sigh

what a day. and it's only begun. i woke to go swimming, and swimming i did go, and then as i was getting ready for work and watching the Today show, it started to rain!! so then i ended up walking in the rain. oh, i did remember my umbrella, so that was good. what else is new, oh my date for tonight Q* called me last night to let me know 'the plan' however, i hope the rain doesn't affect our plans, although it could. you see we are supposed to make popsicle boats and have races w/them, and then we're going to have a bonfire and roast marshmallows and eat s'mores and watermelon adn such...so hopefully it stops raining and dries out a bit. i wonder what we'll do instead if it doesn't stop raining...oh well. at least i'm not in charge. :D i thought it sweet that he called me though.

so there is one week to the jazz show (we finally finished the dance...) and then a week from tomorrow is the ballet show. CRAZY!! you should come. to the ballet, i don't care about the jazz, if you really want to come, call me. otherwise, come to the ballet on June 17th, 2006 at 1pm (to see me be Hansel) or at 4pm or 7pm to see me be an angel (but i'm always an angel..;) ) and a licorice stick. Definitely good times. I can get tickets on Thursday for you for $4, or they're $5 at the door...and it's at Mountain View High School, Center street in Orem. So yeah, if you need directions call me. so yeah...that's it. have a good day.

Dancing….

In the streets…in the halls…in the RB. Man oh man did I have an awesome time last night.

I love dancing, always have, and hopefully always will. So last night I got to go dancing. On my way to the lab I did a little bit of dancing (maybe it’s cause I was listening to my mp3 player he he he). Then I got to the dance lab, and the minute I walk in and put down my bag, B* a friend from the ward asked me to dance. It was a waltz, and I absolutely LOVE to waltz. The last time I danced with B* he was in 180, awkward and not a very good lead. He is in 280 now, and is definitely better. So that was fun. Then I said hello to Duke, and made small talk and some other people asked me to dance. I love the cha-cha!!! So then later, Duke asked me to dance, and again it was a waltz. Now I mentioned I liked to waltz, and when I did it with B* it was fun and all, but let me tell you it was 10x more fun with Duke. However, it was kinda hard because the dance floor was so crowded, but b/c he is such a good lead, we didn’t run into too many people. ;) I think that dance was my favorite. I think what comes in second was when a rumba started to play. Now I didn’t know how to rumba, but Duke comes up to me, and says “Alishka, how many dances have you danced?”

Me: “um, 5-6 or so. Something like that.”

Duke: “Well I need to take a break, or I would dance this one with you…”

And then he proceeds to take me over to a friend of his N* and introduces us and asks him to teach me how to rumba. So I learned the rumba last night. Definitely one of my favorite memories. I like the rumba. It was fun. ;)

Then Duke gave me a ride home. Which was so sweet cause I live in the opposite direction from his place, but he still offered. Which was really nice. Then I got to bed on time, and woke up to do my daily swimming this morning. All in all, last night was awesome. Good memories. This is what summertime and college are about. LOVE IT!!!!!!

p.s. i love it when my boss visits other offices, and then comes back and tells me to go and see b/c of the cool dance pictuers. she was right. Lois Greenfield my new favorite photographer.

yesterday

i wrote this yesterday, and then blogger went on the blitz, so here's yesterday's post, and then i'll post later today what happened after i wrote this. until then, enjoy my yesterday's thoughts. ;)

So 3 things, and then I have to get back to work.

1) I love doing cartwheels. I know weird, but in the place where I work, the hallways are just perfect for doing cartwheels, or any form of dancing for that matter. And I love it. I always check the hall and make sure no one will see me and then I’ll either do a cartwheel, or a leap, or something. It’s the dancer in me, I can’t help it okay? J

2) work has been awesome, in fact today I got to do 2 awesome things that I hardly ever do, so when I do them, I get really excited. The first one was I got to revamp our board in the hall that has all the faculty pictures on it. That was fun and took up a better part of the morning. The second thing I got to do was fix the printer by replacing the cartridge. Which is just fun. :D

3) I am going dancing tonight, and let me tell you I am stoked. I love dancing, especially with certain friends, and tonight should prove to be no exception. Also, I got asked to go on a date on Friday, with a friend that used to live in the ward. He’s cool and all, but not my crush. ;) At least I have plans, that’s new. :D

So yeah, life is really grand right now. I know what would make it even more grandioso, but if I told you, my wish might not come true. Enjoy your day

be assertive

so in reading The Board today, i came upon this question Board Question #25571, and decided that what it says is true. be assertive. girls like it, and me being a girl i like it. so if you're a guy i am speaking for girls (at least most of them) in saying that we like truthfulness, assertiveness, and dates. so go for it.

you know you're bored when...

you fill these out for fun and then post them. enjoy.

First Name: Alishka

Single or Taken: very much single.

Sex: Female

Birthday: March 7, 1986

Siblings: 3

Eye color: hazel-but that is a way general term for my eye color.

Shoe size: 8-9

height: 5'5”

Innie or Outie: mmmm..kinda both.

What are you wearing right now: khaki Capri pants, with a striped polo type shirt

Where do you live: Provo, UT

Righty or lefty: Righty

Can you make a dollar in change right now: well…not in change, but I have a dollar bill. Does that count?

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Relationships
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Who are your closest friends: I have a lot of close friends.

Do you have a BF or GF? Nope…I wish. ;)

If so what is his/her name? I can’t tell you his name cause he’s not my BF yet…

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Favorites
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Favorite place to shop: it depends.

Favorite kind of pants: ones that fit right. I hate pants shopping.

Color: I love yellow…and orange, purple, green…anything bright and cheerful.

Number(s): I like the number 7

Animal: mmm…I’ve always wanted a fish.

Drink: pink lemonade

Sport(s): I really like ultimate Frisbee and disc golf. Speaking of disc golf…if you like to play call me.

Fast-Food Place: Fazoli's and Wendy's and if Panda Express counts as fast food…

Month: a warm one (usually May or September)

Movie: um…I like movies…favorite though? Little Mermaid.

Juice: Cran-Raspberry.

Finger: who has a favorite finger?

Breakfast: Aebelskivers…although they work well for dinner too. ;)

Favorite cartoon character(s): I haven’t watched cartoons in ages…but I always liked goofy.

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Have you ever
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Given anyone a bath: yeah…being the oldest does that to ya.

Bungee: never

Gone skinny dipping: nope

Put your tongue on a frozen pole: I'd like to think my intelligence level is higher than that :)

Loved someone so much it made you cry? yep

Broken a bone: nope

Played truth or dare: yeah…long time ago though

Been in a police car: currently in service? I don't think so. Retired? yes

Been on a plane: not that I can think of.

been in a sauna: yep

been in a hot tub: yep

swam in the ocean: more like waded…

Fallen asleep in school: oh heck yes.

Ran away?: nada.

Broken someone's heart: I think so

Cried when someone died: yes

Cried in school: most definitely

Fell off your chair: ha ha ha….yes sir I have…you’ll have to ask me for specifics though… ask about the time in physics, and the time in drama. Ha ha ha.

Sat by the phone all night waiting for someone to call: heck yes. Like all the time. If you call me, I get so excited. SO excited.

Saved e-mails: all the time

Fallen for one of your best friends?: yes I have.

Used someone: I hope not.

Been cheated on: not that I know of

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What is
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Your good luck charm: mmm…I don’t think I have one.

Best song you ever heard: anything I love and can sing to.

Last thing you said: have a good Monday boss!

Last thing you ate: a Zinger

What kind of shampoo do you use: Dove

Best thing that has happened to you this year: lots of stuff….

Worst thing that has happened to you this year: lets not talk about it.

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Have you had
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Chicken pox: yes

Sore Throat: of course

Stitches: yep

Broken nose: almost. Really really close. Funny story actually…

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Do You
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Believe in love at first sight: mmm…no, love is gradual, but liking someone is instant

Like picnics: sure - definitely a fun date concept…hint hint.

Like school: yeah…but I like summer lots too.

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Would you/what is
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Eat a live hamster for $1,000,000. dollars? NO! I couldn't do that to a cute little hamster!

If you were stuck on an island, what people would you want with you: a boy…. ;)

who was the last person that called you? My mom.

Who was the last person you slow danced with: Duke…..he’s a way good dancer if I do say so myself.

What makes you laugh the most: a lot of things make me laugh…I love to laugh…

What makes you smile?: thinking of the boy that I like, dancing (both ballet and the social kind), ice cream, gerbera daisies, dates…

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Who is the last person
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You yelled at: I yelled at? Uh…I don’t know.

Who told you they loved you: Roommie B. I Love her.

You kissed or kissed you? Ah…that would be Teddy bear. Someone should rectify that however.

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Do you/Are You:
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Do you like filling these out: usually. Especially when I’m bored.

Do you wear contacts or glasses: contacts. But I have glasses in case of an emergency.

Do you like yourself: yeah. I’m pretty darn cute if I do say so myself.

Do you get along with your family: yeppers.

Stolen anything over: huh? Never stolen anything…over??

Obsessive? Sometimes.

Compulsive? Not really.

Suicidal? Definitely not. I love life.

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Love Life
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Do you have a crush? Yes.

If so, do they know? I’m pretty sure he knows…and if he doesn’t…man he’s dense.

Have you truly told them how you feel, face to face? No…should I?

How did they respond? well lol

What is so great about them? Lots of things. He honors his priesthood, he can dance, he’s super nice, he’s my friend…the list goes on.

Are you in love? Love? I’m not sure if its there yet.

Have you kissed? No…unfortunately.

When is the last time you were with them? Lol. Last night.

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This or That?
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Skiing or Boarding: I haven’t done either.

fall or winter: fall

Silver or Gold: silver

Diamond or pearl: diamond

Sunset or Sunrise: both works

Sprite or 7up?: I can't tell the difference

Orange juice or apple juice: both

Cats or dogs: cats – not a big fan of either, but more likely a dog than a cat.

Coffee or tea: can't say I've had either

Phone or in person: I like in person typically, though phone is probably the next best thing…unless they're online a lot and you know each other well enough to know their personality…

Are you oldest, middle, youngest or only child: oldest

Indoor or outdoor: it depends on the activity.

What are you listening to right now?: Wicked: “Defying Gravity”

Where do you want to get married? The temple, prolly the Mt. Timp. Temple

If you could change anything about yourself, what would it be? physically? I want to drop about 10-20 lbs personality? More patient, better listener, kinder

Are you a good Singer: ha ha ha…I can hold my own on occasion…I am a much better dancer. ;)

What do you dream about: well…different things, dancing, boys, you know…good girly stuff