Well I made it to Arizona for Christmas. Some of you may know that I come down here every Christmas to see my family. We drive every year, and it is one long drive. I'm glad it's over and we're here.
On the drive down there was this horrible fog nearly the entire way. It got so bad at times that you could barely see five feet in front of the car. When it got this bad I couldn't help thinking that some creature was going to come out and attack us from The Mist. If you've ever seen that movie (written by Stephen King and staring Thomas Jane) then you know the kind of fog I'm taking about. It was that bad, and I was waiting for those creatures to attack. I'm joking, I didn't really think we were going to die by impossible creatures, but it was like being in that movie.
I have another story where I swear I was in another popular horror movie. We had just moved into our house, that we've been living in since I was a senior. It was probably a year or so after we moved in. I live on the top floor and have walk around to the front door to go up the stairs to my room. It was around ten on a Saturday night. I know it was Saturday because I specifically remember going to church earlier that night. I got home and I don't think anyone else was home, and the house was completely dark. I go around the corner to get the the stairs, it's still dark, and out of the corner of my eye I see something move. I turn to my left I swear on my life that there was someone with long dark hair standing in the oval mirror from The Ring. Of course it was just me, back when I had long hair, but it scared me to death. I had no idea that earlier that day my mother was going to buy this mirror and hang it up. That moment in the dark was the first time I ever saw it and it scared me to death.
So, my life isn't a horror movie. But there are some little things that happen or are hanging on the wall that remind you of these movies or scare you to death because of them. If I had never seen The Ring that mirror wouldn't have scared me. I love horror movies though so I was more than fine with being a little scared by everyday life.
TNT,
Words by Ali
Friday, December 24, 2010
Thursday, December 16, 2010
To Be 24
This past Tuesday was my 24 Birthday. I can honestly say it was no different than when I was 23. It was almost like any other day, but then again it wasn't.
My day started when I woke up around 8 in the morning, which is normal. Then when I turned on my computer I already had over a dozen birthday wishes from friends and family on facebook. It made me feel loved.
I had a dentist appointment at 11:30 that morning. Everyone there, and I've known them the 10 years I've lived in Utah, wished me a happy birthday. When I was done I even got a $5 gift card for Cafe Rio, because of my special day. I'm not a huge fan of Cafe Rio but it was free lunch, and it was better than the first time.
I went to the bookstore, of course. I got myself a book of short stories by Russian authors, and the stories were both in English and in Russian. It's pretty nifty. Then I went to FYE and bought a couple of scary movies.
So far it's sounds mostly like a normal day. Except for the fact that I had more money than usual in my pocket. Let's not forget what I spent my time doing when I was at home. Being that it was my finals week in school I had a paper due on Wednesday. So, I spent most of the day finishing and then editing and fixing my 6 page essay. I think it went well.
That night I got to choose where we went for dinner, as is tradition in our family. I picked PF Changs.
All in all it was a good day. A lot of it was normal stuff, but it was special. Despite how it sounds. It was all the love I got from friends and family that really made the day special. All the posts on facebook, and the emails. As well as a phone call from my grandmother and my cousin. I really do have some great people in my life. I love you guys, and you know who you are.
TNT,
Words by Ali
My day started when I woke up around 8 in the morning, which is normal. Then when I turned on my computer I already had over a dozen birthday wishes from friends and family on facebook. It made me feel loved.
I had a dentist appointment at 11:30 that morning. Everyone there, and I've known them the 10 years I've lived in Utah, wished me a happy birthday. When I was done I even got a $5 gift card for Cafe Rio, because of my special day. I'm not a huge fan of Cafe Rio but it was free lunch, and it was better than the first time.
I went to the bookstore, of course. I got myself a book of short stories by Russian authors, and the stories were both in English and in Russian. It's pretty nifty. Then I went to FYE and bought a couple of scary movies.
So far it's sounds mostly like a normal day. Except for the fact that I had more money than usual in my pocket. Let's not forget what I spent my time doing when I was at home. Being that it was my finals week in school I had a paper due on Wednesday. So, I spent most of the day finishing and then editing and fixing my 6 page essay. I think it went well.
That night I got to choose where we went for dinner, as is tradition in our family. I picked PF Changs.
All in all it was a good day. A lot of it was normal stuff, but it was special. Despite how it sounds. It was all the love I got from friends and family that really made the day special. All the posts on facebook, and the emails. As well as a phone call from my grandmother and my cousin. I really do have some great people in my life. I love you guys, and you know who you are.
TNT,
Words by Ali
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
The Price You Pay
It's weird how you don't really notice the price of things until your specifically trying to spend less money. If it's because you only have a little, or if you're trying to save. For me it's because I happen to really have no money to spend. So, when I have it I have to spend it wisely.
Now when you have three hours in between your classes you find yourself having to buy yourself lunch. Mainly because there's no way I'm eating PB&J for two meals in a row. That's just not happening. So, I buy myself lunch.
I try to find the cheapest ways to eat, and on campus usually isn't the best option. Even if the food is actually decent. It just so happens that fast food dollar menus are the way to go. You can spend $3.50 on a dollar menu instead of the $6 or $7 on campus.
What I've also come to realize is that even the cheap fast food restaurants are way more expensive than anyone actually may realize. I got 3 items from the Taco Bell dollar menu for a grand total of around $3.30. The crazy part is that I would have paid the same price for just the Mexican pizza I normally would have gotten and that was only one thing.
All that money going to waste on food. It's a little crazy, and yet I'll be the first to admit that every now and again I'll still be spending that money on food that I don't need, just because I want it. I just no have a better understanding that it's so simple to turn that $7 into only $3, all you have to do is try.
TNT,
Words by Ali
Now when you have three hours in between your classes you find yourself having to buy yourself lunch. Mainly because there's no way I'm eating PB&J for two meals in a row. That's just not happening. So, I buy myself lunch.
I try to find the cheapest ways to eat, and on campus usually isn't the best option. Even if the food is actually decent. It just so happens that fast food dollar menus are the way to go. You can spend $3.50 on a dollar menu instead of the $6 or $7 on campus.
What I've also come to realize is that even the cheap fast food restaurants are way more expensive than anyone actually may realize. I got 3 items from the Taco Bell dollar menu for a grand total of around $3.30. The crazy part is that I would have paid the same price for just the Mexican pizza I normally would have gotten and that was only one thing.
All that money going to waste on food. It's a little crazy, and yet I'll be the first to admit that every now and again I'll still be spending that money on food that I don't need, just because I want it. I just no have a better understanding that it's so simple to turn that $7 into only $3, all you have to do is try.
TNT,
Words by Ali
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Why Does This Always Seem to Happen?
Hey everyone! I know it's been a super long time. I seem to always fall into the same old rut every time I get going on this blog of mine. I post like I want to for a month or two and then it happens. I stop for one reason or another.
Either I run out of things to say (but that's not really the problem), forget to do it, or I get too busy with my school work. Homework can get very overwhelming, especially with finals happening in about a week. At least the end of the semester will be happening soon, I can't wait.
I don't know why this always seems to happen, but it does. Do any of you have any other theories about why this happens? If you do you should let me know.
I'm once again going to say that this is going to change. I'm going to get on top of posting once a week. Even if it kills me. OK maybe not that extreme, but I think you get the point.
TNT,
Words by Ali
Either I run out of things to say (but that's not really the problem), forget to do it, or I get too busy with my school work. Homework can get very overwhelming, especially with finals happening in about a week. At least the end of the semester will be happening soon, I can't wait.
I don't know why this always seems to happen, but it does. Do any of you have any other theories about why this happens? If you do you should let me know.
I'm once again going to say that this is going to change. I'm going to get on top of posting once a week. Even if it kills me. OK maybe not that extreme, but I think you get the point.
TNT,
Words by Ali
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