Just for kicks and giggles.

My new life motto is, "As long as no one sees it, it never happened." Want to know why? Well, I moved in Friday to my lovely new apartment. I happened to have a three-shelved plastic container where I keep my "underclothes" (to put it nicely). I was joking with my aunt how I would just die if I dropped the container and all my underwear and bras fell out as I was carrying it from my car to my apartment. Next thing I know, the top of the container pops off and the shelves go crashing to the ground and all my underwear and bras were scattered on the middle courtyard thingy. LOVELY. Here's where my new motto comes into play, thankfully no one saw my accident. At least the next time someone asks me when my most embarrassing moment was i'll finally have a funny story to tell. On to my next example.. Ever since I got to Utah I have been trying to make sure to eat some-what healthy so I can stay fit. I have been doing SO well. Today I had half of a king size Milky Way in my lunchbox. I knew I shouldn't eat it. I wanted it so bad, so I ate the darn thing. About 10 minutes later I realize I had spilled a bit of chocolate on my black pants which by this point had smeared in about three different spots. WONDERFUL. Once again, no one saw before I had cleaned myself up. I tell you, I am just graceful lately, right? Oh I hope you felt the ooze of sarcasm in that last sentence, if not, I apologize. Sarcasm has never been my strong point. Other than that, I am loving life. Being away from home means terrible toilet paper, simple meals, and lots of responsibility but I have never been happier.

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