Miss Shell Shocked

For those who don't know, I am leaving for the coolest mission in about 3 weeks! I am headed to the Greece Athens Mission on June 4th. This lovely event has allowed me to quit my also lovely job working as harp tuner extraordinaire and shipping expert for Lyon & Healy West. So for all you who read my blog(aka Melissa) here are some of my favorite memories of my new old work.

1. My work operates out of David O' McKay's old home. The PTA also used this house for many years. Needless to say, this house is pretty darn old. When people come to the store they have to ring the doorbell, there are rocking chairs out on the front patio, and I once found a secret compartment in one of the stairs.

2. I once broke one of the house's old windows with my bare hands while trying to get rid of some box elder bugs. It would have been just awful-- if it wasn't incredibly hilarious.

3. Kenneth Cope came in once. I should have ended the madness that day...

4. I also recently met Travis Meeks- the lead singer of the slightly famous post-grunge band Days of the New. I was pretty sure he was going to rob our store when he first came in, but then he spent about two hours looking at our harps, singing to me, and telling me all about how he spent most of his life in a mental institution but that "the best ones do." He of course didn't know how to play the harp at all, but apparently he wants to record with it on his next album. My boss finally came and intervened and (one hour later) somehow convinced him to by a music stand light.

5. There were treats at every staff meeting.

It's been quite a semester and we're only approaching midterms. Here are some highlights and lowlights for you enjoyment.






Favorite lie- Convincing my writing teacher that I am going to be a concert harpist when in reality I am not even taking any classes in the music building this semester.

Least convincing lie- Trying to forge hanging parking tags to put on the rear view mirror of my mother's van(nice ride, I know). My favorite was the one I made out of a Costco pizza pickup receipt.

Favorite class- Kickboxing. Unfortunately, this is the only class I am not receiving a grade in.

Favorite person- My UPS man. Okay, he's not my UPS man- but he's my work's UPS man, and he is just the friendliest person I know.

Current Obsessions- String cheese, the facebook graffiti application, my new glasses, and cinnamon.

Favorite coat- I pretty much wear the same green coat ever day because it is dang cold outside and this lovely coat keeps me nice and warm. I have also received some excellent feedback on this coat...

January 29th seems like such a great day for a birthday. So I took a look at my celebrity birthday buds.


















(The boy has mad skills)

This May I went to go see the new musical Wicked. And did it live up to the hype...? Is the Pope Catholic? I've been thinking and here are a couple of reasons why I think this musical appeals to so many.

• 1. Clever Music. It was a feast for the ears.

• 2. It's hilarious.

• 3. People like familiarity, but they want to see something new-(thank you captain obvious) . But seriously, this story is a great twist on an old favorite.

• 4. Elpheba(the wicked witch of the west) has what I like to call the "Harry Potter factor". So and so has been made fun of/been the loser their whole life until one day they find out they are special/magical/famous/awesome. It's the ultimate underdog story. People love the common wo/man, especially when they find out s/he really is freakin amazing.
  

• 5. The production (the set, actors, costumes, ensemble) was quite impressive. Everything was really well done. I didn't really have any complaints in the end. It helps to have a stellar Broadway budget and the best talent around, but really- all the money and talent in the world can't make up for a bad musical.
  

What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever eaten?
Haggis

What’s something you do that you wish you didn’t do?
Bite my nails

What was the last song you sang when no one else was around?
Be Still My Soul (Hey, it was a Sunday!)

In the movie about your life, which actor would you choose to play you?
Katie Holms ??? I dunno (any suggestions?)

Where’s the last place you went on vacation?
Yellowstone National Park

If you were arrested, who would be your “one phone call?”
Mom--so she could break the news to Dad.

What book are you currently reading?
The End, Series of Unfortunate Events Book 13

What historical event would you like to have been present for?
The discovery of chocolate

What historical figure would you like to have met?
Madame Curie

Name something you can’t do very well.
Touch my toes (no, seriously)

What's the worst injury you've suffered?
Getting my front teeth knocked loose

Name one thing that makes you a “freak of nature.”
My eyebrows grow into large caterpillars

What’s one thing you would do as President of the United States?
Dance in the Oval Office

What day in your life would you like to go back and watch as a spectator?
Me dancing in the oval office- oh wait that hasn't happened yet... hmmm, I would like to watch me as a little kid on a summer day.

What song currently tops your “most played” list in iTunes?
Definitely Le Disco by Shiny Toy Guns. It's quite addicting.

Name something you intend to do but haven’t done yet.
My homework. (No surprise there)


If you could do anything you wanted today, then rewind the day and start over fresh—no consequences—what would you do?
Sing really loud in public areas.


What’s your favorite city you’ve ever visited?
Magna (thanks Melissa)

If you could be transported for just one day anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Greece

What was your most recent purchase?
Food of course. But besides that I also bought Organic Chemistry II as a Second Language, Second Semester Topics. A thrilling read...

Name one thing you’re looking forward to doing this week?
Finally posting on my blog.

Star Wars Horoscope for Aquarius

You can be cruel and torment people who disagree with you. Deep down, there is a peace-loving, friendly side to you. You have a knack for inflicting pain on people and use your intellect during battle. Star wars character you are most like: Darth Vader