[day 9] something you're proud of in the past few days

okay, not to sound like a broken record... but in case you haven't heard, I got into College of Nursing at University of Utah. Pretty big deal if you ask me. What you probably didn't already know was that I had to pay 95 dollars to get a criminal background check and a drug screening within 72 hours of opening that online letter.

So, today I went to take a pee test (haha). For some reason, I always get really shy. I hate drug screenings, because I can never perform in a timely manner, and I imagine in my head that they're going to note that, and some how my urine is going to come up positive for illegal drug use. Anyway, I get there around 10:00 AM, and there's no line- perfect! :) but, as my luck would have it, there is not twinge down there whatsoever. so the technican gives me a cup.

It's labeled, "urine collection container" and tells me I can fill that up, there's a drinking fountain on the other side of the building. So I pretty much down 5-6 cups of water from this said cup. Nothing. By this time, three or four people have gone through and performed and is out. and I'm still waiting to go (frustrating, yes?)

Finally, I feel ready, but what comes out, only fills half their capsule. They say it might not be enough, and they might contact me to go again, and send me on my way out. Literally five minutes later, and 10 minutes later again, I have this painful urge to go (of course, after I leave). really?

story of my life.
xoxo

it's celebrating times

So, on sunday, during general conference, I was checking my email, and I saw the subject line, "University of Utah College of Nursing Decision now available" so of course, my heart starting pounding (literally I could feel it about to jump out of my chest, really). whilst this is occurring, I am frantically trying to find my ID to sign in (it's L, and then a ridulcously long strand of numbers), and I'm about to pass out. I'm sitting on Jeremy's lap, and I don't know if he's noticing, and I'm not sure if I really care, and part of me doesn't want to check their decision because I know I will be so so so devastated if I'm rejected, and I don't want everyone to have to feel sorry for me.

so all this is happening, when I finally open the decision link, which says "Dear Nien-Tzu Wu, Congratulations......................." at this point, (as I'm told) I jump out of Jeremy's lap, throw my laptop on him, and start screaming and dancing like a maniac. I WAS ACCEPTED!!!!!! The last two years actually paid off!!!! I had been imagining this moment for what felt like FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I really almost cried, but not really. I was just so relieved and happy and everything and infinite. :)

Of course, Jeremy's dad, Randy, had to point out that the letter was sent out on "April 1st," which gave me a second's panic............ but then I got over it. :) but pretty ironic, no? They really should have sent it out a day earlier, or later. But I don't really mind too much! :)

we went to paradaise bakery tonight to celebrate. Jeremy and I use to come here allll the time when we were just young'uns still dating, but now we only come on special nights :) probably, because we're trying to cut down on the eating out business :/ I dressed up, because that's what I like to do; he didn't, because that's not what he likes to do, but we still match up pretty fine :) Anyhow, it's surprising how little it takes for me to fill up on these days, I'm actually quite impressed.

Also, we went walking around petsmart (because we couldn't find the ross, but I swear it was there last time I was in the area) and made a new friend, Nigel. :) everytime we put our finger against the glass, it clawed at us like he was trying to get on our fingers, so sweet! :)

ps. I signed up for it! half-marathon on June 4th. and I'm sure I'm less likely to wimp out because I paid a whole whooping 60 bucks for it too! Really though, running consistently the last three weeks for training has made me feel like a whole new person. I really do love that shaky feeling after you finish a good run, you know what I mean? It's too great that we have our very own treadmill in our home that I can watch the biggest loser and feel motivated to everyday. :)

haha okay, so Melissa says I have too much typing, and not enough pictures, so imma peace out bras! haha

[day 1] recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself

1. I love learning- science, socialogy, math, history, psychology, dance, art, music, etc.

2. I can withstand a day's pain of high heels in trade of feeling skinny.

3. having family is the best feeling in the world.

4. I never thought I would be the girl who got married right out of high school

5. nothing beats an hour and a half of testimony-strengthening every week.

6. I love aspects of different cultures- accents, food, customs, myths, languages, etc.

7. my husband thought about spending the rest of his life with me before he told me he loved me.
8. I love the feeling after a good run.
9. I like having an impressive resume, just because.
10. when I get stressed, I clean.
11. I'm pretty loud.
12. I'm wearing the same ring my husband proposed to me with (it was a surprised proposal)-
no exchanges, no resizing (good work, huh?)
13. I dislike being cold.
14. I make myself cry sometimes, just thinking about people I love dying.
15. I find things everyday to be grateful for and humbled by.

[day 2] the meaning behind your blog name and description.

I thought it was very appropriate since I recently completely took over this blog. ah sweet independence! haha. Not really, we all know who was blogging about "the bodtchers." So anyway, "tales of living happily ever after" seemed like such a romantic title because it reminds me of what happens AFTER you get married. As frustrating the learning can be sometimes, it is my most very favoritest part of life. Happily ever after with Jeremy Ray. So here it begins, for the rest of our lives and eternity after that (please don't comment on the eternity part, I already have enough anxiety over it right now). How could you not be so happy when you're this in love?

and of course "by the very newest mrs. bodtcher" - that's me. the last to get married. For those of you who didn't know, the bodtchers had three, yes I repeat three, weddings last summer/fall. all within 9 weeks. and you know what? I loved it! I loved all of our cute weddings. I'd re-do it all over again all the time if I could. :)

Anyways. that's all!
xoxo

[day 8] short term goals for this (next) month and why

hmmmmm... haven't blogged for a while since I angrily stormed off in frustration the last time. So here goes:

Short term goals:

1. keep running-
because I like to find an excuse to quit when things get hard,
and because it feels great! :)

2. keep the house clean (haha hahahahaha. hahahaha.)
because I can't think very well in a mess,
because our upstairs roommates have been begging me to not hog the washer and dryer so many times I think we will be evicted soon,
and because it makes me feel better as a housewife.

3. to work on buying less unneeded things.
because someone recently told me "just because something is on sale, doesn't mean you need it,"
because Jeremy and I finally ran out of money on our target giftcard we've been using for the last 6 months (a million sad faces),
and because I'm sick of being shocked and giving my "oh my gosh I'm so shocked" face to the cashier when they tell me what my total is.

4. get a 4.0
because I've never gotten one in college before
and because it's kind of self- explanatory.

5. get into nursing school!!
because it's been one of my goals for a long time, and I find out this month (but it's not like I have very much control over it at this point).

6. eat healthier (this should actually go with keep running, but I brain does loops and loops while I type)
because it all just feels great,
because I don't want anyone to be "detecting a bulge" and thinking I'm pregnant,
because it's harder to have to burn it off than to just eat better,
because I love seeing smaller numbers on the scale,
just because :)

7. having a more positive attitude on life.
because it's the right thing to do,
because it eventually makes me happier and feel better,
and because it reminds me of what I'm grateful for, and it's always good to be humbled.

8. having family night with "the family" every week
because Jer and I hang out all the time anyway, why not make it official?
and because it'll bring us closer to make it offical. :)

9. get cracking on my craft projects.
because my house is exploding with cute things and ideas to rennovate (ie. my 6 shelves, a shadowbox, my gigantic lamp, ribbon for flowers, my dress from the DI, the list goes on!)
and because I love the products :)

today, as I'm reviewing topics on stress and coping for my health psychology class, I got to thinking about what stresses me out in my life. and sometimes I feel like it's literally everything. for some reason I feel like I should start off with things I'm grateful for, because there are plenty, and I also feel like a loser nagging about things I want to complain about. I'm grateful for spiritual experiences every week. for finding new beautiful songs to get addicted to. for musical instruments. for the opportunity and capacity to learn. for emotions. for social support- good friends and family. for warmth- a bed and shelter. I could go on and on. -for never feeling alone anymore.

I guess one of my stressors lately (but kind has been always) is obssessing over other's thoughts and feelings. Something about contention make me feel uneasy... for a long time. I feel like there are so many things to say to you, but only a few of them are mature. I know there's no point in rethinking and replaying things over in my mind because I probably couldn't forgive you or forget what you said to me anyway. Jeremy and I have been married for over five months now, and it's a lot ridiculous that I still have the urge to make things better with you.

so deep down, under my nasty name calling and huge frustration, I'm really only sorry for you being immature and thinking that you should have say in my wedding. I'm sorry for the other friendships I lost because they agreed with you. but what I'm most sorry about is how much time I've wasted on this. I don't feel like I have much control over it though.

House of the Lord

today, Jeremy and I went to the temple for my very first time. I've been wanting to go for so long, and today finally came. Even though we read and prayed like we're advised to do, I still felt like I was being tempted left and right to not go. but when we got there, it was all worth it. Jeremy came with me to do baptisms, and it felt just as good as I remembered it. It was beautiful and peaceful and everything I imagined. Of course I had to take some pictures for keepsakes reason :)

self timer try number 2.

I really love how this turned out

even though you can't really see us.

of course we had to do a kissy picture

mostly because

we would have squinty eyes otherwise. :)