We were in and out in 25 minutes and it was joyous.
I'm so glad I have this friend who always is up to go with me. Love her.
mechale lauren
10.12.2011
10.10.2011
I haven't posted a plethora of random facts of my life for a while so here it goes-
15 hours at a debate tournament does something to you... that was WAY too long. but I did exactly how I wanted to. I didn't break to the final rounds but I was dang close. Perfect.
kiss me slowly. forever and always. philadelphia. i love parachute. i better be able to go on october 28th.
in other parachute news, this incredibly kind girl got me a signed poster from them because she works at a radio station and they came. love her!
the halloween dance is this weekend. homecoming was 2 weeks ago. crazy fast.
don't tell, but i don't really care that we got pummeled by East. we had hot chocolate (and it was incredible, i might add), everyone was way happy and super fun, and basketball season is coming so yeah..
speaking of basketball- 6 weeks from tomorrow is the season opener at home against Northridge. don't be alarmed that i have the first few weeks of the season memorized...
stats is FINALLY getting interesting. also, there's a table of random numbers. like a legit official table of random numbers. I'm not lying- see?
i love life.
debate tournaments can truly be full of awkward moments. a random kid from skyview tried to get me to feel his abs, another super awkward moment occurred but i can't explain it on this here cyber world because i don't want to embarrass anyone.. if you're curious, ask me in person and i'll share with discretion. it was painful.
the officers are my family. honestly, i love every single one of them (which for the record, I didn't at first..). i can talk to any of them about anything. i've never felt so close to people in my life. its blissful.
california/stanford is in two weeks from thursday!
Nicole and i are going to the temple wednesday:)
wx game. this friday. yeah, we better win. also, i hope highland beats east. that'll be a good game.
my bff aubz d rocked it in oklahoma! as laurie. atta baby! i think i'll go again tomorrow night.
my ipod is missing.
if anyone wants their house cleaned, just let jane busk or me know. we're in the cleaning business now and could use a few more houses.
i love serious conversations. muy bueno.
can i puh-lease go to washington d.c. for spring break?! that's really why i need more cleaning jobs, so i can save for d.c.
have you ever had a dream where you kissed someone? super weird. it feels real. and to answer the obvious question- no, i have no idea who i kissed, i just know that i basically know what its like to kiss. weird? yeah, probably.
is it weird that some things i've capitalized in this post but others i haven't?
i have a test on the elements of style tomorrow. gag me.
go seminary. my class is seriously the best. brother beynon thinks so and so does yuriko smith, she's the famous amazing asian substitute. did you know that she plans a lesson EVERYDAY just in case she gets called in? what a great lady.
go ap research. best class ever.
i love bountiful high. like i'm serious. i want to move away, get married, have a couple kids, and settle back in b-town to have more kids and raise them all here. its just a good place. i love it.
boys are dumb. i like them anyway.
pinterest.
i like meeting new people. its a good thing.
fall is pretty much here. yessss.
okay so for fhe tonight we played kick ball with all of our neighbors in the circle and had hot chocolate after. and it was fun!
i love helping people with math. its so dang rewarding. i can't get enough.
and this has been a sufficiently long post to keep all 13 of you readers occupied for a moment.
thank you for your time.
mechale lauren
15 hours at a debate tournament does something to you... that was WAY too long. but I did exactly how I wanted to. I didn't break to the final rounds but I was dang close. Perfect.
kiss me slowly. forever and always. philadelphia. i love parachute. i better be able to go on october 28th.
in other parachute news, this incredibly kind girl got me a signed poster from them because she works at a radio station and they came. love her!
the halloween dance is this weekend. homecoming was 2 weeks ago. crazy fast.
don't tell, but i don't really care that we got pummeled by East. we had hot chocolate (and it was incredible, i might add), everyone was way happy and super fun, and basketball season is coming so yeah..
speaking of basketball- 6 weeks from tomorrow is the season opener at home against Northridge. don't be alarmed that i have the first few weeks of the season memorized...
stats is FINALLY getting interesting. also, there's a table of random numbers. like a legit official table of random numbers. I'm not lying- see?
i love life.
debate tournaments can truly be full of awkward moments. a random kid from skyview tried to get me to feel his abs, another super awkward moment occurred but i can't explain it on this here cyber world because i don't want to embarrass anyone.. if you're curious, ask me in person and i'll share with discretion. it was painful.
the officers are my family. honestly, i love every single one of them (which for the record, I didn't at first..). i can talk to any of them about anything. i've never felt so close to people in my life. its blissful.
california/stanford is in two weeks from thursday!
Nicole and i are going to the temple wednesday:)
wx game. this friday. yeah, we better win. also, i hope highland beats east. that'll be a good game.
my bff aubz d rocked it in oklahoma! as laurie. atta baby! i think i'll go again tomorrow night.
my ipod is missing.
if anyone wants their house cleaned, just let jane busk or me know. we're in the cleaning business now and could use a few more houses.
i love serious conversations. muy bueno.
can i puh-lease go to washington d.c. for spring break?! that's really why i need more cleaning jobs, so i can save for d.c.
have you ever had a dream where you kissed someone? super weird. it feels real. and to answer the obvious question- no, i have no idea who i kissed, i just know that i basically know what its like to kiss. weird? yeah, probably.
is it weird that some things i've capitalized in this post but others i haven't?
i have a test on the elements of style tomorrow. gag me.
go seminary. my class is seriously the best. brother beynon thinks so and so does yuriko smith, she's the famous amazing asian substitute. did you know that she plans a lesson EVERYDAY just in case she gets called in? what a great lady.
go ap research. best class ever.
i love bountiful high. like i'm serious. i want to move away, get married, have a couple kids, and settle back in b-town to have more kids and raise them all here. its just a good place. i love it.
boys are dumb. i like them anyway.
pinterest.
i like meeting new people. its a good thing.
fall is pretty much here. yessss.
okay so for fhe tonight we played kick ball with all of our neighbors in the circle and had hot chocolate after. and it was fun!
i love helping people with math. its so dang rewarding. i can't get enough.
and this has been a sufficiently long post to keep all 13 of you readers occupied for a moment.
thank you for your time.
mechale lauren
9.29.2011
oh someone came on strong to ya huh who who who who who who who haha sorry but thats just funny
oh and please tell me brit hardings address
oh and whatever you are currently stressing over at this exact moment....just stop stressing your face off otay bweav in bweav out and smile and then tell yourself that i am your favorite sibling and then if you do these things in this exact order you will begin to feel better.......entonces ( which means so or then) do it!!!
ok bye bye now cya bye bye ( barbie off toy story2 at the credits)
yup i still rock movie lines
ok bye
go ahead, johnny, make me miss you and your weirdness even more than i already do.
mechale lauren
9.26.2011
You are not Forgotten
Sometimes I wish I was already in Relief Society. Mostly so I could have heard this talk from Elder Uchtdorf live. I loved this highlight from the talk.
You Are Not Forgotten
As a child, when I would look at the little forget-me-nots, I sometimes felt a little like that flower—small and very insignificant. I wondered if I would be forgotten by my family or by my Heavenly Father.
Years later, I can look back on that young boy with tenderness and compassion. And I do know now I was never forgotten.
And I know something else. As an Apostle of our Master, Jesus Christ, I proclaim with all the certainty and conviction of my heart and soul—neither are you!
You are not forgotten.
Sisters, wherever you are, whatever the circumstances may be, you are not forgotten. No matter how dark your days may seem, no matter how insignificant you may feel, no matter how overshadowed you think you may be, your Heavenly Father has not forgotten you. In fact, He loves you, with an infinite love.
—President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Isn't it wonderful to know that I am never forgotten? My Father in Heaven loves me infinitely and that's comforting.
mechale lauren
You Are Not Forgotten
As a child, when I would look at the little forget-me-nots, I sometimes felt a little like that flower—small and very insignificant. I wondered if I would be forgotten by my family or by my Heavenly Father.
Years later, I can look back on that young boy with tenderness and compassion. And I do know now I was never forgotten.
And I know something else. As an Apostle of our Master, Jesus Christ, I proclaim with all the certainty and conviction of my heart and soul—neither are you!
You are not forgotten.
Sisters, wherever you are, whatever the circumstances may be, you are not forgotten. No matter how dark your days may seem, no matter how insignificant you may feel, no matter how overshadowed you think you may be, your Heavenly Father has not forgotten you. In fact, He loves you, with an infinite love.
—President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Isn't it wonderful to know that I am never forgotten? My Father in Heaven loves me infinitely and that's comforting.
mechale lauren
Happy as a Lark
I'm happy. Legitimately happy. No, not everything in my life is perfect and I often find myself dwelling on the negative. Why? I've realized that when I focus on the positive I'm much happier. Go figure. Yeah, I still think about the negative (I can't just ignore it) but by letting it not pervade every thought, I'm happier. And that's a good thing.
Take this past week for example. It was homecoming week. I was at school early everyday and stayed late everyday. Thursday I got a total of a half hour of sleep because I was up painting the field (and might I add that it looked incredible). I fell asleep in every class Friday. I went home, showered and I was back at the school to stress about how to get power for both of the blow-up toys I was in charge of. There was so much to do and so much to worry about, yet I was completely happy. Homecoming week was magical. I deepened relationships, gained a greater love for the Bountiful High legacy, saw first hand the effects of cooperation, and enjoyed every second of it. It was incredible to be at the homecoming game and hear the crowd go wild at the sight of the lit B. Homecoming week is what high school is all about. It's about becoming unified with everyone around you simply because you're all Braves. It's about cheering a team to victory (we beat highland 27-3, that's HUGE!). It's about saying hi to a new person everyday. It's about loving where you are at every second. I loved this past week. I've never been more exhausted, but I've never been more rewarded for hard work. There were so many things that were hard, things I didn't want to do. There were things that stressed me out and things that were dramatic. But rather than focus on those things, I looked at the good things and that made all the difference. I've been completely satisfied and genuinely happy.
So yes, I can be a happy person despite the hard things I face. It's taken me a while to learn the lesson, but I'm glad I have.
mechale lauren
Take this past week for example. It was homecoming week. I was at school early everyday and stayed late everyday. Thursday I got a total of a half hour of sleep because I was up painting the field (and might I add that it looked incredible). I fell asleep in every class Friday. I went home, showered and I was back at the school to stress about how to get power for both of the blow-up toys I was in charge of. There was so much to do and so much to worry about, yet I was completely happy. Homecoming week was magical. I deepened relationships, gained a greater love for the Bountiful High legacy, saw first hand the effects of cooperation, and enjoyed every second of it. It was incredible to be at the homecoming game and hear the crowd go wild at the sight of the lit B. Homecoming week is what high school is all about. It's about becoming unified with everyone around you simply because you're all Braves. It's about cheering a team to victory (we beat highland 27-3, that's HUGE!). It's about saying hi to a new person everyday. It's about loving where you are at every second. I loved this past week. I've never been more exhausted, but I've never been more rewarded for hard work. There were so many things that were hard, things I didn't want to do. There were things that stressed me out and things that were dramatic. But rather than focus on those things, I looked at the good things and that made all the difference. I've been completely satisfied and genuinely happy.
So yes, I can be a happy person despite the hard things I face. It's taken me a while to learn the lesson, but I'm glad I have.
mechale lauren
9.15.2011
I am a Utah Man, Sir
I think I'm going to be a Ute.
I went yesterday for a campus tour and honestly I can see myself going there more than BYU. I loved it. I went and met with the academic advisor for the materials science and engineering program and she was fantastic! She's also very realistic and cares about her students. She was thrilled that this year there are 70 materials students because most years its around 40. I feel like at the University of Utah I'll be less of a number and more of a name. Not to mention that I'll get more money at the U than I will at BYU and they have the program I want to go into. So no, its not for sure, but I'd give it a 90% chance that I'll end up a Ute.
mechale lauren
I went yesterday for a campus tour and honestly I can see myself going there more than BYU. I loved it. I went and met with the academic advisor for the materials science and engineering program and she was fantastic! She's also very realistic and cares about her students. She was thrilled that this year there are 70 materials students because most years its around 40. I feel like at the University of Utah I'll be less of a number and more of a name. Not to mention that I'll get more money at the U than I will at BYU and they have the program I want to go into. So no, its not for sure, but I'd give it a 90% chance that I'll end up a Ute.
mechale lauren
9.09.2011
She's Got a Boyfriend Now
I hate choosing titles so thats just the song I'm currently listening to. No, I or anyone else around me has a boyfriend now. But lets get to it-
BYU's department of High School Relations called a few weeks ago and wanted to set up an appointment for me to come down and meet with a counselor and go on a tour of BYU's campus. It was really great actually. I met with the counselor and he was awesome! He was very informative and personable. I found out that they aren't going to require the writing portion of the ACT for the class of 2012 so I don't have to retake it!! tight. After he gave his spiel (and gave me a BYU hoodie and two tickets to the Holy War next saturday and $30 worth of food in the stadium) my mom and I were ushered onto a tour with Rhett Wimmer. okay he was HILARIOUS. And knew the most random facts about the Y. I guess it is his job but it impressive. We happened to run into Jordan about half way through so he jumped on the golf cart and rode along for the rest of the time. After the tour we headed over to the Crabtree to meet with Dr. Fullwood of the Mechanical Engineering department. He is also a materials guy which was why we met with him. He let me know that although BYU doesn't have a materials engineering degree, you can get the education to go into that at the Y by going into mechanical engineering and specializing in materials.. So that was good to know.
My whole purpose in going down to meet with them was to see whether or not I could rule out BYU as an option and based on my time down there, there's no way I can rule it out. Number 1- I felt like they really want Mechale Maxwell at BYU. I don't have any friends that have been treated the same way I was when I went down. I was basically guaranteed a 4 year tuition scholarship and they said I'm a likely contender for the Monson (1.5 times tuition for 4 years). BYU also has huge research opportunities for undergrad students. It really is a great environment. One thing my tour guide said that really stood out was that at BYU there's only truth. There isn't a division between secular truth and spiritual truth because to God there's only truth whether it be physical or spiritual laws. I like that- there's only truth.
But now I'm more confused than ever. I've pretty well narrowed my choices down to BYU or the U. I'm planning on meeting with the U here coming soon and I'll be able to make a better decision. But i'm just confused right now. Yes I'm praying and yes I have faith that everything will work out for good but I just wished I knew now. I know that will come though, I just have to be patient.
As a casual update- life is good. I'm busier than ever and I'm rarely home. I replied to homecoming last night. I'm going with Jameson Poulton. He's a sophomore but he's way cool and I'm way excited (our whole group is seniors and a lot of my good friends so don't worry, it won't be a sophomore group or anything ha ha). The BHS vs. Viewmont game is tonight.. don't tell anyone, but I'm way nervous! Johnny's in Guatemala, WHAT?! crazy. I miss him.
Also, Homecoming week is in less than two weeks... We're freaking out in Student Gov. AHH!!
anyway, thats all I have to say, so see ya!
mechale lauren
BYU's department of High School Relations called a few weeks ago and wanted to set up an appointment for me to come down and meet with a counselor and go on a tour of BYU's campus. It was really great actually. I met with the counselor and he was awesome! He was very informative and personable. I found out that they aren't going to require the writing portion of the ACT for the class of 2012 so I don't have to retake it!! tight. After he gave his spiel (and gave me a BYU hoodie and two tickets to the Holy War next saturday and $30 worth of food in the stadium) my mom and I were ushered onto a tour with Rhett Wimmer. okay he was HILARIOUS. And knew the most random facts about the Y. I guess it is his job but it impressive. We happened to run into Jordan about half way through so he jumped on the golf cart and rode along for the rest of the time. After the tour we headed over to the Crabtree to meet with Dr. Fullwood of the Mechanical Engineering department. He is also a materials guy which was why we met with him. He let me know that although BYU doesn't have a materials engineering degree, you can get the education to go into that at the Y by going into mechanical engineering and specializing in materials.. So that was good to know.
My whole purpose in going down to meet with them was to see whether or not I could rule out BYU as an option and based on my time down there, there's no way I can rule it out. Number 1- I felt like they really want Mechale Maxwell at BYU. I don't have any friends that have been treated the same way I was when I went down. I was basically guaranteed a 4 year tuition scholarship and they said I'm a likely contender for the Monson (1.5 times tuition for 4 years). BYU also has huge research opportunities for undergrad students. It really is a great environment. One thing my tour guide said that really stood out was that at BYU there's only truth. There isn't a division between secular truth and spiritual truth because to God there's only truth whether it be physical or spiritual laws. I like that- there's only truth.
But now I'm more confused than ever. I've pretty well narrowed my choices down to BYU or the U. I'm planning on meeting with the U here coming soon and I'll be able to make a better decision. But i'm just confused right now. Yes I'm praying and yes I have faith that everything will work out for good but I just wished I knew now. I know that will come though, I just have to be patient.
As a casual update- life is good. I'm busier than ever and I'm rarely home. I replied to homecoming last night. I'm going with Jameson Poulton. He's a sophomore but he's way cool and I'm way excited (our whole group is seniors and a lot of my good friends so don't worry, it won't be a sophomore group or anything ha ha). The BHS vs. Viewmont game is tonight.. don't tell anyone, but I'm way nervous! Johnny's in Guatemala, WHAT?! crazy. I miss him.
Also, Homecoming week is in less than two weeks... We're freaking out in Student Gov. AHH!!
anyway, thats all I have to say, so see ya!
mechale lauren
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