Today Jason Bagley from W+K Advertising Agency spoke to us advertising majors. Jason created this:

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owGykVbfgUE&fs=1&hl=en_US]

And this:

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPO354_ugF8&fs=1&hl=en_US]

So needless-to-say, it was an incredible lecture! It was inspiring to listen to Jason’s story, starting as an undergraduate at BYU in our Advertising program. He told us that we need to create honest and transparent advertising. That doesn’t mean it can’t be creative, the ads can even be in the most ridiculous manner. Just do something people will love.

I am so happy I got the opportunity to listen to Jason today. I really love my major, but sometimes I feel like I’m a bit over my head. I don’t know exactly what I want to do with my degree and I’m surrounded by these amazingly talented people who have a direction and a plan. But today, listening to him, it gave me a little more faith in myself, as well as helped push me into this semester with some enthusiasm and excitement.

Today Jason Bagley from W+K Advertising Agency spoke to us advertising majors. Jason created this:

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owGykVbfgUE&fs=1&hl=en_US]

And this:

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPO354_ugF8&fs=1&hl=en_US]

So needless-to-say, it was an incredible lecture! It was inspiring to listen to Jason’s story, starting as an undergraduate at BYU in our Advertising program. He told us that we need to create honest and transparent advertising. That doesn’t mean it can’t be creative, the ads can even be in the most ridiculous manner. Just do something people will love.

I am so happy I got the opportunity to listen to Jason today. I really love my major, but sometimes I feel like I’m a bit over my head. I don’t know exactly what I want to do with my degree and I’m surrounded by these amazingly talented people who have a direction and a plan. But today, listening to him, it gave me a little more faith in myself, as well as helped push me into this semester with some enthusiasm and excitement.

Daydream. Daydream. I fell asleep asleep beneath the flowers.

For a couple of hours. On a beautiful day.

Daydream. Daydream. I dream of you amid the flowers.

For a couple of hours. Such a beautiful day.

Today is my Mother-in-law’s birthday! I want to let Kelly know how much she is loved and that we all wish her a great year!

Kelly is an example to me, always living the gospel and shining light for all to see. She is a wonderful homemaker, mother, and wife. I am so blessed to be a part of her family!

Happy Birthday, Kelly! Hope it’s a good one!

How come the Brimhall always smells like leaking gas? I’m scared I’m going to get carbon monoxide poisoning.

Uhm, hello? How come no one told me frozen blueberries are quite possibly the best thing in the world? I even read up on it, freezing them doesn’t make them lose too many nutrients, so they’re still just as good for you.

This summer I fell in love with fresh blueberries too. I don’t know why it took me 21 years to like them. But at a 4th of July picnic, T.J.’s aunt told us we were crazy for not liking them, so I gave them a shot. And it turned out I had been out of my mind!

But this week, I decided to stick them in the freezer. I just stuck the whole carton in there and gave them a shot the next day. Delicious.

I’ve gone through a carton a day. Hopefully, that won’t mess my body up or anything….

In answer to that question: never.

But I am pretty busy. I work every morning for about four or five hours and then head to class for the rest of the day. Yesterday I was very sick with a stomach bug so I had to miss the first day of classes which actually made me utterly depressed. But I’m back on my feet today for school and have an hour between classes to report about my life.

First of all, when people ask me what year I am or my graduation date, I can’t believe that I say, “Senior,” or, “In April.” It is crazy to me. I know I’ve posted on that before, but it still feels fake.

Next, I’m in a cooking class. Food Preparation in the Home. I just came from my first weekly lecture and my lab is Friday with my darling friend Hannah. I cannot wait. The lecture is so interesting and got me so excited for the class. I really think it will motivate me to cook and eat healthy foods, along with teaching me great new recipes and skills. Who knows, maybe I’ll want to go to culinary school??? Probs not, but maybes.

I had a media law class on Monday. It was my first and last because as soon as I got out of class I dropped it immediately even though doing that put me through an anxiety fest these past few days trying to find another class to fill the requirement for my major. I really find media law and ethics interesting, I’ve taken a class about it in the past. But this one was way over my head. The professor is a great man, but he speaks a different language than I do and taking the class would lower my GPA for sure, which I cannot afford at this point since I’m definitely going to grad school in the future.

Homework has started for both T.J. and me. T said he wasn’t going to bed until he read because he didn’t want to be a procrastinator this semester. I nagged him on to make sure he was true to his word. I’m sure he will appreciate it in the long run.

Other than that, life is good. Married life is great. It has been kind of sad though because we don’t get to see each other or eat lunch with each other every day, but we are trying to squeeze in time when we can. I drop him off, he picks me up, I make the lunch, he comes and gets it. It’s kind of precious. Something that has been nice as a married student is that I never have to worry about the boy drama at school. BYU students are trained to look at the ring finger because there are so many married or engaged people. And on another note, T.J. and I text each other throughout the day so we can keep in touch. Since we’ve gotten married, we rarely text and I kind of forget about my phone. But a little message or two from him through the day really gets me excited and happy!

That’s all for now, folks.

I have seen a few new movies and TV shows this past month and I want you to see them too because they are awesome.

  1. Invictus – This is truly an inspiring film. Matt Damon and Morgan Freeman both did a great job in portraying the unification of South Africa that happened in 1995.
  2. Forever Strong – Okay, this makes me seem like I am a sport movie fanatic. But I’m not, it just happens that these two were both Rugby related. This one was incredible. The acting wasn’t as strong as Invictus, but the story was great and really was a tear jerker in some places. I also love that it was produced by an LDS man and based off of the Highland, UT team.
  3. Pushing Daisies – This TV started in 2007 and only ran for two seasons. It is simply wonderful. You can watch all of the episodes on Netflix Instant Play (or see a few episodes on the WB). It’s about this guy who has the power to bring people back to life by a touch. If he touches them again, they will die forever, but if he doesn’t touch them again in one minute, something or someone else nearby will die. He brings back his childhood sweetheart but can’t ever touch her again or else she will die. The show is a mystery and comedy, kind of like Monk, but with a little fantasy twist. It’s precious and clean. Watch it!

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I know, I know, I write so many blog posts. I’m still obsessed, but it’s for my sanity. It helps me clear my thoughts.

Anyway, update for today! My first class was great. I got there early so I wouldn’t have to worry about everyone staring at me when I walked in. I got to be the starer. The class was Communications 432- Account Planning. My professor is great and I am getting excited about my major again.

Also, my best bud Carrie came to the class so that was clearly awesome (I’m crossing my fingers that a space will open up so she can add it).

Anyway, no need for an anxiety attack today. After class, Carrie and I headed to Sonic for a little break because we have our elective together at 4 – Media and the First Amendment. I love media law, so I’m very excited about this one too!

But the BEST part is that Carrie and I checked the roll to see who was in the next class. And our favorite character in the major is in the class. I have no tolerance for him but on the other hand I love having classes with him because he gives me great stories! So, hopefully after this class tonight I’ll have a great blog post story for you!

My first class of the semester is in one hour. It’s a class for my major so I probably will know some of the people in the class. But for some reason, without fail, the beginning of each semester, I get SO nervous.

I mean right now, I have butterflies in my stomach. I want to vomit. I can’t stop tapping my feet or rambling to my coworkers.

Aagh! The suspense just kills me! Who is going to be in my class? Is someone going to be in there I don’t get along with? Are my friends in my major also in the class? Who am I going to sit by? What if I sit in that spot and then hate it but am stuck there for the whole semester because that’s what humans do? What if I don’t know anything? What if, when I walk in, I just stand there and everyone stairs at me with blank faces? What if I walk into the wrong class?

What if… What if… What ifffffff…. What………… if……………..

So Nervous.

I have to go to class now. It doesn’t start for another half an hour, but I can’t wait any longer!