Ahh, the Outside World

Last weekend, I got to leave Provo. Sure, it was only for a few hours, but it felt great nonetheless. I've been increasingly more frustrated with things down here in Happy Valley lately, so just running away for an evening felt wonderful.

Faith, Cora, and I headed up to Salt Lake City because I found out that one of mine and Faith's high school friends was performing with Laughing Stock at the Off Broadway Theatre. So we randomly decided to go see his show, and it was well worth the trip.

It took us about half an hour to find parking, and we eventually just ended up paying three bucks for a tiny little parking lot a few blocks away from the theatre. Then, we lost our sense of direction and walked the wrong way on Main Street. But we quickly realized our mistake, turned around, and headed in the actual direction of the theatre.

We got to the theatre about an hour early, so we bought our tickets and just sat in front of the theatre, on those bench things that they plant the trees in. (You know what I'm talking about, right?) While we were sitting there, this lady walked up to us and told us that her daughter had left her ID in the car, and they just wanted to go in this bar. So she asked us if one of us would lend her our IDs. Cora instantly piped in with, "I'm not 21. Sorry." Faith and I kind of looked at each other and politely declined. She got pretty mad. "I'll just need it for two minutes!" The kicker? This lady wasn't even white, and neither was her daughter. Faith and I are about as white as you can get. So, you know, no one would have guessed that it wasn't her ID. Right.

After that fun little experience, we decided to wait in the theatre. Right before the show started, our friend Zach came out to the lobby and spotted me and Faith. Seeing how excited he was to see us made the trip completely worth it. I hadn't seen Zach in probably about two years, so catching up with him was really fun.

The show itself was so much fun. I used to go to the OBT almost every weekend, but I hadn't been in about three years, so it was fun to see my favorite improv troupe again. On the very first game, they used Cora's name and school. As soon as she said she went to BYU, boos broke out (mostly from the actors). Faith, Cora, and I were on the front row in full few of the stage, and for the rest of the night, we were known as the "BYU girls." It was a running gag the rest of the night, and after the show when we passed the actors, they all yelled, "Hey! The BYU girls!" It was highly entertaining.

All in all, it was an awesome night. Even with the weird ID lady and the other weird people we passed to and from my car. (Including three guys, of which one said something along the lines of, "Three guys, three ladies . . . ." It was nice to know he could count.) It was very much a spontaneous trip, but it was one that I desperately needed. I'm not saying I hate Provo or anything (because I really don't), but I just needed to get out, and it was great.

I'm sorry this is a text-only post. I completely forgot my camera, which was sad because I'm sure we could have gotten some entertaining pictures.

Is That Better?

There, no more giant Lindy face! Though I'm sure a lot of people didn't even see it, since it was only up for a day. Anyway, I like this picture way better, even though the color of the title pretty much sucks . . . but it looked the best out of all the other ones. This is the point where I wish I had CS4 so I could design my own title picture and it would be super cool. Maybe one day . . .

Ch-ch-changes

Welcome to my revamped blog! My roommate showed me where to find a tutorial on creating a three-column template, so I decided I'd try it. I think I'm a fan, though I'm afraid it might feel a little cluttered. Any thoughts/suggestions?

And yes, I know that my title is now an enormous picture of myself. I promise I'm not that self-centered. I just don't have my cool pictures since my hard drive died a few months ago, and the sepia tone looked pretty awesome with the new background. I'm going to be on the lookout for a new picture-taking opportunity. I'm hoping to find something cool so I can replace the oversized picture of my face. It's a little off-putting even for me, so I apologize.

But other than that, I think the change is pretty fun. I'm definitely proud of myself for editing the HTML to get the three columns. Enjoy!

Rise and Shout

The Cougars are now ranked #9 in the conference. First week of the season, and we're already a top-ten team. Yeah, yeah, I know, it could change (and probably will), but I'll revel in it while it lasts. Here's hoping they'll stay awesome the rest of the season.

Oh, and FSU lost last night, so we only have two more ranked opponents. Just a little update (thanks Matt).

Sorry about another football post, but you might just want to get used to it. Football season=crazy Lindy.

The Cougars Are Out!!

In case you didn't know, I am a BYU football fanatic. Ever since the 2006 season, I've been a crazy person when it comes to BYU football. I have only missed one home game in the last three years, and I'm planning on keeping that tradition alive this year, thanks to the graduation gift I got from my dad.

Last night marked the opening game of the 2009 season. #20 BYU played #3 Oklahoma. I thought we were doomed to lose. I was convinced. Instead, I was pleasantly blown away. BYU defeated the widely favored Oklahoma 14–13.

The game was BRILLIANT!! Seriously. Absolutely brilliant. Even with all of the mistakes that BYU made (there were multiple penalties and four turnovers), BYU managed to not only hang in with Oklahoma, but completely outplay them. And I don't care what everybody's going to say about the fact that Sam Bradford was injured and that's why BYU won. We held the Heisman Trophy winner's offense to 10 points in the first half. This was a team that averaged over 50 points a game last year, and we held them to 10 points in the first half. Before Bradford went out. If that's not proof that BYU completely outplayed the Sooners, I don't know what is.

What a way to start the season! I was so excited about this season, but I definitely did not expect this start. I know it's only the first game and that we have 11 more games to play (including three more ranked opponents), but I can't help but start dreaming about a perfect season to bust the BCS. I know, we still have a long way to go, but what a start! Go Cougs! I can't wait until next week's game.

The New Place

I am no longer homeless! Yay! I now live in Carriage Cove, with three other pretty cool girls. I've only been here for a week, so I'm still trying to get used to things, but I'd like to think I'll like this place once I become accustomed to it.

Here's the new room:

This is definitely one of my favorite parts of the room—I just got this bookshelf last week because I had too many books for my little three-shelf bookshelf. I didn't think I would fill this big one up. I was wrong. Obviously.

But this is by far the best part of the room. Why, you ask? Well, the answer is fairly simple. You see that bed? Why, yes, of course you do, it's the main thing in the picture. That bed is the only bed in the room. That's right—for the first time, I have my own room in Provo. And it's marvelous. I'm still working on decorating, but it will get there.

Now I just have to make myself go out and meet people so I don't feel quite so lame and lonely. At least my roommates are cool; that's a definite plus. I just have to keep telling myself to take it one day at a time, and before I know it, this place will be home.

Pursuing Skinny

Don't judge me too harshly on this, all right? I'm actually a little embarrassed about it, but if it will give me motivation, then it's worth it. I think.

Anyway, a couple of weeks ago, I went and saw Julie & Julia with my grandma and her friend Arlene (two septogenarians...yes, it was pretty entertaining). I loved the movie. It was wonderful. But it got me thinking about having a goal, like Julie Powell has in the movie, and blogging about it.

Well, I thought of something, and now I'm blogging about it. Hopefully I won't neglect this blog as well (I'm not planning on it), but for all who are interested, I've started a documentation of my personal progress (not the Young Women kind) toward my own personal ideal. You can check it out at pursuitofskinniness.blogspot.com, if you're so inclined. If not, no worries.

Again, no judging. I'm still working on the layout, the voice, how exactly it's all going to go down...so it's a work in progress. Be patient with me. Hopefully it will get better.