Going Mental

I'm in an abnormal psychology class and as a class requirement I have to volunteer at the Utah State Mental Hospital. At first I was really apprehensive and uncomfortable with the assignment but after the first day all the nervousness and apprehension went away. I volunteer in the library and help patients pick out books, movies, music. I have a favorite patient in particular and she actually gets to work in the library with me. Whenever I go she makes me laugh and smile and we get to talk about a lot of different kinds of things. She really does make my day and I will be sad when my hours are done and I don't get to see her anymore.

Bribes

I have been putting off and putting off going into the psychology department to officially change my major because...well I'm not sure why but I just haven't so this week my mom bribed me. Apparently bribes still work on 22 year olds. I had called her to tell her that the Vera Bradley large backpack style was retiring and that they were on sale for $40. She then proceeded to tell me that she would purchase the backpack and she would give me the backpack only if I went in to change my major by the end of the week. If I did not change my major then someone else would be getting mybackpack. Well tomorrow is Friday and I don't have any class or tests or other obligations (other than sitting in my pool) so I have set my alarm and I am off to see my counselor first thing tomorrow morning. Am I excited? No...but I think it will be nice to not have to think about it anymore.

Animals

In all reality I'm not a huge fan of animals and I really do not like dead animals. Unfortunately dead animals seem to like me. A few weeks ago I went outside to sweep my back patio and there was a dead bird just waiting there for me. Then this morning I went outside to check on the pool when all of a sudden I look down and there is a dead mouse that decided to expire in the exact spot that I lay out and read my school books every day. Apparently my back yard is the Bermuda Triangle for all wild animals. So gross. I got my shovel scooped up the mouse and threw it far back into the bushes. I then got my Lysol and began to decontaminate the grass. Now I know that Lysol says that it works on 99% of all surfaces but is grass one of those? I certainly hope so.

Guilty Pleasure

This summer my guilty pleasure has to be the show Big Brother. I know what you are thinking...its an awful show. I agree. It is however, utterly entertaining and filled with interesting characters. The season premier was just this past Thursday but I already have a favorite cast member. His name is Ragan, he is the epitome of gay and I love him. He is quite honestly the funniest man I have ever seen on television. I could watch him for hours on end. Other cast members that I wouldn't mind watching for hours are Brendon (ironically a swim coach) and Hayden. Tan, toned and torrid. That's all I have to say about them. Episodes air on Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday on CBS and I will not be offended if anyone else joins in on this guilty pleasure.

Things I Thought I'd Never Say (Take 2)

I wish I lived closer to my parents.

Things I Thought I'd Never Say

I enjoy being in school.

Beating the Heat

It got really hot this week and my 55 year old house has no air conditioning so I did what any logical thinking person would do. I purchased a pool. It was the best $52 I have ever spent and well worth the trip to Walmart. I didn't get to go home for the summer and I wont have the chance to sit by the pool all day so I decided that I would just need one of my own. Its just 8 ft in diameter and about 3 feet deep but its perfect for sitting in and getting some sun. It was a pain to get all set up but its working and its my perfect little piece of back yard paradise. I expect to spend most afternoons and maybe even a few late nights in this wonderful new addition.