Random Musings...

Because my mind is bouncing in a billion different directions right now.  Let's get started with something that made me chuckle.  My main squeeze Michael has always been a charmer.  I feel like he could become best bros with a rock.  This pic was taken at my brother's wedding recently.  I feel like he's channeling his inner politician in this one.  Look out for...Crandall for President 2012.

This last week I had the opportunity to try my hand in the operating rooms.  Don't be alarmed, my hands unfortunately didn't even touch a scalpel, lancet, or chainsaw.  I got to hone the ever elusive technique of intubating(funny word for strategically feeding a breathing tube through someone's vocal cords and into their trachea).  Any ya know what? It went pretty darn well.  No broken teeth, no destroyed vocal cords, no angry doctors.  Success in my book!  Only downside was no one would sit by or talk to me at lunch.  Come on people! I don't have leprosy, I'm just a student who would love to be your friend. Ok, glad I got that out.

Maybe no one would be my friend because I looked like this?

Don't worry, I drowned my sorrows with Rootbeer Floats and Season 1 of Prison Break. 

This weekend General Conference rocked our socks as normal.  We were able to attend the Saturday afternoon session live.  I sure do love our dear sweet Prophet and his Apostles.  I felt the spirit touch my heart so many times. Verty thankful for the words which were spoken.

Ok I'll end my rambling soon, but a big shout out to my best girl Taniesha Marie on her engagement to Leighton.  They've both been so instruemental and influential on my life and I thank them and wish them the best!

Remember- "Jumping for joy is good exercise"

-Nattie Dawn

Weekend Warrior

This weekend has already been one of those cozy, happy, dreamy weekends and here's a few reasons why...

-I got to eat my sister-in-law's chicken alfredo last night.  Seriously this stuff is what dreams are made of.  It's thick and delicious, and I want it in my mouth again.

-Mike and his friends got second place in a glowball golf tournament and I have the trouphy on my end-table to prove it. 

-I sent my mom a picture of my pretty new scarf and her reply was that I am a sexy little kitten.  Why yes, my mother is that awesome and hip.

-Women's conference tonight means free spiritual food and free dinner from the Relief Society.  Double score!!

-Farmer's market this morning was brimming with fragrant peaches. I'm not even sure if I like peaches, but I guess now I have a "heaping" bucket to determine that.

-Walking up a giant hill yesterday to get to my car and for the first time this semester I wasn't completely out of breath by the time I made it!  Who's knows what I can conquer next...marathons, triathalons, iron men, my options are endless really.

-Fall has arrived and that means that it is officially the most wonderful time of the year.  Autumn kicks bottom.

-Michael and I were both able to stay up late enough to watch Jimmy Fallon last night.


-And finally, I got to see my niece and nephew yesterday

That's my niece on the left, and my nephew on the right.  Just because they're not born yet doesn't mean that we're not already totally best friends.  Cuz we are. 

Happy Weekending! :)
-Nattie Dawn

You know you're a full-time respiratory therapy student when...

1.  Fruit snacks start to look like lungs

2.  Trees start to look like lungs.  Really if you study long enough, anything can start to resemble lungs.

3.  Objects like vibrators and lubricant are just part of a patient's daily treatment.

4.  You don't want anyone to get hurt, but if they do, you hope that it happens during your shift.

5.  Watching characters on T.V. perform CPR is almost comical

6.  When you see an older person toting around an oxygen tank you have the urge to nudge them and say, "COPD, huh."

7.  You give people gas (tehehe)

8.  Words lik PEEP, PEP, PIP, and MIP mean something.

9.  Nothing sounds sweeter than a good strong cough.

10. This list actually makes sense!

Keep on breathing friends!

-Nattie Dawn

Reckless Abandon

This is Michael.  He's got what I like to call the reckless abandon of a child.  I envy his ability to quite literally jump into things.  This picture was taken in Glacier National Park.  That's right, GLACIER National Park.  Brrrrr.  He saw saw pretty blue water and wanted to jump in.  So he did.  He was cold, but very happy.  I think sometimes overthinking and stressing about things does no good.  Sometimes you just have to jump in!

The first..

  First  post ever.  I'm hoping this is something that I can get the hang of eventually.  I've always enjoyed reading the blogs of others, and being able to have a glimpse into their lives.(That sounds much creepier than intended). I also hope this is a way to stay connected with the family and friends that I don't see as much as I would like.

So...Michael and I enjoyed ringing in the new year with family this year.  It was crazy to look back at 2010, and think of the triumphs we had.  Here's a brief recap...
-Getting engaged!
-I was accepted into the Respiratory Therapy Program
-Michael became an assistant manager at T-Mobile, and then a manager at his very own store.(such a blessing)
-Sealed for time and all eternity-nothing better
-Having our first ward calling together-Ward Activites Chairmen. What a treat
-Visiting South Carolina, and falling in love with the accents
-Horsebackriding through the jungles of Mexico
-I performed CPR on an actual patient during a clinical rotation.  What a workout!
-Michael converted to Harry Potterism
-I cut my hair much shorter than I thought I would
-Michael grew a Christmas beard
-Spending my birthday at the Grand America Hotel, and feeling like royalty
-Michael ran his first marathon! What a stud
-And our love for our Savior was magnified
What a year! 2011, you sure have some huge shoes to fill, but I think you can pull it off.