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This is what Lesley, Ashley, and I did after Eat A Burger today!

A Blustery Day

I usually try to make my blog posts humorous (well at least I think they're funny) but today, I really have nothing to say but am desperate to change my post from the 6 most humiliating secrets of my life. To be honest, this has been a sad day for me so far. I just feel really lonely and unproductive. Luckily the perfume of decomposing rodent has vacated my apartment, and I can actually live there again.
I have a major conundrum: I am SO lonely and depressed when I'm down in Provo, but I have better chances of getting work done (not that any progress is being made). When I'm home in Salt Lake, I'm happy and not always on the verge of tears but it is much harder for me to be productive.
I am working all the time, but I can't seem to get anywhere.
I just read and research, but when I sit down to write- I am a total wreck.
It's like the Simpsons episode where Mr. Burns is told he has every disease but they are all trying to get through the door at the same time, making it so none can get through. I know that I sound really confusing, but hopefully at least Cameron will understand :) I feel like that is a metaphor for my thesis. I have so much information and research done that it is all trying to come through the door at the same time that none of it can get through my mind, down my fingers and onto my computer. I can discuss it verbally, but I can't translate onto the paper.
I am beyond frustrated to say the least. I've tried outlining, but the same thing happens. I know which parts go where, but that is the end of it.
I have the worst writer's block, bringing me back to my conundrum. Is there a way to for me to be happy AND productive?
I can't go on like this; I have to get my thesis finished by the first week of April in order to have time to defend before the end of the semester when my whole committee takes off for study abroad and research leave.
I wish there was a pill or something to put all my personal issues on hold, just until April, then I'd deal with them later after I complete my thesis.
Why can't I just be a robot for the next 4 months? I really don't think I'm strong enough to handle all of this right now.
I didn't really want a Master's, did I?

Six Secrets

Tag ... Yes it has taken me this long to get to it ... Do you have a problem with that?!
Okay- sorry for venting my aggression on such a friendly forum. Deep breath in, slowly exhale.
Now I'm ready to finally get to my Tag that Haley sent me months ago. Here we go...



1. I am now totally obsessed with ANTM (America's Next Top Model). I love Tyra Banks and it honestly is riveting television!

2. I have to take my shoes off when I go to the bathroom. Not in public restrooms, or someone elses, but when I'm at home, in MY bathroom, I take a seat and shoes come off; it's like a reflex.
So there you have it.
"Hi I'm Alli and I take my shoes off when I pee."

3. I eat at least a spoonful of Phish Food Light ice cream every single day. Most days, I eat 2!
I know- I live on the wild side.

4. I am a member Richard Armitage's fan club. I am also the only member in the state of Utah and therefore, I am the president of the Utah Chapter of this fan club.

5. I love Eat A Burger. I could eat there every meal of every day and whenever I am hungry, I always want to go to EAB. Even after working there, I think it only increased my love for the fries and the yummy, yummy sandwiches. Ummmmmm.

6. I guess the last secret about my freaky self is that I You Tube. I am a super, ubber, obsessive You Tuber. I have a page, make comments and communicate with You Tube royalty. It is my stress reliever. Surprisingly it is almost better than shopping as it doesn't cost me money and the enjoyment last so much longer.
You can look me up: www.youtube.com/arthistoryalli

Well, now I am officially embarrassed and told my 3 darkest secrets that only 1 other person knew (with my knowledge previous to the publication of this post).