summer break: week 2 / part 2

On Thursday, the 28th of August, Stephen and I visited the Timpanogos Cave National Park and took a tour of the caves.

I made Stephen take this picture with me. I like pictures of PEOPLE, not just objects, but I don’t like being in pictures alone. And I think a picture of Stephen in front of a rock would mean nothing to my mom. But anyway, the caves were really cool (and cold), and we got in a great hike uphill for 1.5 miles to get to the entrance. The way back down was faster, of course, and my pace matched the tempo of the music of Pirates of Penzance perfectly, which I sang as I descended while Stephen talked about animals and stuff.

In other news, I still haven’t gotten to J Dawgs to eat the best hot dogs in the world. However, crispy chicken sandwiches and chocolate frostys from Wendy’s rock, and the total comes out to $2.34. Not bad at all, AND it offers motivation to go running at night.

School starts on Tuesday. I’m all moved in. I was going to clean my room and take a picture but it never happened. Sorry. Maybe next week.

I also got a haircut and was going to take a picture, but I think a picture of just me would be awkward. Maybe next week.

And in completely unrelated news, listen to these gorgeous compositions by Sergey Prokofiev from the ballet Cinderella:

The first is the waltz from the ball when the Prince and Cinderella dance. The second is when the clock strikes midnight. Obviously, listen to the second track immediately after the first.

I apologize for this being such a random post– but if you can, please give this family your prayers and, if you feel prompted to, donate a couple of bucks to help pay for their hospital bills and such. I don’t know Stephanie Nielson, but she’s LDS and I stumbled across the heartbreaking story of her and her husband’s plane crashing, and then fell in love with her blog. They’re both being treated for severe burns right now and their four children are being looked after by various family members. Do what you can as I’m doing what I can.

In closing, here is a quote that I had scribbled down during education week:

“If you understand the great plan of happiness and follow it, what goes on in the world will not determine your happiness.” -Boyd K. Packer

In relation to that quote, see Alma 50:23.

summer break: week 2

On Tuesday, August 26, 2008, my Uncle Ed and I rode around the mountains on ATVs. He took a lot of pictures as evidence of our trip.

I moved into my new apartment. There is evidence of my having roommates, but I’ve been living alone for the past two days. Where are you, roommates?

Stephen and I have been hanging out a lot because almost everyone else has gone home for the break. We had a banana split for dinner last night:

Doesn’t that look incredible? It was delicious, but I think I need to eat more real food today. Like the best hot dogs in the world. Or at least Provo. But probably the world.

On a break.

That is all.

a landlocked sailor

I’ve been collaborating with a boy in my ward, Josh Hall, on a short film. I wrote the script, he’s directing it, and we’re both producing it. It’s a comedy, and it’s the most epic thing you’ll ever see in your life.

Sneak preview:

Scott, Kelsey, Josh, Scene 4

Danny spit on Scott's face about 4 times and I giggled a lot. Scene 5.

Ben Dewey as Billy the Homeless Man. Scene 9.

Kelsey, my roommate, is in it. I love her to death! Danny (in the green polo) and Ben are in my ward, and Scott is in my TMA 202 theatre class.

Oh, I’ve also been taking care of the clothing for the film, picking out what everyone wears and such. Coordinating. I’m extremely happy to be able to have taken on that side of things, too!

We’re finishing up filming on Tuesday. Today (Monday) is my last day of classes, and I have finals this week. I move out this week, too! Hurray!

UPDATE: TUESDAY: DONE!

Getting ready to film scene 10.

Priorities

1. Reading Twilight.

2. Homework (or rather, stressing about that fact that I’ve been reading Twilight instead of doing it).

I’ve known about Twilight for a long time, but never really read the series before last week. Stephenie Meyer, the author, is a big deal around here because she graduated from BYU. So, I started reading, and I got hooked. I read the first three books of the series in three days each, and am on the fourth and final one now. I’ll take my time with this one.

In other news, we started filming the short film that I wrote the script for. I also did sound for a play on campus last weekend, which was quite terrifying because I hardly knew what I was doing, but it was a good experience. A foot in the door.

I move out next week. I’m stoked.