What's Up Buttercup?

So I'm home from college. Yeah, that's right. I'm back in the 480.  (that was me trying to seem cool)

Truth is, I've been home. Since like Mid- April. So you might be wondering what I have been up to since I left college to pursue my dreams....

Well.. first off, I went to one of my favorite places in THE WHOLE WIDE FREAKING WORLD.

if you don't know what this place is, get out. (hint: it's Disneyland. Yes. I know this pic isn't Disney land but it just so happened to be saved onto my computer for other reasons I don't care to discuss right now.)

So me and some of my best friends from BYU decided to road trip it to Cali as soon as our last finals got out.

You can say we had fun.

then I was off to LAX to fly home.

What have I been doing since?

None of your business!

okay fine.

I've been eating

NOT sleeping ( I've been trying to wake up early but I stilt tend to go to bed at morning times.. (2AM -ish))

Shopping ( not for fun things. More like bags and "sturdy" shoes AKA ugly shoes for the mission)

Stressing out. They weren't lying when they said missionary preperation is rough. I feel like the spiritual aspect of it all trumps everything though. I know It will all work out in the end and that the Lord is in charge. it is all just coming so fast! wish me luck!

peace and blessins'
gigi

Blogging While Crazy

So I just got home from a test  that I'm pretty sure I failed.

How do I know?

 

Funny thing is, my college body can't take "no sleep" like my high school body could. I feel like an old man. So I studied all night to take this test in the morning and guess what?! I was practically hallucinating the words right off my test sheet... definitely fell asleep five times during my actual test.
 Oops! 

To put it bluntly : This was a @#$$%&$^&  of a week . (if ya know what I mean)

I told myself I was going to give myself a prize for surviving this week. I now realize that the prize is sleep. Sleep and sanity. Why sanity? Because I'm insane. But seriously. I feel myself slowly slipping. You know how it starts...

First you're exhausted and annoyed at everyone and everything.

But you let it go and carry on.

UNTIL " the straw the broke the camel's back" happens.

So recently, my life has been anything but perfect. I'm making daily phone calls, setting up meetings, traveling and dealing with my own drama. I try not get too personal on my blog so I'll spare you the details....

 

 but let me just say this: some people just flat-out piss me off.

 

 

Take this guy in my SOC class for example .( if you're reading this, hi there!)

He irks me. We are in this group project together and every week he sends me emails that are kinda inconsiderate and kinda rude.

 

so I read them. And try to bite my tongue.

 
 It's funny how you assume no one is going to participate in the group project before we even start. Funny how you think you're the only hard worker. HAHAHAHAHA cute.

 

 Then this week came around and I realized that I would have to put this project on the back burner. And I just KNEW he would think that I was trying to be a free loader.

AS IFFFFFF!!!

I created many questions for a survey (that weren't even used. #rudeanddisrespectful) and put as much input as I could the previous weeks. There was just no way on earth I would be able to fully participate this week.

So I got another email from him today. And I send a quick, POLITE reply.

 

AND HE SENDS ME ANOTHER EMAIL!!

" we all have our own.. blah blah blah. Please try to participate next time"

 

I'm not trying to make excuses. I was just explaining my absence recently. Most people care to know why you were gone and not participating like usual.

 

 AND I'VE BEEN PARTICIPATING THIS WHOLE TIME!!

EXCUSE ME for not doing the entire project myself.

Could this week get any worse?

 

 

 

 when you add:

 Overanalyzing+ lack of sleep + PMS + family drama + school work +  cleaning checks + Sunday school lessons+  inconsiderate people who think they know you .....

 

 you get my crazy side.

 

And that is a side that my family has probably only seen twice. (MAX)

 

oOooOOoOOoOO CHIIILLLDDD!   you best get OUT of my way!

 

So I stop crying. Take a deep breathe and pray. I pray for patience . Because man oh man.... was somebody going to die.

I thought about posting a Facebook status. - Deleted it. Phone call? 

Angry text? - Don't have his number.

 

I needed a way to voice my frustrations! So I did what any insane person would do when they're angry;

I emailed him back.  

 

As soon as I pushed "send" I immediately felt horrible.

Mind you, this was a very censored and touched up version than what I had previously written him, so I guess it wasn't THAT bad.

 

 

Then I get another email from him.

Oh gosh.

 

 "my previous email was just a suggestion. I didn't mean anything behind it"

I'm not sure if that's an apology or if he even means it, but I'll take what I can get.  

 
 Moral of the story is: go to sleep. You are much more sane and functional that way. But in the end, you are who you are. And I guess I may just be a tad crazy. Especially when I have yet to go to bed.

Moral #2: don't blog when you're angry. #eat #pray #love and DON'T message people when you're angry. Watch your favorite Disney movie instead!

Moral #3: don't go bother trying to change yourself for approval. It's WAY more fun to be yourself! But if you really are crazy, Stop reading and go see some help maybe?

But I won't tell you how to run your life.

 

Video of the Day

 

Peace and Blessins'

Gigi

 

P.S. Emperor's New Groove is my favorite. And Chicha is practically me. Tip: watch your favorite Disney movie when you're feeling down. Or jam out to good music . GOOD MUSIC

When a Flight is Delayed

So I'm currently sitting inside the mini food court that they have in the SLC Airport. And The ONE day when I have so much time to kill, there is no line at security or even check in! What is this madness!

So I bought a burrito. Why not? And it's pretty darn good. Not spicy (even though that's what it said on the menu) so I'm dumping on the hot sauce. 

And I just realized that there is a mini grand piano right in front of me.. awk.. someone should play it! And now my burrito is almost gone.. :/ worst.Feeling. ever. Maybe I can just spend the next two hours buying and eating food while I blog.. hmm... or maybe I should do something constructive..

If this burrito didn't cost me 11 bucks I would probably buy a cookie or sumthin... hahaha airport prices kill meeeee... oh well .

I realize that this is probably my fifth flight this year and I've gotten really good at wasting time in airports. So here are some tips

WHAT TO DO IN AN AIRPORT WHEN YOUR FLIGHT ISN'T FOR ANOTHER 2-3 HOURS

1. Buy a burrito ( if your airport doesn't have a place, I'm glad your leaving to go to one that does)

2. Talk to strangers ( not creepy stalker - types, but nice looking moms or people your own age. )

3. Call someone on the phone. ( I LOVE to see the reactions of those around me when I talk to someone out loud to break the silence)

4. Walk around. ( there's so much to see! Go to a random little shop and have fun! But don't spend money cuz they're over-priced. holla! )

5. Rethink why you spent so much money on a burrito . ( pshh .. what a dumb idea. )

6.smile at random people. (they hate it)

7. Make new friends ( you'll most likely never see them again, But making friends is good. Maybe I should take my own advice... )

8. Take a nap. (no one is going to steal your stuff or else the TSA would tackle them. But it's always good to keep your valuables on your person)

9. Snap Chat your friends CONSTANTLY ( they love it ;) SHOUT OUT  TO MY HOMIES: Codi, Skyler, Jo, Hannah and Becca. You're welcome )

10.Write another stupid post for your blog.


Soooo my flight just got delayed.. UPDATE : CANCELED. MY FLIGHT IS NOW FOR TOMORROW MORNING. (so I'm going to spend the night at a friends then I'm going home *finally*) sooo I think I'm going to get some gum. And sleep. so I'm going to end this here... awk...

Video of the day

Peace and Blessins' ,
Gigi

Random Thoughts...

Random thoughts? Again?! Sometimes, you just get thinking. I'm not the only one...About life; about yourself. About yourself  IN life.. and about where you were about a year ago.. yuck

I was in my Senior year of high school. Helping teachers prepare to replace me with someone else for next year. Someone would take my place in choir. Someone would take my position in student council. ugghh I remember how much I HATED that!

" The one thing you can consistently count on in life is change. " - somebody smart

Change is everywhere. Like yesterday, I decided that I didn't enjoy watching The Bachelor show anymore. Crazy, I know. But no matter how small or drastic the change; no matter how much we are resisting it, change is there.

I was never the type to accept that things were moving on. Once something is going well, I want it to stay that way. I hate taking risks or even the thought of the "future" because it leads to so much unknown.

You know what I mean? Take my Senior year in high school. Everyone seemed to expect that we all had a plan for college, careers, etc. Honestly, I took some tests, did well in school , but never wanted to apply for college. I guess we get comfortable in the way we are living.... and the fact that life demands you to move forward, kind of pissed me off. But I did it! I picked my dream school. The only school I did not receive a scholarship from. And I struggled.

Everyone seemed to get the hang of transitioning into "the real world" SO well! People left and seemed to be having amazing lives. Why was it so hard to stay afloat? Everyone from home was either getting married, in school , on a mission or becoming famous . ... I'm dead serious. But hey, I guess that's how life works.

Sometimes we struggle. Actually, that's all life really is. Life is full of changes and struggles that force us into making decisions. Those decisions and reactions, in our darkest times, determine the person we want to become. I may have struggled  throughout life, but I guess that means that I'm on a path that will make me into who I want to become. And I'm still trying to find out who that person is.

And that's O.K.


"Life "

But I'm making progress! Change isn't so bad. I just need to learn not to act so surprised when it arrives. .. oh brother...  well at least this isn't another Missionary post. I'm guessing most of you are sick of hearing me obsess over it. Oh well.. suck it up! Haha

Video of the Day

Love always,
Gigi

Feburary Moods

You know the feeling you get after Thanksgiving to burst out in Christmas carols? ...it can't just be me...
 Or the feeling you get when school's out? Well every now and then I have the inclination to get all festive for he holidays no matter what holiday it is.

 St. Patrick's Day? Halloween? CHRISTMAS? Birthdays? (they count) President's Day? I love it all! You name a happy occasion, and I want to celebrate it.

Recently, I've come down with the Valentine-Fever. I just love, LOVE! Ya know?! And before you get all crazy, I am AWARE that my love life is non-existent. But that doesn't mean I can't celebrate love! AH! It's just so great!

So today while I was studying, like a good little girl, I realize that all of these love songs are coming up on my Pandora playlists. " What the-" It's always the music.

And then I started to like it. Correction: LOVE.IT.
So I go on Etsy to see if I can maybe buy a Banner or two and throw together a Valentine Party. "Crap. It's THIS Friday. "
So I scratch that Idea and settle for what I typically settle for: a baking party for 1! ( no one else likes to participate )

Baking is typically my way to procrastinate doing anything REALY important. Anyways... I blast my music and get started. I settle for simple shortbread cookies since baking a valentines 3 tier cake wasn't going to happen without my pans and food coloring. #collegeprobs

 

As I was making the cookies, I went online #multitasking . It never ceases to amaze me how many people HATE valentines day! I mean, I know I'm single. And I know that I will remain single through these next couple of valentines days(mission)....But do I care? Well.. I may care a little after reading all these sad posts. Man... but as I decorated my cookies, multiple thoughts popped into my head:

1. Cookies are really great.
2. If I had a bf, he would just EAT MY COOKIES
3. I don't want them to eat my cookies
4. Boys should make ME cookies
5. Valentines day is about love. And I love SO many things. A boyfriend just isn't one of those things right now.
6. I am a strong and independent woman. I don't need a man to "complete" me. (movie reference? Anyone?)



 

in honor of L.O.V.E.

Then I finished my cookies. And the pictures are fuzzy.

 yeah. my camera is broken. sorry.

 
PEOPLE. PEOPLE!!!

People need to stop the HATE and learn to APPRECIATE.
or they will start to CONTEMPLATE why... No one likes them?? (I ran out of rhymes. Sorry Raven!)
 seriously. No one likes a hater. Except for trolls but we won't get into that...

I know, this post may have been hard for some to read. But hey, grab a movie or get on Netflix. Put on your sweats, grab that food... and just RELAX. It's a Friday night! I would say go out with your friends, but .. ya know.. I'm at BYU. Ya'll are engaged sooo... I guess I'll go drown my sorrows in ice cream...

JOKE. I'm lactose- intolerant. :P

but seriously.. ENJOY BEING IN LOVE. It's not that hard to be happy for people. Just CHOOSE to do it.

Video of the day


Love,

Gigi

P.S. incase you care, I posted a more detailed description about the cookies under the "Dat's Domestic" tab.

Things I've Picked Up On

There are just some things people seem to be clueless about. So I made a list to address some things... mainly just to get my frustrations out.


People

• stupid

Airports

• READ. That's it. So easy.

 

 

 

Doctors/Dentists

•  they could be injecting you with poison (and People would think you OD'd)
• They don't like It when you run away
• For people who are supposed to make you feel better, they're not very nice
• Most are very scary
• They don't like answering questions or talking to you unless they are examining your mouth

BYU

• Wooden soles and ice DO NOT MIX
• For some, BYU is the scholastic Olympics.
• Many claim to "love" Disney psh.. 
• Monte Python, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Star Wars, etc. apply to all means of life here.
• "freak" " mother of pearl" and "ish" are things people actually say.
• Creamery Ice Cream >>>

example of a pickup line at BYU

Boys

• Pick one: brutally honest or questionably quiet
• Sometimes can't think before they speak
• They could solve a lot of problems by listening, complementing and just saying : "yup. You're right. "
• Add buying chocolate to that list ^
• Boys don't like it when you say creepy things or stalk them. Weird, I know.

All other rants about Life here.

I realize that you will most likely find this information totally irrelevant to anything in your life. And for that, I apologize. #sorrynotsorry

video of the day

Love,
Gigi

Missionary Prep

Recently I took a trip back home to see the AMAZING Gilbert, AZ Temple. They were holding an open house where everyone can walk through and see what the inside of a temple looks like. OH! And they are open all the way until February 15, 2014 ( it's a Saturday). GO AND SEE WHERE I'M GOING TO GET MARRIED (eventually). I don't care if my future husband is the heir to some foreign throne ... this is where I'm going to be sealed for all time and eternity.

GILBERT TEMPLE

Oh and SURPRISE! I'm going on a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Well.. not yet. I still have to finish some paper work.
When you start the online- recommendation process to serve as a missionary, you are required to fill out some information. Like a health history so they know you are capable of the physical demands of a mission. Or like financial inquiries to see how your mission will be paid for. And other questions about other stuff that's important.

But while I was home,  my family and I decided it was a perfect time to get all of my doctor and dentist appointments taken care of.
So as soon as I got off the plane on Friday morning, my dad and I headed off to the dentist. I landed around 8:30sih and we got to the dentist around 9 sumthin.

Funny thing is, I didn't have ANY anxiety. For those of you who don't know, I have a legitimate fear of Doctors and Dentists.
And it wasn't my regular dentist. This was my dad's old Missionary companion from when he served his mission in Los Angeles a billion years ago! And his office just so happened to be right across from the surgeon who took out my wisdom teeth. That place was full of  bad memories and yet I was calm.

So I get X-rayed and examined  and guess what?! NO CAVITIES!! I typically have very cavity-prone teeth even with my daily brushing and flossing and treatments and such. So this was a miracle in itself. He does this all free of charge. ( as long as I go Spanish speaking of course ;) )
And my doctor's appointment- free.
I don't say these things to boast or to seem all-knowing. But I do know this: God looks after those who have a desire to KNOW Him. And when I say know I mean really get to know Him.


gilbert temple and AZ sunsets
 pictures by Brookes Crandel

It is no coincidence that the last time I stood foot in that office, another miracle happened right before my eyes. .. but that's another blog entry for later.

Now that I went home and finished most of my papers, saw the temple, and hung out with my family, life seems almost perfect.


Siblings and I in front of the Gilbert Temple

 The only problem is that I wasn't home long enough to do the TB skin test so I have to get that done here...
 and I JUST found out that this skin test requires a NEEDLE!!!

Oh goodness.. please pray for me. Hopefully I won't run away. I have NEVER had a needle injected into me without a parent holding me down so as to prevent me from running. I'm dead serious. So please pray for me.

Hey, miracles happen every day! You jut got to keep your eyes open! Now I just have to get myself to call the Health Office and make an appointment. I have never ever gone to the dentist or doctor willingly or even knowingly for that matter. ahh well my love for the Lord surpasses any pain I could ever encounter.  Wish me luck!

Peace and Blessins' ,
Gigi

In case you don't know how to count to 5.

HELLO WORLD!!!!!!!

Hi,

 

This is the story of a girl. Who cried a river and drowned the whole world.... wait. Nope. WRONG.
 If that's why you're here, I'm sorry to disappoint. (name the song! 😉)

 
No.. this is a blog of well.. me! Let's start over...



 
Hi! My name is Sariah! 


Let's start off with some questions you may have....



 
1. Where are you from?
 

NOTHING compares to these sunsets <3

 
 I'm from good old sunny Arizonaaaaa
  Bonus: I was born in Cali and proud of it (LA baby! Woohoo!)

 

 

 

2. Where did you get the name Gigi from?
 
It's a nickname my family had for me when I was way little. Sariah can be a tough word for most.
 


I'm the one on the right.

 
Like today at Jamba for instance, most just think it's a typo. Say it with me: Suh-Ri-Uh. No? Okay. PLUS Gigi is fun to say! (but don't say it too fast)
 



 
3. You seem racially ambiguous.. do you mind me asking.. wha-.. uh, where-.. no, ah uh oo..etc.
 

 

 

 
 
I get this a lot so let me ease your pain. Haha my father is from Chicago and he's African American.  

  My amazing mother is from Nicaragua and she's Hispanic

The Country of Nicaragua. Muah!

for those of you who don't know where that is.

 
 
So I guess that makes me one kick-butt mixed lady with golden pipes and Latin blood running through my veins. 😉
 

 

 

JOKE.

 
 


4. What is this blog for?
 




Me. holding a duck.

This is just a diary of the a half Hispanic half black 18yr old LDS BYU student's journey through life.
 
 I'll be here struggling at life (who doesn't), giving advice where I can, sharing stories .. probably dancing and pulling all things Kimmy Bubier-style. Anyone? Anyone?
 
 



 

 Hopefully you will be able to relate or at least have a couple laughs along the way.
 

 




5. I have no idea what half of those letters stand for.. Help?

no problemo!

 

 

LDS: a.k.a.: "Mormon" a.k.a.: Latter-Day Saint. a.k.a.: Mormon.org
 



BYU: a.k.a.: Brigham Young University a.k.a.: NOT Arizona
 


Top: the bell tower that occasionally plays Hogwarts's music.
if you look closely there is a spiral ramp around it. iow: The Ramp of Death
Bottom: FOOTBALL DUH.


 

6. Okay cool. So... what now?



my solution for most things..

           Well.. I guess we'll just have to wait and see! 😄
 

 

 

 

 Video Of The Day 

Peace and Blessins'

Gigi