Here's a view into my past week:

Friday (10/17)-
Chem 107 test
Friday Night Live- I went to support my Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu husband

Saturday (10/18)-
PCAT (5 hr. test!)
Went to visit my cousin and her 4 cute kids
Bought a coat at REI
Went out to eat at Carrabba's with my handsome boy
Eric cleaned the whole apt for me

Sunday (10/19)-
Eric gave a talk in sacrament

Monday (10/20)-
Eric's and my 10 monthersary
Nutrition test

Tuesday (10/21)-
I gave an educational speech on the disadvantages of vitamin supplements in my public speaking class

Wednesday (10/22)-
Catching up on studying

Thursday (10/23)-
Orthopedic Impairments test
Bible as Literature test

Friday (10/24)-
Free date with Eric to the skyroom for lunch
Eric and I went to the photographer's for the final time and finished picking out our wedding pictures for our wedding album (almost a year ago)

Saturday (10/25)-
Prepared for my sacrament talk
Watched a bunch of movies
Went to the mall and Costco

Sunday (10/26)-
Gave a sacrament talk
Eric taught in Priesthood

Perfect Husband

Yesterday I took the PCAT (Pharmacy College Admissions Test) up at the University of Utah. It was probably the longest test I've ever taken. I was in the testing room from 8:30am-2pm. I am so glad it's finally over. This was my first time being on rival territory, but I have to say that Utah's campus is beautiful. It reminds me more of CU-Boulders campus and surrounding area, which is probably why I like it more than BYU. It was a gorgeous fall day yesterday and it was fun to see people dressed up in red for the Utah football game. I would love for Eric and I to get into the UofU, that or CU-Denver. Those are definitely our top choices. We have also applied to the east coast schools, and living on the east coast, just for the duration of med/pharm school would be great too.

I also went to visit my cousin yesterday and saw their new baby Lila. It was fun to see them and long overdue. I haven't seen them for a year, and they live 40min away! I have some pretty cute second-cousins.

I then went and picked up my new winter coat from REI- I've been wearing this ugly purple one for 4 years now, and Eric finally told me he didn't like it and wanted me to get a new one. Gladly I did and love it.

Eric and I then met up and went out to eat at Carraba's. The chefs were definitely on last night because our meal was out of this world. I ordered the grilled salmon and Eric the mushroom ravioli. Both were fantastic, but especially the salmon. It had the most delicious sauce on top- pureed tomatoes, fresh basil and balsamic vinegar. We're going to try to make it at home sometime.

When we finally got home it felt like I had been away for forever. I was pleasantly surprised to see how much Eric had cleaned around the house. He did all the laundry, dusted, cleaned the closet, fixed the window drapes, fixed a flat bike tire, cleaned the bathroom, and more. He's the best husband. He did it for me because he knows that I love cleanliness and would want to come home to a clean house. He's the best. I sure lucked out with my boy.

Here are some random pictures from our camera:
The other week I was making rolls for the first time...The dough just kept rising and rising...



Eric and I went for a walk one Friday afternoon to see the colors changing in Provo Canyon, and we found a bunch of these Dr. Seuss like plants (or weeds).

Classes We've Taken Together

Classes Eric and I have had together at BYU:

Chem 105
Chem 351
Chem 353
Chem 481
Pearl of Great Price
PDBio 220

BYU

As many of you know, Eric and I met in my Anatomy Class. He was my TA and I had recognized him when he walked in on the first day, but couldn't put my finger on how I knew him. I thought he was a returned missionary from my freshman year in the dorms.

One day Katie Larsen and I were studying anatomy in open lab together (we had so much fun, I think we laughed more in open lab than studied, but hey we both got A's) when Eric came in. I asked her who this boy was and she said, "he's the annoying guy from Chemistry!" Oh yea!!!! I remember now. He used to sit behind Katie and me and make (what I thought then) were the most annoying comments.

I got over his "annoyingness" and grew to like him. We used to study as friends together in the library and even went on a non-date to the MOA to eat lunch (specifically stated because I was his student). My Anatomy Lab final occurred on a Thursday after which Eric asked me out for the next two nights. He made me curry at his house on the first night and then we watched Pride and Prejudice. Eric "let" us watch this movie so he could impress me by watching a girly movie.

The second night we went to the play Beauty and the Beast. I tried my hardest to seem stupid to Eric so he wouldn't ask me out again (I hated being the one to say no to dates, so I developed a scheme with boys that if I acted stupid maybe they would not like me on their own). Well, that didn't happen and Eric even tried holding my hand after the play as we were walking to his car. AKWARD! It was a totally akward situation because I didn't want to hold his hand and made it more akward than it should have been. To make the night even more memorable, Eric even went in for a kiss at the end of the night! It was our second date!! I turned my head and Eric said "Just kidding!" to save embarrassment.

After a while I calmed down about Eric and continued to study with him. He would rub my back and I his. We did this for a while, you know, all the little flirty things people do. One night we went over to Eric's aunt's house for a Christmas party. I saw him interacting with his family and cousins and immediately fell in love with Eric. I saw how genuine and loved he was. I saw a side of him I hadn't known and knew, that night, that I would kiss him. And that we did. We found a spot south of campus, a hidden enclave with snowy trees all around. The scene glimmered with snow from the moon and there was a quiet wonder world sound, the sound that comes with snow, muffling out all other sounds. It was from here that we started, or continued rather, our story. That story has led us happily to today, 22 months later, as Mr. and Mrs. Stevens.

Sunday Morning

This morning Eric started his 3 month get-fit/get-ripped program. It consists of waking up every morning at 5:50am for a run. I tagged along, feeling like a bum in bed, even though it was so early. Yesterday it rained ALL day and this morning it was still raining. We had a nice mile run in the rain to the Smith Field House, where we ran 2 miles and then ran back home. I was shocked the Smith Field House, at BYU mind you, was open on Sunday.


We then made a delicious waffle, egg, bacon breakfast and watched Prince Caspian and General Conference (where we both fell fast asleep). General Conference weekend has it's own funny culture in Utah. On Saturday, when the guys go to their Priesthood session, all the girls unite to have girls night out. There was so much estrogen in the mall last night and not a guy in sight. Then on Sunday, its a lazy pajama day with a feast of general conference talks and music.

Date Night

Last night I took Eric on a surprise date to see the Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats from the People's Republic of China. Eric had no idea what performance we were about to watch, but there were some clues as we came to the De Jong Concert hall where they were performing. We saw a guy dressed up in an Asian style shirt, another guy wearing a t-shirt saying: "Korea's got Seoul," and lots of little kids. His guess was the play Mulan.

These girls were juggling tables and ceramic pots with their feet!


The show was amazing. There were stunts that I've never imagined or could imagine, and the men acrobats were ripped. They were petite, not like Arnold Schwarzenager, but their muscles were some of the most defined muscles I've seen. If you know any anatomy you'll appreciate this: on one guy you could see his deltoid, anterior and middle aspects of it clearly defined! I've never seen that on anyone except for on an opened cadaver. We were very impressed and had a great time.
After the play we took a walk to the spot south of campus where we had our first kiss almost 2 years ago. It was a fun and memorable night.

Life right now

This is a random picture of my husband who keeps life fun.









I'm in the process of collecting letters of recommendation from my past science professors. I've come to learn though, that the ones who knew me well enough to write one are retired now or are no longer at BYU. The one's who I didn't get to know (and who don't know me) require stringent GPA's to get one from them. I did however get one from my Biomechanics teacher and a math professor. I just need one more from another science professor. Blah- I hate asking for them too, it's such an uncomfortable process. (I need all these letters for the application process of getting into pharmacy school).

In my public speaking class (requirement for pharmacy school- weird huh), I had a great speech going for myself until I botched it up by completely forgetting where I was in my speech and what my next thought was. I completely went blank. It was embarrassing and I had practiced it a lot and felt very confident. I was honestly speechless in front of my class for 5-10sec. Next time better be better- I have to give a eulogy of myself.

Tonight is Eric's last day at his terrible vampire job. He's a night auditor at one of the Marriott hotels in Provo. Graveyards along with school in the day equals one messed up sleeping (or lack there of) schedule. Now instead of sleeping with my hubby 2 nights a week, I'll get to every night. What a treat!!

I start my first job as a certified pharmacy technician tomorrow. It's at a closed door pharmacy in Springville called Healthwise Pharmacy. Closed door means I don't have to deal with customers (or nurses!!- from when I did my hours at the hospital).