Getting Crazy with the Spices

So, it's Friday . . . and I'm not dressin' up and I got no where to go, so how about a little adventure says I?

Amidst doing laundry, I noticed that I was somewhat hungered... so when I came back, I did a little cooking and creating of my own. :]  And I came up with something delicious! (which seems to happen every once in a while)

What I used:

• Unclaimed/unmarked ground beef sitting in the back of our freezer
• Cream Cheese
• Random half package of guacamole seasoning which has been sitting on our spice shelf forever
• Water
• Rice
• Ranch Dressing
• Chopped Onions
• Mozzarella Cheese

I put the cheeses, the guacamole seasoning, the onions, a little bit of water and the ground beef in a pan and just . . . cooked it.  Then I *attempted* to make rice with a little bit of ranch dressing in it to give a little zingy do.  (Okay, side note: Rice is my arch-nemesis.  Apparently, I didn't live with my Asians for long enough because I still to this day can not cook it right!  I always, always, always cook it too long or not long enough.  Plus, it's so bland, I never have any idea what to do with it.  I bought a small bag of it this last shopping trip because I wanted to have another go at making it awesome-tastic and so far the score is Rice: 4 Leigha: 0.)  So, the rice, of course, didn't come out quite how I wanted it to (it's more like one big mushy mess), but it all still tastes delicious!!

Isn't beef glorious?? :] Sorry, Chik-fil-a cows; just know that I still love you (different kind of love).

So, this was after I ate some . . .  I forgot to take a picture first :)

Overall Score: A

Also, pics from the most recent pizza night!! (I know you were all waiting with baited breath for these)

This is Baked Potato Pizza- SOO good!  We even stuffed the crust :]

Everyone's favorite pizza by far- Chicken Spinach Alfredo Pizza (My own personal creation :] )

All while listening to Disney music :]

I'm Gonna Go Home and Eat Some Cheerios

For the first time in a good month or two, I have Friday night off from both jobs!!  Yay!!!!!  I got out of class about an hour ago and declared I was going home to eat cheerios and there was nothing anyone could do to stop me. :]

On a different note . . .
School is going well.  Despite the lack of effort from my TA, I managed to pull off a B on my biology test.  I am thoroughly enjoying no class on Tuesdays, although I normally end up working all day (which I'm actually okay with, surprisingly).  I'm doing pretty well in all of my class, especially considering how busy I am! (No, really- it's crazy 'round here)

Work is also going well.  I am working on finishing certifications for all the stores in the food court and it's kind of crazy and insane, but part of me is feeling really chill right now and okay with all that I have to get done by Christmas. (Personally, I think it's because of the cheerios . . . ) My other job is also well.  It's the easiest job on the face of the Earth, so I don't know how it could not be going well, anyway.  Waffle Wednesday is coming up, which is the hardest part of my job, but I'm pretty sure we can deal. ;]

Church is going marvelous (As it always should be).  I was called as the Ward Music Director, so I've been working on lining up special musical numbers for the rest of the semester.  My pianist and chorister are absolutely amazing, and we just got our choir director, so I'm totally stoked to get the ball rolling!

My roommates are great!  Gail got a boy (whom I approve of), I rarely see Jessica, but that's because she's always with Taylor or getting ready to get hitched, and Christina is so nice and so much fun!  I am excited for the rest of this semester!

Side Note:  Tonight! Is! Pizza! Night! (Homemade! From Scratch!)

Fairfarren all!

-LN

What You Do When You're Bored

So, Christina and I were having lots of fun with her webcam.  These are some of the most attractive pictures you will ever see in your entire life.  I am sure of it.

I actually really like this one. :]

Only at BYU

I've been passing this sign on the way to school for about two months now . . .
and I finally remembered to take a picture to share :]

COOKIES ON LINE 1!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hello my imaginary audience!!!  Time for an almost weekly update!!!

First things first . . . (what a confusing statement; of course if something is first, then it's the first thing you do) anyways, I got the Student Manager Job!!!!!  :] Yay!!!!!!!!!!!  I'm super excited!!!!!  It's going to be a lot of work, (seriously, I have a ton of training to get done by December 1) but I'm excited about it for a lot of reasons, mostly because it will be a personal challenge for me and allow me to strengthen myself and push my limits until what used to be my limits aren't my limits anymore, but have become my norms.  In the past, I've looked at the Student Managers and I've admired most of them; they're so . . . legit.  Seriously, most of them are totally awesome and know a lot of stuff about the Cougareat in general and are the kind of people I want to eventually be like.  To me, this is just another step to becoming the best me that I can possibly be.

Oh yeah, and this.

The Problem with Life is There's No Background Music

Hello, everyone!  I promise I'm still alive!  School started, so I've been *kinda* busy (kinda here meaning really, really, ridiculously, incredibly, insanely, crazy busy).  So . . . here's the low down:

* First off, I love all of my classes!!!  I'm taking Interiors, Food Science, Biology (okay, I don't love that one), Pearl of Great Price, Family Processes, and Developmentally Appropriate Practice.  If you need any explanations,  . . . then I shall proceed to explain:

• Interiors: introduction to interior design and all of the crazy stuff that you never knew was involved with that.
• Food Science: we have guest lecturers every week and they talk about food production and the stuff in food and the science behind it all.  I thought it would be a good idea cause it's only once a week and the only homework is to summarize the lectures and the final is a paper and you get free food.
• Biology: that icky horrible science that I hate SO much.
• Pearl of Great Price: We learn about Moses, Abraham, JSH, JSM, and the Articles of Faith.  In discussion manner, which is awesome.  Also, Noah Hartsock is in my class :] I was kind of freaking out the first day.
• Family Processes: this class is more about studying families and the connections that families share.  It counts for a family life minor, which I'm considering.
• Developmentally Appropriate Practice: saved the best for last; this class is AWESOME.  We are learning how to teach the little kiddies!!!  Everyone in their is either ECE or FACSED and it's so fun!!  

So that's classes. :]

*Second, I got another job and applied for a higher position at my original job.  I am now working as an RA at the Riviera, which is pretty much the sweetest deal ever. (I decided when I work, it's only five hours of babysitting the office, I can do homework while I work, and my pay gets deducted from my rent.  Like I said, it's pretty much the sweetest deal ever.)  As for the higher position at work, we had a couple of Student Managers decide to leave, so the powers that be asked for applications and I talked to my supervisor to get her opinion and decided 'why not?' and put in an application.  They called me this morning and set up an interview for tomorrow at 12:20.  I'm excited!!  I hope it goes well, but even if it doesn't, I'll still have a good job.

*Third, we went hiking on Friday!  and made cookies on Sunday!!  and have been having just a grand old time :]

*Fourth, my roommate got engaged!  J was engaged over the summer to this guy who was in my ward last year, but they broke it off about two weeks before fall semester started (ie, about a month ago).  So, we decided that boys are just stinky and gross and who needs them anyway.  SO . . . J grew up knowing this other guy (her new fiance) and he came back from his mission about three weeks ago, they'd never dated before, she saw him on Tuesday, the first time we met him was Friday night on our hike, they spent all weekend together (all three days of it), and Tuesday morning when we woke up and discovered J was still alive, she announced that they were engaged!  The date is December 20.  I'm excited for her!  I'm glad she's happy :]

And I think you're now officially up to speed on my life.  

And I've discovered why life sometimes just plain sucks.

There's no background music.

Blogging

So, obviously, as one with a blog, I consider myself part of the blogging world and I have to admit, it's kind of addicting!  I enjoy writing about my day and my life and everything that goes on.  Granted, some people don't really care about how crazy it was at work today or how annoyed I am with some people, but it definitely helps me organize my thoughts and feelings at the end of a stressful day or a crazy week.  And I like to think that I have pretty amazing stuff from time to time.  Such as bagels.  So delicious. :] 

My name is Leigha and I'm addicted to blogging. ;]