I lost my voice and I sound amazing. Or like a Smoker. You decide.

I’m done with Fall Semester of 2010! I finished my last final last Tuesday, and since then its been a non stop party of packing, cleaning, and doing whatever I want. J

I’m here in my new room in my new apartment. As you can tell the walls are bare, so I’m not completely moved in and settled yet. Only because I’ve been much too busy doing way cooler things.

Cooler things such as: losing my voice at the Jazz game Friday night!!

That’s why I decided to do a video blog for you today. Haha! Don’t you think my voice sounds awesome? Crazy thing is, it was totally fine all day Saturday, but when I woke up Sunday, it was GONE. Nowhere to be found. Everyone thinks I’m super sick, but I swear I’m not. I’ve only ever lost my voice like this one time before in my entire life: the BYU vs. FSU football game this last season. But that totally was NOT worth it because we lost. At least the Jazz won! And I got a pretty sweet Memo jersey. Injured or not, he’s still my favorite player on the team!

Well. As for the rest of the weekend, some highlights include

1- Moving my cousin Jocelyn into her first real apartment, and taking her grocery shopping for the first time.

2- Being named “The Lost Specialist” in my ward. Wow. Don’t even ask me how that one came to be.

3- The Jazz pulling off another AMAZING win last night against the Thuggets,

4- And Starting my “new” job at AMP. Basically I’m getting trained for real this year and my Manager is essentially awesome.

PLUS I went to physical therapy today and my wrist is acting like a CHAMP!

I’m at 90 degrees this way, which is 100% back to normal! And I’m at 50 degrees this way, which doesn’t look like much, but Dr. Richards said the ultimate goal is to get it to 60 degrees, and I came up from what was 40 degrees 2 weeks ago.

My strength is also doing much better; aside from awesome grip and pinch strength in comparison to previous weeks, I graduated from 2 pound to 3 pound weights! And I got some more excercises to do with my hammer!

Now, all I have to do for it to officially be summer time is to finish grading these tests and papers (grades are due tomorrow) and I will be GOOD TO GO! Woo!! Even if it is supposed to snow Wednesday or Thursday, I’m mega excited. Life is so good!

Well, until next time- that’s the latest in the Lovely Life of Lauremo Noto!

The Moment has Come To Face the Truth. :)

I guess when you have 3 blogs to post things on, plus facebook updates, it's easy to forget about some of them.

Anyway, here's an update on the latest in The Lovely Life of Lauremo Noto.

WRIST: Recovery is still coming along very nicely. Contrary to how I felt at the time of my last update, my wrist is still attached, and very securely I might add. I finished up the antibiotics I was prescribed, and started some physical therapy. My wrist is basically hardcore! I get to do exercises and play with all sorts of things, like silly putty, rubber bands, hammers, and I can lift 1 and 2 pound weights! (the doc gave me the ok to lift up to 10 pounds, but I'm limited for my exercises.)

Here's some proof of my improvement!

SCHOOL: Finals are in less than 2 weeks. Holy crazy. Well. 2 weeks from tomorrow, I suppose, but most of my finals are in-class on the last day. I'm really not too worried about finals. It's a good feeling! I already know I'm getting an A in my Capstone class (woo! I can graduate. . . eventually), and my other classes aren't too stressful. It will be good. 1 paper, 2 homework assignments, some reading, and 3 finals, and I'll be done with Winter 2010. Oh, and I have to grade somewhere close to a zillion assignments for Psych 111, but thats not too horrible. Then I'll be halfway through my college career. wow.

WORK: Summer means work time! I got my job back at the blessed place known as AMP. Happy day? We'll see. But I do know that this summer is going to be great because I won't be working after 6-7 on a regular basis! Wonderful! And, I might be able to pick up a few extra bucks if Dr. Reber needs help with his classes during Spring. It will be good. Independent Study, AMP, and a TA? With a social life? I can already tell this summer is going to be WAY better than last year.

And, in other news. . . not too much going on. Thats pretty much my life. I love my ward, my neighbors, and (not-so) random runs to Applebee's on Wednesday nights.


Service Project at the Bishop's- Raking up his Apple Orchard after he pruned it. Just like at home! haha

We had our own festival of colors party after our service project.


Life is good.

The End is Near. . . I Hope at least. One MAJOR Step Done.

I just got my pins pulled about an hour ago. Ouchies. I called in because my hand has been super sore the last day and a half, and I've been "oozing" nasty stuff around the pins. They said I could come right in, so I rushed over there as fast as I could so I could make it before they closed for the day.

I got there with a bit to spare, so I was able to talk to my nurse buddies. haha. I'm too much of a regular. We talked about iPod's vs. SmartPhones, and I made them think I was smart because of what I know with apps. Katie thought I was a computer science major or something. crazy. But it was fun. I'm gonna miss those people.

Anyway, Dr. Richards finally got a minute to come visit with me. Apparently I have a slight infection, so when I went in to have them look at it, Dr. Richards decided to pull the pins (I was scheduled to have them removed next Tuesday). He said it would sting a little when they came out (understatement of my LIFE!) and my hand would be sore for a few days. Oh my gosh. My friend, Nurse Katie, was the lucky one to take them out, and she YANKED them out with a good pair of pliers. I'm in extreme pain right now! No joke! Most miserable thing ever. Worse than when I was imagining the pins over Christmas, or even when I was going through withdrawls on Christmas Eve. Ouchies.

But, I'm in a new wrap!



I got a new brace, which can be removed so I can do my stretching exercises :) The blue part is a temporary wrap that I have to leave on for a day or two while the wounds finish bleeding and whatever else. That means I get to shower with a bag on my arm again. fun fun.

After that, I'm scheduled for physical therapy with my buddy Doug Bagley to try and get most of my motion back. Should be fun! Then its back to see Dr. Richards in a month to see how everything is going recovery wise. The end is in sight, my friends! At least, if I can survive these next few days.

That will take some effort.

February Weekend #1

Weekends are when the parties happen, and I've been lucky enough to have loads of things to keep me entertained over these last few weekends!

The parties started Thursday night this week with a birthday dinner treat for Kelli and Elyse when we went to Noodles & Company (for my first time ever!). As we were leaving Sparks, Ian walked by and decided to come join in the fun!

Kelli and Elyse

Ian and Myself - I love how my cast is conveniently cut out. :)

The food was delicious, and it was a great time to get out and try something new with some new found friends!

This was only the beginning of a weekend of adventures.


Friday after finishing classes, going to Jamba and catching with my cousin Alena, packing, and finally remembering everything, I made my way down to Ephraim for the Snow College Institute Valentines Dance (sounds official, right?). Elysha had talked me into going earlier in the week, so I found a date and got super excited to see everyone. She was taking JD, and 4 of her roommates were going on blind dates with kids I went to high school with. So, out of our group of 15 couples, I knew about half of the people there. It was a fantastic night!

Me and Kody (my date), Elysha and JD - The coolest couples in the group!

The Richfield Kids- You know we're amazing!

Elysha and Myself- Lookin' Good!

Kyle and JD being gay. . .

"If you can't act gay, you are gay." -Josh Dilworth

After enjoying dinner, the dance, some games, and a long and much needed talk with Elysha, we finally got to sleep to prepare ourselves for the activities of Saturday. This included chocolate milk straws, birthday brownies for her housemate Cassandra, and spending an hour at Stoker's place so I could meet DANIEL FEREDAY!

Ok, not THE Daniel Fereday, but still!

After that, I went on my way back to Provo so I could be back in time for my wonderful roommate Patria's 20th birthday bash! We went to a cute little dessert place in Orem, The Chocolate, and had some of the most delicious desserts I can imagine.

The birthday girl in all her glory!

All in all, it was an excellent weekend, and it still isn't even over! Who knows what will happen tonight? I can't wait. I love people! :)

Exciting Upcoming Events in the Life of Lauremo

Life never slows down, and it's always getting better! Here is a glimpse into the life I will be enjoying in the near future! (and some favorites from the recent past.)

- Valentines Dance in Ephraim Friday night!

Woo! I'm so excited for this! We've got a huge group together of a bunch of my high school friends and a few select others, and its going to be a party. Thanks for inviting me down, Lysh!

I think its going to look an awful lot like this. :)

- Patria's 20th Birthday Bash Saturday night!

We'll be going to a dessert place in Orem and then enjoying the new acclaimed movie "Dear John". Should be fun!

- Cast #5 (#2 this year) is coming off on Tuesday!

Woot! I always love the feeling of getting a cast off, even if I have to have another one put right back on. :( BUT! I believe I'm going to get a WHITE one this time and let my dear friend Savanna doodle all over it to her hearts content, because she's wanted to do that to every one of my casts. By the time she gets to it, however, too many people have signed it for her to do much. This one is going to be all hers (because she feels at least partially responsible for the injury. haha long story.)

- 3 Day (All-Star) Weekend for President's Day!

Need I say more? Its going to be a blast! Perfect timing for a nice break (I have 2 midterms that next week) and lots of fun entertainment, even if Patria will be leaving me. :(

Thats about it for the month of February. Although, I'm sure there will be loads more random dance parties and LOST parties to fill in the boring moments of my life. Enjoy the pictures from our random break-dance awesome party we had Saturday night, along with a few choice pictures from the Sparkademy Awards held on Friday night (of which, my FHE group won the "Bishopric's Choice Award"). What a great weekend!

My stunning friend Kelli and myself on the Red Carpet!

And the winners of the Bishopric's Choice Award: Fate Interrupted!

(soon to be posted on YouTube)

Games night in Apt. 21!

Woo for Random Dance Parties in the Clubhouse!

I even tried my skills at breakdancing!

Only the coolest people join in on random dance parties.

Death Week

Here is my schedule for the following week:

Tomorrow (Saturday)-Reading Day 2
Go with Ryan to take a friend to the airport.
Leave: 8:30am. Return: ?.
Also, I need to bake cookies for my cousin and to send to all my missionary friends.
Hopefully some study time as well.

Sunday-
Church. Grandma's Dinner. Make Cookies/ get packages ready to send. Sleep.

Monday-
Work 11-2.
Study, study, study.
PSYCH Final: 5:45-7:45. I'm gonna ace this thing.

Tuesday-
Work 8-11
Physical Science Review 11-2.
Take Physical Science Test at 3?
Study, study, study.

Wednesday-
Work 11-2. Hopefully take my D&C final during this time.
Study, study, study.
Hopefully make it to the temple.

Thursday-
Work 8-11. Hopefully submit my Jazz Final.
Study, study, study.
Sociology Final 2:30 - 4:30. I'm going to ace this one too.
Pack up to go home for the Holidays.
Take down Christmas lights and Christmas tree :(
Clean out fridge so there won't be any rotten food when I get back.
Find out when I'm scheduled for surgery the next day.
Party, party party.
Maybe, hopefully, get some sleep.

Friday-
Surgery #4
Enjoy the after affects of anesthesia.
Ride home with the parents.
Hopefully not be in pain.
Sleep.

Saturday-
Spend time with Tommy.
Again, hopefully not in pain.
Maybe see some friends.
Sleep.
Forget about school until further notice.



That's 2 in-class, scheduled finals, 1 test on blackboard, 1 essay to write and submit, 1 test in the testing center, and a surgery.

Sound like a plan? I think so.

Let's do this!

It's been far too long

Goodness gracious!!! It's been too long since I last posted on here. Over a month! You'd think my site was broken or something. I guess September just wasn't that exciting of a month. But now it's OCTOBER! Best month of the year. If you want to know why, go here to read my post from last year.

So far this month, I've done something mega exciting each day! And the month just keeps getting better!

October 1- JD came up for the Wind Ensemble concert! I forgot how funny that kid is. Haha. super awesome day.

October 2- I had to work 6 hours because my coworker was sick. (She thought she had Swine Flu. Thank goodness she doesn't!) Then that night me, Patria, and JD (for his first time) went to the BYU vs. USU football game! Plus, after the game, I got to go home to Glenwood for Conference Weekend!!

October 3- Glenwood time with the family. Watched Conference, played some Rockband, watched Who Wants to be a Millionaire with Sara, played with Abe, and had a great time!

October 4- More Conference (shout out to my homeland from Elder Cook- "What happens in Sevier County you can share with your friends")! Ate delicious food from mom, played more with Abe, and made the trip back to Provo for another exciting week.

October 5- Went to classes, which is lame, but had an awesome FHE. We went to the Library and played Sardines (after learning from our failed attempt a few weeks ago), then ended up at Wendy's for Frosties. :) Plus, I found out Amelia got us tickets for the Divine Comedy this weekend!!

October 6- I made a legit dinner for myself for the first time in my apartment. No frozen or canned stuff, all fresh! According to Slow- "shnoobrochamkey". AND I built a shelf! Its beautiful.

Plus, one year ago today was the best night of my life so far. Read about it here if you're interested. =w=

I can't wait to see what the rest of October has in store! I just know it's sure to be a party! (especially because Memo is the man of the month according to my Jazz calendar. Thats a good sign!)