The Invisible Custodian
When you're walking the hallways and a custodian is cleaning it, you kind of ignore them, right? You don't really mean to, you just know they're doing their job and you don't want to disturb them. You walk around them, hope you don't trip over…
Happy Late Birthday Arizona!
Happy (late) 100th Birthday Arizona! (Arizona's birthday is February 14th. There's this other holiday on that day...but this one obviously overshadows it ;))
Last night, I was talking to Karina about the beauty of different states. Karina's…
Why Roommates, Tape, and Cell Phones are Creepy
First of all, the reason I am writing about this is because I have decided that I am going to have to laugh at it eventually. So, here's my story. Short version.
Over the break, some random person texted me. He said he knew me, that Hannah had…
A Totes Presh Blogpost on Abreves
That'stotes, defs presh.
Adorbs.Inapropro.Popo.Supes
AwksObvi PerfHilarMajBesties.btw (prounounced b.t. dubs)Lolz (pronounced lullz)ROFL (prounouced roffel)FBO (face-book offical)DTR (define the relationship)NBD (no big deal)FroyoLegitDelishQuite…
A Shepherdess in Don Quixote: Beauty, Virtue, and Independence
I am reading Don Quixote in my Comparative Literature Class, and I came across this wonderful part about a shepherdess named Marcela. Marcela is the most beautiful woman any man has ever seen, and men leave their careers to pursue her. One…
Writer's Block
Ever suffered from writer's block? Yep, that's me. Bigtime. I can't think of any things to blog about, and it's driving em crazy. I need something as genius as "I'm a Tall Enthusiast," but nothing has come to me.Oh, and I can't stand snoring.…
An Apology for Justin Bieber (Andrew Powley)
So since I have had writers block for about a month now, I decided to feature a guest author on my blog - my cousin Andrew! Andrew is a very creative writer - his use of simile and metaphor is impressive, to say the least. This is an assignment…
Family Reunions
Yes, it's January 14th, and I'm back at BYU. Starting new classes (that I'm very excited about) and reflecting on my winter break.The major highlight was the 56 person Powley family reunion that took place in Arizona over break. It was quite…
Happy Birthday Grammie! - December 5th
I know it's 1 AM on December 6th, but to me it's still December 5th, which is my wonderful Grammie's birthday!Some memories I have of Grammie from when I was little until now:
Having big family reunions in her backyard when I was little. Playing…
Goodbye Facebook (for two weeks)
It's finals week next week. So this week is the stressful week as we study and prepare for finals.So, my roommate Hannah changed my password for facebook so that I can't get on it for the next two weeks. I thought it was a pretty smart move…
Athletes Incognito (NOT)
I know how to find the athletes on campus. It's quite simple. Just look for the people that wear BYU sweatpants or jackets. Girls generally have their hair in buns on the top of their heads.Athletes don't wear normal clothes - they don't…
30 Day Song Challenge
I know these challenges are dumb and cheesy, but I needed something to go by. Today I went to lecture about music, and he talked about how there is no musical technique that creates one emotion in every person. Major chords do not make everyone…
David's Lamentation
2 Samuel 18: 31-33
And, behold Cushi came; and Cushi said, Tidings my lord the king: for the Lord hath avenged thee this day of all them that rose up against thee.
And the king said unto Cushi, Is the young man Absalom safe? And Cushi answered,…
Why You Shouldn't Make Big Decisions in the Middle of the Night
If you know me at all - you know I have a tendency to worry. Constantly. If I'm not worried about something, I find something to worry about. Because of this, I have a lot of trouble sleeping at night. I lay in bed, making lists of all…