White trash moment..

Do you ever have those moments when you stop and think - "could I be more white trash?" Ha ha, I just had one.

So I've been studying for boards today (the big test you take after the 2nd year of dental school that basically allows you to proceed with your dental education). That is pretty much what I've been doing for the past week, so I'm getting pretty worn out. After a particularly fascinating topic on biochemistry, I decided to take a break.

I snatched some beef jerky from the cupboard, and headed outside. Here I was, in my front yard holding a hose, wearing basketball shorts and no shoes, watering flowers that are pretty much dead at this time of year. Not to mention the fact that I was still gnawing on my beef jerky which in itself is sad because I have braces (and jerky is not brace-friendly). Well here comes my neighbor strolling by and it hits me just how white trash I must look! I retreated to my house in shame...

Except I'll be honest, I kinda don't even care. Come over to my house, and you will see just how much I don't care. I have been living in my pajamas for a week now, and I'm pretty sure I have some form of boards study material in every single room of my house (including the bathroom). However, I'm pretty much stocked up on random study munchies and diet coke - it's like a party. Ha ha, it is pretty much awesome!

Harry Potter Glasses dude

Right now I'm studying for my national board exam, which is on Tuesday. Don't worry, I haven't forgotten my blog, and I haven't forgotten to find pointless videos to post in order to distract myself! (Just watch the beginning of this video, because he starts interviewing the guy, and that is boring.)

Good music

Yesterday I bought an actual CD at the store. It was monumental! I don't think I've done that in years. It was kinda exhilarating to take it out to the car and toss it in the CD player as I drove home!

What did I purchase, you may ask? It was the soundtrack to Eclipse. I'm really impressed with the music they have had on all three movies, and I love them all (although I've only downloaded the other two movie's soundtracks). I've tossed a couple of songs from the soundtracks on my playlist, so check them out if you wish. They aren't labeled, but if you've seen the movies you should recognize them!

ECLIPSE!!!

Okay, so this week the newest Twilight movie came out, and of course I had to go to it. I ended up having a patient cancel for Wednesday morning, so I decided it would be cool if I went to the midnight showing.

I went with a bunch of girls from the dental school, and they love it as much as I do. We even had a "Twi-hard" party last weekend where we watched New Moon and drank "blood" (cranberry juice). So for the movie I even went and found me an awesome Edward T-shirt. Yeah, don't worry, I used to make fun of people that owned these shirts. I got it at Hot Topic, and it was only 7 bucks, and I love it.

The girls ended up arriving at about 8 o'clock to get seats, and I got there about 10. We were awesome studying our dental decks waiting for the movie to start. Diana just finished reading Eclipse instead... Ha ha.

This is Fatima. She loves Twilight the most!
All the girls before the movie! It was amazing, and I want to go see it again. It was the best one of the series yet. Also, I have decided that I am "Team Jasper." Yes, make fun of me if you will, but I love him. Ha ha!

After the movie I didn't get home until 3 in the morning! Also, I still showed up to clinic the next morning just in case I randomly got a patient scheduled. Yeah, four hours of sleep... I was extra grouchy in traffic that morning... Good thing I had no patient. But it was totally worth it!

Bloody guaze

Um yes, another sweet movie made by the Seniors!

Once again, this is pretty funny, but is so much funnier because I know all the people in this video. Enjoy!

Mall salesmen

Okay, I have some friends who are in sales, so I should probably be a little careful, but I hate sales-people! They are so pushy, and I'm so not good at telling them no. And the very worst ones are those guys who work at the carts in the middle of the mall. You know the ones. They are always selling purses, or belts, or other useless products that no one actually needs.

Yesterday I went to the mall, and as I'm walking to the next store, this guy just grabs me. His pitch started out by insulting me just a little bit - "you keep your nails natural?" Yes, buddy, I do. I grow them myself. Well he drags me over to his little stand, and I decide to humor him, all the while preparing myself to say no. After telling me I look like a nurse, and dropping his price by about 30 bucks, I'm still telling him 'no,' and I still can't get him to leave me alone! I finally had to just walk away. So irritating! Oh yes, he was trying to sell me what I can describe as a fancy emery board that was originally 60 bucks. Seriously! I don't want one! (Those people bug...)

Father's Day

Okay these are my fabulous parents. (And Blake, and by the way, don't you just love the look on his face? I mean, what the heck. Totally classic, by the way.) Also, this is my dad at the beach. Please note the hat, glasses, and long-sleeve shirt underneath his T-shirt. This is pretty much standard for him, even when he's actually in the water. Ha ha!!

So I just wanted to post something in tribute to my father, who is amazing. He is one of my very favorite people in the world, and I am amazed at how much he is always doing for those around him. If he's not at the dental office, he usually at the church, or at home with the brothers. I love being able to call home and talk to him about dentistry, and the more I learn, the more I am impressed with him! As his beach attire might suggest, he has a pretty great sense of humor, and it's very entertaining to watch him interact with people. I think that is where I got my odd sense of humor (and my weirdly-shaped pinky toe). It always makes me happy when people tell me I'm like my father. Thanks for your amazing example. Love you, dad!

Also, I would be remiss if I didn't talk about my mom, who is just as amazing. I was teasing her the other day, because she has been put in charge of girls camp, and I was wondering what fabulous decoration she had concocted this time around. (She used to go all-out when she was in charge of decorating for my girls camp.) I've never know someone who is more willing to jump in and volunteer. She is the root of my musical talents, and I am so glad that I had her example (and musical genes) growing up. Just love her, and her enthusiasm for everything.

I think I can confidently say that I have the best parents in the world!