Love/Hate relationships!

I have been loving spending time with the family these last two days. The cousins are driving me crazy at times because they are clingy but I have found affective ways to handle these situations. Haha! It got them to leave the alone for awhile.

Situation: Julianna Talking my ear off.
Way of handling: Repeat everything she says back to her. It drives her crazy!

Situation: Julianna trying to get me to go do/play something.
Way of handling: Tell her I accidentally ate dog food and now I can only speak Dog and I cant understand humans. She got so annoyed of me barking at her every time she came around.

Situation: Tommy and Annie wanting me to play soccer.
Way of handling: Kick the soccer ball over the fence every time and make them get it. They didnt want to play anymore after about ten minutes.

Situation: They all want to play hide in seek.
Way of handling: Hide in the bathtub (they never look there) even after they give up! I stayed entertained by texting and just hearing the frustration in their voices, "Ugh.... WE GIVE UP!" I could have sat in there all day if it meant getting a break from them.

These are alot of the cousins. Not all of them are included in this picture and not all of them are driving me crazy. Only like three cousin make me wanna kill myself! I am only half way through the week I will probably come up with more ways to get rid of them. Hahaha!

 It has been good seeing my Dad! Gonna love the Papa Bear!

Guess whos back Sucka!??

Katie Maschue is back. Sorry I haven't made an effort to tell you all what is going down in my life. Please forgive! I dont have internet at my house so when I DO get a internet connection I usually get it from parking lots. McDonalds, Starbucks, the institute building??? You name it! I feel like I am a total creeper on my laptop outside someones work So... I usually Facebook it up alittle and peace out before anyone calls the police! I promise you are not missing out on much though. I work. I come home. sit on a couch for a couple hours. eat. Go to bed and then start over the next day! Summer in Thatcher stinks. I am super pumped for school. I was actually able to get away from Thatcher for acouple days. I am in the Valley visiting family. I get so bored on the ride and that is usually when I get ready for the day cause I never have time to do it before we leave! Today I was brushing my teeth and I did the stupidest thing... My mouth was full of the gross foamy toothpaste stuff so I rolled down the window and spit it out. The crap went all over my hair and face. When i stuck my face back in the car i wiped my face and went to get it out of my hair and it was already crusty. I grabbed my brush and started brushing the paste out of my hair. Suprisingly I do not have any bald spots from brushing so hard but my hard in nappy now! Not my favorite. I am hoping for a good week away from Thatchnasty.

Breakfast at McDonalds! Ohh... Yeah!

I want you to think for a second... What is the first thought that comes into your mind when you wake up?? Is it, "Omg.. This morning breathe is killer", "I really need to go to the bathroom", "I am HUNGRRRRY!!!", or maybe just a random thought. Well... One of the first thoughts that pops into my mind every morning when I wake up is, "Did I make it in time for breakfast at McDonalds?!" I am not even gonna lie..70% of the time I am too late.What??? Breakfast ending at 10:30 is a little crazy! I think they should just have breakfast all day long! Hahaha Anyways... My best friend Kylie finally moved in and we both woke up pretty early on a beautiful Thursday morning.. We were both laying in bed and she looked at me in desperation and said, "You wanna know what I feel like??" Please say sausage egg McMuffin.. Please say sausage egg McMuffin! "What is that Kylie?" "I feel like breakfast at McDonalds." She LITERALLY read my mind. Well not literally but still... I asked what time it was and kylie said it was 10:19. We can still make it! So Kylie, Jordyn and myself ran around the house looking for money and shoes as fast as we could. Do you feel like you are there? Then.. We ran down the stairs I didnt find shoes or money but luckily I keep money in the car. I pilled out of there like it was nobodies business! Speeding down main street flipping off cops that try to pull me over... Ok no cops were involved but it was still so intense. When we arrived I asked, "Did we make it into for breakfast????!" Her reply was probably the best thing that ever happened to me. I started singing the "I am inlove with a McDonalds girl" song to her. I hope she didn't listen to the words too closely cause I dont really roll that way. They had me pull up to the main window to pay. By the way.. Sausage egg mcmuffins are so expensive. When I was a kid (I can say that now) I remember them being a dollar. Mmm.. They were so good... You would think that I would nibble at it to savor the flavor and make it last but nope.. I downed that thing. I hope I can wake up in time to experience it again someday!

Holy crapola! All the ups and downs.

My life has been so crazy lately. I honestly do not know where to start! I guess I will just start with the most stressful time of my life. I have gone through a lot of trials in my life but I think finishing off my first year of college was one of the hardest. I think It is because it was my trials alone. Nobody else was going through the same exact trials as me this time! If I wasn't worried about catching up in classes I was worried about the finals I would be having. Finals are poopppy! I don't like them at all by the way. I was also stressed about Student council, Working so many hours at Oasis, Church callings, finding time for the boyfriend, hanging out with my friends, roommate crap, and things going on back home. I was unhappy with everything. I was ready for all of it to end. I felt like one of those girls that just wanted to go to her mom so she could fix everything BUT then school ended. A lot of things changed and I couldn't be happier. Life is good. This Wednesday-Thursday was spent with my roommates in the valley. The first night there we spent at the Temple. Four hours i think.

We spent alot of time in the visitor center, and in the visitor center they had an art gallery. This artist painted pictures of the stories in the book of mormon. They were so beautiful and they really made you think. As we were going around to all the different paintings we got to one that really stuck out to me. It was the stripling warriors. It didn't stick out cause the Artist made them look really strong and good looking. It stuck out cause you could see the faith in there faces just from looking at this painting. The Sister missionary shared something I never knew or maybe just looked past. The Stripling warriors were blessed for beings so righteous and not one was killed, BUT all of them were very wounded and some past out from losing so much blood. When I heard this I instantly thought back to all the trials I had been facing. It doesn't matter how righteous you are  We are all going to get wounded and go through trials. Hopefully we all dont really pass out from losing blood cause that would suck. That was exactly what I needed to hear. 

The next day we went to Jumpstreet. It was a blast.

 

                         
                             

The only thing that sucked about this experience was the guys that worked there. They kept hitting on us and pretty much just followed us around. Get lost punk face punkers.

                                   

                                                     This is how you play Dodgeball!

We do cool stunts!

After jumpstreet we went to the Mall. Me and Kale bought a Justin Bieber Shirt. We love him so much. Kale thinks she is gonna be the one less lonely girl. So naive. I AM the one less lonely girl! I am gonna miss Kale so much. She has seriously became one of my best friends! I dont know how I am gonna go the summer without her! :( 

                                     

  

It was such a good trip. I had so much fun and it came at just the right time. I am so glad all the stress is over and life it back to normal. I am ready for an awesome summer! Can I get an AMEN?

I love my best friend!

My best friend knows me better than anyone else.

My best friend knows that I hate broccoli.

My best friend also knows I had to look up how to spell broccoli because I suck at spelling.

My best friend knows that I love to hike and I love to do outdoor activities.

My best friend knows that I love to sing.

My best friend knows I am scared of spiders.

My best friend knows that my biggest fear is disappointing the ones I love.

My best friend knows that I am Justin Biebers biggest fan.

My best friend knows that I sing/dance like Beyonce

My best friend also knows that I love being with my family.

My best friend Knows exactly what to say and when to say it.

My best friend makes me happy.

My best friend knows my strengths and weaknesses and loves me through them all.

My best friend helps me appreciate the little things in life.

My best friend puts funny situations into my life to make me laugh.

My best friend helps me through all my trials.

My best friend is a great listener.

My best friend is one of my hero.

My best friend is someone that cries for me.
My best friend knows the pleadings of my heart.
My best friend looks past my imperfections.
My best friend is a comforter.
My best friend loves me more than anyone.
My best friend never forgets me.. Even When I start to forget him.

My best friend atoned for my sins.
My best friend died for me.. Personally!
My best friend is my savior.
My best friend is the coolest best friend ever!! :)

Life as of Now!

Hmm... Whats new.. Whats new... Whats new???
To be honest I never write in my blog anymore cause I feel like explaining everything and letting you in on all the juice would take way too long. So much new shiz has happened. I don't even know where to start. School is good. I wish I could take it more serious.. This is my life you know?? I am always late to my classes so I started this new thing were I go to bed earlier! Who's the genius that came up with that? Oh wait.... It was me! I decided to be in my apartment by 12:30 so I can be in bed before one. I go upstairs to read, brush my teeth and all that important crap you don't care about hearing. It is really working out for me. Student council is so fun. We just had an event i had to help with and it was a blast. It gets me really excited for next year! It will be awesome but also very stressful. I am so broke it is a national joke. On my food shelf I have ramen, peanut butter, rice, and I think I have chicken in the freezer. I want to vomit everytime I smell ramen. I decided money is so temporal. I wish it was not needed to survive and to be happy. Money really kinda does equal happiness and I hate it. Easter is coming up and I am excited for it. It is one of my favorite holidays because you can focus in the Atonement of Christ. He did so much for me personally and it is a time to reflect on it. This year is gonna be kind of a different Easter. I will not be going home and the Easter bunny will not be coming. THat is ok though. I am content. Lets see.. Friends? Ugh.. I love my group of friends but I feel like there is always drama. I hate drama and I try everything I can to sway away from it. I love my roommates but I dont see them much. Jordyn ALWAYS works. I think we are all dying a stripe of our hair tonight though. We are rebels. I am telling ya! Boys? Hm.. When do I ever know what is going on with boys? I decided I am not gonna let people get involved in my relationships anymore though... Cause the last relationship had alot of people involved and it just doesnt help! I miss my family alot but I think I will see them soon. We might go to the Easter Pageant together this week but who knows. So that is the life of Katie Maschue for now! Can you see Why I am so stressed???

Closest thing to a HOBO!

You know you have reached the poverty level when you....
1. Attend every church activity or event (even if not invited) just to get free food.
2. While at those activities you stuff the leftovers in your purse to take home.
3.  Don't stop at stop signs to preserve gas.
4. Cant afford to wash your clothes so you scratch off the stain or use a washcloth. Gross right???
5. Jack toilet paper from public bathrooms to take home.

(We should have preserved it better)

6. Come up with free activities to do for fun.

 Playing pranks on the guys!

 Break into hotel pools.

 saran wrap cars!

 Go camping.

Go sledding!

7. Go hunting for change in the couch.
Being poor sucks but it makes life pretty interesting! :)