The Final Speech

Zac's friend, Isac, was kind enough to put together a motivational speech before their major anatomy exam tomorrow. Here are just a few lines I thought were pretty funny and so true. Picture him being totally serious with "Chariots of Fire" playing in the background.

"As I sat on the throne (toilet) pondering what I was going to tell you boys tonight...

...while the BMW driver and his hoodlums played basketball and drank beer, you and your peers chalked up endless hours in a secluded room on the first floor of the library with nothing but a skeleton.

...Neglecting hygiene, women, and social interaction you resiliantly trudged forward fueled soley by Teddy Grahams, lucky notebooks, and the occasional fantasy about a chicken sandwich."

This exam is such a huge part of their grade that a speech is almost necessary. Zac has not been himself the last week. Instead of watching BYU footballs games, he goes to the library. Instead of going on dates with me, he goes to study reviews. Instead of checking the Cougar update on the internet he looks up slides for Histology. Where, oh where has my Zac gone?
It is kind of cool to see him push himself so hard. The only way he could explain to me how difficult it is going to be was to relate it to having to run a marathon in a week, not having ran for years, and in flip-flops. Not properly trained or equipped, it would be pretty painful. After he used that example I asked him what he would rather do at this point, run a marathon (Zac despises running), or take the test tomorrow. His reply, "the marathon." It must be pretty miserable if he chose to run 26 miles, the guy who won't run to the mailbox and back, over taking the test. I told him to let Michael, from the Office, be his inspiration for this one. If he can finish a 5K in his conditions, Zac can pass this beast of a test.



These are the magical cookies I make for the boys while they study. They are filled with brain stimulating ingredients such as sugar, butter and chocolate. Most definately effective.

Why Does it have to be so Funny?

For those of you who may be Office fanatics, I want to know what your favorite part of the season premier was. I had to watch it by myself because Zac was at the library, but I still laughed out loud to myself. I will start by telling you my most favorite part by far. Lets just say I got the chills when Jim reached for Pam's hand during the 5K run. Oh my gosh, I was freaking out, it was so stinking cute. They are so happy together. I hope they stay this happy thorughout the season. I am a little worried some drama is going to happen between them since they started the romance so soon in the season.
The funniest part was, sigh...there were so many. I will just list a few.

Highlights of the Office:

*Michael giving up in the 5K b/c he was so weak.
*Michael announcing the race was one of the biggest challenges he has ever conquered.
*Stan saying the only work out he was going to get was the way he was going to work his way out of running the race.
*Andy's nipple chaffing
*Dwight being blamed for Sprinkle's death
*Michael asking forgiveness at the hospital in front of everyone

This is only a small portion of the humor in this episode. I have forgotten many of the funny scenes. I will have to watch this one again. Definately re-run worthy. I think the season has a bright future. I am so excited!!

Things that make me Happy...

are this dang book I thought I would never read because I thought it sounded over-rated and wierd. Well I look forward to sitting down and reading it every night. These snacks are just really hitting the spot for me lately, especially while reading.



The other thing that makes me happy is actually not junk food or a book, it's Zac, believe it or not. I don't see him as much these days now that he is so busy with school. Thank goodness for creative authors who share their talents for us to enjoy.

Welcome Home to me

My vacation was perferct. It was not too long and not too quick. I got to see old time friends like Missy, Jaymie and Mandi. I instantly felt like I was back in high school again and kind of liked it. There is something about just being with the girlfriends you grew up with, you just can be completely yourself and no one cares. You love each other for who you are, blemishes and all. Missy and I enjoyed a delicious Golden Spoon visit while reminissing about the days when we were losers at Capo Valley, We use to eat our snack together outside of the bathrooms and when she was absent I was an official loner looking for things to take up my time, hoping no one would notice my only friend was gone from my hip. Our lack of friends allowed us to really bond through the years.
One of the highlights of the week was going bowling with Carli and to IN-N-OUT. Boy does that girl like to bowl. She is actually really good. She got a strike on the last frame. When we went to IN-N-OUT I asked her for a couple of her fries. This was our conversation:

"Oh come on Beck, this is my dinner, I can't give you one."

"Please Carli, I only want one frech fry, can't you share just one?"

"UGGG! Ok fine, how about just part of one?"

"Part of one french fry, are you kidding me, you can't just share one single french fry."

"OK, here Beck I will give you a piece of one, how's that?"
(she tears off about an eighth of a french fry and hands it to me with a major attitude.)

I thank her and tell her how nice it was for her to share with me.

She says, "I know."

So had I thought for a half a second I would have ordered my own. I forgot who I was dealing with obviously. Regardless of her inability to share, she really is so fun to be with. I love spending time with her.

The rest of the trip was spent shopping, going out to lunch and talking with my mom and sisters. It was a much needed vacation for me. It was so fun to return home to Zac. He can never get enough of me upon my arrival back, what can I say, I suppose I complete him. I love him for being so supportive of my family visits home.

Californ-I-A

I am in California now until Thursday. I bailed on my hubby and let him have some peace and quiet to study. It was sad to leave him behind, but it will probably make it easier to study with out me demanding his attention. He is so supportive of me visiting my family whenever I want to. He knows that I have so much fun hanging out with my sisters and mom and am so happy when I get back. He always surprises me with the sweetest homecoming whenever we reunite. I sometimes just like to leave so I can come back to a fun treat. He always remembers how lucky he is to have me there to heat him up corn dogs and kiss him good night(that is pretty much all I do for the poor guy.) That is one thing I love about him so much, he is so low maintenance and never expects anything. Fortunately he and I are both pretty independent so we do OK apart for a few days. Anyhow, I am so excited for this week.

So far on the agenda I have:

-a date with Carli to McDonald's, bowling and Coldstone
-a reunion with my longtime best friend Missy
-a dentist appointment
-hair appointment
-a run with Holly
-shopping trip to H&M
-Happy Nails
-girl's lunch (sisters and mom)
-a visit to the Crab Cooker & Golden Spoon

I think I have a full week ahead. If only Zac were here to enjoy it all with me.

NO more mac & cheese!!

So I made a huge batch of mac and cheese with hot dogs last monday night and we have been eating it all week long. We had both had it with the left overs and I finally broke down and cooked. Zac obviously thought this scene of me over the stove was picture worthy because it happens so rarely. What happened to the woman he married who use to love to cook? I don't know, but I think working in a restaurant all day kind of kills the desire to come home and make a gourmet dinner. Some of our staple fall back dinners these days are frozen chimichangas, corn dogs, mac and cheese, and pizza. Not the healthiest array of foods, but it works.