instances). After we were out we saw Aaron and chated. We were saying it would have been better if that one guy didn't ruin it and guess what! He let us go in again for free!!! The second time was so much better, at the end of the house a guy chased me out with a chainsaw and I screamed and ran so fast my shoe broke! Not a flipflop shoe but a real shoe! I broke my fricken shoe haha. Aaron and Keven got a laugh and Aaron said and I quote "You two are a cute couple." It was so funny and he was shocked when he realized we were not an item. Anyway we drove back and were laughing the whole way and made plans for a horror movie night on Friday...once again I can't wait for the weekend. Horror movies are amazing and I am pumped for another epic day.
Today was awesome too. Church was great and I got my Temple recomend and so Friday morning I am going! So Happy. The girls and I came home and watched Megamind and now I am here telling you about how amazing my life is these days. I hope every entry is this great. And if not at least entertaining.

xoxo, Luisa

Ice Skating & Show Tunes

Well yesterday I got home late so I didn't write. Sorry if that ruined your otherwise great day and if you did not even realize well....then I guess thats okay.

Anyway yesterday was great after work I came home for a bit then went out with friends. We went out to an iceskating at a place that was built for the 2000 Salt Lake Olympics. It was so cool...to bad I have (or should I say had) no clue how to iceskate. I spent the first half hour holding onto the wall looking like an idiot. By the end I had fallen at least 3 times, almost fallen more times then not and lost all fealing bellow my calf. But there should be photos sooner or later. Anyway over all it was a lot of fun. After that we got pizza and icecream, played ping pong, and oh yeah sang showtunes and movie songs for hours...yeah thats right I made friends with a bunch of music loving Mormons! It was so great. I hung out with some other friends untill around one am and then crashed. Today was cleaning checks and we passed. I baked cookies and watched a few (as in a lot) of criminal minds. Later I am going out with Kevin a guy who served in NY about two years ago. I am so glad I am hanging out with people I have not seen in a while. It's so nice to catch up and everything. Anyway that is about it for today. I hope you are all doing good!

Love, Luisa

Salsa

So today was a nice and easy for the most part. I woke up got ready and went to work. It was a great day. We painted and ran around, and most of all they all feel asleep YAY! I went to institute and it was so nice. I love how an hour goes by so quick because we are so attentive. Anyway. I guess that is about it. Tomorrow should hold a lot more appeal! I swear <3

Open House

So last night I saw Grant for the first time in a year (and I thought it was only months). It was so nice to see him again. He is such a great friend to have.

Today was open house day at work. So Keesha and I prepared forever! We made the room look so good teachers from around the building came to see it. I mean it looked so good. We set up little stations and food and everything. We got into our heals and waited.....and waited....and waited. Finaly a Dad showed up! Then a mom...and that was it haha. We worked so hard and it was only two parents. But thats okay, the satisfaction of a job well done is reward enough. After a while a few other teachers joined us and we all just ate food and were laughing forever. I went home watched the finale of America's Got Talent and then hung around for a bit and here I am!

Nothing to awesome today but if I don't write today I might keep sliping.

OH! So I only know for sure one person reads this. If you read this blog tell me!! I want to know I am not talking to myself haha.

Till next time, I remain forever yours.
Luisa

Milkshakes!

Today I went back to work and am feeling much better. All the kids were great today and it was so nice.I finished another book (Third since I moved to Utah). It's so nice to be able to just read again. Not because I need to but because I remember how much I love it. I am starting a new book on Thursday. The only reason I am putting it off is because tomorrow is open house day at school and I need to get everything in order. Tonight I am hanging out with my friend Grant who I have not seen in months! I am so excited to finaly hang out with one of my old missionary friends! We are going out for milkshakes at a place called Sammy's and I hear they are pretty good so I can't wait! Later this week I am going to the movies to go see "The Help" with Gabe and some other people. I have been wanting to see that for quite some time.

UVU another college around here is doing Othello by Shakespear and I am hoping to find some iamic pantamiter lovers like myself and go see it! Also on the list of future plans is my friends wedding!!!! Trey and Merisa are finaly getting married and I can not wait! He has been like a brother to me for years and I am so glad to see that he is happy and in love with such a wonderful woman. I wish them every happiness.

Untill Tomorrow and Forever Yours,
Luisa

Lazy Day

So today I stayed home sick. I must admit I am glad I did. I watched an LDS moderday Pride & Prejudice. I ate some nasty oatmeal and talked to friends back home. I must admit the people out here are so great. When the people in my ward found out I was sick they brought me vitamins, get well ballons, hugs, and a blesing from my two good friends David and Tyson. I have never been so greatful. You always miss home a little more when you are sick I have found out as of late. Tonight is my first FHE with my small group. I hope I know some of the people there.

I have been thinking of my journy out here, and all the things that happened along the way. I know that God was a big part of me comming here and I am so greatful my life did not go as I planed! I don't think I would have been this happy up in Logan at USU. Maybe I would have but I think I got a pretty good deal moving down to Provo.

Anyway that is all for today. I'll write again soon.

xoxo
Luisa

Sick day Sunday

So last night I went to a party...and left early because I got sick. So last night I was up untill 5:30 just trying not to cry in pain. So today I will just post pictures and captions so my typing is minimal.


My two roommates after a pudding fight!


I went to a bbq at my friend Shayla's house and her parents have a huge garden so we all picked an onion.



This was my first FHE. We went to a giant building with trampolines and foam pits.



This is my apartment! It was Meng's birthday party. From L>R it is Kaylen, Erin, Amanda, Me, and Meng. Mengs 3 friends and I am sad to say I can only remember Cathy's name (she is far right)



This is Cathy's goodbye party. It was so fun and I got to help make food. We stuck coins in certain dumplings and whoever got a coin has good luck. I got a penny!

Just another night in the life.

So today was relitivly simple. I slept in and then went to the bank to deposit my paycheck. OH YEAH! I went to a bbq in honor of the BYU game that just ended. Sadly we lost 16-17 against Texas. It was a good game. I ate icecream with my friends and am at the moment getting ready for a party. It is a whitewash party...but I don't own any white other than buttonups so I am wearing purple...I hope that is okay haha. Tomorrow is 9/11 and I wonder if it is as big a deal here in Utah as it is back home in NY. We will see.

Sometimes I need to remind myself I'm in Utah. It's kinda like when you cut your hair. You look in the mirror and for the first few times at least you are a little shocked. I wake up every morning to a huge mountin outside my door. Not the New York woods that have greated me these past 18 years. The whole vibe is different here. Not in a better or worse way ether. It is just....different. I do love it though, and I am so blessed to be here. I finaly have my own life and it is so great to feel independant and free in a way. I mean I don't doanything drastic but just knowing I look out for myself is nice. I guess all my friends in college know what I mean. The choices are ours, the only think I miss is a good home cooked meal. Freezer food is a big step down from my Nanny's cooking but this is the price I must pay I guess.

Anyway I hope you are all doing well and I pray for you everynight. I will write again soon.
Love Always,
Luisa

It's Friday!

So I have come to realize the only people who love Fridays more than students are teachers! Haha. I love my job don't get me wrong, but after 5 days of poop, snot, and all that fun stuff a girl needs a break. I guess I am just geting ready for motherhood. To let you in on my work life its pretty basic. I get to work when they are eating lunch and then they take a nap for two hours. Well, that is to say they are forced to lie down for two hours. I found out some kids don't like naps...go figure. Then its snack, playground, playtime, math/discovery time, music, reading, and more playtime. Righ now we are working on shapes and sizes. I'll point to a triangle and say "what shape is this?" to which they respond "yellow!" Needless to say it is a process. But the kids are great and they learn quickly. The amount of hiting and biting has decreased and over all the kids are really good. But I am still glad when I hit that sign out button. I'm leaving for a barn-bash...which is basicly my YSA Church going to our Bishops house for food and games. It should be fun.

I'll write again soon!
Miss you all xoxo
Luisa

It's a New Day

Hello friends and family! First off if you are still in NY I hope you are doing well even if it is raining cats and dogs out there! If you are starting college I wish you every happiness and hope classes are not to hard. I am starting this blog to keep my East Coast friends up to date on my life. So this will be my blog journal I guess in a word.

Just to clarify I am not going to USU up in Logan. I work full time as a teacher in a daycare center in Provo. I live with 4 amazing girls, and I am loving life so much. I only wish I could see your faces! Which reminds me I have skype so don't be shy! So far my life is work Mon-Fri FHE Monday nights, Institute Wednesday and Thursday, Church on Sundays and party every weekend. Don't worry folks! They are Mormon parties so they are super fun but safe. I do not have a car so I walk everywhere....except when I bum a ride off my friends =)

I guess to sum it up I am having a great time so far. Work can be stressful at times and I often get bored but there is so much to do so I am quickly cured.

I miss you all so much and I hope you are enjoying whatever your day is bringing you.

Love you all!