Its leftover day!

In my head things are pretty slow around here. I'm sure that Mark wouldn't agree with me, though. He's keeping busy with work and school. Yesterday, he told me about this kid sawing a dent in his finger without realizing it in lab. You see, it was a rock cutting diamond bit, and as he slowly fed the drill the rock, he fed his finger in as well. He didn't feel it because of the high temperature and speed of the drill, instantly cauterizing his nerves and blood vessels. These stories are what keeps me entertained.

I'm sewing a dress! Well, just cutting it out right now. I've been having issues with leaning over things, lately. So far it has taken four days of pinning and cutting. Eh, I'm in no hurry.

Excersizing! Christmas vacation=slacking off. So now I'm starting all over again. Which isn't fun at all. I've lots of different excersizes to choose from, though. Weights, and the magic gigantic ball of core excersizes, and turbo jam, and a million videos on netflix instant watch. I think my biggest problem is not having any specific goals. Just a general one: for my back to stop killing me. Take that!

Also, I had the strangest most weird dream of my life last week. So, naturally, I've started writing about it. Something to occupy time with, you know. My goal was to work on writing it, expanding it, everyday. Today, I fixed a word by adding a "t." I wonder if I should count this.

I've been in the mood for a good science fiction. So I checked a few out from the library. But you never know what you're gonna get with a book.

I haven't felt like doing any art the past few days.

My online classes are weird. There is a lot of posting discussions and replying and things. I can never be honest with complete strangers. In fact, this week's life-span discussion is on genetic engineering, so I posted this lenghthy argument for altering humans that I don't believe in at all. Maybe because everyone else was talking about what an abomination such a thing would be. I'm not going to bore you with all the details, but genetics is really cool, and I think there are a lot of ethical things that can be done. And maybe should be.

My archaeology class is interesting. Also a lot easier than my other class. Ugh. I only have two classes.

Everything I have eaten today has been leftovers. Including the last of that delicious pasta. Also, the last of my chocolate tuxedo cheesecake from the Cheesecake Factory. Its funny, because I didn't think it was that yummy until it was in the fridge for a few days. Perhaps it just wasn't as delicious as the "Stefanie's Ultimate Red Velvet Cheesecake" . That one was amazing. To explain why there has been an abundance of cheesecake here, I'll just mention that Mark's evil boss tried to make peace with us by buying us a gift card. I forsee a lot of cheesecake in my future. Also, I suppose my forgiveness can be bought.

Yeah, I think that's the end.

This is a continuation of the previous post. I'd recommend reading it first.

Here are some more pictures of Christian! These were taken to put in the photo frame he gave Becca for Christmas. It was hilarious.

The same with this one.

And this one, too.


Johnathan bein' goofy Christian's wrestling tourney.

Becca and I making faces at said tournament.

More sillies.

At the ward Christmas party in Kansas City, lil Johnathan fell asleep before eating his dinner.

This was before he fell asleep. Also Levi was showing off his lost teeth the whole time! I love it.

This is on the way TO the Christmas party. I love how wonderful I am at chronology.

Lovely suburban! I'm sorry I cut off your face, Jeff. Johnathan is mad, Logan is not paying attention. And the girlies in the back are silly.

And here is a picture I drew for a guy Mark used to work with. It was supposed to be finished before Christmas. But I'm not so awesome at deadlines.

Perhaps I shall never again do a commissioned piece. Because of that deadline problem. Also, when I look at graphite vs. charcoal... I'm always a little bit sad at my limitations with pencils.



What other goings on shall I blog about?

Mark and I saw Avatar! Well, I've seen it twice but I reeeeally like it.

Mark's only complaint was that the bad guys were miners. What can you do, though. You'll notice that the new Star Trek had the same type of bad guy, too.

Ah, mining.

'Twill one day be our livelihood. I suppose I'll have to learn a lot more about mine reclamation and environmental facts to share with the world.

Mark was asked on the plane out to Missouri to sign a petition banning a mine opening in Utah. While wearing a mining education hat.

Silly petitioner.

Also we went to the museum! It was very fun. But I hadn't unpacked my suitcase, so there are no pictures from that outing. Speaking of unpacking...

I still haven't done it.

But I have set up our new bathroom shelf thingy! Its very happy. It holds our new Christmas towels.

And now, I'm going to watch a movie.

How's that for an update!

Happy 2010!

I still haven't gotten used to writing a one between the zeros. But I figure I have all year for that. I had a super amazing Christmas vacation! Minus Mark spending much of the time underground in subzero temperatures. I missed him a lot. Oh the things you'll do for money. And college credit, I suppose.

Now I'm back in my apartment. Mark has started classes again, and is... at work! So I'm enjoying a random evening to myself. Mostly looking at my shelf of littles.

What I really want to find is a used bookstore nearby. I love buying books previously loved. With the spines creased and the smell of old paper.

But first I suppose we'd need another bookshelf. Ours is full to bursting. And our clothes in our bedroom closet have to compete for space with all the books stacked on the floor.

Also this night, my fingers are stained black from the charcoal of this horse. I have never before drawn a horse...if memory serves correctly. I forget how much I like charcoal. Hopefully he will be a good horse and turn into a fabulous late Christmas present. I'm full of late presents this year. It is only the seventh of January. Look how much is completed, right?

This is my new favorite little thing. He is a LEGO man. He eats gems and rocks. He is a miner. He is a Christmas present from my mom, to Mark. I love his angry eyes. Also his head opens, which I find particularly hilarious.



My sister is married! On a very cold snowy day in St. George.
Also, I have to mention that I didn't do as fabulous as I wanted on my physics final. And I'm blaming it on you. I love you, Becca!

Christian the stud. I think I'll upload that video of you and the glowing teeth.

Awesome.