x+c^2-h+25=...say what?

Today actually went pretty well. My first class was canceled, o' thank heavens, so I didn't have class till 10:00! Psychology went well and my institute class of course is amazing. Choir was so-so today. I'm just sick of Ursula. She drills us over and over on stupid things and isn't a very good conductor! The songs we are singing are so-so as well. There are two songs that I like, but she is destroying those as well. I actually had time to come home and eat a swell plate of Hawaiian hay stacks before I left to work! Work, I can say went really well. I would suggest it was because that my stomach was well pleased with the "real" food that was enclosed inside it! Today at work I actually got to do a lot of Ortho work, which was really fun for me. It's amazing to see the the changes as the dentist molds a crooked mouth into a beautiful, collinear mouth!

Well after work, I went straight home, to try to get my math done. I had a couple of assignments to finish before the test tomorrow, so I got started as soon as I got home. My buddy, sand man, came over to do homework with me and study for the test. We were doing pretty well, when we struck a problem that was just impossible to do. Like you're riding your bike smoothly along a bike trail, then all of the sudden you hit a rock...a BIG rock and you flip off the bike and land in a ditch. Well sand man tried many ways to figure it out until he just gave up and fell asleep on the couch for probably 30 minuets. I've decided that sandman is a very peaceful sleeper. Well after taking a couple of funny pictures of him, (sorry sandman!) I decided I would wake him up from his peaceful slumber and told him to go to bed. As you can see I am still up, attempting to do the problem that seemed to slay poor sand man. Wish me luck!

Weather for this weekend....

Snow....snow...and more snow. Poor Daffodils!

42°F Cloudy Wind: S at 3 mph Humidity: 29% Fri 43°F | 31°F Sat 38°F | 22°F Sun 41°F | 25°F Mon 45°F | 29°F

Is this week over yet?

Can I just tell you how frusterating this week has been. I am about to peal over and die just about now. It will be good to have this weekend to get back to my sane self. I can't seem to concentrate...so much on my mind right now. I really am glad tomorrow is Friday though. Friday=no class till 10:00!! The only classes I have Friday are phsychology and choir! A pretty facile day if I must say.

My apartment has been pretty empty today...odd! (That's for you sis) We usually have lots of people over. Roommate #1 I hardly see anyway but usually she stumbles from her niche once in a while to cook some queer concotion of food. Haven't seen her for 2 days now...hmm should I be worried? Roommate #2 is so busy! She usually is rehersing for a play, (just got done with West Side Story which was amazing! Good job roommie #2!) Roommate #3 is here most of the time to keep me company and sing songs with me at the top of our lungs :) We get along very well! Roommie #3 was also in West Side Story and did a great job trying to act somewhat sexy ;)

Today I was looking at some healthy recepies to try and I found one that looks really delectable!

Tbsp olive-oil8

Tbsp low-fat tzatziki or yogurt dip*

4 c baby spinach leaves

12 fresh or frozen precooked turkey meatballs (plain or home-style)

1 Tbsp allspice

1 Tbsp oregano4 whole-wheat pita pockets, cut in half

1 Tbsp mint flakes.

#1.If needed, arrange meatballs on a plate and microwave about 2 minutes on defrost setting.

#2. Place olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mint, allspice, and oregano; mix. Break meatballs into small chunks and add to skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

#3. Stuff pita pockets with baby spinach leaves. Spoon turkey mixture into pita and top with a dollop of tzatziki or yogurt dip. (*If you can't find prepared low-fat tzatziki or yogurt dip, make your own by mixing 1 cup plain nonfat yogurt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 cup minced cilantro.)

Makes 4 servings. Per serving: 375 calories, 14.5 g fat (4 g saturated), 650 mg sodium, 39 g carbs, 5 g fiber, 25.5 g protein

So of course I get a hold of The Jap, being such a healthy man himself, and told him we need to look up a bunch of healthy foods to make and then go grocery shopping and try to make them! Hurray for healthy food! I would say I'm pretty good with getting the Daily 5 in almost everyday except veggies. I really need to work on that one. OH MY!!....I totally forgot today was Thursday...the day that Lost is on!! That is one show that I am hooked on. I love it because once you think you understand what's going on....they throw in something crazy! The only way I can help you to decipher this fantastic show is to explain EVERYTHING in an 8 min and 15 sec movie! Enjoy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvYXWWMqpy4

They think I'm superman or something!

Monday....usually a pretty neato day right? WRONG! So wrong.

I've known for a week or two that I have a couple of evil tests coming up, but I guess I thought I would have time to really study for them. What was I thinking? I finally found my planner (my life in a convenient little black book) and gasped when I looked at this week.

Tuesday: Bio Med test
Wednesday: Psychology test
Thursday: Math test and Eglish paper due
Friday: Here lies Heather Crosland

Who do these people think I am? Even superman didn't have this much on his plate! He just had to save the world. Maybe I should have a couple of planners so when I lose one, I will always have one. I was not a fan of the whole "planner" thing in highschool but now I can't function without it! So with all the stress building up in my small, little body I turned, like I usually do in situations like this, to music. For just 15 min I layed on my bed, closed my tired eyes, and just listened. The stress seemed to lift and I felt like I could finally concentrate on what was before me. I love how music can do that to you. One song that I listened to was called "Power of Heaven" This is probably one of the most beautiful quartet peices I have heard. If you want to hear a little clip of it here is the link. http://www.ldsaudio.com/shop/music.aspx?type=album&id=177 Lyrics:
"When I'm reaching for an answer, when I'm aching for relief,
when I'm searching for direction, when my eyes no longer see
I can call upon a pow'r, borne by heaven's worthy sons
Servants of the gentle Master reasure me of His love

Pow'r of heaven, pow'r of heaven Mercy's answer purest gift
Pow'r of heaven, pow'r of heaven Like the rushing of the wind
Pow'r of heaven, pow'r of heaven

Whisp'ring solace to my spirit, heaven reaches through my pain
In my searching heart I hear it, heaven speaks to me by name
And the windows to His promises are opened to my view
Precious words of revelation, like the sun, come pouring through

Pow'r of heaven, pow'r of heaven Mercy's answer purest gift
Pow'r of heaven, pow'r of heaven Like the rushing of the wind
Pow'r of heaven, pow'r of heaven

For a moment heaven lingers and the vail is drawn away
I'm reminded of the blessings that will flow if I obey
He has calmed my troubled spirit, living peace has been restored
May I always find my comfort in the power of the Lord
I will always seek my comfort in the power of the Lord

Pow'r of heaven, pow'r of heaven Mercy's answer purest gift
Pow'r of heaven, pow'r of heaven Like the rushing of the wind
Pow'r of heaven, pow'r of heaven

First of all the words just speak everything that I am going through right now and the harmony is just amazing! I'm so greatful to have a love for music. Music has been a big part of my life. Just like it is said, "Music soothes the savage beast." Now I wouldn't quite say that I am the savage beast, but it has helped me throughout my life numerous times.

Reflection...

Being in Hawaii, where time moved so slowly, it made me reflect and think about a lot of things in my life. It was so nice to sit there on the beach and not have to worry or stress about anything. Now being back in the bustle of things, I really need to focus on more important things in my life. This week I've thought about a lot of things.

1. What grade can I pull on this next Bio Med test
2. Easter Sunday with the grandparents
3. All my friends are either leaving on missions or getting married..what am I doing?
4. Am I putting everything into my calling?
5. I need to start going to the temple again
6. More journal writing...which I am actually doing pretty well

It's hard not to get caught up in school and friends and not have enough time to go to the temple, write in your journal or read your scriptures. Hopefully I can re-prioritize my life so I will have time for all of those blessings that we have been provided with. It makes me think of a quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson. He quotes, "This time, like all times, is a very good one, if we but know what to do with it."

Favorite Quote

Time Tested Beauty Tips

For attractive lips, speak words of kindness.

For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people.

For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry.

For beautiful hair, let a child run his or her fingers through it once a day.

For poise, walk with the knowledge you'll never walk alone.

People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; Never throw out anybody.

Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you'll find one at the end of your arm.

As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.

The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides.

The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mole, but true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows, and the beauty of a woman with passing years only grows!

Sam Levenson

So dim-witted!

What time is it? What day is it? These are some of the questions that filled my brain this morning as I woke up and got ready for school. I was still thrown off by the 4 hour difference that I had for a week. So I got up and looked at the clock in the kitchen and was very ecstatic when I found I still had a whole hour to sleep some more. So I went back to sleep and woke up probably 45 min later when I discovered that my roommates hadn't changed the clocks ahead an hour....CRAP! So I rushed to get some what decent, ran out the door, and made it to the last 15 min of my first class. I was so confused! Hopefully after this week is over I will be somewhat back to normal.
Then if you read my last blog...St Patrick's Day wasn't Saturday....it is today; This annoying little girl let me know while I was on a bus to work. She came in with her dad and sat right next to me, and wither her loud, repugnant voice, she asked me and everyone else on the bus what day it was and while pointing to her leprechaun hat on her head, asking everyone what she was. I thought it was cute at first but she asked that question 15 times!! A little overkill don't you think? Usually I love little kids, but this little girl was pushing it today. Happy St Pattie's Day!

Back to reality...bummer

Well my friends, Hawaii was super fantastic and I wished I lived there. Oh by the way I went to Hawaii for Spring break with my cousins and gramps! I will fill you more on what we did some other time. I made it back to my apartment and have just finished unpacking. I never realized how much stuff I brought until I unpacked everything! There were probably three outfits that I had never worn while in Hawaii....but I guess that's just like me....I like to over pack. Now I have to get back into "evil school and work" mode. Not that school and work is really evil, it's just really galling that I have to come from a warm, relaxing, happy environment, to a bitterly cold, full of stress environment. Oh and I totally missed St. Patrick's Day...uh Happy St. Patrick's Day yesterday! Now if I could just remember what classes I have tomorrow...