"If I were a rapist, you would already be raped by now"
Lindsey
Friday, September 2, 2011
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Hey girl hey
It's me Jenna. Sorry I suck so bad at updating you guys. Things have been out of this world busy lately.
Me and Jonathon spent a month in Michigan with Bean and my family. We got back to Utah on the 15th and packed for 3 days straight. It was so hot in Utah, I wanted to die moving all of those boxes (18!). We arrived in California Wednesday night and we are staying with his grandparents until we find a place (which could be forever).
I've been pretty cooped up in their little house in Pleasanton since we arrived. We did make a trip to Berkeley with his Aunt and Uncle the other night, and Bean saw the Pacific for the first time. We had fancy Japanese food; I felt a little out of place. I'm just used to Cafe Rio and the Zupes. I ate fish eggs without realizing it and then got really carsick on the way home. Knowing I had fish eggs in my stomach didn't help. Luckily I kept it down.
Right now I'm going a little crazy from his grandparents. They're the sweetest, but I forgot that they still think we're twelve. They make me warm milk for breakfast every morning. Breakfast starts at 10:00, so no sleeping in. I'm so jet lagged! They also keep telling us to clean our space up, but we don't have any room for our stuff. I need an apartment soon or we're all going to lose it.
Jonathon is working as an account manager for an organic dog shampoo company. He is in charge of all of the Bay Area accounts. We used the shampoo and conditioner on Bean last night and she's all fluffy now. She looks like a wolf pup, but she's full grown. Anyways, so Jonathon has been gone all yesterday and today. I watch Cash Cab, Wheel of Fortune, and the news with his grandparents. His grandma has a heavy French accent and she's deaf so its a little hard to communicate. Her favorite things are dark chocolate, South Park, and Snooki. "Oh you know the Snooki. Yeh, I like her, she is so funny with her hair." - Grandma Canada.
I went grocery shopping with Grandpa today and it took a lot longer than I would have liked because he's very stubborn and independent. He's well known at the Safeway (grocery store) and says he "knows it like the back of [his] hand." His little grocery list in hand, he would sing throughout the store and direct me where to go.
They sure love Bean, even though she barks a lot. You guys wouldn't believe how grown up she is looking. I developed some film and there was a puppy picture of her. She was so tiny! The roll also had some pictures of you guys. I'll have to put them on here when I can access a scanner.
Oh dear, Grandpa is trying to talk to Grandma right now. That's always funny because he has to yell at her a few times for her to understand.
Anyways, that's the latest here. I miss you guys and so does Bean. My best friends right now are Grandma and Grandpa, Jonathon and Bean. School starts at the end of August for me. There is a lot to do before then. I sure am tired.
Well, keep me updated on you guys. I bet you all had amazing summers!
Me and Jonathon spent a month in Michigan with Bean and my family. We got back to Utah on the 15th and packed for 3 days straight. It was so hot in Utah, I wanted to die moving all of those boxes (18!). We arrived in California Wednesday night and we are staying with his grandparents until we find a place (which could be forever).
I've been pretty cooped up in their little house in Pleasanton since we arrived. We did make a trip to Berkeley with his Aunt and Uncle the other night, and Bean saw the Pacific for the first time. We had fancy Japanese food; I felt a little out of place. I'm just used to Cafe Rio and the Zupes. I ate fish eggs without realizing it and then got really carsick on the way home. Knowing I had fish eggs in my stomach didn't help. Luckily I kept it down.
Right now I'm going a little crazy from his grandparents. They're the sweetest, but I forgot that they still think we're twelve. They make me warm milk for breakfast every morning. Breakfast starts at 10:00, so no sleeping in. I'm so jet lagged! They also keep telling us to clean our space up, but we don't have any room for our stuff. I need an apartment soon or we're all going to lose it.
Jonathon is working as an account manager for an organic dog shampoo company. He is in charge of all of the Bay Area accounts. We used the shampoo and conditioner on Bean last night and she's all fluffy now. She looks like a wolf pup, but she's full grown. Anyways, so Jonathon has been gone all yesterday and today. I watch Cash Cab, Wheel of Fortune, and the news with his grandparents. His grandma has a heavy French accent and she's deaf so its a little hard to communicate. Her favorite things are dark chocolate, South Park, and Snooki. "Oh you know the Snooki. Yeh, I like her, she is so funny with her hair." - Grandma Canada.
I went grocery shopping with Grandpa today and it took a lot longer than I would have liked because he's very stubborn and independent. He's well known at the Safeway (grocery store) and says he "knows it like the back of [his] hand." His little grocery list in hand, he would sing throughout the store and direct me where to go.
They sure love Bean, even though she barks a lot. You guys wouldn't believe how grown up she is looking. I developed some film and there was a puppy picture of her. She was so tiny! The roll also had some pictures of you guys. I'll have to put them on here when I can access a scanner.
Oh dear, Grandpa is trying to talk to Grandma right now. That's always funny because he has to yell at her a few times for her to understand.
Anyways, that's the latest here. I miss you guys and so does Bean. My best friends right now are Grandma and Grandpa, Jonathon and Bean. School starts at the end of August for me. There is a lot to do before then. I sure am tired.
Well, keep me updated on you guys. I bet you all had amazing summers!
Welcome Home Mela!
Hey Melissa! Welcome home to the good ole' US of A! It was great to skype you today and we miss you like CRAZZZZZY. We need to skype again soon.
Long lost roommate jenna! How are you? Have you moved to San Fran yet and how are things going with that? Well just write back so we can know what is going on.
Love ya
Long lost roommate jenna! How are you? Have you moved to San Fran yet and how are things going with that? Well just write back so we can know what is going on.
Love ya
Sunday, June 26, 2011
ROOMIES! We miss you guys!
Hey roommates! How are you guys doing? Linds and I miss you guys soooo much and we talk about you all the time, like ALL the time. What are you guys up to? Jenna have you moved yet and what is the status with you? Mela how is Ecuador going? I hope that all is well. How are you doing these days?
Well we just got back from Jordan this week, it was amazing! We went and saw the Petra, Jordan River, and other Biblical things. It was blazing hot but it was worth it. We got to ride camels which was a highlight. Life in Jeru is splendid except that we have finals this week :( we are kinda peeing our pants but whatevs. We will make it through. We went to a Matisyahu concert this past week! It was so much fun and we saw so many indie people and we were like "Mela and Jenna would LOVE that guy and that guy" lets just say that had deep v-necks.
Lately we have started a trend of taking urban photos, like the ones that we always take. here is a little preview of them...
Love ya girls! And write back so we can read about your lives and BTW my blog is
http://buhlerinjerusalem.blogspot.com/
Well we just got back from Jordan this week, it was amazing! We went and saw the Petra, Jordan River, and other Biblical things. It was blazing hot but it was worth it. We got to ride camels which was a highlight. Life in Jeru is splendid except that we have finals this week :( we are kinda peeing our pants but whatevs. We will make it through. We went to a Matisyahu concert this past week! It was so much fun and we saw so many indie people and we were like "Mela and Jenna would LOVE that guy and that guy" lets just say that had deep v-necks.
Lately we have started a trend of taking urban photos, like the ones that we always take. here is a little preview of them...
http://buhlerinjerusalem.blogspot.com/
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Lindsey the Camel
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Friday, May 6, 2011
Shalom
Hey Roomies!
So we are sitting in our Islam class and our professor is taking really fast and it is way over our heads, so Lindsey is writing jenny and I decided to update you guys on our adventures :)
The other day I went to the Dome of the Rock and it was so amazing. I remember learning about it in our Art history class but to bad that I don't remember what I learned in that class but I still enjoyed walking around and being amazed by the mosaics. We are not allowed to go inside but apparently if you pay them enough you can get a peek inside, so I guess we will see how much you have to pay. Or you could lie and say your muslim, but we decided that we would probably get struck down by lightning if we lie to get into a holy site.
Lindsey did a ramparts walk, I had Arabic class but it is where you walk around the top of the old city wall. She took some great pictures ( a few slightly cheesy pictures).
The Jerusalem Center has a great view and we get to eat outside everyday and look over the Old city. The weather has been really nice lately and it hasn't gotten too hot. But I know that soon enough I know that we will be scorched! The food here at the center is amazing and so now me and Lindsey are trying to cut back and eat in proportions so we don't swell up like balloons. We also started P90X in the mornings with Kimberly and Elise. We were sooo sore the first few days.
So apparently Mount Scopus (the hill that we live on) is a migratory place for Vipers.....yes, the snakes. After we learned this Lindsey was opening our back door to our balcony and she screamed and scared all of us. She immediately thought viper but then it turned out to be just the curtains. Easy mistake.
Tonight we go on a field trip to the Western wall! We are both really excited, friday nights are the beginning of the Sabbaths here so a lot of people come into the city to pray. We are not allowed to take pictures though because according to their religion they are not allowed to do work or use technology so we can't take pictures.
Lindsey is doing great in her Hebrew class and learned a wonderful song on how to greet someone. I love my Arabic class and I love my teacher he is really funny. I think our favorite class would have to be our Old Testament class. We learn so much each class period and he puts it in terms that it is easy to understand.
Jenna- I am so sorry to hear about your apt! That sounds miserable. How are the things going on now? Has the snoring girl moved out yet? I didn't think that I would ever miss the University Villa that much. How is Bean? I have to admit that I miss having an animal in my life. The only thing that we get to see are diseased cats and dogs. If you ever find a dress or plan any parts of your wedding keep us posted. I would love to see pictures and such. When do you and Jonathan move to San Fran? Of course I have never been in a relationship but I feel like everyone goes through the hard times and you guys will be fine.
Mela- I love reading your blog and seeing your pictures! It sounds like you are having an amazing time over there! I am still not sure how we got the misconspetion with you and russ but I am glad that things are still going strong. (jenna- we heard through the grapevine that they broke up but they didn't) How much longer do you have over there?
We seem to never have enough time over here and we are always tired. I am starting to master the 10 minute nap. Our classes required A TON of reading so we are always doing that but we also have all these places in Jerusalem that we have to go see. And we want to go out to the city everyday. It is hard to balance it all. We work out at 5:30 and then have breakfast at 7 and classes throughout the day. We are turning into grandmas, when 10 pm rolls around we are ready to go to bed.
Well linds and I have a meeting with the bishop right to get our callings, we are nervous and we do not want any teaching position. I am hoping ward greeter!
So we are sitting in our Islam class and our professor is taking really fast and it is way over our heads, so Lindsey is writing jenny and I decided to update you guys on our adventures :)
The other day I went to the Dome of the Rock and it was so amazing. I remember learning about it in our Art history class but to bad that I don't remember what I learned in that class but I still enjoyed walking around and being amazed by the mosaics. We are not allowed to go inside but apparently if you pay them enough you can get a peek inside, so I guess we will see how much you have to pay. Or you could lie and say your muslim, but we decided that we would probably get struck down by lightning if we lie to get into a holy site.
Lindsey did a ramparts walk, I had Arabic class but it is where you walk around the top of the old city wall. She took some great pictures ( a few slightly cheesy pictures).
The Jerusalem Center has a great view and we get to eat outside everyday and look over the Old city. The weather has been really nice lately and it hasn't gotten too hot. But I know that soon enough I know that we will be scorched! The food here at the center is amazing and so now me and Lindsey are trying to cut back and eat in proportions so we don't swell up like balloons. We also started P90X in the mornings with Kimberly and Elise. We were sooo sore the first few days.
So apparently Mount Scopus (the hill that we live on) is a migratory place for Vipers.....yes, the snakes. After we learned this Lindsey was opening our back door to our balcony and she screamed and scared all of us. She immediately thought viper but then it turned out to be just the curtains. Easy mistake.
Tonight we go on a field trip to the Western wall! We are both really excited, friday nights are the beginning of the Sabbaths here so a lot of people come into the city to pray. We are not allowed to take pictures though because according to their religion they are not allowed to do work or use technology so we can't take pictures.
Lindsey is doing great in her Hebrew class and learned a wonderful song on how to greet someone. I love my Arabic class and I love my teacher he is really funny. I think our favorite class would have to be our Old Testament class. We learn so much each class period and he puts it in terms that it is easy to understand.
Jenna- I am so sorry to hear about your apt! That sounds miserable. How are the things going on now? Has the snoring girl moved out yet? I didn't think that I would ever miss the University Villa that much. How is Bean? I have to admit that I miss having an animal in my life. The only thing that we get to see are diseased cats and dogs. If you ever find a dress or plan any parts of your wedding keep us posted. I would love to see pictures and such. When do you and Jonathan move to San Fran? Of course I have never been in a relationship but I feel like everyone goes through the hard times and you guys will be fine.
Mela- I love reading your blog and seeing your pictures! It sounds like you are having an amazing time over there! I am still not sure how we got the misconspetion with you and russ but I am glad that things are still going strong. (jenna- we heard through the grapevine that they broke up but they didn't) How much longer do you have over there?
We seem to never have enough time over here and we are always tired. I am starting to master the 10 minute nap. Our classes required A TON of reading so we are always doing that but we also have all these places in Jerusalem that we have to go see. And we want to go out to the city everyday. It is hard to balance it all. We work out at 5:30 and then have breakfast at 7 and classes throughout the day. We are turning into grandmas, when 10 pm rolls around we are ready to go to bed.
Well linds and I have a meeting with the bishop right to get our callings, we are nervous and we do not want any teaching position. I am hoping ward greeter!
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