Sunday, April 29, 2012

In-despicable Me

So, there are some things about me that most people just don't know. For example, I didn't get my driver's license until I was almost 18, or when I was 12 I had this beanie baby chameleon that I would take EVERYWHERE, or I used to get so nervous before my wrestling matches that I would get sick and sometimes not be able to compete. BUT. You are about to get the mother of all unknowns about B Boy.

I like Belle. You know, the girl from that Disney movie? Gets kidnapped by the beast guy and even though the best-looking guy in town wants her she ends up falling in love with the beast because he rocks on the inside. Yeah. Belle.

Ok, so I more than like Belle, I have the biggest crush on her. Yeah. And I'll tell you why:



She's beautiful, and she doesn't know it.
Belle is so beautiful. Even when she doesn't try to be. She never once says anything about How she looks because she is so humble about it. Her good looks combined with her humility = beauty.

She takes chances.
After she was kidnapped, she took the time to get to know who the beast really was. She learned of his strengths and his weaknesses. And then, she took a chance. She took the chance that even though there were some things she wasn't sure about, about herself, her relationship with the beast, or especially the beast himself, she chose him. Where others would have opted out she went forward. They didn't know each for very long either. I'd say it worked out well on both sides.

She is solid in what she knows to be true.
Belle is playful, happy, and carefree, but when it comes down to it, she sticks by her beliefs. The whole time they were in the castle she tried to see the world from he beast's perspective, but never sacrificed her own. She really felt like she was just misunderstanding him. That's pretty dang cool.

Cares for people when they're sick.
When people are sick, she takes care of them, analyzes their pain, makes sure they eat well.

Gives great hugs.
She gives the best hugs, the kind that you just keep holding on to. Watch for them when you watch it.

She loves her family.
This is such a major turn on, when a girl loves her family. Belle definitely does. That's why she convinced the beast to let her go find her dad. In fact, she's got such great family relationships that I'm jealous of them sometimes. I mean, people she doesn't even know have blogged about her family. That's how tight they are.

She sings like an angel.
Belle's voice is so soft and gentle, it's like it's rocking a child to sleep and soothing its cares and nightmares away. That voice has the potential to reach inside of you and rip out your heart. You could cry at any instant. But it never does that, just makes you happy. But she doesn't act like she knows how good her voice is either. Which makes it 10 times better when you get to hear it.

That's why I like Belle so much. Tell your friends. It is no longer a secret who Bryant likes, it's out in the open. So come at me bro.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Trying to Study for Book of Mormon

Its finals week. I was just trying to study for Book of Mormon using a google doc and two people started chatting it up. I highlighted each person separately to make it easier to read. Here is what they said:

Anonymous user 1669: I love the Book of Mormon.
Anonymous User 1664 has opened the document.
Anonymous User 1583 has left.
Anonymous user 1669: I said, I LOVE THE BOOK OF MORMON.
Anonymous User 1682 has opened the document.
Anonymous user 1669: Hello?
Anonymous User 1682: Oh Hi!
I am a lover of the book of mormon too!
Anonymous user 1669: Anonymous user 1669 here.
Are you L.D.S.?
Anonymous User 1682: Anonymous user 1682 here.
Anonymous user 1669: As in Latter-day Saint.
Anonymous User 1682: Yes I am! We already have so much in common!
Anonymous User 1630 has left.
Anonymous User 1682: SHould we maybe meet?
Anonymous user 1669: Wow. So...what's your name? are you single?
Anonymous User 1682: I apologize for that capitalization error. I am Alma. Yes, single and LOVING IT!!
Wait, are you?
Or are you unhappy in a current relationship?
Anonymous user 1669: I don't think is really the place to talk about this....
Anonymous User 1682: Ok, your place or mine?
Anonymous user 1669: Mine
Anonymous User 1682: OK SEE YOU SOON! BYE
Anonymous user 1669: YOU DON'T KNOW MY NAME
or where I lice
live.
Anonymous User 1682: Anonymous user 1669. Or is not?
lice?
I have a google map tracing your exact location.
Hope thats not creepy
Anonymous User 5415 has left.
Anonymous User 1682: Why do people keep leaving?
Anonymous user 1669: They're jealous, probably.
Wait. are you a boy?
Anonymous User 1682: No are you?
Anonymous user 1669: ...........
Anonymous User 1682 has left.
Anonymous user 1669: wow
Anonymous User 1697 has opened the document.
Anonymous user 1669: this is awkward...


We need more of this in our lives.

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Making a Difference

“To live for results would be to sentence myself to continuous frustration. My only sure reward is in my actions and not from them.”Hugh Prather
I presented my research paper this morning. I included it below (I won't feel bad in the SLIGHTEST if you don't read it. It's pretty hefty):



The Cover page graphic was distorted in the PDF above. ANYWAY, It struck me today that the class I presented my research paper to was intrigued, but that's where our connection stopped. I sensed that they did not share, in the slightest, MY view of how much this can change the world. This WILL make a difference someday. I realized then that its all about how I feel. If I honestly felt like pursuing this course of study and research would change the world, which I do, then not doing so would destroy a part of my soul. I'd always wonder. It's not about whether or not I make a difference, its only about whether or not I try.

Incidentally, I got an iPad last week. I got the Draw Something app on it. Turns out I'm a pretty good artist:



Just sayin'

Also, I can do accents really well now that I watched several youtube videos that basically teach you everything you need to know. Here is a video Carlie and I watching and learning from the youtube videos. Enjoy :)