Vent about School

Okay...apology in advance for complaining...

California's state budget is embarassing...They can't get it together, and we have no money. The State school system is suffering for it, big time. I enjoy being organized and having things planned out, and so my schedule for the fall was all picked out at the end of last spring semester.

Then they took the schedule off line, Played around with it and rerranged everything. I adapted... Then they rearranged it again, so I would have to be at school from Monday -Thursday from around 8-3 everyday. That wouldn't fly with my job, so I was told that I can't work there in the fall...Great.

SO NOW...I go on to discover that the class that I need to take this fall is full/closed, because you have to take the lab with it, and they aren't offering enough lab sections. Did I mention this is a prerequisite for the classes i have to take the following semesters?

So now, I have to take classes that are for my major, but aren't a pre-requisite (which means, I can take them at any point...as in...not this semester because there are more important classes to take). ..Oh, and this class that I can't get into is the class that I am taking biochem this summer for (because biochem is a pre-rec for it...If I would have known that I couldn't get into that class this fall, then I could have had a summer off and worked all summer to make extra money and not have to cram biochem in my brain in 8 weeks...)

SO NOW...I had to re-do my schedule, and it looks like I will only be at school Monday and Wednesday from 10-7...

Can I have my job back?

This is just so frustrating. It makes me want to cry, or scream, or a little bit of both. I have worked so hard to get to this point. I have been working full time and going to school full time for the last three years, and I have a 3.7 GPA. You would think that I would get some kind of priority with registration...But I don't. And it might even push me back another semester, making me (yes) 27 when I graduate.

As you can tell, I don't handle it well when things don't go my way...

Top Ten Random Thoughts About Lost (so far)

We're on episode 8 of season 5...and here are some of my random thoughts about the series so far:

1. Crazy that Ben killed Locke...he is SO EVIL! I trust Charles Whitmore so much more than Ben. It is kind of funny because when I first started watching Lost (about 6 months ago), I told my mom that I thought that Locke was going to be a bad guy during the second episode. Woah, was I way off!

2. I think that the island is "pergatory" (I know, not an original theory...but it makes sense) and the war that is coming is going to be the war that ends the world...and then maybe it will be the second coming...woah, crazy...

3. What happened to Claire?

4. I think one of my least favorite episodes was the one where it showed Michael's really depressing life after he got back from the island, and the guy with the beard came and had a gay lover, and Michael kept trying to kill himself. It was very sad...the whole thing.

5. I think my favorite episodes so far were (in no particular order): in the second season with Hurley's imaginary friend, who you gets him to eat...The one where locke's dad pushes him out of the window...the one where we first learn about hurley's number fixation, and then see that it is written outside of the hatch...The one where Charlie dies and writes his best life memories.

6. Speaking of the numbers, what happened to that whole theme? It kind of disappeared after the hatch was blown up.

7. My favorite quote form the series is "See you in another life Brotha'"

8. I liked Sawyer much much much better when he was a tough guy who called everyone mean nick names.

9. What happened to the "Expose" couple who were barried alive?

10. How did Kate really get away with saying Aaron was her baby??

Top 3 Favorite Characters:
Sajid
Sawyer
Desmond

***NOTE - This blog post is dedicated to Anna and Phil Dutson, who were nice enough to get us a copy of season five...THANKS!***

***NOTE - I feel like a twelve year old after re-reading this...Oh well!***

Pictoral Essay of Katie and David's wedding

We have been up in Logan, UT since Tuesday this week. We came up for Katie and David's wedding (and Tyson and Gentry's wedding)! So much fun packed into a couple days trip. So far we have gone hiking (twice) and I got to go running with Melissa (twice!!) We ate at Costa Vida and had a little BBQ. It has been a really nice trip. I will post pictures from our hike next...but here are some pictures of Katie and David's wedding:

Katie and David, the happy couple! Got married at the Logan temple



The Hibshman Family



Katie with her brothers - Jon, Jeff and Ben

Katie and her sisters - Sarah, Anna and Jennie

Jeff and me (and Brooklyn)


Taking a break between the wedding and luncheon at Bed Bath and beyond...Snuck a quick massage!

The one picture from the luncheon. Food was really good!!

Katie and David at the reception
At the reception, Katie and David with Carole and Dave

Jeff being silly at the reception


Me being completely normal at the reception


Here are some cute/funny pictures of the nieces and nephews that we snapped throughout the day:
Double Buckle - Logan and Harper

Harper - exhausted from the day

Bradley, Brooklyn and Julianne

Ethan at the reception

Kile with a bit of brownie hanging off his nose

Mason in a tired daze...he didn't even know we were taking pictures of him!

Jeff with Sammy - he is SO CUTE!


All the cousins with their Aunt Katie and Uncle David

The post for the month of June

Hey!

I just wanted to first thank everyone for doing such a good job with their blogs. I enjoy reading everyone's blog posts so much, I seriously check every day, and read everyone's blog all the time.

Secondly, I would like to apologize for being such a bad blogger. I try to start a new post, but then stop because I don't have anything to write about. I guess the trivia things that go on in life are interesting enough to blog about, so I guess that is what I will have to start writing about...

SO - With that being said...

Jeff left for Japan last Sunday for a week long trip with the band. This trip wasn't being paid for and planned by their label, so it will be a different experience. When their label pays, they get nice hotel rooms and cash for food every day, however this time...the only thing that was paid for were their plane tickets and budget hotel rooms. However, it doesn't seem to matter much, he was still really excited about the trip! (I would be too...a free plane ticket to Japan is more than generous). The band also got a new member who is playing the guitar and keyboard, so they are not longer playing to tracks. Last night was their first show with the new member (and Jeff has a new set up and different things to play) and he said that it went fairly well. They have three more shows while they are out there, so I am sure they will come back sounding perfect!

Last nigh was my first night of my summer school class, Biochemistry. I was a little nervous about it because I took Organic Chemistry last summer...and like every class you take, you forget a lot of it if you don't use it. So I kind of forgot most of what happened in O-Chem. The teacher is really cool though. He is a total hippie and is the department chair of chemistry, so he is a great teacher and has a passion for the subject. The class is at a community college (60 dollars for one class Vs 760 dollars for one class at the university...) and so I didn't think I would know anyone, but funny enough...the class is full of SDSU nutrition majors. Kind of good, but it is also kind of lame because there are some really annoying girls in that major. I have come to grips with the fact that I am at least 4 years older than everyone else in all of my classes, however I am now dealing with not being annoyed at people who talk all the time (you know...the ones who's voices are at a register that just grate your eardrums and talk every chance they get...not about the subject you're learning). I am very regimental when it comes to lecture classes. I like to sit in the same place every class and not talk to anyone, and when we get a break, I stay in class and read...very nerdy, but it is what I do, and it works for me.

Anyway, aside from that, I saw The Hangover with my mom this past weekend, and then on Monday, my friend Kellie came over and we watched Twilight (twice) and Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist (not good). I have also been working on a special present for Jeff for his birthday. I am hesitant to talk about it here, just incase he reads this (which only happens when I say "Hey Jeff, look at so-and-so's blog"). Tonight is craft night...well, that's the plan. Sydney and Stephanie from work are planning on coming over to work on crafts. it will probably end up being more like "make cards night". I know I said that my resolution for 2009 was to send out birthday cards, but it hasn't really happened yet...so if I get prepared now, then I can FOR SURE send out birthday cards for 2010...

When Jeff gets back, we will immediately turn around and go out to Katie's wedding. We're really excited to spend a little time in Utah. I wish we were going to be there a couple days before the wedding, but it will be a great trip regardless!

Okay, talk to you all later...Keep those blogs a commin'!

Amanda

School's Out for Summer!

I don't really have much else to say, other than I am stoked that school is out!

I am taking biochem and an english class over the summer, so I don't get much of a break, but they won't be too bad. Plus we have a fun vacation coming up going to Utah for Katie's wedding in June. Right when we get back, my mom and I are going to go to Disneyland for my birthday (the big 25!!!)

In August, we might go up to South Dakota to visit the deal family and run the half marathon with Sarah. That will be a lot of fun!

For the times inbetween, the plan is to just do a lot of surfing and running...and scrapbooking. I have decided to start keeping a real scrapbook (and I might end up completing my mom's scrapbook from our wedding!)

Okay..so I need to do some serious relaxing now. Classes start mid-June!

Amanda

Great Grandma's Memorial

(Great-Grandpa Kano, Great-Grandma, Grandma)

(L-R: Grandma Denton and Great Grandma Latham)

Yesterday, Jeff and I went to my Great Grandma's memorial service at my aunt Tricia's house. It was a really nice way to commemorate my grandma's life...just family, lots of laughs and some good food! My grandma was pretty awesome! Here is a little info about her...
*She was a beautician, owned several salons, and always had perfect hair and make up.
*She was married 5 times, never divorced (well, once divorced, but then they got re-married).
*She loved dancing.
*She loved her family.
*She was always the life of the party, telling stories and jokes (sometimes a little off color...)
*She would never admit her real age...but she could get away with it because she always looked at least 10 years younger than she was.
There was a lot that I really admired about her, especially her excitement for life. She thought she was invincible, even into her 90's. It was clear yesterday at the memorial, that Great-Grandma will be missed!

Leading up to the memorial, I helped my mom put together a video of pictures highlighting Grandma's life. It was a good bonding experience with my mom. It turned out great in the end, I think everyone was pleased with it.

Here are some pictures from the day:

The Angel Food Cake that I made (my first one from scratch...It turned out pretty well!)

Grandma Denton making a Banana Cream Pie (With her world famous crust!!!)

Male Bonding Time (L-R: Uncle David's legs, Great-Uncle Dan, His Friend, Cousin Tony, My Dad, Jeff, Cousin Chris)

Aunt Susan with my cute cousins (her grand-daughters): Tessa and Maile

Dad and Mom

Mom, Dad, me and Jeff

Me and Jeff

Surfboards and Wetsuits!

Jeff and I finally got surfboards today! It was long overdue because we have been talking about getting them for a long time. Jeff got and 8'2" longboard from Encinitas Surf Shop and I got a 8' foam board from Hansen's Surf Shop in Encinitas. We also got two wetsuits so we can go in the cold San Diego water. We are both really excited, and can't wait to start going before work and on the weekends. It will be awesome! I will keep you updated on my progress. Right now, I am in the "I kind of suck" phase...but hopefully I will get out of it very fast. Jeff is a LITTLE bit better than me :-)

Here are pictures from our photo shoot. Captions are courtesyof Jeff:




It took Jeff two hours to pick out a board, but when he finally did he thought it was pretty swell. Its a beauty ain't it.

Amanda posing (as usual) with her new board that she is never going to ride because she's afraid she's going to get eaten by a shark... Actually, she's just a pussy.


After Jeff applied the base coat he had to clean all the wax out of the couch.



Amanda waxing her foam top. (haha)



Jeff making sure his wetsuit fits. He is REALLY excited to go surfing!



Amanda making sure her wet suit fits. Amanda is really excited to go surfing too. She better show those pearly whites now before she bashes her face in with her foam top and is a snaggle tooth for the rest of her life.