The One To Santa

The One To Santa

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Dear Santa,

Sorry I haven't written in a while...I'm a terrible pen-pal. But as you know, December is knocking at the door which means that Christmas is almost upon us. I hope that your workshop is running well and that Mrs. Clause is in good health.

I have been giving thought as to what to ask for this year and I hate to say that I am at a loss. I was thinking maybe a guitar. I've been wanting to learn how to play for a long time now. I promise that it would be loved and played all the time! A potions set would also be great. I'm finally old enough to use a Bunsen burner and I'll wear protective gloves like the instructions say. Also, I would still like a Barbie Dream house like this one:

See the elevator? 

It didn't seem to make it under the tree when I was seven. If I could get the one with the elevator that would be the best!

Maybe since I'm all grown up though I need to ask for something more practical, like a briefcase. I don't know if you know but I got into the business school this year so maybe a briefcase is in order? I don't know though...a briefcase doesn't seem like me. Maybe leather bound books--those are very sophisticated.

Santa, it's kind of hard to write all the things that I want. Maybe that's why there's so many songs about it. All Mariah Carey wants is you...whoever that is. Madonna, Taylor Swift, and a slew of other female arts want a yacht, and really that's not a lot. I remember when I really little I wanted my two front teeth for Christmas (which was delivered, thank you :) ). But, I think what I want most of all though is just to go home. I want to go home and make way more sugar cookies than necessary with Mama Lo and then eat them all while we watch every Hallmark special on. I want to make pozole with Papa Lo and pretend to be interested in all the football games on this year. I want to sing obnoxiously loud with my baby sister while we drive to the mall to pick up presents and buy sweets. I want to play the sad, out of tune piano in parents' front room while the dogs howl in the background (it makes for a beautiful symphony, Santa). I want to curl up in Mama's library and read all afternoon and listen to Christmas music and stay up late watching movies with family. I want to play board games and laugh until I cry. So, if it's not too much trouble, can I just have a plane ticket home this year? I promise that I've been good all year long and tried my best to be nice.

Please please please,

Angela

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The One About the Strategy Program

The One About the Strategy Program

Saturday, November 10, 2012

March 12, 2012:

I wrote in my journal in big letters

GOAL: Be accepted into the MSM Strategy Program

I then listed all the things that I was going to do to make sure this happened. I needed to get into the Marriott School, attend clubs, and maintain a high GPA. As summer termed progressed I stuck close to these mini-goals in pursuit of the big one. I was relieved when I received my acceptance letter in the MSM...I was one step closer. I checked off the GPA requirement and attended so many club meetings that I can't count them. 

Fast forward to last week: I frantically tried to put together an essay I was proud to put my name on. Every time I went to write something though, it was word vomit on the page. I must have started it three or four times. After some some major proofreading (thanks Mama and Papa Lo), I finally turned in my application and waited. I received the email that I got an interview with the program...one step closer.

Friday dawned with my nerves all a buzz. I just had to make it until 12:45--my interview slot. I ran over my answers and several practice cases all morning long, stealing glances at the clock every few minutes. Time seemed to drag on and on that morning. Finally, it was time to head over to the Tanner building. The interviewer before me spilled over into my slot which made me all the more nervous. Eventually the door opened and the moment of truth was upon me.

After my interview the waiting game began. The week drug on and on Friday (yesterday)I found out that those who had been accepted were going to be receiving calls that evening. I then became attached to phone. As luck would have it, I was heading up the canyon for a retreat aka I was not going to have service all night long. A friend in the program knew this, however, and made a call up to the cabin. He gave me the best news: I had been accepted!!! 

GOAL: Be accepted into the MSM Strategy Program

Achieved!

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The One About Christmas Music

The One About Christmas Music

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Now that Halloween is over, I am ready for it to be Christmas! My roommate and I were discussing when it is appropriate to begin listen to Christmas and I have found that there are two schools of thought on this matter:

1) You may only listen to Christmas music after Thanksgiving has passed

and

2) You can listen to Christmas music after All Hallow's Eve

I am proud to say that I follow the second. The minute the clock strikes midnight on November 1, I'm ready! I don't think we should be limiting ourselves to listening to the greatest music ever composed for a mere 30 days during the year. Since Thanksgiving does not really have its own music, I don't think it will be too offended if we bask in all the Christmas glory a little early. 

So, while most won't agree, my iPod is going to be loaded down with Christmas music from now until December 31st :)

Celine....the greatest Christmas singer ever!

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The One About My Homework

The One About My Homework

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Really this post is about my lack of desire to do my homework. I have this outline due tomorrow and I have zero desire to work on it. Isn't it funny how interesting every other aspect of life becomes once I have homework to do? My room all of a sudden needs to be cleaner than an operating room, my nails need to be painted, and my books need to be alphabetized. 

I've know about this outline for quite some time now; three weeks if we're putting numbers on it. Really though, I didn't mean for it to come down to the night before. I was struck by the Provo Plague a week ago and it really threw everything off. (For those of you unfamiliar with the Provo Plague, it is the worst type of cold known to mankind...I'm not sure I am going to make it, but the doctors are optimistic). On top of this bought with illness all of my other classes assigned massive papers too. So instead of tackling this mountainous pile of homework, I'm updating my blog :) I noticed that I have been neglecting it for quite some time so here's the update on my life:

1. I finally replaced my CamelBak water bottle that I lost about 6 weeks ago and am again enjoying full hydration.

2. I purchased a signature scent (Miss Dior by Christian Dior) and feel that I am now one step closer to being all grown up.

3. I decided to go on a limb and purchased a tube of bright red lipstick. I am enjoying this newfound boldness.

4. I am finishing up my application to the strategy program and should know by the end of the semester if I am accepted.

5. I am beginning to look for internships on the east coast and bubble with excitement at the prospect of a summer in New England.

6. I began reading the Chronicles of Narnia and love CS Lewis even more.

7. I now play Scramble with friends and realized that Boggle is not one of the talents that I was blessed with.

8. I have successfully made 2 delectable soup and dessert combos. 

9. I have stepped on every crunchy leaf between my house and campus. 

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The One About Fall

The One About Fall

Thursday, October 4, 2012

I LOVE FALL!! It is the best season ever :) I love the leaves, the crisp morning air, wearing sweaters, and the abundance of pumpkin dishes that make their way into my diet.  I love seeing the fiery red, warm orange, and mustard yellow dotting the mountainside.  It feels like the mountain has caught on fire and it is slowing creeping down to the valley.  Fall makes me want to buy a house in New England with a big wrap around porch so I can bask in the glories of autumn while I drink warm apple cider.  

Idyllic 

Fall also seems to bring an increase in rain.  I often fall asleep to the sound of rain on the roof.  The cloudy days make me want to curl up on the couch with a quilt and watch Pride and Prejudice over and over again. 

Fall is the beginning of sweaters, scarfs, corduroys, and pea coats.  The rich colors of the leaves are seen in the olive green, mustard yellow, and deep burgundy sweaters splashed across campus. I love seeing everyone bundled up against the autumn wind as we all scurry to class. For some reason it just makes me happy.  

I don't know what it is, but there's just something magical about fall!

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