November is upon us! We have so much to be thankful for!
We have had a great year and lots has happened. I'm still
Running...Race Day is getting CLOSE!!! December 4th!
YIKES!!! Were still figuring out Ty's school stuff..... It
seems like its never ending. Were currently in my Mom's
basement apartment with my Brother and his wife. We
are still working and all.... just living life! Hope your all
doing good too! :)
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Thursday, October 28, 2010
The politics of colleges!
So we met with BYU yesterday, the counselor that has been helping Ty is really awesome.
She's very helpful and you never leave her office feeling like you've got no where to go!
We were pretty sure that Ty didnt get in because of his GPA. WHICH, was true. BUT she
said that they are really starting to see the results of accepting people based off their GPA.
They have made it so hard for people with talent and potential to get in. Which we have known
is true for a year now! BUT come Spring they are changing it all! They are going to be going
based of more than just the GPA, in fact that wont be the main thing anymore! They will be
going off of their essay and accomplishments! So with that being said , its on our side.
Ty's got a great GPA. She always compliments him on it. So she helped us devise a plan.
OPTION #1
We are setting up an appointment with the Arts Dept. (trying to get an Apt. with an Animation Professor) and have them meet Ty and go over his art work and ask for an honest evaluation.
If they think Ty would be a great asset to their program and if he's the kind of student they want.
Then ask them to "endorse" Ty in a sense. If they think Ty's got what it takes then they can email their comments to Ty's counselor and she sits on the board that accepts transfer students.
So she said that can and will go a far ways. If we can get that here soon, then Ty can most likely get in for January still!
Option #2
BYU offers Evening classes. These have different admission requirements. The big ones she mentioned were that you must be over 23 [X] and that you can't have ever been x-communicated from the church [X]. So we got those covered. And they still had openings in drawing classes and "pre-animation" classes! You cant take more than 6 credit with evening classes, but were thinking (still looking into it) that you have to take at least 6 credits to get FAFSA and to not have to pay back your student loans. SO that is really helpful!
So things are looking good, the quote keeps coming to mind "I never said it would be easy, I only said it would be worth it" So whatever happens in the end, it will be worth it if we keep pursuing our dream! Also, once again the fact is "its not what you know, but who you know".
So if anyone knows someone who is in the art/animation dept. with BYU let us know! :)
She's very helpful and you never leave her office feeling like you've got no where to go!
We were pretty sure that Ty didnt get in because of his GPA. WHICH, was true. BUT she
said that they are really starting to see the results of accepting people based off their GPA.
They have made it so hard for people with talent and potential to get in. Which we have known
is true for a year now! BUT come Spring they are changing it all! They are going to be going
based of more than just the GPA, in fact that wont be the main thing anymore! They will be
going off of their essay and accomplishments! So with that being said , its on our side.
Ty's got a great GPA. She always compliments him on it. So she helped us devise a plan.
OPTION #1
We are setting up an appointment with the Arts Dept. (trying to get an Apt. with an Animation Professor) and have them meet Ty and go over his art work and ask for an honest evaluation.
If they think Ty would be a great asset to their program and if he's the kind of student they want.
Then ask them to "endorse" Ty in a sense. If they think Ty's got what it takes then they can email their comments to Ty's counselor and she sits on the board that accepts transfer students.
So she said that can and will go a far ways. If we can get that here soon, then Ty can most likely get in for January still!
Option #2
BYU offers Evening classes. These have different admission requirements. The big ones she mentioned were that you must be over 23 [X] and that you can't have ever been x-communicated from the church [X]. So we got those covered. And they still had openings in drawing classes and "pre-animation" classes! You cant take more than 6 credit with evening classes, but were thinking (still looking into it) that you have to take at least 6 credits to get FAFSA and to not have to pay back your student loans. SO that is really helpful!
So things are looking good, the quote keeps coming to mind "I never said it would be easy, I only said it would be worth it" So whatever happens in the end, it will be worth it if we keep pursuing our dream! Also, once again the fact is "its not what you know, but who you know".
So if anyone knows someone who is in the art/animation dept. with BYU let us know! :)
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Ring around the Rosies
So we heard back from BYU. Sadly Ty wasn't accepted for January.....
SO were at square one again... BUT it will all work out. I'm pretty sure of it.
Everything happens for a reason. We meet with the counselor next week to
go over exactly why. So we will see what happens after that. We are thinking
we know why, because Ty's GPA was slightly under what they want. Which is
3.7! So he was almost to 3.6 overall. Which is still amazing! I am so proud of all
Ty's hard work! It's not easy, but he's almost there. We have been looking at
schools around the country, of coarse none seems as "cool" or well rounded as
BYU's animation program, but who knows. Hopefully in the next 2 weeks we will
have more info and direction as to where we'll be!
On a different note... It's fall! I love it! The trees are changing colors and the air
is a little crisp. :) I love it. I love waking up in a warm bed, with slippers to slip on
as I climb out of the covers. Then the warm breakfasts and all. It's joyous! I love
the candles to add the effect of the season. This year pumpkin pie is the winner. So
yummy! We are loving it!
We are still deciding what to be for halloween... it's not easy as adults even! We just
might surprise you! haha. I love looking at costumes, but can't pick one to be! Eek.
Suggestions are welcome, but keep in mind we were pirates LAST YEAR. Seems like
everyone who's commented on facebook says pirates... something new this year!
SO were at square one again... BUT it will all work out. I'm pretty sure of it.
Everything happens for a reason. We meet with the counselor next week to
go over exactly why. So we will see what happens after that. We are thinking
we know why, because Ty's GPA was slightly under what they want. Which is
3.7! So he was almost to 3.6 overall. Which is still amazing! I am so proud of all
Ty's hard work! It's not easy, but he's almost there. We have been looking at
schools around the country, of coarse none seems as "cool" or well rounded as
BYU's animation program, but who knows. Hopefully in the next 2 weeks we will
have more info and direction as to where we'll be!
On a different note... It's fall! I love it! The trees are changing colors and the air
is a little crisp. :) I love it. I love waking up in a warm bed, with slippers to slip on
as I climb out of the covers. Then the warm breakfasts and all. It's joyous! I love
the candles to add the effect of the season. This year pumpkin pie is the winner. So
yummy! We are loving it!
We are still deciding what to be for halloween... it's not easy as adults even! We just
might surprise you! haha. I love looking at costumes, but can't pick one to be! Eek.
Suggestions are welcome, but keep in mind we were pirates LAST YEAR. Seems like
everyone who's commented on facebook says pirates... something new this year!
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Slacking! No excuse!
Ok since we've been home from Idaho I have been a SLACKER!
We did get out on Tuesday night and go biking for 2 miles. Which was
awesome. BUT that's the only thing I have done this week! Monday
I took as a rest day, we were heading home from ID. Then last night
I was just NOT in the mood. I couldn't get myself into the mood to do
any sort of exercise. SO we resorted to going on a date. We went and
got a Pizza and drove up the foothills and had our pizza in the car and
watched the sun set while in the peace and quite. We had 6 deer just
come right by the car and mozy on by. It was cool. Then we snuggled
up on the couch for the news and Ty rubbed my feet..... It was heaven!
So I confessed. Week 2 has NOT gone as planned. But I still enjoyed it!
... So tonight after I get off work running is the first thing I will do!
Promise! :)... AND we got word today that Admission Decisions will
be made by the end of this week! SO please please please keep Ty in
your prayers that he'll get in!! Thanks!
We did get out on Tuesday night and go biking for 2 miles. Which was
awesome. BUT that's the only thing I have done this week! Monday
I took as a rest day, we were heading home from ID. Then last night
I was just NOT in the mood. I couldn't get myself into the mood to do
any sort of exercise. SO we resorted to going on a date. We went and
got a Pizza and drove up the foothills and had our pizza in the car and
watched the sun set while in the peace and quite. We had 6 deer just
come right by the car and mozy on by. It was cool. Then we snuggled
up on the couch for the news and Ty rubbed my feet..... It was heaven!
So I confessed. Week 2 has NOT gone as planned. But I still enjoyed it!
... So tonight after I get off work running is the first thing I will do!
Promise! :)... AND we got word today that Admission Decisions will
be made by the end of this week! SO please please please keep Ty in
your prayers that he'll get in!! Thanks!
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Just keep swimming....
I feel like Dora from finding nemo, I keep repeating "just keep running, just keep running"
I need to get into more I guess. I get bored running! I do give myself a pat on the back though,
this weekend we were out of town, and I still went on! Saturday I woke up and went out for 2 miles. Then Sunday I did my "EZ 20-30 min". Then yesterday was a rest day. SO tonight I gotta get my butt to the gym or out on the street. haha. I can do it! I might have to somehow make the mp3 player work. Its just sketchy and doesn't let us create play list anymore so its random music. BUT beggars can't be choosers right? Hope everyone else had a great weekend! I was happy for Columbus Day! I got to enjoy an extra day! Thanks Columbus! :)
I need to get into more I guess. I get bored running! I do give myself a pat on the back though,
this weekend we were out of town, and I still went on! Saturday I woke up and went out for 2 miles. Then Sunday I did my "EZ 20-30 min". Then yesterday was a rest day. SO tonight I gotta get my butt to the gym or out on the street. haha. I can do it! I might have to somehow make the mp3 player work. Its just sketchy and doesn't let us create play list anymore so its random music. BUT beggars can't be choosers right? Hope everyone else had a great weekend! I was happy for Columbus Day! I got to enjoy an extra day! Thanks Columbus! :)
Thursday, October 7, 2010
3 days down...
So this week has been great so far! My training is coming along!
Monday: Rest day
Tuesday: Ran over 2 miles plus a few arm work outs and a quick ab work out.
Wednesday: Cross Training Day, which I went on a 30 min bike ride.
Tonight I need to go run again!
I am proud of myself. Last night was hard cause its getting darker earlier now...so when i get home just before dark, it isn't motivation to get going on training. BUT I did it and Kenyon came on the bike ride with me. It was fun, reminded me of old times. When we were youngsters. I love my brother, I'm glad that we are still good friends to this day besides siblings. And it helps that he has a cool wife. lol :) I love you too Jeannette!
Ty went to the Dr's yesterday. The Chiropractor to be exact. He's had some bad pains in his leg and down the back and his foot goes tingly and numb at times. So he did a few tests and checked out a few things, seems to be he has a bulging disc in the lower back and that its hitting his sciatic nerve at times. When he bends and that. So Ty decided he wanted to try out what he could do. So he's going 3 times a week to do some shock treatments and also this machine that helps to slowly stretch the spine back to its normal position and help the disc go back into its correct place. Ty loved being able to be correctly adjusted and all. He said he felt really good afterwords. The Dr. said that alot of people get bulging disc cause they need to strengthen their core and also cause bad posture. So I think I will focus on those things too. haha. I'm glad Ty is getting work done to correct it, and that he already feels so good. He isn't suppose to do much lifting and stuff for a while. "light work" as the Dr. put it. He can't bend, twist or lift. haha kinda not much of anything he can do right now. But he's going to get better so that is good!
Life is going great! Were still waiting to hear back from BYU. It's so intense and annoying! lol I just want to know when and where were going in Dec. so we can start planning. Maybe I am just too much of a planning freak. But it drives me crazy not knowing what going to happen in December! But it we will find out as soon as they decide I guess. So I will keep praying for patients. :)
Well were headed to Idaho tomorrow to go visit for the weekend. I'm excited to go relax and visit. AND to keep up with my training schedule... I can do it!! :) Thank you to everyone for your encouragement! I will do this 10 k either running/jogging OR walking!! Maybe some of all! :P
Monday: Rest day
Tuesday: Ran over 2 miles plus a few arm work outs and a quick ab work out.
Wednesday: Cross Training Day, which I went on a 30 min bike ride.
Tonight I need to go run again!
I am proud of myself. Last night was hard cause its getting darker earlier now...so when i get home just before dark, it isn't motivation to get going on training. BUT I did it and Kenyon came on the bike ride with me. It was fun, reminded me of old times. When we were youngsters. I love my brother, I'm glad that we are still good friends to this day besides siblings. And it helps that he has a cool wife. lol :) I love you too Jeannette!
Ty went to the Dr's yesterday. The Chiropractor to be exact. He's had some bad pains in his leg and down the back and his foot goes tingly and numb at times. So he did a few tests and checked out a few things, seems to be he has a bulging disc in the lower back and that its hitting his sciatic nerve at times. When he bends and that. So Ty decided he wanted to try out what he could do. So he's going 3 times a week to do some shock treatments and also this machine that helps to slowly stretch the spine back to its normal position and help the disc go back into its correct place. Ty loved being able to be correctly adjusted and all. He said he felt really good afterwords. The Dr. said that alot of people get bulging disc cause they need to strengthen their core and also cause bad posture. So I think I will focus on those things too. haha. I'm glad Ty is getting work done to correct it, and that he already feels so good. He isn't suppose to do much lifting and stuff for a while. "light work" as the Dr. put it. He can't bend, twist or lift. haha kinda not much of anything he can do right now. But he's going to get better so that is good!
Life is going great! Were still waiting to hear back from BYU. It's so intense and annoying! lol I just want to know when and where were going in Dec. so we can start planning. Maybe I am just too much of a planning freak. But it drives me crazy not knowing what going to happen in December! But it we will find out as soon as they decide I guess. So I will keep praying for patients. :)
Well were headed to Idaho tomorrow to go visit for the weekend. I'm excited to go relax and visit. AND to keep up with my training schedule... I can do it!! :) Thank you to everyone for your encouragement! I will do this 10 k either running/jogging OR walking!! Maybe some of all! :P
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Gotta change my mind set..
So the race is 8 weeks away.... I haven't been running nor even to the gym for 3 weeks now! (I know I know) So I was looking through things again and realized that a 5k is only 3.1 miles! How easy! So I called April all excited that it wasn't as long as I thought and.... well burst my bubble. It's a 10k were running! lol So I had the distance right the first time, just not the name of the race. haha. So now I am all scared. I have been trying to kick this fear and I even made myself a little training sheet to follow. Now is just implementing it and DOING it! It shouldn't been too hard, its just a mental thing right?? Here are a few quotes I found that I like!
"Racing teaches us to challenge ourselves. It teaches us to push beyond where we thought we could go. It helps us to find out what we are made of. This is what we do. This is what it's all about."
-PattiSue Plumer, U.S. Olympian
"The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start."
-John Bingham, running speaker and writer
"Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss it you will land among the stars."
-Les Brown
"Mental will is a muscle that needs exercise, just like the muscles of the body."
-Lynn Jennings
"He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life."
- Muhammad Ali
So now all I need to is to get an mp3 player or something. Mine broke forever ago, but I think the music will help immensely with my focus. I get so distracted while running...
Well hope everyone is doing great! We are, we are all moved and packed/unpacked and just waiting to hear from BYU. Keep Ty in your prayers please! We really are hoping he gets accepted for January! :)
"Racing teaches us to challenge ourselves. It teaches us to push beyond where we thought we could go. It helps us to find out what we are made of. This is what we do. This is what it's all about."
-PattiSue Plumer, U.S. Olympian
"The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start."
-John Bingham, running speaker and writer
"Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss it you will land among the stars."
-Les Brown
"Mental will is a muscle that needs exercise, just like the muscles of the body."
-Lynn Jennings
"He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life."
- Muhammad Ali
So now all I need to is to get an mp3 player or something. Mine broke forever ago, but I think the music will help immensely with my focus. I get so distracted while running...
Well hope everyone is doing great! We are, we are all moved and packed/unpacked and just waiting to hear from BYU. Keep Ty in your prayers please! We really are hoping he gets accepted for January! :)
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