The Color Purple?

Has anyone every seen me wear purple? I did at one point in my life- but not lately as in the last 8 or so years. I think that it is the one color I cant stand with a passion. But I was given a purple shirt at Easter, and being me, I was grateful, cause I was. And well, the shirt became a bed shirt. And the other night, Friday night, I wore this purple shirt, with a monster face on it, and the words, "I bite" (one of those AE graphic tees). I wore it, with black LC pants, and I looked like a Kings fan(cause I am, until they stink up the season- and I choose to root for another team). I went to bed, I didnt set my alarm, and I woke up later than I wanted. I needed to take a test by a certain time, so I rolled out of bed. I took off my pants, and put on jeans. I was barely awake so I didnt realize I was still wearing my bed shirt. I didnt brush my hair, and I was still in the day befores makeup. I grabbed my car keys and drove to the testing center. I was about to walk into the door, and I hear my name being called. I turn around, and it sure as heck was the boy I used to like. And he wanted to talk. Being polite, I did. And the entire time, all I could think was, why am I wearing this stupid purple shirt, and I should have brushed my hair. I should know better to go out in Rexburg, the town of finding your eternal companion, looking like I did. Lesson learned .

Why am I searching for a New Family?

So, I have been voted out of the family. Which is technically not possible cause we arent camping, so we cant therefore be playing Survivor. The reason why, cause I am rooting for the Lakers. I did start the season a Kings fan, then they stunk. Then I went wanted the Trail Blazers, but they got knocked out. So know I want the Lakers to win. And some members of my family have a problem with that. I am not a permanent fan. Im not. I was told to find a new family, and have been disowned. I have been watching every basketball game, Lakers or not, for the last month. And I sure as heck, am ready for the Lakers to kick the Cavs trash. That is if they make it. Our house/ My former home will once again be divided. (my roommates think I am nuts, when it comes to sports. They tell me to stop watching Sports Center, or PTI, or everything else on ESPN. We the TV gets turned on and channel 24 comes up- they know I was watching it last.)

How I lost my DRESS!

This is a conversation between my mother and I after church the Sunday I was home on break.

Mother- So Kayla, do you like your dress?
Kayla- Yes, why do you not like it?
Mother- No, I like it.
Kayla- THANKS.
Mother- Are you planning on wearing it again?
Kayla- Yes
Mother- oh.
Kayla- (strange look)
Mother- Can I have it?
Kayla- why?
Mother- cause I want to make napkins out of it.

That is the story of how I lost my dress. Then Rebekah calls me the next week saying she is wearing once before it gets cut up. So then I had to go buy a new one, to replace that one. Its really nice. I thought about posting a photo, but I am scared my mom might want it for something else. She asked me to take a pic, but after talking to my dad if I send a pic of anything Ill be in a plastic bag. Just in case.

Hematology and Lipid Profile Lab

I had gone so long without passing out in class. And it happened today, in Lab. We we getting blood drawn by the teacher to run some tests. He asked if I had ever passed out before. I said, "yes". He asked why and I told him I have a seizure disorder. He said not to worry, cause he has only not caught someone once. How reassuring. Sure did pass out. I woke up on the other side of the classroom. He said he saw it coming, and I was the palest he had ever seen someone. (thats me though- if I am going to do something, I want to do it well.) Two nice boys carried me across the room. My lab test did go well though. Here are my healthy results:

Total Cholesterol- 104, desirable is under 200 mg/dL
LDL Cholesterol- 32, optimal under 100 mg/ dL
Total Cholesterol/ HDL Ratio- 1.9, desireable under 4.5
HDL Cholesterol- 54, low is under 40 and high is above 60 mg/dL
Triglycerides- 91, normal under 150 mg/dL
Fasting Blood Glucose- 86, normal under 100 mg/dL

For times sake I wont make a list of all the other times I passed out giving blood. I wont even share the story of my first blood drive experience when my dad thought I was seizing in the chair, and how he almost didnt let me go to Ryan Cains bday party cause of it. I wont even share the stories of all the other times Ive passed out either, non blood related.

Spring Semester

I know that it has been a while, and honestly I dont recall where the time has gone. For some reason it is a blur. It is finally Spring Semester, and cross my fingers Ill still graduate at the end (JULY 23!) I have decided though that I am not going to walk in commencement. I spent a lot of time thinking about it, and I am happy with my decision. This semester I am taking Anatomy and Physiology part 2, PreMed Physics, Epidemiology, World Religion, and Community Health. I also started working again, so that is super exciting.

More posts to come!!!

Does KaYla know how to read?

So if you have met me, you probably know that I am not one to read. Well, I read textbooks, and magazines, and my scriptures, and celebrity gossip online, and sports articles, but that's it. I cant tell you the last book that I read just to read. Some people have asked me what my favorite book is, and I reply Enders Game. Maybe its cause the actual only reading book I read in High School. (but I did enjoy it, and read it voluntarily a second and third time) And just so everyone knows, I rebelled against the summer reading program. So anyway, there I was at Borders and I was committed to buying an actual book. I bought a book, about a brain surgeon, and her life working at the hospital. I actually read it, and enjoyed it. I bought another similar type of book, and read it. But I dont feel the need to rush out and get another book anytime soon. Unless the book is written by the writters of the OC, in an attempt to keep the story line going. I will be first in line, and maybe comparible to a Twilight (still going strong having not seen the movie, FYI) fan who then doesnt sleep till the book is over.

This brings me to the point of the post... I wont go on forever about how I miss the OC, cause everyone knows I do, and the special place that it holds in my heart. But last night in my dream, I was reading. Whered that come from? Its okay, I was apparently reading a book about the OC.

New Friends

I thought that it was going to be hard coming back to school seeing as most of my friends moved on and left Idaho while I was on suspension. I was really used to how things were. So much about the campus has changed too, and the way that the school is run. Some of the changes I knew were coming, cause I sat in a meeting with Pres. Clarke and a member of the CES Board to see the new building plans, and be one of the first to hear of the new Learning Model. (I used to be the student Competitive Sport Director, after a long time in the program and as a participant I climbed that ladder.) But anyway, some would say that I am a social butterfly, so coming back to Idaho and starting fresh in the friend department wasnt what I was looking forward too. When I first started the semester I was in a complex called Mountain Pines (but there is a long story for later), and after about 10 days I moved out, and back to my favorite place to live, TUSCANY (where I have lived most my time here in Idaho). I remember walking in to met my new roomies with Skyler and Lauren and I was a little scared. But honestly they are by far the best roommates that I have ever had. Let me tell you about Haley. She is from Texas/ New Mexico, and my first thought of her was that she was a CRAZY. There are no words to describe the decor in her room, the things she says, her personality, hows shes the RS president, and everything about her. She is however, so lively and full of spunk, and is going to make an incredible missionary. (she and Rheba have similar qualities) You cant help but LOVE Haley. I wont blog on the rest of my roomies, but they are incredible too! I can write so many stories on them and the things that we have been through this past semester. Like all the late nights we have spent talking, and talking, and talking. In the hallway, the bathroom, the living room, our neighbors living room (cause we are friends with them too), sidewalking, everywhere. I have lost more sleep due to late nights, and early classes. But I would take it back for anything. I am so grateful for new friends I made this semester.

Here is a picture, from one night they decided to do my make up like a girl in a magazine. Stephanie (from the Fresno area) is on the left, Terren (from Michigan) in the middle, and then me (from the fabulous Elk Grove, CA! ) on the right. We are in the car in this picture, about to go to Horkleys!