Happy Late Birthday Arizona!

 Happy (late) 100th Birthday Arizona! (Arizona's birthday is February 14th.  There's this other holiday on that day...but this one obviously overshadows it ;)) Last night, I was talking to Karina about the beauty of different states.  Karina's…

Why Roommates, Tape, and Cell Phones are Creepy

First of all, the reason I am writing about this is because I have decided that I am going to have to laugh at it eventually. So, here's my story. Short version. Over the break, some random person texted me. He said he knew me, that Hannah had…

A Totes Presh Blogpost on Abreves

That'stotes, defs presh.  Adorbs.Inapropro.Popo.Supes AwksObvi PerfHilarMajBesties.btw (prounounced b.t. dubs)Lolz (pronounced lullz)ROFL (prounouced roffel)FBO (face-book offical)DTR (define the relationship)NBD (no big deal)FroyoLegitDelishQuite…

A Shepherdess in Don Quixote: Beauty, Virtue, and Independence

I am reading Don Quixote in my Comparative Literature Class, and I came across this wonderful part about a shepherdess named Marcela.  Marcela is the most beautiful woman any man has ever seen, and men leave their careers to pursue her.  One…

Writer's Block

Ever suffered from writer's block? Yep, that's me. Bigtime. I can't think of any things to blog about, and it's driving em crazy.  I need something as genius as "I'm a Tall Enthusiast," but nothing has come to me.Oh, and I can't stand snoring.…

An Apology for Justin Bieber (Andrew Powley)

So since I have had writers block for about a month now, I decided to feature a guest author on my blog - my cousin Andrew!  Andrew is a very creative writer - his use of simile and metaphor is impressive, to say the least.  This is an assignment…

Family Reunions

Yes, it's January 14th, and I'm back at BYU. Starting new classes (that I'm very excited about) and reflecting on my winter break.The major highlight was the 56 person Powley family reunion that took place in Arizona over break. It was quite…

Happy Birthday Grammie! - December 5th

I know it's 1 AM on December 6th, but to me it's still December 5th, which is my wonderful Grammie's birthday!Some memories I have of Grammie from when I was little until now: Having big family reunions in her backyard when I was little.  Playing…

Goodbye Facebook (for two weeks)

It's finals week next week. So this week is the stressful week as we study and prepare for finals.So, my roommate Hannah changed my password for facebook so that I can't get on it for the next two weeks. I thought it was a pretty smart move…

Athletes Incognito (NOT)

I know how to find the athletes on campus. It's quite simple.  Just look for the people that wear BYU sweatpants or jackets.  Girls generally have their hair in buns on the top of their heads.Athletes don't wear normal clothes - they don't…

30 Day Song Challenge

I know these challenges are dumb and cheesy, but I needed something to go by.  Today I went to lecture about music, and he talked about how there is no musical technique that creates one emotion in every person.  Major chords do not make everyone…

David's Lamentation

2 Samuel 18: 31-33 And, behold Cushi came; and Cushi said, Tidings my lord the king: for the Lord hath avenged thee this day of all them that rose up against thee. And the king said unto Cushi, Is the young man Absalom safe? And Cushi answered,…

Why You Shouldn't Make Big Decisions in the Middle of the Night

If you know me at all - you know I have a tendency to worry. Constantly.  If I'm not worried about something, I find something to worry about.  Because of this, I have a lot of trouble sleeping at night.  I lay in bed, making lists of all…

I'm a Tall Enthusiast

"You're really tall!" "Oh really? Wow, thanks for telling me that. I never noticed." First of all, I, Emma, am really not that tall. I'm almost 5'11".  The average height for an American male is 5'10" (it's true. seriously, google it) and…

Adolescent Adults on Television

According to research done by the Parents Televison Council, the average child between the ages of 2 and 17 spends approximately four hours every day viewing some sort of media - that's between twenty and thirty hours a week.  The media…

Thankful for Roommate Picture Adventures (and a camera)

yes, I am still obsessed with leaves changing color. I think it's romantic. This is a giant pazooki we made. YUM. Number of calories? Too many. Here we are at a pretty outlook over Utah Valley. Pretty sunset. And I'd say we're all beautiful…

"Our Beloved Prophet"

November is Gratitude Month "We Thank Thee O God for a Prophet" Today I was in the same room as President Thomas S. Monson of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. It was amazing.Little story:Last night as we were all cramming in…