the Social Network

Facebook isn't working. It reminds me of the Social Network. It started not working at 10:15, just a few minutes ago. Strange. I wonder if it isn't working for everyone else.

Guess what... I am graduating in April.

It works again.

The Mailbox

Jeremy and Catey made this together this afternoon. Phoebe the dog didn't help much but she tagged along and kept company with us. You're a good dog, Phoebe Smith. (I sang that to the Grinch song in my head.)

Top 10 Movies from 2010

Jeremy:

1. The King’s Speech

2. The Social Network

3. The Fighter

4. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

5. Toy Story 3

6. True Grit

7. Cyrus

8. Four Lions

9. Kick-Ass

10. Catfish

Catey:

1. The King’s Speech

2. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

3. Toy Story 3

4. The Fighter

5. How to Train Your Dragon

6. Despicable Me

7. True Grit

8. The Social Network

9. Tangled

10. Oceans

Pedestrian gets hit by a car in Springville

Hillary and Scott are having a boy, just so you know. Also, I found out that Hillary's mom is having another baby boy in December, so the two babies can be friends like Hilly and me (Catey).

August 25 was the first day of school for my last semester. I was on my way to catch the bus but I got hit by a car while I was still on the sidewalk. It was really strange because I was waiting for the crosswalk signal when suddenly and briefly I saw a maroonish or reddish SUV heading towards me, next thing I knew, I was in the ambulance. I can't really remember pain, but I'm sure I hurt and I've probably just blocked it out. I do remember my leggings, tights, leotard, and sweater getting cut off of my body and how the scissors were cold but smooth as they grazed my skin. The very first thing I remember thinking was, "That car totally hit me! I really got hit by a car." I was absolutely in shock and couldn't believe what happened. I then gave the EMTs Jeremy and my mother's phone numbers because I wanted them with me. I remember wiggling my fingers and toes and discovered that I wasn't paralyzed, I was totally relieved.

The driver that hit me was drunk and high on heroin, which is dumb in the first place, but it's even worse that it was only 7:15 a.m. and he'd been in court for a DUI only the day before.

Turns out that I had what is called a "tibial plateau fracture" and a partially torn meniscus in my right leg, my left ACL was torn, I had a concussion, I needed staples in my head, and my nose was broken, along with some other face bones that didn't need to be fixed.

A tibial plateau fracture means that the top of the tibia, near the knee, has a fracture. In my case, part of the medial side of the top of my tibia broke off. They repaired it with a plate and 8 screws and told me not to walk on it for 12 weeks, though I didn't feel like walking at the time anyway. My nose got fixed and was painful for a little while, but it is okay now. The ACL will be fixed after I can use my right leg, so probably not till the end of November. I was very blessed to not be dead, paralyzed, or brain damaged.

I'm getting really bored of this post, so I may add to it another day. I just wanted to say something about this since it really affects mine and Jeremy's lives. People have shown so much kindness and charity and we have been full of gratitude to them and to the heavenly beings that kept me in as good as condition as I am. I just want to say thank you to all who have shown us support and DON'T DO DRUGS because they are bad!

grand-relative in the next generation

I'm so excited! My niece Hillary and her husband Scott are having a baby. I am so excited! We didn't really know how long she'd been full with child until today. They went to their first ultrasound and got to hear the heartbeat. Hilly sent me a text with a picture of the little babe in her belly and she also told me that she's due March 2nd which means they are 11 weeks into pregnancy. I really am so excited.

We went to a divine comedy reunion dinner on Sunday and got to meet a friend's month old baby. It was so cute because this little munchkin was the first person we saw when we walked in the door. Jeremy was so cute when he was watching the squirming little pink human who was asleep in its baby carrier. I had fun watching Jeremy. I think that made Jeremy more excited for Hilly and Scoot to have a little munchkin of their own.

Anniversary

We have been married for more than a year now. I could easily say we've been through really hard things that weren't really under our control, but we did make it! We've also probably had some of the best times.

One of our good friend's is moving away for a few months and we're going to miss her. Vanessa Barney has hung out with us a lot lately, she is a wonderful friend and will be missed for these few months.

This coming week is pretty exciting. Jeremy is graduating from BYU on Thursday. I'm a little worried though, he doesn't have his cap and gown yet. I hope we can still get him one. His family is coming down from Idaho to watch his commencement, and many in my family want to go too. I think it'd be fun if we did something special for him, like had a little brunch or lunch.

We are driving to the Oakland/San Fransisco area the day after commencement to go to Meagan Gallagher and Jared Porter's wedding. I'm really excited for these guys to get married. They are really cool and they are true friends. The wedding is sure to be fun. Jeremy and I have never been to the San Fran area so we're also excited to go just because of that, but we also have the opportunity to volunteer at the Outside Lands music festival, which means we get to go for free one day! Yay!

All I really wanted to say in this post was that I love Jeremy so much. I'm so happy we decided to marry each other. It makes all the difference to be married to your very best friend and to be able to help and support each other all the time.

sculpting

Today was my second day back to ballet since the middle of May. My muscles are really sore and knotted up, but it is good that I'm dancing again.
Jeremy has been practicing stop motion animation with a wooden art mannequin model doll and his new stop motion software from Dragon. He and I made a short test video of it. He also started to build the armature for a monster that is going to be in his movie, "Gerald." While he was doing this, I had played with the modeling clay. I haven't done any sculpting or very much visual art for at least 4 years. We both had a lot of fun.