Phil is thinking about transferring to Utah State University, so we decided to go on a campus tour specifically for transfer students Oct. 28- and it was so much fun! We went on our on private tour and the student ambassador who was showing us around was awesome. We really liked him. Logan and USU is so much bigger than Rexburg and BYU-Idaho that I felt like a little freshman. I was blown away on how large the area was and how many students go there. I loved how the campus was so alive and active- and everyone was so nice to each other. I can see why the ambassador said how there is so much school spirit at the school.
After the tour, we were treated to an all-you-can-eat buffet on campus and then we went to talk to a computer science adviser to see how long Phil has left in school if he does decide to transfer. It turns out he has five semesters to go! That's the exact same as Idaho State University, so we were relieved. Afterward, we met up with an old friend of mine and her husband for some ice cream. It was so much fun to catch up since it's been 9 years since we've seen each other! After the day ended, we totally had our minds set on transferring.
But, we just found out recently that ISU is changing its computer science program so that it will be shorter. So while we did submit an application to USU, we are going to wait and see how much the program will be shortened.
Until then, we thought of so many reasons why we should go to USU: 1. We wouldn't have to look for new jobs- there is both a Best Buy and Kohl's in Logan, so we would just both transfer. Whereas, Pocatello has neither and we know we can't stay in Idaho Falls for that much longer. Well we could, but that's an extra $600/semester to commute to the main campus. 2. We know people there. I have old friends attending USU, plus Phil's sister and her husband go to school there, so we would see them a lot more! And, our best friends are moving to the Salt Lake City area at the end of December, so we would be closer to them, as well. 3. The atmosphere is amazing. You can tell the students really love it there, whereas everyone I know attending ISU hates it. And, being on that kind of campus would help Phil in school, as well, I think.
We will just have to wait and see if he is accepted!
Another exciting event that just took place last week was that I won four tickets to the Disney on Ice show in SLC from a local radio station! I signed up to win on Facebook, but then I actually ran into the DJ who was holding the contest at work. I told him how much I would love to go and asked him how the best way to win would be. I think he really liked my excitement because the next day, I was informed I won! I was sooo excited! The radio station that hooked me up? 100.7 My FM. :)
Phil and I invited our besties, Chanae and David to go with us and we had a blast! We went yesterday and we ended up with pretty good seats. We had to get there early to get seats, so afterward, we had four hours of extra time on our hands. We decided to have a late lunch/early dinner at The Cheesecake Factory- yum, yum, yum!!! I got the four-cheese pasta and it was amazing. :) All the food there is amazing, but it is pricey. For lunch, it cost Phil and I $40. But, it was so worth it. Of course, we got cheesecake to go (we got the ultimate red velvet). I was expecting us to eat our cheesecake before the show, but everyone said it would be better to save it for the ride home. Wonderful cheesecake so close and yet so far!!! :P We walked around The Gateway while we waited and finally it was showtime! We felt a little out of place because we were surrounded by kids and their parents, but we still enjoyed ourselves.
Here is a look at what was performed:
I think we all agreed that our favorite scene was the one with Simba and Nala with the "Can you feel the love tonight" music. They were by far the best skaters and did a lot of neat tricks. But, we also loved the Tangled scene and the last performance where all the princesses and their princes came out and skated together. The trip was so much fun and so worth it. I am so glad I won those tickets!!! And, it ended perfectly with cheesecake. :) I was so full and tired though, that I couldn't eat all mine, so it's waiting in the fridge for me....
