Weekends

The next several months were full of drives between Logan and Provo, and a lot of very fun dates.

• Halfway date in Bountiful.  We played golf and ate at the Mandarin
• Orem Owlz game
  
• Practicing logic games in preparation for the LSAT
• Moonlight Ski Lift Ride
  
• Seven Peaks with my little siblings
• Cache Valley date at the Crepery and movie at the Old Lewiston theater
• Comedy night at The Wall with delicious burgers
• Firepit with his family
  
• MTC volunteering
• Eating at so many different foreign food places! (German, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Chilean, Brazilian, El Salvadorian, Mexican, and more!)
• And lots of Skype dates
  

It's been a lot of fun :)

Sporadic Blogging

I might as well just accept that I am not a very consistent blogger.  But it's okay, because I'm pretty sure no one really reads my blog anyways!  Anyways...back to the story I started over a month ago.  Summer and Ken.

One of the best, most defining weekends, was over the 4th of July.  We got to spend five days in a row together, and it was awesome.  We went boating, drove up to Jackson Hole, ate a lot of good food, watched movies, visited his dad, and had a lot of quality conversation on the long drives back and forth.

It was at this point when I knew I was totally in love.  And it was mutual.  Right before he drove back down to Provo, he told me that he loved me.  I couldn't have been more thrilled.  I couldn't stop smiling as I said it back to him.

I thought the worst part was saying goodbye, but a few days later I realized an even more depressing thought...the next opportunity we would have to spend five whole days together would be over Thanksgiving...and that seemed forever away.  

Boyfriend

It was during the Europe phase of our relationship where we started Skyping.  We managed to coordinate my busy class and work schedule, his travel schedule, and the time difference to hold a few multiple-hour Skype dates.

During one of these Skype dates, he asked me if I would go to his brother's wedding with him.  After only a few dates, I thought this was a pretty bold move...you don't just take random dates to weddings, right??

I was thrilled of course.

This is us a few weeks after his return from Europe.  Between the time he came home and the time we went to the wedding, it was clear that we had something extra special.  We spent every possible minute of each weekend together, and were in constant contact during the week.  At the wedding, it was so fun to be introduced to everyone as Ken's girlfriend.  

Emailing in Europe

As if Hawaii wasn't enough fun, Ken took a three week trip to Europe with his family.  At first he'd just send me a picture or two with a few sentences telling about what he did that day.  I'd respond with a brief summary of my day.  Casual.

One of the many pictures I received!

But that didn't last long.  Soon, our emails were paragraphs long.  And not just like a long email every few days.  Like...super long, emails every day.  I'd have to force myself to not obsessively check my email - trying to save it as a little treat for the end of the day.  It was an interesting way to get to know each other, and turned out to be rather effective.  

Further

As if Provo wasn't far enough away from Logan, Ken ventured off to Hawaii with two of his best friends.  He didn't abandon me completely though.  Even though he was in beautiful Hawaii for some of the first days following our second date, I've talked to him every day since then.  

He made sure to send me pictures to let me know what I was missing.

The next part was what came as a surprise to me.  I remember him mentioning coming to visit in Logan upon returning to Utah.  He said Sunday and Monday would work for him.  Jokingly, I said, "Sunday AND Monday??", not considering that this is what he actually meant.

Sure enough, he came up that Sunday.  We enjoyed an evening of talking, driving, and feeding ducks.  This was the fourth time I had seen the guy, and I was already hooked.  I didn't want him to leave, but I soon had to send him on his way back to Ogden.

He drove up the next day.  We went and got crepes and went on a hike.  Although we hadn't had very much time together, we had this connection.  We could just talk and talk and talk...and laugh and laugh and laugh.  

Such a delightful day.

PB&J & Some Cheese

(Prepare for this to maybe get a little cheesy.)

I was wrong.  Our second date was the next weekend.  He took me to see Les Mis (the actual play version) in Salt Lake.  He later told me he was worried, because he brought vending machine peanut butter sandwiches to eat on the steps of the theater.  His worry was not needed however.  This was a great opportunity for use to talk, laugh, and get to know each other a little better.

I also experienced some anxiety that night...the anxiety of sitting in a dark theater, waiting to see if any hand holding will occur.  It did.  We drove home from the play, holding hand on the drive home.  I was full of anticipation--concerns of distance quickly leaving my mind.  I was excited about this boy!  He walked me to my door and gave me a long hug.  We both pulled back, looked at each other, smiled...then he leaned in and kissed me goodnight.  Flawless.

(Unfortunately, there is no picture documentation of this very noteworthy night.)

The Foreign Food Connection.

We went on our first date on May 3.  It was a fun group hiking date to Stewart Falls.  It was the perfect date.  Hiking leaves plenty of time for talking, and we had a wonderful conversation from the bottom to the top, and then from the top to the bottom.  Some of my favorite things about Ken were things I learned on this hike.  His fascination and passion for politics that started in the 2nd grade (really, this is probably the cutest story ever), his desire for and experiences of travel, and the most impacting for both of us -- our mutual love of foreign food.  We should have just called it then, we were meant to be.  But of course, being the reasonable people that we are, we didn't.

This is us on our very first date!

It was a wonderful first date, but I was still unsure.  I mean, I could tell this guy was amazing, but I also knew that he lived in Provo!  I just couldn't see the logistics.  I thought, "You can't get to know someone and date them from a distance at the very start...that's crazy."

Rewind

Tessa had told me a lot about her co-worker, Ken.  I'd heard him mentioned various times over the last year, and her request to set me up with him became more convincing throughout the year.  He was one of her fellow TA's and, along with Tessa, aspiring to go to law school.  Tessa told me about how dedicated he was to school and how much he studied.  I'll be honest, I was quite intimidated.  She told me how he was just the kindest, nicest boy.  She insisted that we would get along wonderfully, and started scheming ways for us to meet.  

At the end of April, Tessa hosted a waffle party.  I was to feign ignorance -- to be completely unaware of this plan.  This being the case, I used my role of photographer to approach this table of boys.  

Not many couples have the very moment of their meeting captured!

I sat down, we all played a few games, and just talked and laughed.  It was a great time, and by the end of the night, I decided that Ken was someone who I would really like to get to know.  Luckily, he thought the same thing.

Fabulous 4th

Better late than never, right?

For the 4th of July, I got to go up to Swan Valley for a weekend of good food, family, and boating!  Here are some pictures of the good times we had.

Cute Isabelle and Merit!  

Me and Ken...it was an extra treat to have him along for the whole weekend!

The three sisters:)

We enjoyed the a rodeo in Jackson.  

So happy to see my family loving Chacos!

The whole family in Jackson Hole.

We got two fun days of boating on the lake!

And...I turned 21!

I should take more pictures (these ones are all thanks to my mom), it definitely makes blogging easier!  You know what they say...a picture says a thousand words!  It was a great week!

Water Aerobics

Unfortunately, there are not a lot of pictures to document my new found activity.  A few weeks ago, my roommate Stephanie and I decided to try out the Logan Aquatics Center, as they offer adult lap swimming time late each evening.  We then discovered that they also offer water aerobics classes.

Ever since that first night, we have been hooked!  I will drag everyone and anyone there, (well anyone who will let me) because I love it.

I definitely like the workout aspect of it.  It's nice to have a class to go to, with someone telling you what to do, and to shout for you to keep going.  I have definitely been getting sore arms (since I have no arm muscles at all).

It's been really fun as well to go with my roommates.  It's turned into a nightly activity.  At 9:30, we get in the car and drive over to the pool.  It's a pretty humorous activity, and it's really brought us closer, which has been a lot of fun.

But probably the best part of this has been getting back in the pool.  I spent 6 summers working at the pool. And for many years before that, I remember finishing off each summer night going to the pool with my family.  (Seriously, we would go every single night.  I think our neighbors thought we were crazy.)  I just have always loved the pool, and being in the water.  Ahhh, it's just delightful--the perfect way to end the day.

We always forget to take pictures...
but when Shelbie and I had matching swimsuits,
we found the perfect occasion!

The water aerobics crew!  Stephanie, me, visiting Shelbie, and Alexis!

This Song

I've just been loving this song lately, so I thought I'd share.  The video is pretty fun too.  There's just a lot of really good life to live!

:)

Study Groups and LIFO

Ready for another accounting post??

The May-mester ends tomorrow!  Leaving the business building tonight, I realized this was my last-ever study session with Shelby.  And that is really sad :(  Luckily I still have Brad, but it's sad to see another one go!

Anyways, this post is about how awesome study groups are.  I've decided that while they might not always be the most efficient way to study, it is my most recommended method.  It really immerses you in your major, because you get to know the people in your classes and you become great friends.  That encourages you to go to class and study more.  (Disclaimer...this method does not guarantee that you will pay attention in class or focus 100% during study groups.)

Over the last few semesters as my accounting classes I have gotten harder, I have spent countless hours at the library and the business building with study groups. We've learned, we've laughed, we've stressed, we've complained...and we've pretty much become best friends.

Probably the best result of one of our marathon study sessions was when Shelby convinced Jonny and I that it would be a great idea to enter the E-Week Lemonade Stand competition.  This was after hours and hours (and let's be honest...probably days) of trying to consolidate financial statements.  So, clearly, we decided this would be a great idea.

Not all great decisions are made at 11:00 PM, but it turns out that this one actually was.  I had so much fun just hanging out with these two great people, just trying to sell some lemonade.

One of my best college experiences!

And yes, we do represent accounting well.

[Explanation:  LIFO is an inventory accounting method.  You count inventory Last In First Out.]

These guys have been such great friends to me.  I'm so proud of them, as they both just graduated and have internships at the State Auditor's Office.

Now I just need to make it through one more class, and one more semester!

Also, after three years of school, you can't convince me that accountants are the most boring people.  I have yet to be at a study group with a bunch of accounting majors that I have left feeling bored out of my mind.  I've left stressed, but usually, I've had a pretty great time!  They are a fun and funny bunch.  This has been the video of the May-mester.  Enjoy.

A Day in the Life of an Accounting Student

Don't get me wrong.  I love being an accounting student.  Especially on days like today.  Here are two fine examples of why accounting class can be awesome.  

We play Two Truths and A Lie to break up the two hour long class, and vote on which we think is the lie.  

"I don't want to be an accountant."  

Everyone accepts this as truth...who wants to be an accountant??

"I love accounting."

Everyone raises their hand, obviously, this is the lie.  

Anyways, I thought it was hilarious.  

But class only got better from there.  We had a guest speaker in class today.  It was our teacher's younger brother who works as an auditor in Texas.  Young guy, cute, etc.  He gets up and begins his presentation, talks a bit about what he does, tells us about his background.  He tells us to feel free asking him any questions.  Out of the corner of my eye, I see Shelby smile, pull out her phone, and I receive this text.  

"Do you have a girlfriend?"  

Probably one of my finest moments of self-control.  It took everything I had to stop from bursting out laughing.  Words cannot describe how hilarious Shelby Murray is.  I wish that everyone could spend a day with this girl, because she keeps me so entertained.  I don't know what I'm gonna do without her!

Campus Life

Leaving campus last night, Shelby and I were discussing how while our class consumes our lives, we love the feeling of productivity it brings.  We have been spending more time on campus studying for this class that we do when we are taking 5 classes during the regular semester.  Honestly, it's not the most fun thing to do.  But at least it brings a feeling of accomplishment.

So, while we're walking out of the business building, we see this person creeping behind this tree.  We walk past them, feeling kind of nervous, and notice another person crouching on the ground next to them.

Okayyy...could they be acting any creepier??  We burst out laughing, and just keep walking to the parking lot.

We subsequently found out that some people were playing night games on campus, felt significantly less concerned about the sketchy activity, went and bought some frozen dinners, and went to bed.

Sadly, we're kinda missing the fun part of campus life.  But hey, at least we're learning how to audit.  

Kind of a Great Weekend

Last week was beautiful.  Every day, it was so sunny and nice, and I spent the majority of it studying.  So naturally, the weather would change for the weekend, and foil my weekend camping plans.  Kind of a bummer, but the weekend ended up being kind of great regardless.

As I fail at taking pictures, I've taken advantage of Google and facebook.

Started rewatching One Tree Hill.

Read my auditing textbook in preparation for the week.

Visited Herm's Inn for the first time and got to try their Mac & Cheese of the day!

Got to chat with this girl.  Always a great time:)

Did something I haven't in a long time...
Read a whole book cover to cover

It was kind of a great weekend. 

May-mester

HOLY. COW.

Summer classes are a blessing and a curse.  It's so nice that I'm getting a whole semester, 15-week audit class finished in only four weeks.  But it's rough, because I'm getting a whole semester, 15-week audit class finished in only four weeks.

There is no room to breathe in this class.  Class is for two hours a day, five days a week, with one test every week.  The pace is one chapter a day.  Last week, we studied our two hours per day, ended up memorizing all of the wrong things, and basically failing the test.

And there's no time to recoup.  We've upped our studying plan, and have started studying for three to four hours each night.  It is exhausting!  During the regular semester, you generally have at least a day between each class session.  Not the case in May-mester.  You've got to be on top of it each and every day, or you're missing assignments, and falling behind so quickly that there is no hope of catching up.

But here's the good thing.  I'm taking the class with two of my favorite people--Brad and Shelby.  Probably some of the best friends I have made at Utah State are my awesome accounting friends.  Believe it, accounting majors are the best!

We study outside, because school or not...we like to celebrate summertime.

So even though this May-mester class is kind of the worst, it's totally worth it.  I get to spend countless hours with my friends, and I only have to learn about audit for four weeks!  

Panhandling

Okay, most people think this is horrifying.  But actually, this was on of the most fun Saturday activities I have done in a while!  Here are some reasons why panhandling was so much fun.

• It was a lovely day.  Not too hot, but sunny enough to get a good start on my Chaco tan line.  
• People thought we were hilarious and wanted to take pictures of us.
• We made enough money to cover a nice lunch from City Creek.  
• I got to hang with one of my great friends all day!  

So there we go.  Staying in Utah for the summer, and still finding something unique, and bucket-list-worthy to do!  

Live it Up

Last year, today, this was me.

This year, I'm in Logan taking summer classes and working.  It's not nearly as exotic, and definitely doesn't sound as exciting as living in Uganda.  Africa was a whole new world.  I remember being told before I went to write everything down, because soon, the things that seemed so strange and different would become a part of my everyday life.  And it did.

I guess being in Logan this summer (and not traveling abroad as I have been lucky enough to do the past two summers) makes me want to find excitement here.  The zest in life doesn't have to come from exciting trips, or out-of-this-world adventures--it can come from how you view the world.  It's a choice, no matter where you are, you can make the most of life.  

So, I'm wondering, what do I have here, in my daily life, that I take for granted because I am so used to it.  Not just things I am grateful for, but things that are funny, or strange, or exciting, or fun. This summer, I hope that I can open my eyes and my senses to realize just how amazing my life is.  I want to have a passion for life, whether I'm in Logan, or Pleasant Grove, or Uganda.  

Anyways, I tend to set these goals, and then they just become nice thoughts...but I'm going to give it a shot.

Adventurous and beautiful summer in Logan...Here we come!

[And yes.  Hopefully this means I will start taking new pictures so I won't have to post old pictures.  Because clearly that makes it look like I am not having any new adventures...and regardless of there being adventure here...let's be honest, Cairo was SWEET!]

Restart

So, I have this really awesome little computer which I love so much!  It really is fabulous, but occasionally, it likes to be a little difficult.  It can get a little slow...and when it gets really delayed, I just like to turn it off an restart it.  A restart can be a great thing, even though it takes awhile to reset, and it's kind of a pain, once you've restarted, you've got a fresh shot for smooth operation.

Finals week becomes this hectic, non-stop week of studying for endless hours, a midst trying to clean your apartment from top to bottom, because finals are stressful enough without adding cleaning checks at the end of the week.  (Don't even get me started on moving out during finals, that makes life even less fun.)  During all of this work, all you really want to do is celebrate the fact that the semester is almost over and spend time with the people who are either leaving for the summer, or maybe even forever.  

But...at the end of the week, when you've bubbled in your last Scantron and vacuumed the floor of your now spotless room, an immense feeling of accomplishment and relief floods in.  The garbage has been taken out, you sell back a textbook or two, and shut the door on the semester.

And then sometimes, you start right back up again.  And with a restart, you can do whatever you want.  You can try to get rid of a bad habit or two, and try to get some better ones going.  Don't leave all of your clothes on the floor, go to bed early, pay attention in class, start studying consistently, have more fun, and take more pictures.  The possibilities are endless, and they're always really easy to envision when you get a restart.

It's only day one, but hey, my room is clean, and my lights are out before 11:00.  So far, so good!

Deep Fried.

When I go out for sushi, I know the deep fried rolls are always the best.  French fries...onion rings...scones...so good.  Deep fried twinkies...I've never tried them, but I'd venture to guess they would also be delicious. (Twinkies will be back on the shelves in July, so happy birthday to ME and happy birthday to AMERICA.)

You know that moment, when you've been studying your brains out for weeks, and it's the night before your last final, and you just can't process a work of anything.  I think that's how it feels for your brain to be deep fried, and it is not as fun as deep fried foods.

I was going to post so tempting pictures of deep fried food...but that just seems like too much work.  

Pathetic

So, sadly this is only the second most pathetic thing I have done this week. 

Me eating a lonely, but delicious, crepe at the Crepery.  

(This picture is failing because I was trying to be discrete...as I was the only one at the Crepery.)

The winning for the most pathetic part of my week was when I woke on Saturday with nothing to do.  So I went to work.

#springbreak

[We all know that it's actually really awesome (not pathetic) to go out to eat by yourself.]

Drive

I'm obsessed with driving.  I don't know how long I've been this way, but I love long drives.  Maybe this is weird, but on many occasions, I've found myself wishing a long journey could be even longer.

Some conditions do need to be met...

1.
I need to either have my iPod or another good source of music...
or
Be in a car with one or more person whose company I thoroughly enjoy.
Also, probably no one annoying.

2.
I'd prefer to be in the front seat.  Driving or passenger...it doesn't really matter.
Backseat is acceptable, unless it's the way back of a van.  I don't like being carsick.

3.
I don't handle rapid directions very well.  [aka city driving]
But if I'm on a long stretch of road, I'm in h-e-a-v-e-n.

Honestly though...as long as these conditions are met, driving is like one of my favorite activities.

Alone on a drive, I can turn the music up loud, and sing like I never ever would under any other circumstances.  It's liberating.  If I'm upset, there is nothing as soothing as a long drive.  The twenty minute drive out to Wellsville for work is just lovely, it makes my day.

Also, driving with friends is a great pastime.  Obviously there's the example of road trips, which I've said before--I LOVE.  And then there are just drives around town, just chatting, venting, and reminiscing about life.

Well...

Now I want to go on a drive.  

Lunch at Work

I have a great job working as an insurance auditor.  However, it's in Wellsville, and the only restaurant within ten minutes of the office is the Burger King.  So everyone who works there has adopted the practice of bringing a lunch to work.  I make a special effort to cook extra food at dinner time to box up for work the next day.

Since eating is the highlight of life, obviously, it is also the highlight of the work day.

Around noon, people start pulling out their lunches, and the microwave starts buzzing.  Soon, the entire small office is filled with the delicious smells of home cooked roast and potatoes, the processed, yet still delicious, scent of steaming hot pockets, the tomatoey aroma of pasta or even worse--pizza.  The list goes on and on, and WOW, it smells amazing.

And this is the downside to lunchtime.  Unless you're the one lucky enough to have brought the tantalizing treat, all you get is to keep working while someone in the office is eating a delicious meal.

And all you have is a can of green beans.

Okay, kind of a lie.  I have brought my fair share of food that smells like heaven on earth.  Sorry.

[But on those green bean days, no one should be allowed to cook Papa John's pizza.  Also...the guy that never brings lunch...crazy.   Even if it's just green beans, you don't know what you're missing by skipping lunchtime.]

Straws and Sushi

I need to remember...whenever I need some excitement in my life, this is the girl to call!

She made a whole list of activities sure to lead to a night of fun.  One of the activities was to go to Dollar Tree...which will clearly always lead to something good.

Crazy Straws?  These take the cake for sure.

The next step in the evening was, of course, sushi.

YUM.

I don't know why Sam and I don't hang out more...clearly we've been having a great time ever since we met.  But I love that ever time we do hang out, it's always a great time, and it's like we never stopped hanging out. She's one of the best friends I've made at Utah State, and I love her!

Boring?

I've pondering on how my life managed to get even less exciting, and less blog-worthy than last semester, since I managed to blog more frequently last semester.  Like,obviously my life got less exciting when moving from Africa back to Logan...the decline in blogging makes sense there.  But from last semester to this one...I don't see how that happened.

But then I went back and read my blog, and found that last semester was only slightly more exciting, because I blogged about food I ate, accounting, cleaning, and other various uneventful things.  

Also, I took pictures.  Which clearly makes everything more exciting.  So...here's to taking more pictures of the uneventful, to blog more about the uneventful happenings of life.

Because as of now, all I blog about is...about how I don't blog.  So, that's cool, right?

8:45

I don't have anything to write about until something different happens.  Today, something different happened.  Don't get too excited though.

Instead of waking up to my alarm, and not wanting to get out of bed, I just somehow didn't wake up at all.  My first class was half over, so I just got ready and shot to make up by my second class.  Alexis and I take the bus together usually, so I thought she was gone...but I walked into the living room to find her still sitting at the apartment.  

"We're real good at life." -Alexis.  

I head over to the bus, and realize I left my phone at my apartment, which makes me feel like I am missing an important part of myself.  

So, it's not even 10 AM, and it's already that kind of day.  

But you know what, it's actually not that bad.  And hey, a little variety is nice.  

That Awkward Moment...

...when you start liking the Lakers.

How did this happen?

1)  When I found out Steve Nash was going to be playing for the Lakers, I was appalled.  Obviously, I can't like the Lakers.  That is appalling.  But, I love, love, love Steve Nash.  I was facing a moral dilemma.

2) The season started, and the Lakers get a new coach.  And who is it?  Naturally, it would be the Suns old coach, who I also love.  I was excited to see how the team changed with this new development.

3) The new development doesn't pan out.  The season goes on, Steve Nash is injured, the Lakers do terribly.  Steve Nash recovers and starts playing, and the Lakers are still terrible.  They've got all of these great players, but somehow are just not winning.

So somehow, the fact that this team is doing awful makes me like them.  I've become fascinated with the team developments, and hopeful that they'll start to figure it out.

And while everyone else (excluding all of the appalling people who are always Lakers fans) is probably rejoicing in the fact that the Lakers, who are always good, are finally losing, and failing despite their awesome new team...I'm finding myself rooting for one of the most hated teams in the NBA.

So there you have it.  I can't say I've jumped on the Lakers bandwagon, because that would require them to be good.  But somehow, I've ended up...a Lakers Fan.  I'm interested to see if this team can put it together.

And if you're appalled, you're probably almost as appalled as me.  Sometimes, you just can't help it.  

Exciting Life I Lead

Gone are the days of staying out all night...what am I up to these days that is so unblogworthy?  This is what I do every day.

8:30 - 10:30
Go to class.  Three different classes, the same room for almost two hours each day, Business 209.

11:00 - 4:00
Go to work at Lowry & Associates.  On Monday's, I stick around campus all day for my other classes.

5:00 - 10:00
Do homework or nothing.  Some nights I even make it up to the library.

11:00
Prepare to be shocked.  The girl who hasn't regularly gone to bed before midnight since probably before high school...is going to bed.

And yeah, maybe I don't really have a thriving social life currently...but let's be honest, going to bed early is probably the best thing that has ever happened to me.  

Cold

So...I don't know if people have noticed, but it is COLD.

When I walked outside today, it felt warmer that it has the last few days.  And what was the temperature?  Oh, 15 degrees.  Yeah, I know, that's really getting up there.

The one thing you can count on people saying about Logan is how freezing it is up here.  Until this year, I really hadn't experienced the frigid place Cache Valley truly is.  Here's how cold we are up here.

When you're outside, all you can talk about is how cold it is.

There were 70 people on the bus today.  That's about 30 less than every other day this week.

When I walked outside today, it felt warmer that it has the last few days.  And what was the temperature?  Oh, 15 degrees.  Yeah, I know, that's really getting up there.

Every blanket I own is on my bed.  I sleep in my sweats.  It is still possible that I might get cold.

My gas tank thing got frozen shut.  A nice man had to come open it with a knife.

I look homeless every day, because I look like I'm wearing every piece of clothing I own.

But...it really is great.  And this'll probably mean once it gets above freezing, we can all break out our shorts and t-shirts!  (People here might be crazy.)

The Comeback

It's always awkward writing after not writing for awhile.

I haven't written because day to day I'm like...I have nothing to write about.

But then I think I should blog again, and I'm like...where do I even start, there's so much I haven't talked about.

Anyways, it's a weird situation.  December was a great month...hopefully some pictures to follow.

As of now, Lex and I are back in Logan.  So far, we've done what' we're best at, which is grocery shop and watch Netflix.  If this is how the semester goes, this blog could get very, very exciting.  Just saying.