Under Pressure

So, it's that time again!  Finals are right around the corner and the exams before the finals are here...all four of them for me!  Sometimes, I wish that they wouldn't overlap tests like that.  It makes studying somewhat difficult.

Burned out?  Nah...not yet

This week has been very unproductive.  I kept telling myself I need to get things done, but I still managed to goof off and get less-than-desired amount of work done.

The weekend was all right because I chose to sleep for 10 hours on Saturday versus waking up to get things done or gone to the Festival of Colors.  I was there last year, so I don't feel so bad missing out this time around.

Work...well, same as always.  There are plot twists here and there from time to time, but overall, nothing too special has been happening.  I gotta say, though, I appreciate those who bring food in on a Saturday night.  I'm not sure if I could stand the boredom if it wasn't for some company and good food.

Sunday was another day for me to rest.  I actually took a long nap for once...3 hours in fact!  The Easter Fireside was decent.  The musics performed were inspiring as far as the Gospel is concerned.  I actually did go around and visit people and had some interesting conversations.  So, it wasn't like I was completely out for the day.

I pulled a prank on Kelli and Stacey.  They freaked out.  I personally found it humorous, but I'm not sure how much they liked it.  Girls at Apartment 24 are ridiculous (in an awesome way)!  Of course, singing with the group at Apartment 19 was always a pleasant experience.

Home teaching is finished for the month and all I have to do is focus on what I need to do for the next 2 and half weeks before the end of semester.  I'm not going anywhere until Fall.  Looks like I'll get 3 new roommates.  I've never had any major conflict with roommates before and I hope to keep it that way.  That's one of the blessings I'm really grateful for during my time at BYU.

Sanity Check

Yup...homework everyday...

This week has been hectic and I totally expected it to happen.  After all, we are at the last stretch before finals.  I'm slowly losing my sanity due to the lack of spring break here at BYU.  I am actually somewhat jealous of the people that go to UVU since they are on their spring break right now.

Anyways, I tried to get ahead (catch up, really...) on all the readings and homework that nobody will ever grade.  In the end, I still didn't make it.  There's simply too much to do.

I survived the Ides of March!  I can't say the same for my roommates.  Lance totally busted his ankle, but he is recovering and getting better.

Taylor did okay until he jammed his ankle at the Lowe's Tumbling Gym.  At least it was a great date.  I got to cross something off my bucket list after that night.  :)

Saturday was horrible because I didn't get much sleep and we, except for Ryan, totally failed the cleaning check.  At the very least, the Riviera didn't charge us and they'll do a recheck on Wednesday for us.

To keep my sanity on Sunday, I did my usual visits from apartment to apartment.  Granted, I know I didn't visit everyone, but there's only one of me and not everyone likes to be bothered on the Sabbath.  What held me together was singing hymns with my favorite girls at #19 (a shout out to Amy, Ariel, Marilla, and Nicole!) and Porter.  Cassie made some awesome cheesecake brownie.  Then, Katie and Sarah hopped in to visit Amy, etc.

I'm not looking forward to anything this week...just hope I can be ready for the ugly week that's coming after it.

And Spring Term?  Oh goodness...

Too much...it's just too much.

Oh Say, What is Fear?

This is a truly inspirational game

So, life thought it was funny earlier this week by throwing me an interesting curve ball and expected me to succumb to its prowess.  Unfortunately for it, that did not happen.  It'd take a greater trial than that to completely topple me.

Luckily, I was blessed with enough intellect and resources to devise a solution in case things do go sour.  The only thing I could lose from this stumbling block is time, which is quite annoying.

This week went by, I realized that I need to kick up a notch in my studies.  I'm losing motivation and it's only March.  The sad truth is that I will be taking classes all year round this semester, so I prefer to keep the fire going and burn out at the end of August and later this year.

The only thing that went somewhat routine was my exercise schedule.  Sad, I know...

It's Bunday again!

Sunday was good.  I got to hear some great testimonies!  I visited more people around the ward and became acquainted with some people I've never seen before.  I also crossed out something on my "bucket list": have a picture with Kelli (lol jk).  Had some scriptural discussions with Sarah, which was a first.

My roommates and I discovered how much havoc we cause when we punch my punching bag.  People's ceiling shake and bounce like crazy!

Hannalyn made some awesome cookies!  My roommates couldn't get enough of them.  I managed to finish a ridiculous take home quiz for O-chem.  The rest is history.  Life is blessed when you have nice people around you.

Got a blessing from my roommates.  Sometimes, it is somewhat easier to be a guy living with a bunch of guys.

I may miss "man-richment" on Friday, but I think I'll just go out and have my own fun with my roommates.

Mid-point Reflection

That's just cute.  :v

Well, the semester is more than half way over.  Time really is flying by and before I know it, another year is going to pass.  I had several midterms this week, but that did not phase me at all.  I was confident enough to take all my tests without ire.  So far, I think I did pretty good.

We finally got the punching bag I wanted.  It cost me quite a fortune.  I plan on using it to my benefit.  That adds to the list of random items I've bought last month.  Yes, I still think Marley was the best idea ever!  Just looking at him makes me feel happy.  You'd never think guys would get into that sorts of stuff, but it happens.

Another highlight this week was finding out about the Harvest Buffet near the Cinemark.  My roommates and I are totally visiting there on biweekly or even weekly basis.  I liked the food there because it was similar to the Golden Buffet I used to go at home.  Besides the slightly dimmed lights, I liked the atmosphere.  Oh yeah, they have sushi there as well.

I spent hours talking to Uncle Eddy this week.  I loved the time I spent with him despite of some of the bad news he has made known to me.  My mom, too, told me about some of the potential misfortunes that is about to come.  Nevertheless, I think we can all overcome those trails that are currently ahead of us.  As for me, I'm not too worried about myself.  I have plans and back ups that would require serious bad luck to topple all of them.

That's right!

This weekend was stake conference, which means I actually had the opportunity to sleep in since the meeting didn't start until 2:00pm.  I was kinda bummed that Taylor and I couldn't sit in the De Jong Concerted Hall.  There were so many people there!

I definitely took notes from the talks on my phone and saved them.  I'll transcribe them later when I have time.  I usually keep stuff in my phone to read when I'm bored.

Funny thing happened at stake conference.  I don't know what it is, but it seems to me that every stake conference, I end up seeing Sam.  When I say I saw her, I meant I was within 10 feet of her.  I know Provo is a small place, but that's just silly.  So glad I'm moving away to a new place this Fall with my friends!

Speaking of which, Ryan will be in the same complex as me in the Fall, but we won't be roommates.  Taylor will live in a complex owned by the same management, but probably not in our ward.  We will most likely all be in the same stake.  I am looking forward to moving on with my life.  Riviera has done its best and I've had my time here.  I'll stay here till the end of summer and then I'm gone.  Time to expand my influence to elsewhere in Provo!

To all my friends, stay awesome!  :v