Mourning in Blue

I consider myself a big cougar fan. I wear their apparel, attend their games, and cheer for them as loud as possible. Yep, I am a cougar through and through. I can't lie, I have totally been caught up in Jimmer Mania. I love the kid, and I may also have a kindergarten crush on him. Heck, what single (and some married) woman wouldn't!?! I have never been so excited for my cougars as I have this basketball season. Third in the Nation, national and international fame for Jimmer, and a possible no. 1 seed. Everyone was talking final four for our little school. While I still a true blue cougar fan, I'm mourning for my cougars. No, we are not out of this season, but last night we got manhandled by UNM. We just weren't the same. I feel bad for Davies, and I feel really bad for my team. I don't know what adjustments will have to be made, or even if there is time to make them, but I'll tell you this one thing. When we decide to go to BYU, we go knowing full well we have to obey the honor code. We know exactly what the honor code entails. I don't care who mocks it calling us zoo animals, that is part of the school, and I love it! I'm proud to be alumni to a school who holds their morals high and holds their athletes to the same standard they hold the rest of the student body. So while I'm sad that we might not reach the lofty goals we had, I am proud of my school. And we rally again. We are BYU.

All I need now is a tan!

I bought a swimsuit today. That is important for you to know because the purchase of a swimsuit is huge for me. It's usually a split second decision, unplanned purchase and I usually hate it after wearing it twice. Therefore every year I have to buy one or two swimsuits and in the end I always resort back to the same black suit I bought for $5 at the gap an hour before I boarded a plane to Thailand. I definitely got my moneys worth out of that suit. Although the last time I wore it I realized it had lost all elasticity and was about to form many holes in some awkward spots. So this purchase comes at important time. More than just being a needed item in my closet (the other 5 suits I have pretty much sworn to never wear again) it symbolizes the beginning of summer for me. My life is about to leave the dreary world of winter and enter into the exciting heat of summer. So I have a swimsuit, where does that leave me? This weekend I am going to Vegas with my mom and sisters for a sisters get away. March I go to Washington D.C. to see my friends Klysta and Dave and their new little baby! April I am headed to Florida with Michelle and Julena to get in touch with my magical side...that's right we are going to Hogwarts, Diagon Alley, etc. This summer is going to be full of camping, backpacking, and hiking. Then it will all be sealed off with a cruise to Mexico. Now that all sounds a little excessive, and it probably is, but the truth is I am getting ready to go back to school next year and well, it's going to be three long straight years with no vacations, no long breaks, and a lot of book work. YIKES. So try not to judge me too hard. I promise to post picts!

River by Sarah Mclachlan

Do you guys know that one Christmas song called River? It's referenced to in You've Got Mail. I think Jonie Mitchell originally sang it, but I prefer the Sarah Mclachlan rendition. Anyway, it's a pretty depressing song, but I love it and tonight it seems to explain my mood. I've sorta been a grinch this Christmas season. I have failed to get into the Christmas spirit. I didn't enjoy shopping or planning. I had to work during the First Presidency's Christmas Devotional which is always my jump start. I didn't really care to tell you the truth. I am scheduled to work Dec 23-26th so I didn't even have to worry about it. I get up early, work, come home and eat dinner, and then go to bed so I can work the next day. I was listening to Christmas music as I drove to work this morning and I started to miss Christmas considering I didn't experience it this year. I quickly forgot about it because I went to work. It didn't hit me again till i drove up to a dark empty house. My roommates are all with family, my married siblings are with their extended families, and my family is in Heber. You all know me. I'm a pretty dang independent self-reliant girl. But for some stupid reason tonight being alone was really sad to me. Bad timing, huh? Anyway, that was just a random post. Oh and one tip of advise, it's heart attack season, so don't let your elderly parents/grandparents who are out of shape decide to get into shape by shoveling snow!

My name is Sue, and I am addicted to Harry Potter. (HI SUE)

Way too early this morning I was excited retelling my adventures of watching Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows with my HP Groupies to my sister. My brother-in-law (whom I love dearly) turns to me and gives me some advise. He says I wouldn't mention this to other people while you are still looking for a boyfriend. Of course this was followed by a JK and a comment about loving me. So I pondered this sound advise for about 10 seconds and you know what I decided to do about it? I am going to make myself a new giant Harry Potter Comforter and I'm going to blog my obsession to the world. BOOYAH!

This is me! I fell in love with Harry December 1999. My best friend Michelle fell in love with him at the same time. Finally, a boy we both could be in love with and dream of and not have to compete with each other over. (Considering her tract record she would have won... I'm just saying!) When book 4 came out we all dress up...and I mean DRESSED UP!!! If they were digital pictures I would post them...luckily for those in the picts who hope to run for political offices or Homecoming Queen: The Next Generation they are film picts. Anyway, the point is, we started obsessed and we will be going out strongly obsessed. Nothing (besides a mission) could stop us from being at any midnight Harry Potter Party. Not weather, not sleep, not work, and definitely not child size white tees, more affectionately known as muscle tees. You better believe yesterday we camped out, oh yes we did, for 5 hours, played Harry Potter Clue and decorated t-shirts. Then with all the other enthusiasts we clapped and cheered when it began, screamed in sheer terror throughout the majority of the movie, and mocked Julena for crying when it ended. I have to admit, as excited as I am for the second half of the 7th movie to be released next July, I feel a deep sadness as this ritual starts to come to a close. Will I cry over it? You bet! Will I stay single over it? There is a good chance. Will I get a Deathly Hallows Tattoo? I will dream of it and then create my own stick on kind. If you haven't seen it, go soon! If you haven't read them, start today! If you refuse to read them, then I just don't understand you and I can't help you! POTTER POWER!!

My newest and latest obsession!

That's right, a TV show! This is possibly the best show that has ever aired on TV. It's right up there with Pushing Daisies and 100% my type of humor. I highly suggest watching it. It may give you a preview of how I think. But better than the humor, and I don't mind admitting it, this show is great cuz it stars James Roday. Normally I would say given my age and the fact that this guy is a TV show actor that this is a little immature, but then I think of all the people sickly obsessed with Twilight and I feel like this is a healthy relationship in comparison. Wow that was a long sentance! Back to Psych- I am in love with the show and with the fictional character Shawn. Go ahead mock...but not before trying the show out. Oh and just before you completely give up on me, you should also know that I am interested in real guys that I actually do talk to...but I am not willing to divulge this info until it's more than just me crushing on him...or a couple of hims.

Um Templo em PORTUGAL!

Ever since I got home from my mission in Portugal I have anxiously listened to every general conference waiting for them to announce a temple for my people. Wouldn't you know it, when they finally do I am actually working. Don't worry I received several text messages and even a voicemail from my Dad letting me know about. I have also listened to the announcement several times in multiple languages! Most of you probably don't know this but you can now listen to conference in Brazillian Portuguese and PORTUGAL PORTUGUESE!!! So of course I was listen the announcement in my language and the announcer got all choked up. There I was, me and this MP3 voice crying together, it was great. Of course I am going back for the cultural events, open house, and dedication...I just have to figure out how to get a hold of one of those dedication tickets. If you have any great ideas let me know, k! They also announced a temple in Indianapolis, Indiana right after announcing Portugal, which is where my brother Dave served. AMAZING!!! So basically life rocks!

Waiting with baited breath

Attraction soon to come:

Backpacking in the sawtooth mountains, two young girls face nature with it's natural forces combating sun and mosquitos during the day and starvation at night when backpacking trip goes wrong and they find themselves lost. Will they make it out alive? Stay tuned.

Kaua'i with its sun, surf, and adventure is the perfect labor day weekend get away. Coming soon, Emily/Sue will show you all the best places to visit, the right places to swim, and how to survive with fair skin in a tan world.

Side note: Pictures will be posted!