Saturday, September 12, 2009



So, I was just doing my own thing today: got up, ate some
cheese and bread, then went on facebook, ate some cheese and nutella,
and then I decided that I would give myself a little treat by watching
a movie. I haven't watched a movie since being in the states. I decided
to watch my one of my favorites: The Darjeeling Limited.
It's super good. You should check it out. In fact, check out
all of Wes Anderson movies, because they are quite awesome.
But that's my opinion.

Friday, September 11, 2009

The Story of Sunkist




So, last year I did a study abroad in Tours, France {I know: I'm super lucky to be able to travel. Thanks Pappi!}. Some of my friends were doing the same program, so we decided to all go traveling together before and after the program. We went to Ireland, Germany, France, Italy, Czech Republic, Switzerland, and England. It was super fun and I'm really glad that I went with them. Go team M.A.M.B.A.!!! Anyways, we all met at the international airport in SLC and I noticed that they all packed very little. And then there was me with my HUGE bright orange suitcase with all my random stuff in it that I probably didn't need but brought anyways because I'm super cool like that. (Neuchatel, Switzerland--->)




(Waiting for train #1)
Anyways, I traveled all over Europe with this thing. I would carry it up stairs and downstairs, through train stations. I even used it as a table and ate on it. Also, we would play card games on this infamous piece of luggage.









(in Dresden taking a nap--->)





(waiting for the train #2)
It became just like another person on our trip. So, my friend, Meghan, christened is "Sunkist." We decided to take pictures of it all over Europe. Sometimes he would go to parties with us. We wold dress him up. Good times.

(waiting for the train #3)
I think that he missed hanging out with us terribly, but now, he is in La Suisse with me and we are having the best time of our lives. We've only been here for about a week, but we have already met so many interesting people.









(<---Meghan feeding Sunkist)












(Mac inside Sunkist)





(<---going to the beach in Hyeres, France)




















(playing cards on Sunkist--->)















(<---sleeping after a beautiful day at the beach)








(Sunkist finally in SLC)

Thursday, September 10, 2009

You make me go OOOO with the things that you DOOOOO


OK, so I'm kind of obsessed with this band called Camera Obscura. The girls voice is just so pretty and awesome. I find that the band is pretty unique and their music videos are super cool. Mais, c'est mon opinion. Qu'est-ce que tu penses? They kind of sound like Belle & Sebastion, but with a girl singing and not from Scotland (or at least I'm pretty sure). Anyways, I'm in love with this song called "French Navy." It makes me want to fall in love someday. And the Music video is freakin' awesome!


ENJOY!!!





{P.S. if the link doesn't work, then you should def look it up on youtube anyways}

Not So Mundane Places




The other day, some of my friends invited me to go on a hike by our dorm. I had nothing else to do so I decided to go. Was started walking up towards the mountains and stuff, then we went throught the forest and then, tout a coup, there was the huge field. I asked my friend what purpose of it was, and she told me that it was a part of a farm {ou une ferme}. It was beautiful. I love simple things like that. For instance, going hiking up in mountains and then finding a serene lake just chillin' there in the middle of the mountains. That's what I love. I just want to be a lake...or a cat, because they have the best lives. ANYWAYS, my friend was explaining to me (in french obviously) that they have their goats eat all the grass so that the field is tidy and clean. Unfortunately, there is merde everwhere. In french, "Mow the Lawn" is tondre la palouse. I guess it's supposed to be funny, but I don't get it. {Margaritte the Cow} {a beautiful field on top of a mountain}








{SHEEP-->}
{ou des moutons}



We saw some other animals like pigs and donkeys and such. when I was little I told my parents that we (not just me) were going to own a farm one day. I remember drawing up plans to renovate our little A-frame house in Emigration canyon, and making it into a little farm house. OMG. I was such a nerd! Or maybe I still am? HA. I don't know. I guess we are all nerdy in our own little ways...
{Pigs or how they say in french des cochons}
{Andy and me with a Donkey, or at least I think it's a donkey}
{ un âne}
Enjoy the pics! And I hope that you learned some french for today! Now, I have to go take a shower because I haven't taken one in three days. Ciao!

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

The Beautiful City of Neuchatel

So, it's beautiful here. Apparently, it gets pretty dead looking in the winter, so I have to appreciate the beauty while it lasts. But the I've almost been here for a week and it's just awesome. People here are so nice. AND the public transportation here is pretty good. I haven't riden on a bus since Montreal, so it's pretty intense. Anyways, here are some kewl pics that I took with Mariella (my digital camera). Enjoy!!!
<--my view from a bench by the lake

Some buildings in the Neuch --->

<---Andy eating some lunch
On the way to school--->
<---the main road by the school


Feet!!!! --->

<--- a cute lil' market
I took this pic while waiting for the bus dowtown --->

Monday, September 7, 2009

On My Way to the Neuch



So, My last day in the states (for awhile). My dad took me to the airport. (My friend Caiti was supposed to come, but she couldn't get work off.) One of my bags was 54 pounds! If ones bag is over 50 pounds then one has to pay $150! OMG.
(<---Me on my airport attire: Jeans, American Apparel jacket, and silver cowboy boots)
So, I was trying to find a way to shift all of my stuff. (Pappi and me at the airport hangin' out and having senitmentals conversations --->)Most of it was liquid so it was kind of tricky, but I figured out a way! yaaaay! Man I love being cheap...anyways, usually when I fly, something always goes wrong. For instance, I did a study a
(Me and Lenny having some sentimental conversations)
abroad in Montreal the summer between my Junior and Senior year of highschool. First off, I woke up really late. I had five minutes to get everything in my car. My dad was going crazy and I was on the verge of crying because I was so stressed. And then, I don't know why, but ALL OF THE FREAKIN' HIGHWAYS WERE CLOSED. So, we had to drive on backroads and stuff. Luckily, I got to my gate ontime and I had fifteen minutes or so before my plane took off.
So, I was just sitting there and I took a little nap. My plane took off five minutes before I woke up. Apparently, they called my name about fifteen times. I WAS RIGHT THERE THE WHOLE TIME! OMG. I don't even know. Luckily I got on a different plane and stuff. I got to montreal that night, but they lost my bag. Like everyone elses bag, it was a black, rolling suitcase. It finally rolled aroung (haha) a couple of days later, but still! One of the most stressful trips I have ever been on. Good times.

Luckily, that didn't happen this time. Everything went as smooth as butter. Well, except for going through the Frankfurt airport in my silver cowboy boots. I got a lot of weird looks, but I think, unconsciously (obviously), I liked the attention. ;)

Saturday, September 5, 2009

Au revoir America








So, I am finally in the Neuch and it's so beautiful here! But more of that in later posts! This post is dedicated to my family and friends whom have(<---me at Tres Hombres) always loved me and have supported me. I love you all and am so blessed to have you in my lives.


Especially my dad who has always been there for (sisters, papp, and nephew --->) me. I love you Pappi!!! Anyways, here are some pics that I took with my FIRST DIGITAL CAMERA EVER!!!! For my last night in town, my dad took me to Tres Hombres because 1. it's so freaking good and B. I really wanted Mexican food because I'll never have it again. oh man. HERE THEY ARE!!!!OMG IDK.









<----my brothers and me