In-n-Out Burger Addict

I must admit, I have become an In-n-Out addict. I eat it at least once, sometimes twice a week. I need to stop. I think it is quite possibly the most heavenly food on the planet. I love the melted cheese right off the grill. Usually I order a double-double with extra tomatoes (which doesn't cost a thing) and whole grilled onions (a whole slice of onion grilled). Delicious!! And I absolutely LOVE their fries. And have you ever called their customer service? A real live person answers the phone, none of that automated junk, a REAL, LIVE PERSON! And they are so friendly. What do you order?

Social Skills 101: Asking a Girl Out

I never cease to be amazed at the lack of social skills among some people. Today I would like to focus on some social etiquette when asking a girl out.

Rule #1: Do NOT call late in the afternoon/early evening to ask her out for that night unless you are her boyfriend. Put some thought into it and give her some time to plan!

Rule #2: When she tells you NO, which she probably will, do NOT ask her for her roommates' phone numbers or some other single girl's phone number.

Rule #3: If you don't know her, offer to take her on a double date. You could even let her find a girl to go to make her more comfortable.

Rule #4: Do NOT imply that you have been recommended by a friend of her's, when in fact her friend doesn't know you from Adam.

Rule #5: Ask her out, don't tell her you are calling to take her out tonight. (See Rule #1.)

These are just a few rules I discovered I had been taking for granted in the last 24 hours or so. I never thought they had to be written down, but apparently they do. Please feel free to leave any rules you have discovered need to be etched in stone. Also, please feel free to subtly pass these on to any single males you may know. One more rule for those of you trying to set up single people: Do NOT give a guy the number of a girl you do not know. If you do give a guy a girl's number, make sure it is okay with her first. At least give her some warning! It can be a scary dating scene for the single girl these days!

Homework

I have always known that doing your homework early was the best way to approach school work, but I never really lived by that adage. Even though I am a teacher, I didn't follow that advice at all this last semester. Well, I just finished my homework which is due on Tuesday, and today is Sunday. I feel better already! I can truly enjoy Disneyland and the drive home tomorrow and not stress about the homework that is due Tuesday. Please remind me of this when I procrastinate my homework in the future. (Note that I say when, not if.)

Happy New Year!

Looking back at this past year, I must admit it has been a good one. I had a wonderful Christmas and New Year with my family in St. George. I got to go to Disneyland with my parents, I know shocker. I got an A in my first Masters class, I was surprised when I saw the grde but I'll take it! I lucked out and have some amazing roommates. I have a "thenomenal" ward and calling in the Young Women's program. I have been blessed with great family and friends and good times. I look forward to the new year with anticipation to see what is ahead. I hope you all have had a great year and have an even better one in the year to come!