Today I began my first post-graduation class at BYU. I decided to take a class on Photoshop when Zac suggested it would help him in his web design pursuits. I’ve also been wanting to learn how to use the program to edit photos as well. So today we just learned the basics (Zoom, resize, creating and changing text, etc), but I am so excited. My husband thinks I am a nerd, but I really love going to class and learning something new. So since I don’t go to classes anymore, this is really fun for me. Plus I’m learning something that I may use in my real life. I’ve already created an awesome birthday party invitation with my new photoshop skills, and soon I’ll be retouching photos like crazy and designing stuff for Zac’s websites.
I posted the invitation so you could all see how amazing Andrea is at Photoshop after only one lesson! – Zac
Yesterday we went to the BYU vs. Utah football game at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah. This game was amazing. Andrea and I got tickets for her parents and all four of us went to the game. Last year BYU won the game up in Salt Lake in the last few seconds with a pass from John Beck to Johnny Harline. That reception catapulted BYU into the lead and secured the victory.
This year both teams were coming in with 7 game winning streaks and it was going to be a good game. As the game progressed in its early stages, it was apparent that it was going to be a defensive struggle and a game of field position, and would likely be decided in the final few minutes. As it turns out that is exactly what happened.
If you didn’t see the game, you need to. It was a great game. There was tons of emotion both by the players and the fans. At one point, the Ute’s were deep in our territory, and we were dangerously close to the getting a safety. The stands were louder than I have ever heard. I had both my ears plugged and I was whistling as loud as I could (my voice was already gone) and the Ute’s had two consecutive false starts. Now that is what we call home field advantage! It was a great game to be at and the first game I can ever remember where the stands were still packed as time expired.
The victory was made possible by a fourth and eighteen pass from Max Hall to Austin Collie. That was the defining play in this game because it allowed BYU some additional downs and placed them in long field goal range. Luckily we got a few breaks and then Harvey Unga ran the ball in from 11 yards out to get BYU in the lead. There were still 40 seconds on the clock and the Ute’s had 3 timeouts so the game was far from over. There was a big defensive stand and the Cougars pulled away with the victory. The best part may have been seeing the fans rush the field and carry the players on their shoulders. That always gives me goosebumps and this time was no different. What a great game for my last BYU home football game as a student. GO COUGS!
Watch the BYU slideshow from the game. BYU v Utah
Today we embarked on a journey that many have conquered, but we have shied away from in our 5 years here at BYU. We took the hike up to the Y. We had a group of about 15, with my parents, sister, uncle and some cousins. Although not all of us could run the entire way, we made it to the top in a respectable time. It was a struggle to scale the rocky and steep terrain, but the fact that almost every freshman at BYU has made the trek motivated us to get all the way to the top. A few times, we counted our blessings that in Texas there are no mountains as high as this one. And now we can say that we’ve done it, which means we are under no obligation to ever do it again. However, I, for one, felt awesome once we finished, because the view and the sense of accomplishment was all worth it! And we also felt empathy for the contestants on The Biggest Loser, who are forced to hike up the California mountains on occasion. And they are in worse shape than us! But altogether I’m glad we did it! Here are some pics of our journey. Happy Thanksgiving!
So tonight I am going out with my wife to the Pearl Awards. It should be quite an event. It is basically the LDS Grammy’s. It is the annual award ceremony for the Faith Centered Music Association.
I have to be honest, when my wife told me she had gotten tickets, I wasn’t too excited about going, but now that we are just a few hours from the show I am actually looking forward to it. You know it should be neat to rub elbows with the elite members of the LDS music scene. Who knows, maybe I can get an autograph from someone cool!
We don’t really know what to expect since apparently they are scaling it down this year. It is happening in one of the BYU ballrooms at the WILK therefore, not exactly black tie, but I am sure some people will get all gussied up for this thing. I hope there are some performances from the nominees, that would be cool.
Some of this years nominees are:
- Steven Kapp Perry
- Tyler Castleton
- Mack Wilberg
- Craig Jessop
- Gladys Knight
- Jenny Jordan Frogley
- Julie de Azevedo
- Peter Breinholt
With all of these stars it has to be an amazing night! Well, it is getting a little late so i should probably go get ready and while I do I probably should listen to some sweet church music and get familiar with the artists. I’ll write again tomorrow, hopefully with some photos of all the celebrities I get to meet.
Today I began my first post-graduation class at BYU. I decided to take a class on Photoshop when Zac suggested it would help him in his web design pursuits. I’ve also been wanting to learn how to use the program to edit photos as well. So today we just learned the basics (Zoom, resize, creating and changing text, etc), but I am so excited. My husband thinks I am a nerd, but I really love going to class and learning something new. So since I don’t go to classes anymore, this is really fun for me. Plus I’m learning something that I may use in my real life. I’ve already created an awesome birthday party invitation with my new photoshop skills, and soon I’ll be retouching photos like crazy and designing stuff for Zac’s websites.
