Wednesday.

Hi. Happy Midweek.

Life is good; I keep telling myself that today. I am not the homeless person living down by the river. I am not the person who has lost a loved one. I am not the person who lives in a one bedroom apartment with 8 other people. I have it pretty good. If I ever sound like I am bored or not happy about my life, it isn't true. I need to have a better attitude!

I love driving into my driveway and seeing my tulips in bloom. That is one 20 dollar investment that was well worth it. They are so pretty. I cut a few off today and put them in my apartment so I can enjoy them lots and lots.

Do you love the picture of my nephew and his family's new puppy? So very cute. I was talking to my sister yesterday and told her that I was excited to meet the puppy. She told me she figured the dog was higher on the totem pole than my actual family members. That is not true but I love puppies. Seeing E in that photo made me think: "Man, E is so big!" Those kids are growing so fast. I am glad that I still get to go see them every summer. Funny note about the puppy. My brother-in-law convinced my sister that they needed a puppy so there would be at least one thing at the house that would greet him happy and be glad to see him when he came home. So funny!

I also put a picture of my pussy willows. I used to go and gather those at my Grandfather's farm. My memories of those times, on that farm and in the woods surrounding them are so rich and special. Bringing home those willows brought back so many of those memories and I am glad I said yes to the three dollars. As my mom would say, "They just make me happy!"

Well, off to bed. Much too late.

The Inbetween

Please do not become hypnotized by the changing of my picture. Here is what happens the last few nights around 10:30pm.: 1. Alice is trying to catch up on some TV via her DVR. 2. She falls asleep in an uncomfortable position on her futon. Oh the joys of being Alice!

Another thing that happens the last few nights: Alice really has nothing to blog about. She sits down and reads the last blog from three nights ago and thinks to herself: "Man, I really have nothing to say about today!"

There is just this blah of nothingness between yesterday and today. I guess I am just in the inbetween.

In other news: Maybe Alice will come up with something creative to write tomorrow. Keep posted! (Get it, posted! This is a blog and it is considered a post when I write on it. Hah)
Goodnight.

p.s. Alice seems to love the use of colons tonight. There are actually three of them in this very blog.

Spring!

Well, it may be officially spring now in Provo because my tulips are finally blooming. Yea! The leaves on the trees are also coming out and my eyes are puffy thanks to it. I can handle the allergies in order to get a bit of spring around here. I think everybody has been crabby because it has taken so long. I think I am the most crabby! Luckily, I have slept pretty well this weekend so I am happier.

Yesterday, I went to my friend and co-worker's wedding reception (She is both a friend and co-worker it is not a friend who married a co-worker! :). It was held at the Provo City Library and was just plain awesome! It is always a breath of fresh air for me when somebody around here does a reception that isn't like all the other thousands of Mormon receptions. Basically a traditional Mormon reception is held in a church gym and there is a line of wedding participants that the guests greet as they come into the gym. After shaking the hands of about ten people(most of whom you do not know), you then go and have some cake and punch and then leave. Shule's wedding actually was a party. They fed us a yummy chicken dinner and as we were eating a mariachi band came in and played. About 15 minutes later the bride and groom entered and greeted most of their guests. After all the food, there was dancing and musical performances by various relatives. It was so fun!!! Now, don't get all mad if you have had a typical Mormon reception or plan on having one. Those are perfectly okay and I see how they save money. You are okay and should not be mad at me. My preference is for a little party! :)

Today, I am preparing a lesson to teach in church in about two hours. It is not quite ready but it will be okay. It always is.

Hooked on Phonics and The Fall of Troy.

Quick funny things kids have said in the past few days.  What is up with them being funny lately?  I really enjoy being around them of late!

First, yesterday one of my students just randomly said:  "I am hooked on Phonics."  It sparked interest so I said:  "Really has it worked for you?" and then the student said:  "Yeah, but don't worry I am on the patch!"

Today in first hour one of the students fell down while playing soccer and another student said to me:  "Hey Alice, that was just the fall of Troy, get it!"  It as quite hilarious!

The Last Post in April!

Hi. Happy last day of April. It was snowing here an hour ago. You all know how much I enjoy the snow, especially when it happens when it is supposed to be warm and spring.

The other day I went on a bike ride and saw some really cool nature. First, when I was down by Utah Lake I saw a flock of Canadian Geese. It was awesome because there were 14 baby geese with them. Baby anything are adorable. I didn't stop to check for their passports but I am assuming that they are planning to travel back to Canada soon. I worry about their offspring though. They were born here in the U.S. and according to our silly and lame laws those there geese are American Geese. This could prove to be problematic in the future. I think we need to watch those four adult geese. They may try to stay here. Anyway. I totally did NOT have my camera which happens a lot when I get to see awesome sights. I decided I should draw you a picture of our Canadian tourists. Enjoy!

I also got to see a turtle on a log in a swamp along the Provo River Trail and then as I was riding my bike back to work I saw a funny llama on the top of a dirt pile. I don't think he realized that the other animals in the field did not care that he was the king of the hill. They just let him sit there on top. No challenge causes for a weird llama on a dirt pile.

Went to dinner with a few friends from work tonight. Love a good sandwich. Then had some fabulous ice cream at Cold Stone. I am lazy and getting chunky thanks to this crazy weather. Dang it!

Well, I hope you are having a good day. Remember that you are not the cool person at the top. Pretty much you are just the person that the rest of us are trying to ignore. Sorry that was me trying to make a life lesson out of the llama. I just like to type llama. It is fun to type. I bet you are going to try right now! Later