This Made My Life

This week has been filled with great events. I officially got a job as a research assistant for a political science professor. That was a miracle. I had interviewed for another job with the same professor and I didn’t get, but then out of the blue he e-mailed me and offered me a job. I’m going to be searching through books about Supreme Court Justices to look at their interactions with the Press and Politics. Awesome! Then as a result of getting a job, I got to put in my two weeks notice at the Cannon Center. I will miss my co-workers, but I will not miss smelling like a hamburger at the end of my shift. I could not stop smiling the whole day. I was so happy.

Yesterday was Cougar Tip Off and I really wanted to go to it. Cougar Tip Off is where the BYU Basketball Team splits in two and they play against each other. I talked Mike into going, which was way good because that meant that I didn’t have to go by myself and I didn’t have to walk in the cold, windy weather (I’m so grateful for roommates with cars). I didn’t think there would be a lot of people there, but there were tons of people. The game was well played. We rooted for the blue team because of Jimmer. He not only won a guy a trek mountain bike at half time, but he also scored the winning shot at the buzzer. P.S. He had 22 points in the game.



So…I am a really huge fan of Jimmer Fredette. His name is Jimmer! How can he not be the coolest guy ever? That is such an awesome name. He is also from Glenns Falls, New York (just like Rachel Ray) and we know that people from New York are awesome. So, I had seen him on campus a couple of times, but never had the nerves to go talk to him. After the game they had an autograph line with all of the team members. After waiting in line for a while we approached the table. Notice Jimmer in the background.



Getting closer….



Then we made it. He was one of the nicest people I have ever met in my life. He didn’t even hesitate when I asked him if I could have my picture taken. I also shook his hand. It was awesome. Needless to say I was on cloud nine all night. I would have to say that this has been one of the best weeks ever! And it’s not even over yet.

This Made My Day

This week has been really hectic. The school work just keeps on coming. I did take a break on Friday to go to my “sister’s” wedding reception. Now I know what you’re thinking: How can he have a sister if he is an only child? Well it was my adopted mission sister who was in my MTC group, Sister Call. She is one of the most amazing people on the earth. I don’t think I would have survived my mission without her. She is the only sister I have. I was so glad I was able to go. That was only possible because of one person: Savannah Steele! I’m so grateful that she gave me a ride to the reception which was in Alpine. That meant so much to me. I would definitely say that she is one of my “sweetest” friends, which is appropriate because October 17th is Sweetest Day. Thanks again Savannah!



On Saturday I spent close to 11 hours in the library. It should be illegal to be in the library for that long in one day. At any rate, I got done what I needed to get done. Just when you think you are over the hump, the humps just keep coming, but the semester is half over. Because of this stress, I have been finding things to be a lot funnier than maybe they actually are. This definitely made my day today. I mean, I knew about the Sacred Obama Candles, the Obama Bobbles and the B. Hussein Obama toilet paper (we're going to need that to wipe up the mess he has made), but when I saw the Obama Sushi I busted out in laughter.



It gave me the best laugh I’ve had in a while. I think it’s ironic that the word sushi, according to Wikipedia, means “it’s sour,” which I think is a proper term, fitting of our President.