This weekend I've done something I've never done before...

I WENT TO SAN FRANCISCO!


So here's the back story:
I went to San Diego Thursday night to meet up with a friend who is always down here for business. Well we were sitting at his hotel, watching the Jazz game, and having a few drinks when this couple from San Fran sat down next to us. We started talking to them and next thing I know the guy is on his iPhone booking me a plane ticket for Saturday night! I was pretty freaked out because normally I'm not a spontaneous person like this, but I was so excited at the same time!

I flew in on Saturday afternoon and mostly I was just worried I wouldn't be able to navigate the train system, but the 2 people we met in the bar were on my same flight so they helped me out! **THANKS JOHN&HEATHER!**

My friend's hotel was on Powell Street so I got off the train and only had to walk 6 blocks. It was awesome walking up the street! I followed the Trolley up for a bit and just looked at all the stores and buildings and people. I saw the guy who has a rat laying on top of a cat laying on top of a dog! It was pretty funny!

We basically spent the whole night at this benefit in the mall--which had an open bar so it was awesome :) Then we walked into a couple bars, then hit up Lori's Diner for some late night food!

I had to leave the next morning because I had work on Sunday, but overall my 16 hours in San Francisco was so great! Next time I'll try to make it a full day!

((I didn't get to take any pictures, but these are a few I pulled off the net that shows where I was!))

Sweet dreams...or not!

I've always had the craziest dreams! Even when I was little kid I'd have weird, vivid dreams and I remember the majority of the dreams too!

I had one a few nights ago and can't seem to shake it. I believe that dreams have meaning, not necessarily that they predict the future, but that it's a way for your subconscious to work out every day things.
So here it goes!


I had gotten on a laptop and was checking the internet ((more specifically I was looking at the blog I had just created for teens for my work)) and was looking to see if anyone had left comments on the questions. One of the comments mentioned a father taking his daughter around snakes and I looked down and realized I was totally surrounded by snakes! Somehow we were suddenly in a pool and I didn't want to get bit by one so I was trying to be careful and sneak away from them. I was tip-toeing around them when a black snake started to creep up and was following me around. It kept getting near my leg and would act like it was starting to bite me, but then backed off. I got a rock and threw it into the water, thinking that would distract it and I could run off. I finally got out of the pool but then turned around and had a miniature crocodile/alligator chasing me! So I hurried and ran out of the pool room and realized I didn't have regular clothes because they were all still inside. I peeked back in and saw the crocodile thing thrashing around in the water with my clothes.

Then I woke up.

See what I mean about crazy?

I did a bit of research online about symbols in dreams and came across this site. There are many meanings of snakes in dreams and I actually fit into a few categories and after reading this I have a new insight into my own head!


Snakes as Fear Symbols

Given that most people do not have firsthand snake experience snakes appearing in dreams can often symbolize a fear of the unknown. They can point to a deep seated anxiety that something isn't right or a nagging feeling that something is waiting for them, something bad, like a snake in the grass. Is there something going on in your life that you are afraid of doing simply because you've never done it before?

Snakes as Symbols of Wisdom

While the unknown factor of snakes can engender fear, it may also give rise to feelings of intrigue. Some people and cultures see snakes as exotic and possessing hidden wisdom. This is partly due to their mysterious nature and partly due to one of a snake's more prominent features: it's tongue. In Chinese astrology people born under the sign of the snake are considered extremely wise, sensual, and diplomatic--they have an ease of tongue which makes them able to navigate sticky situations. If a snake appears in your dream it may actually be there using its tongue to impart wisdom that may be life altering--which brings us to...

Snakes as Symbols of Transformation

Snakes shed their skin which is a classic symbol for ridding oneself of what one no longer needs in favor of accepting that which is new. The process of shedding its skin is not simple for a snake, nor is it so in our waking lives. In nature, snakes become cranky, irritable, and are more likely to bite while shedding their skins. We often react in the same manner when releasing old, worn out lives and situations. We have grown comfortable with our 'skin' even if that skin has become a source of irritation. A snake appearing in your dream may very well be telling you that despite the temporary discomfort you must go through, it may be time to release old relationships, careers, or habits in order to renew and reclaim your life.

Life annoys me.

Lately I've been feeling really annoyed and anxious. It feels like I'm annoyed at every thing, but at the same time nothing in particular, which is even more annoying!

I'm annoyed at a lot of people in my life ((especially those of the male gender)) and just wish they would pull their heads out of their asses and quit being jerks already!!

I'm annoyed at my job a lot of days and feel like the work that I do isn't really making a difference in anyone's life and basically I'm wasting everyone's time, including my own.

I'm anxious to see if I can get into grad school and extremely annoyed with myself for racing through my undergrad years and not getting better grades! I passed, but passing doesn't help you in grad school.

Now with the subject of grad school; if I get in then that means I'll be packing up my car, leaving the warm, sunny beach and heading back to Utah. The jury is still out on if that's the best decision for my right now.

So now let's throw in confusion on top of my annoyance and anxiousness! Gah, no wonder all I want to do is sleep and stay in bed all day!! My head feels like it's going to explode and there's nothing I can do to stop it...

Please Help Me!!

HI FRIENDS!!

SO I'M ASKING EVERYONE I KNOW ONLINE FOR THEIR HELP.


PART OF MY JOB IS TO TALK TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS&&WHAT NOT. WELL LAST WEEK I WENT TO A HIGH SCHOOL AND THEY HAD ALL WRITTEN DOWN QUESTIONS, BUT I DIDN'T HAVE ENOUGH TIME TO GET THROUGH THEM ALL.
SO I TOLD THE STUDENTS I WOULD POST THEM ONLINE AND THAT WAY EVERYONE COULD BENEFIT FROM THEM!!

I CREATED A BLOG AND POSTED MOST OF THE QUESTIONS.
IT'S AN OPEN BLOG SO PLEASE GO ON THERE, READ SOME OF THE QUESTIONS, AND ANSWER SOME IF ANY REALLY STRIKE AT YOU!

HERE'S THE ADDRESS:
http://wrcteens1.blogspot.com/

PLEASE HELP ME OUT ON THIS ONE GUYS!!

THANKS SO MUCH!!

LOVE-ANDREA

F my life

FML (aka F my life)

I heard about this website on The Morning Zoo and it's hilarious!! This is a great website to read when you're having (or think you're having) a really bad day. Here are a few of the stories:


Today, I was driving home from school, when I saw this girl I like walking home. Trying to be polite, I pulled over and asked if she wanted a ride. After my offer, I was rejected as she said "No, I'm actually already home," and proceeded to walk up the nearest driveway... MY driveway. FML

Today, I was going 73 in a 55 on a country road when an oncoming cop passed me. He pulled a U turn. I turned off the main road and proceeded to take random turns. I got lost, was 30 Min Late to work, oh and the cop still found me and gave me two tickets. I had to ask him for directions. FML

Today, I sent a cover letter to a potential employer. In the letter, I talked about my great attention to detail, my strong ability to focus, and my stellar writing skills. After hitting send, I reread the letter and noticed that I typed my name "B-R-A-I-N." My name is Brian. FML

Round 2

I read this morning that the second in the Twilight series, NEW MOON, has already started production and will be released in November.

My boss introduced me to these books back in 2007, and afterward I was hooked, but I didn't watch the movie until last week.

I HATED THE MOVIE! I honestly don't think the movie did the book any justice!

In the movie Bella&Edward talk a total of about 4 times before they start declaring their undying, eternal love to one another. The thing I loved most about the book was you were right there while they got to know each other and you could almost feel their love growing. The movie didn't show

Some major scenes were either left out or changed so much it wasn't even the same scene. Like how in the book Edward skips class when they're looking at everyone's blood and when Bella gets sick they spend time together. Or when Bella runs away from the airport instead of sneaking behind Alice's back in the hotel.

Same thing with Bella's relationship with her father. In the book you can feel the awkwardness and how strained it was for them to even say 2 sentences to each other, forget about long conversations! To me, the movie made it seem like he was just never around and that's why they never talked.

Needless to say, I was really disappointed and the movie didn't do anything for me. I just hope the second does better!

changes are happening!

So I've been thinking about this for a really long time, and I've searched and searched for hours online looking for the right program, and I finally found it!

I'M GOING TO GRAD SCHOOL!!

Well, I'm going to try!!

When I did my undergrad degree I didn't really like school. There was a whole lot of drama going on in my life and I just wanted to get far, far away from Utah. I've been done for almost 2 years and a lot has changed in my life and now I want to go back and get my Masters!!

Anyone want to guess where the grad program is??

The University of Utah!!

I talked to an advisor today and I think I have a plan worked out for fall semester ((my grades weren't great so it's going to take a bit longer than most people!)) I'm excited to get back into school, but I'm not sure I'm too happy about leaving the beach&&sun and going back to snow :( At least I still have the summer to enjoy it :)

Happy April Fools Day!

Mom: Hi there. How's your day going?


Me: Meh. It's okay I guess.


Mom: Have you talked to [ex-boyfriend] yet?


Me: Yeah, I talked to him today.


Mom: How did it go?


Me: Not very good.


Mom: Oh (pause) Did he call you or did you call him?


Me: I had to call him.


Mom: How come?


Me: Because I went to the doctor today...


(pause)


Mom: Oh my god, Andrea! I thought you knew better than that!


Me: I know Mom. I'm sorry.


Mom: I thought you knew about birth control!


Me: I do. But birth control is only 97% effective ya know.


Mom: Oh my gosh. I just can't believe it!!


Me: I know Mom. Well, I guess it looks like I'm moving back to Vernal now.


(silence)


Me: Mom, are you mad?


Mom: Just give me a second to wrap my head around this.


(pause)


Me: Are you going to be mad at me when I say, "APRIL FOOLS!!!"


Mom: Eff you, Andrea!!



Okay, before you go off and say that's so mean and evil, let me give you some background.

When I was still living at home my Mom called up one night and was looking for for my step dad, who was working on a rig that night. She sounded really upset so when I asked her what was wrong she kept saying nothing. When she did finally tell me she said that she had a few glasses of wine at her friend's house then decided to drive home. Well, as she was driving in front of the court house she said she got pulled over and arrested for a DUI!!

I started to freak out and panic. I asked how much bail was and she said $1,000, then I asked if she could use her check book or credit card or something like that! She said it wouldn't work and that she just needed to talk to Tom. I didn't have any money, but I could maybe pawn some stuff! Maybe her friends could help me bail her out of jail.

I could just imagine the news headline that would follow: "COUNTY ATTORNEY ARRESTED FOR DUI...DAUGHTER SHAMED FOR LIFE!" I would have to move to South America and change my name, never show my face in Utah again.

Then I hear my Mom start to giggle.


Mom: "hahaha! APRIL FOOLS!"


Me: "Eff you Mom."