Interesting Happenings

      I approached this week of finals a little different than I ever have before.  I had a final in every class, but most of them were schedule this time.  Maybe it was my mastery of my classes, or maybe it was my jaded upperclassmen attitude, but I didn't stress as much about my finals -- although I did feel the pressure of trying to get everything done and working more hours (22 total) than I ever have before during finals week! Despite this I had a great week and I'll use this post to report some of the more exciting events, since the verdict on finals is still out!

So on Tuesday night, I had a final that consisted of a presentation and turning in a paper.  My professor who has been a joy and trial all semester long told us that it would be a great time and that she would be bringing some food.  We assumed by food she meant a batch of cookies.  However Sister Petrie meant it when she said she would bring food! She walked in with a few bags, which I didn't think much of. Then she pulled out the table cloth. We knew she meant business! Ha ha.. Many people pulled out their phones, it was just too funny. She was like a walking Relief Society -- relieving the poor in sleep. :)  

Getting the feast ready

The food.....

After I realized I wouldn't be able to finish all my finals in time to leave with my best friends on Thursday morning, I decided to take time to recreate. So Sarah and I used a buy-one-get-one-free coupon at the Creamery. My ward gave us the coupons as an encouragement to date.. so I went on a girl date with Sarah! It was a great way to relax so I could refocus and study for Susan's class (my last and one of the most difficult finals).  On the way there Miss Sarah Jones wore a backpack! This is the first time I have EVER seen Sarah in a backpack - despite knowing her for the entire summer and seeing her weekly (although never on campus).  She's a satchel/purse girl through and through so I took the time to document this momentous occasion.  

Miss Sarah Jones

Sarah is great friend and I was glad to have a chance to see her before we left for the break!

I can't remember what day this happened but it was one of the eventful parts of finals none the less! I walked into work and one of my coworkers gave me this box of chocolates.  My coworkers in general aren't the gift giving type, so this was quite the surprise! I thought it was so fun! He had little mini boxes of chocolates for everyone all decorated in this cute way! How festive! 

Just to clarity the size- it held 3 delicious chocolates

After traveling home on Sunday, I have been enjoying the comforts of home.  My one goal in coming home was trying to remain productive and fight off idleness, but as I write this blog post while watching my North and South on Netflix while Ty enjoys his own BBC series... it seems this might be challenge!