From Mashed Potatoes To The Potato Bowl

Happy Holidays everyone!
This past week has been a much needed break from school full of good food and good company. For the Thanksgiving break I headed down south to Orem to visit my good friend Anna. We made 100 rolls to bring to a potluck dinner and ended up not being able to eat a ton of turkey in the end. We couldn't resist the warm rolls as they came out of the oven. But I did make SURE to leave room for pumpkin pie, YUM! There were about 50 friends and family, plus 4 dogs running around. It was quite the bustling evening, I'd say. One dog was a spotted Great Dane that was about the size of a mini horse! He ended up licking up my plate that was on the dinner table which I'm sure that made his Thanksgiving.

The Hounds

It's now time to celebrate Christmas

Saturday was the last game of the 2012 USU football season which was also Senior day. This is the last year for a few of my friends so I drove up to Logan to cheer them on. We creamed Idaho, ending the season with quite the kick. We are now headed to the Potato Bowl in Idaho, again! I am extremely proud of my friends who have come so far and accomplished so much as part of the team. This blog is for you guys; Good luck in all your future endeavors and thank you for leading our team to be ranked 20th (and climbing) in the nation. Ofa atu!  But for meow....LET'S KICK SOME BUTT AT THE BOWL GAME!

-E

Couldn't be more proud to be an Aggie

Congratulations Boys! Big shout out to the seniors this year!

My best friend, Katie and I

Congratulations Forrest Dabb! You did it.

Cool Videos!

Hey guys,
I came across some of these sweet videos of Utah State University so check 'em out!

 

 

The Howl is a tradition taken place every Wednesday during finals week where students will "howl" at the library in order to relieve the stress from finals. I plan on participating this year! 

Diversity Day is Just Around the Corner

Diversity Day last year

Hey future Aggies!

This week has been crazy busy with exams, homework, and getting ready for Diversity Day! I am apart of the Multicultural Recruitment Council (MRC) here at school where we organize a program called Diversity Day. If you haven't heard of it, it's an invite towards high school students, mainly juniors and seniors from all over Utah and Idaho to come up to USU and see what the buzz is about being an Aggie. It's this Friday where students will come up to Logan and participate in workshops, learn about applying to college, eat tons of Aggie ice cream, and make new friends. I cannot wait to see new and familiar faces up on campus where I can share my excitement and passion for USU. And this way, I can actually show them first-hand what a great atmosphere it is in Cache Valley.

This years' theme is about discovering yourself, breaking through stereotypes and "Defining YOU." College is about discovering who you are and what you're passionate about. But in order to achieve that, you must build a strong foundation for yourself by defining who you are and what you stand for; No matter what race, gender, or background.

I hope to see you guys there, it's going to be tons of fun playing games, eating FOOD and sharing all of our Aggie pride with YOU!


Until next time,
E

Where the Sagebrush Grows

Forrest Dabb and family after the Texas State game

Hey guys!

Our rockstar, Jenn Flynn!! Way to go girl!! (Photo Credit: Jen Turnerdrown)

This weekend has been full of Aggie spirit! There were two basketball games, a football game, a hockey game, AND a soccer game.
Of course we won the football game by a landslide; we’re so close to a Bowl game I can smell it. The weather was beautiful that day and all the Aggie fans and family were out supporting the team. It’s amazing to see the community all come together and show so much excitement for our football team, or any USU athletic team for that matter.

Logan is so much more than a college town, it’s a family where we all have one thing in common: We Bleed Blue.   

My friend and roommate Jenn Flynn is on the soccer team so we all went to show her support as well. The women's soccer team kicked butt and won the WAC championship game, I had goosebumps when the final whistle was blown by the referee. The excitement and adrenaline from the team was so contagious, I felt so proud to be an Aggie and so happy that all of their hard work paid off. NCAA here we come!

Until next time,
 E

Congratulations girls!

Roomies :)

From Summer to Winter, Skipping the Inbetween

View from my window this morning! Such a great surprise

Hey guys,

There has been so much buzz today about the snow fall from last night that caught everyone off guard. Personally, it was a great surprise; I almost thought it was a sign of good luck because I had a mid-term today. Others weren’t too ready to get their winter jackets out of their closets just yet. Everyone on campus was talking about how crazy early the snow is, someone even said, “Well….welcome to Logan!” But they’re exactly right! Welcome to good ol’ Logan, the most beautiful campus there is that the snow is just the cherry on top. Yeah, of course it’s cold and snowy, but all the more reason to take it in and enjoy it because it’s not going anywhere anytime soon, so bring it on! It’s time to sled down old main hill with a mattress( yes, I said mattress), snowboard or ski up at Beaver Mountain Resort (which is only 30 minutes away), fill up on cookies and hot chocolate, and have a good ol’ fashioned snowball fight. And, just one more month till the movie, Elf will be playing on repeat on my TV.

 Tis the season!
Cheers!

Photo credit to my friend Julia, a snowy picture of the Quad

-E

Surfing in 60 degree weather?!

Hey guys!
I had SUCH a fun weekend! Some friends and I went canal surfing and shooting.

There's a canal in the Logan River on the island where you attach a rope and hold onto it while surfing with a skim board. I was super hesitant at first because I didn't want to fall into the freezing water! I've snowboarded and wakeboarded before but those boards are attached to your feet so I was a little skeptical about a skim board. I was a little wobbly at first but as soon as I got the hang of it, I was smooth ridin'! I was so relieved I didn't end up floating
down the freezing river.

My friend Caleb and I just surfin' it 

The sound of the shot was the scariest part

I shot my first shot gun too! I was super hesitant about this one because the only thought I had in my head was, "you'll shoot your eye out!" from A Christmas Story. I was terrified of the gun cocking back and hitting my shoulder but it ended up being so fun! It still cocked back and shoved me back so my form wasn't the best but who cares! It was my first time, and I felt like such a rebel :) Here's a video of it, you'll see how happy I was at the end when I hit the board! It was super rewarding.





  
AND! On top of all that, Utah State beat San Jose by a landslide, with 13 sacks! We came into the game with about 12 sacks I think and from that one game we doubled it. How crazy! I love USU!

Go aggies!

-E

Happy Fall Y'all!
Fall is here and I cannot wait for the cold weather, open fires, hot chocolate, and movie nights! Once the cold weather hits, my friends and I love staying in and watching movies and eating all the junk food our heart desires. Not to mention all the pumpkin treats! I'm a sucker for pumpkin pie, pumpkin cookies, pumpkin cakes, you name it! NOM NOM NOM  
For today's blog, I wanted to mention some of my favorite places to eat in Logan and what I like there:


1. Herm's Inn

Location: On the "Island" on Canyon Road. *The Island is an area of town that is located in this huge dip, where a lake (Lake Bonneville) used to be. Essentially making it feel like the island area is its own town, being away and almost "under" the rest of Logan. You'll see what I mean once you get here!

Like: They have the biggest cinnamon roll pancakes to satisfy your sweet tooth. They're seriously bigger than the size of your face. They even have bacon and chocolate chip pancakes. I know it may sound weird to you but there's something about the flavor combo of salty and sweet that makes it delicious! 

2. Twizl Berry
Location: One on north Main street, and one on south Main street.
Like: I get the original tart yogurt and load it on with fruit and gummy bears. It's a healthier side of my sweet tooth!

3. Factory Pizzeria
Location: South Main street
Like: THE ATMOSPHERE! The restaurant itself is located in a basement where you can just throw peanut shells on the floor and carve your name into the wooden tables. It's kind of a loud, happening place. A perfect place to meet friends!

4. La Tormenta
Location: North Main street
Like: I love Mexican food, but only the real authentic Mexican food. This place has just that. The best smothered burritos, rice, and re-fried beans. YUM!








Hope you all have a good week!
-E