Thursday, December 25, 2008
A foot and still counting...
While the rest of the Greater Salt Lake Valley isn't worrying about what is falling from the sky this fine evening, us here is West Jordan are wondering if its ever going to stop. We have had about 12 inches and its still coming down. We might be snowed in tomorrow...I'm thinking that would be pretty awesome. It was nice to have a regular old fashioned Christmas blizzard! Now I just need someone to snuggle with in front of the fire...
Thursday, December 11, 2008
To the nice guys of this world...you are appreciated.
It does swear, as a warning for those of you that are offended by that.
Ode to the Nice GuysThis rant was written for the Wharton Undergraduate JournalThis is a tribute to the nice guys. The nice guys that finish last, that never become more than friends, that endure hours of whining and bitching about what assholes guys are, while disproving the very point. This is dedicated to those guys who always provide a shoulder to lean on but restrain themselves to tentative hugs, those guys who hold open doors and give reassuring pats on the back and sit patiently outside the changing room at department stores. This is in honor of the guys that obligingly reiterate how cute/beautiful/smart/funny/sexy their female friends are at the appropriate moment, because they know most girls need that litany of support. This is in honor of the guys with open minds, with laid-back attitudes, with honest concern. This is in honor of the guys who respect a girl’s every facet, from her privacy to her theology to her clothing style.This is for the guys who escort their drunk, bewildered female friends back from parties and never take advantage once they’re at her door, for the guys who accompany girls to bars as buffers against the rest of the creepy male population, for the guys who know a girl is fishing for compliments but give them out anyway, for the guys who always play by the rules in a game where the rules favor cheaters, for the guys who are accredited as boyfriend material but somehow don’t end up being boyfriends, for all the nice guys who are overlooked, underestimated, and unappreciated, for all the nice guys who are manipulated, misled, and unjustly abandoned, this is for you.This is for that time she left 40 urgent messages on your cell phone, and when you called her back, she spent three hours painstakingly dissecting two sentences her boyfriend said to her over dinner. And even though you thought her boyfriend was a chump and a jerk, you assured her that it was all ok and she shouldn’t worry about it. This is for that time she interrupted the best killing spree you’d ever orchestrated in GTA3 to rant about a rumor that romantically linked her and the guy she thinks is the most repulsive person in the world. And even though you thought it was immature and you had nothing against the guy, you paused the game for two hours and helped her concoct a counter-rumor to spread around the floor. This is also for that time she didn’t have a date, so after numerous vows that there was nothing “serious” between the two of you, she dragged you to a party where you knew nobody, the beer was awful, and she flirted shamelessly with you, justifying each fit of reckless teasing by announcing to everyone: “oh, but we’re just friends!” And even though you were invited purely as a symbolic warm body for her ego, you went anyways. Because you’re nice like that.The nice guys don’t often get credit where credit is due. And perhaps more disturbing, the nice guys don’t seem to get laid as often as they should. And I wish I could logically explain this trend, but I can’t. From what I have observed on campus and what I have learned from talking to friends at other schools and in the workplace, the only conclusion I can form is that many girls are just illogical, manipulative bitches. Many of them claim they just want to date a nice guy, but when presented with such a specimen, they say irrational, confusing things such as “oh, he’s too nice to date” or “he would be a good boyfriend but he’s not for me” or “he already puts up with so much from me, I couldn’t possibly ask him out!” or the most frustrating of all: “no, it would ruin our friendship.” Yet, they continue to lament the lack of datable men in the world, and they expect their too-nice-to-date male friends to sympathize and apologize for the men that are jerks. Sorry, guys, girls like that are beyond my ability to fathom. I can’t figure out why the connection breaks down between what they say (I want a nice guy!) and what they do (I’m going to sleep with this complete ass now!). But one thing I can do, is say that the nice-guy-finishes-last phenomenon doesn’t last forever. There are definitely many girls who grow out of that train of thought and realize they should be dating the nice guys, not taking them for granted. The tricky part is finding those girls, and even trickier, finding the ones that are single.So, until those girls are found, I propose a toast to all the nice guys. You know who you are, and I know you’re sick of hearing yourself described as ubiquitously nice. But the truth of the matter is, the world needs your patience in the department store, your holding open of doors, your party escorting services, your propensity to be a sucker for a pretty smile. For all the crazy, inane, absurd things you tolerate, for all the situations where you are the faceless, nameless hero, my accolades, my acknowledgement, and my gratitude go out to you. You do have credibility in this society, and your well deserved vindication is coming.
Ode to the Nice GuysThis rant was written for the Wharton Undergraduate JournalThis is a tribute to the nice guys. The nice guys that finish last, that never become more than friends, that endure hours of whining and bitching about what assholes guys are, while disproving the very point. This is dedicated to those guys who always provide a shoulder to lean on but restrain themselves to tentative hugs, those guys who hold open doors and give reassuring pats on the back and sit patiently outside the changing room at department stores. This is in honor of the guys that obligingly reiterate how cute/beautiful/smart/funny/sexy their female friends are at the appropriate moment, because they know most girls need that litany of support. This is in honor of the guys with open minds, with laid-back attitudes, with honest concern. This is in honor of the guys who respect a girl’s every facet, from her privacy to her theology to her clothing style.This is for the guys who escort their drunk, bewildered female friends back from parties and never take advantage once they’re at her door, for the guys who accompany girls to bars as buffers against the rest of the creepy male population, for the guys who know a girl is fishing for compliments but give them out anyway, for the guys who always play by the rules in a game where the rules favor cheaters, for the guys who are accredited as boyfriend material but somehow don’t end up being boyfriends, for all the nice guys who are overlooked, underestimated, and unappreciated, for all the nice guys who are manipulated, misled, and unjustly abandoned, this is for you.This is for that time she left 40 urgent messages on your cell phone, and when you called her back, she spent three hours painstakingly dissecting two sentences her boyfriend said to her over dinner. And even though you thought her boyfriend was a chump and a jerk, you assured her that it was all ok and she shouldn’t worry about it. This is for that time she interrupted the best killing spree you’d ever orchestrated in GTA3 to rant about a rumor that romantically linked her and the guy she thinks is the most repulsive person in the world. And even though you thought it was immature and you had nothing against the guy, you paused the game for two hours and helped her concoct a counter-rumor to spread around the floor. This is also for that time she didn’t have a date, so after numerous vows that there was nothing “serious” between the two of you, she dragged you to a party where you knew nobody, the beer was awful, and she flirted shamelessly with you, justifying each fit of reckless teasing by announcing to everyone: “oh, but we’re just friends!” And even though you were invited purely as a symbolic warm body for her ego, you went anyways. Because you’re nice like that.The nice guys don’t often get credit where credit is due. And perhaps more disturbing, the nice guys don’t seem to get laid as often as they should. And I wish I could logically explain this trend, but I can’t. From what I have observed on campus and what I have learned from talking to friends at other schools and in the workplace, the only conclusion I can form is that many girls are just illogical, manipulative bitches. Many of them claim they just want to date a nice guy, but when presented with such a specimen, they say irrational, confusing things such as “oh, he’s too nice to date” or “he would be a good boyfriend but he’s not for me” or “he already puts up with so much from me, I couldn’t possibly ask him out!” or the most frustrating of all: “no, it would ruin our friendship.” Yet, they continue to lament the lack of datable men in the world, and they expect their too-nice-to-date male friends to sympathize and apologize for the men that are jerks. Sorry, guys, girls like that are beyond my ability to fathom. I can’t figure out why the connection breaks down between what they say (I want a nice guy!) and what they do (I’m going to sleep with this complete ass now!). But one thing I can do, is say that the nice-guy-finishes-last phenomenon doesn’t last forever. There are definitely many girls who grow out of that train of thought and realize they should be dating the nice guys, not taking them for granted. The tricky part is finding those girls, and even trickier, finding the ones that are single.So, until those girls are found, I propose a toast to all the nice guys. You know who you are, and I know you’re sick of hearing yourself described as ubiquitously nice. But the truth of the matter is, the world needs your patience in the department store, your holding open of doors, your party escorting services, your propensity to be a sucker for a pretty smile. For all the crazy, inane, absurd things you tolerate, for all the situations where you are the faceless, nameless hero, my accolades, my acknowledgement, and my gratitude go out to you. You do have credibility in this society, and your well deserved vindication is coming.
Monday, December 1, 2008
The 6 boys....and Sam!
Thanksgiving this year was amazing! Its always is...with home-grown turkey, Grandma's homemade rolls and stuffing, yummy homemade pies, and tons of family around...but this year was a bit different. For the first time in 24 YEARS, my Grandparents and all SEVEN of their kids+spouses were in the same room. 24 YEARS!!!!! It was pretty amazing! And so much fun to listen to all of them catch up and tell funny stories from when they were kids! But...instead of telling you about it...I'll let the pictures do the talking :)
This turkey was 40 lbs! YUM!
Woofle ball!!!!!!! Uncle Mark at bat.
This, apparently, is a family tradition. It was tons of fun watching!
Uncle Lindy at bat...
I told Porter to smile....I got a pose instead haha!
6 Boys........and Sam
Left to right: Scott, Jay, Mark, Sam, Lindy, Val, Kelly
Grandpa, Grandma, 6 boys.....and Sam
From left to right: Scott, Jay, Mark, Grandma, Grandpa, Sam, Lindy, Val, Kelly.
Mom and Aunt Cathy...SO CUTE!
Everybody, all the kids and the spouses.
Brady and Uncle Lindy having a father-son bonding moment.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try
In light of the HOLIDAY season, and with the knowledge that, in the near future, I will be eating my weight in HOLIDAY candy and yummy family dinners, I have thought alot about exercise. Not in the way of "I'm fat and need to lose weight" but in the "I really should be more active, its just all part of being healthy" way.
And I'm not saying that I need to lose weight to be happy and feel better about myself, I just need to be more active.
Only one problem...I have absolutely no motivation what so ever. NONE.
I know that there are many pros to exercise. You sleep better. Well, I sleep fine now thank you. My head hits the pillow and I'm out. Your body metabolizes food better. I have no problems eating a hefty bowl of ice cream or a nice dish of pasta. You have more energy. Got enough of that...its coming out my ears. A plus side all girls like...You lose weight. In the last year I have exercised a max of two times a month and haven't gained a single pound...in fact, I have lost weight, so thats not a problem.
I just have NO motivation.
Until this week.
I was talking to my mom about this, and we were joking back and forth about how much I DON'T exercise. Side note: for those of you that don't know, my mom is a fanatic about exercise. She does triathalons and crazy junk like that. The woman exercises like its going out of style. But back to the story. As we were joking about how I never exercise and how I have no motivation to do so, she simply reminded me of one little fact that I rarely think about.
One day, far in the future, I have to fit into my cousin's wedding dress.
Now, don't freak out...I'm not engaged, nor am I dating anyone.
But when the day finally comes that Erin Page does get married, I will need to fit into said dress. One fact many of you may not know: my cousin is TINY! Now, I'm no giant...in fact I consider myself small...but this girl is TINY (I love you Teig!!!).
And that folks, is my key motivation factor. I need to one day fit into the dress that I had pictured for years in my head that my cousin just happened to buy and that she is graciously saving until I get married. I am MUCHO grateful for it too! I don't know how I am going to do it but I will!!!!!!!!
My goal is to start exercising at least 30 minutes a day. I just hope I can keep on top of this goal...I'm not the greatest at excersing on a daily basis...obviously. We'll see how this goes.
For now, though, I'm going to drag my skinny-fat butt off to bed :)
And I'm not saying that I need to lose weight to be happy and feel better about myself, I just need to be more active.
Only one problem...I have absolutely no motivation what so ever. NONE.
I know that there are many pros to exercise. You sleep better. Well, I sleep fine now thank you. My head hits the pillow and I'm out. Your body metabolizes food better. I have no problems eating a hefty bowl of ice cream or a nice dish of pasta. You have more energy. Got enough of that...its coming out my ears. A plus side all girls like...You lose weight. In the last year I have exercised a max of two times a month and haven't gained a single pound...in fact, I have lost weight, so thats not a problem.
I just have NO motivation.
Until this week.
I was talking to my mom about this, and we were joking back and forth about how much I DON'T exercise. Side note: for those of you that don't know, my mom is a fanatic about exercise. She does triathalons and crazy junk like that. The woman exercises like its going out of style. But back to the story. As we were joking about how I never exercise and how I have no motivation to do so, she simply reminded me of one little fact that I rarely think about.
One day, far in the future, I have to fit into my cousin's wedding dress.
Now, don't freak out...I'm not engaged, nor am I dating anyone.
But when the day finally comes that Erin Page does get married, I will need to fit into said dress. One fact many of you may not know: my cousin is TINY! Now, I'm no giant...in fact I consider myself small...but this girl is TINY (I love you Teig!!!).
And that folks, is my key motivation factor. I need to one day fit into the dress that I had pictured for years in my head that my cousin just happened to buy and that she is graciously saving until I get married. I am MUCHO grateful for it too! I don't know how I am going to do it but I will!!!!!!!!
My goal is to start exercising at least 30 minutes a day. I just hope I can keep on top of this goal...I'm not the greatest at excersing on a daily basis...obviously. We'll see how this goes.
For now, though, I'm going to drag my skinny-fat butt off to bed :)
Saturday, November 29, 2008
What is really going through member's heads in California.
This is from my cousin Britney, who lives in Newport Beach, California.
What did it look like when I went to church yesterday? (written 11/17/08)
Yesterday when we went to church we were stopped by members of our ward to make sure we weren't trying to disturb the meetings.
Yesterday when we went to church there were police, and later there were undercover agents among the protesters.
Yesterday when we went to church we were counseled to take "any green light out of the parking lot" so that we weren't stopped or harassed.
Yesterday when we went to church we had to discuss what was going on outside with Mason.
Yesterday when we went to church it was a day I NEVER thought I would have to experience.
Yesterday when I went to church I got a teenie-tiny understanding of what the early members of the church may have felt when they went to church among hate and persecution.
Yesterday when I went to church I realized I no longer live in "the Bubble".
And...yesterday when I went to church I was proud to be a Mormon!
Britney
What did it look like when I went to church yesterday? (written 11/17/08)
Yesterday when we went to church we were stopped by members of our ward to make sure we weren't trying to disturb the meetings.
Yesterday when we went to church there were police, and later there were undercover agents among the protesters.
Yesterday when we went to church we were counseled to take "any green light out of the parking lot" so that we weren't stopped or harassed.
Yesterday when we went to church we had to discuss what was going on outside with Mason.
Yesterday when we went to church it was a day I NEVER thought I would have to experience.
Yesterday when I went to church I got a teenie-tiny understanding of what the early members of the church may have felt when they went to church among hate and persecution.
Yesterday when I went to church I realized I no longer live in "the Bubble".
And...yesterday when I went to church I was proud to be a Mormon!
Britney
Its not so common....
Currently I work at a pool as a lifeguard and I get alot of questions, and contrary to popular belief, there are such things as dumb questions. I really wonder if some poeple's brains work properly. Going along with this...my Grandma sent me this email a couple of weeks ago that made me laugh HISTERICALLY!
Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who had been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as:
Knowing when to come in out of the rain.
Why the early bird gets the worm.
Life isn't always fair.
Maybe it was my fault.
Common Senses lived by simple, sound financial policies, don't spend more than you earn; and reliable strategies, adults, not children are in charge. Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents, Truth and Trust, his wife, Discretion, his daughter, Responsibility, and his son Reason. He is survived by his three stepbrothers: I Know My Rights, Someone Else Is To Blame, and I am A Victim. Not many attended the funeral because so few realized he was gone.
Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who had been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as:
Knowing when to come in out of the rain.
Why the early bird gets the worm.
Life isn't always fair.
Maybe it was my fault.
Common Senses lived by simple, sound financial policies, don't spend more than you earn; and reliable strategies, adults, not children are in charge. Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents, Truth and Trust, his wife, Discretion, his daughter, Responsibility, and his son Reason. He is survived by his three stepbrothers: I Know My Rights, Someone Else Is To Blame, and I am A Victim. Not many attended the funeral because so few realized he was gone.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Whenever I hear the song of a bird......
My life is my own. No one can take it from me or tell me what is best for me. I love my life. There is plenty that I am grateful for and very little to complain about.
I am me. I will never be anyone else and no one can ever be me. I am unique and was created so. I am my own person and no one can ever change that.
I am whole, and I don't need anyone to "complete" me. I am happy where life is and where it is headed in the near future. It is a good life and I am very blessed.
I have many friends and family that love me for me. I don't have to put on a show in front of them and they are always there for me in times of need. I couldn't ask for more.
I have the Gospel in my life and that is the greatest blessing of all. My Heavenly Father and Savior love me. With that knowledge I can overcome anything. Christ is my rock, He is my strength.
I know it.
I have no doubts.
Life is good.
I am me. I will never be anyone else and no one can ever be me. I am unique and was created so. I am my own person and no one can ever change that.
I am whole, and I don't need anyone to "complete" me. I am happy where life is and where it is headed in the near future. It is a good life and I am very blessed.
I have many friends and family that love me for me. I don't have to put on a show in front of them and they are always there for me in times of need. I couldn't ask for more.
I have the Gospel in my life and that is the greatest blessing of all. My Heavenly Father and Savior love me. With that knowledge I can overcome anything. Christ is my rock, He is my strength.
I know it.
I have no doubts.
Life is good.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Tequila Loves Me
1. Put your iTunes on shuffle
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS!
What is your motto? To Tell You Everything-Terri Clark
What do your friends think of you? My Baby Loves Me Just The Way That I Am-Martina McBride
What do you think about very often? The Angels Cried-Alison Krauss & Alan Jackson
What is 2+2? Ride-Trace Adkins
What do you think of best friend? We Weren't Crazy-Josh Gracin
What do you think of the person you like? Heels Over Head-Boys Like Girls
What is your life story? The Road and The Radio-Kenny Chesney
What do you want to be when you grow up? Got a Thing for You-Brett Raymond
What do you think when you see the person you like? This is Your Life-Switchfoot
What do your parents think of you? Home-Daughtry
What will you dance to at your wedding? I Can't Do That Anymore-Faith Hill
What will they play at your funeral? Come on Get Higher-Matt Nathanson
What is your hobby/interest? I'd Lie-Taylor Swift
What's your biggest secret? When You Say Nothing At All-Alison Krauss
What do you think of your friends? Lay All Your Love on Me-Dominic Cooper&Amanda Seyfried, Mamma Mia
What's the worst thing that could happen? Your So Vain-Carly Simon
How will you die? Everybody's Changing-Keane
What is the one thing you regret? Here is Our King-Dave Crowder Band
What makes you laugh? Your Song-Ewan McGregor, Moulin Rouge
What makes you cry? He Hears Me-Hilary Weeks
What scares you the most? Dancing Queen-Meryl Streep, Mamma Mia
Does anyone like you? Seventeen-Tim McGraw
If you could go back in time, what would you change? Lead Me Home-Hilary Weeks
What hurts right now? Dancing Through Life-Norbert Leo Butz, Wicked
What will you post this as? Tequila Loves Me-Kenny Chesney
I Tag Emily :)
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS!
What is your motto? To Tell You Everything-Terri Clark
What do your friends think of you? My Baby Loves Me Just The Way That I Am-Martina McBride
What do you think about very often? The Angels Cried-Alison Krauss & Alan Jackson
What is 2+2? Ride-Trace Adkins
What do you think of best friend? We Weren't Crazy-Josh Gracin
What do you think of the person you like? Heels Over Head-Boys Like Girls
What is your life story? The Road and The Radio-Kenny Chesney
What do you want to be when you grow up? Got a Thing for You-Brett Raymond
What do you think when you see the person you like? This is Your Life-Switchfoot
What do your parents think of you? Home-Daughtry
What will you dance to at your wedding? I Can't Do That Anymore-Faith Hill
What will they play at your funeral? Come on Get Higher-Matt Nathanson
What is your hobby/interest? I'd Lie-Taylor Swift
What's your biggest secret? When You Say Nothing At All-Alison Krauss
What do you think of your friends? Lay All Your Love on Me-Dominic Cooper&Amanda Seyfried, Mamma Mia
What's the worst thing that could happen? Your So Vain-Carly Simon
How will you die? Everybody's Changing-Keane
What is the one thing you regret? Here is Our King-Dave Crowder Band
What makes you laugh? Your Song-Ewan McGregor, Moulin Rouge
What makes you cry? He Hears Me-Hilary Weeks
What scares you the most? Dancing Queen-Meryl Streep, Mamma Mia
Does anyone like you? Seventeen-Tim McGraw
If you could go back in time, what would you change? Lead Me Home-Hilary Weeks
What hurts right now? Dancing Through Life-Norbert Leo Butz, Wicked
What will you post this as? Tequila Loves Me-Kenny Chesney
I Tag Emily :)
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Where can I turn for peace?
Today I decided to go to the temple. It was the best decision I've made all day long! It was such a great experience! Its been a long time since I have felt the spirit like that and I really needed to feel the Lord's love for me. I also felt the Lord's love for each and every one of the spirits that I was baptized and confirmed for. I am so thankful that I have a temple so close that I can escape anytime I want to. Its amazing the spirit that is there and the feeling that you get just by walking in the door. I love it with all of my heart!!!
Friday, October 10, 2008
Tagged minus seven
I am supposed to answer these questions in one word...here goes...
1. Where is your cell phone? Pocket
1. Where is your cell phone? Pocket
2. Where is your significant other? Lost
3. Your hair? Perfect
4. Your mother? AMAZING!5. Your father? Hunting...
6. Your favorite thing? Peace
7. Your dream last night? Forgotten
8. Your dream/goal? Travel
9. The room you're in? Quiet
10. Your hobby? Reading11. Your fear? Stupid
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Married.
13. Where were you last night? BFF!14. What you're not? Sleeping
15. One of your wish list items? Money
16. Where you grew up? WeJo17. The last thing you did? Work
18. What you're wearing? Sweats
19. Your TV? On20. Your pet? Weird
21. Your computer? Dying
22. What do you think of tags like this? FUN!23. Your mood? Solemn
24. Missing someone? Yes...........
25. Where would you rather be? Elwood26. Something you're not wearing right now? Braces
27. Favorite store? Bookstore
28. Your summer? Wasted29. Love someone? Tried.............................
30. Favorite color? ORANGE!
31. The last time you laughed? Yesterday
32. Who will participate? Tweets! (love ya man!)
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Once again wasting precious study time...
The Tag of 8
So, I wasn't neccesarily tagged, but as I was wasting time and looking at other people's blogs that I don't really know (yes, I'll admit, I stalk blog of people I don't know. If it'll let me click on it, I'll read it) this tag was on one and I thought it was alot of fun so I decided to do it and start tagging those I know...so here goes!
8 TV shows I love to watch
Jon & Kate plus 8 is definitely a favorite of mine! I could watch those cute kids torment their parents any day of the week!
So, I wasn't neccesarily tagged, but as I was wasting time and looking at other people's blogs that I don't really know (yes, I'll admit, I stalk blog of people I don't know. If it'll let me click on it, I'll read it) this tag was on one and I thought it was alot of fun so I decided to do it and start tagging those I know...so here goes!
8 TV shows I love to watch
Jon & Kate plus 8 is definitely a favorite of mine! I could watch those cute kids torment their parents any day of the week!
Hannah Montana...yes I am a Disney Channel junkie and I love watching this teen superstar and her dorky brother Jackson get into all sorts of trouble...and lets be honset...what other show can you watch Billy Ray Cyrus on?!
CSI: Miami: I have only a few words...Horatio Cane and Florida crime, what could be better?
ONE TREE HILL: The ONLY show I manage to not watch reruns of and I actually catch it on its regular time...This season has been awesome!
Gossip Girl...XOXO...enough said...
Supernatural...this will be the first time I will admit it but I think I am acutally enjoying this show...curse you Brittany!
What I like about you: but only the later seasons...gotta get my fill of Vince and Holly hooking it up while she's still going out with Henry!
FRIENDS...whats not to love about this classic? How you doin'?
8 Favorite restaurants
Cheesecake Factory...I can hear the Oreo cheesecake callin my name...
Olive Garden: I can never get enough of those breadsticks!
Chili's: gotta love the Mushroom Swiss Burger...I can down that thing in twenty minutes!
Kneader's...I can never get enough of the Cream of Broccoli soup! And those Strawberry tarts...TO DIE FOR!!!
WENDY'S: JBC, FROSTIE, FRIES, nuff said...
Village Baker: That bread gets me every time!
Mimi's Cafe and those DELECTIBLE BROWNIES!!!!! Only four dollars folks!!!
Cafe Rio has recently been on my list of favorites but I must say I like the fire grilled chicken over the pork...
8 things that happened yesterday...
I slept in for the first time in weeks!
Frosted cookies for FHE
I was in bed before MIDNIGHT!
I successfully dodged my recent stalker..
I went to my Head Guard Meeting in Lehi...thrill a minute...let me tell you!
Went grocery shopping and got gas
Went to INSTITUTUE and loved every minute!
Realized once again...I hate my anatomy class.
8 things I'm looking forward to...
SNOWBOARDING!
My best friend being home from his mission...2 DAYS!!!
Playing with JAHUGA tomorow
2 wedding receptions this week...both on satruday...
Taking my friends small child to said receptions...this is going to be funny!
Sleep tonight
Getting my Chemistry test over and done with tomorow morning...
Showering...tonight..
8 things on my wish list...
I wish that my brother knew how much I loved him
I wish that I could take a vacation...a long one...to the Hawaiian Islands
I wish that I could see the future...that way I wouldn't have to worry so much now...
I wish Mitt Romney were still running for President.
I wish Utah had a beach...wouldn't that be nice!
I wish that I didn't have to worry about money...
I wish I could learn from osmosis
I wish I were done with school
8 people I'm tagging:
Mary Nelson
Brittany Plothow
Emily Galbraith
Brynne Burton
Dangew ;)
Jessica Haro
Patches
Teigan Benson
CAN'T WAIT TO READ THEM!!!
My Declaration of Independence
So this is my new favorite song...FORGET THE LOVE SONGS!!! HOLLA TO ALL MY SINGLE SISTA'S OUT THERE!!! LOVE YOU ALL BUNCHES!
I'm not waitin' around for a man to save me
(Cos I'm happy where I am)
Don't depend on a guy to validate me
(No no)
I don't need to be anyone's baby
(Is that so hard to understand?)
No I don't need another half to make me whole
Make your move if you want doesn't mean I will or won't
I'm free to make my mind up you either got it or you don't
[Chorus:]
This is my current single status
My declaration of independence
There's no way I'm tradin' places
Right now a star's in the ascendant
I'm single (Right now)
That's how I wanna be
I'm single
(Right now)
That's how I wanna be
Ah yeah Uh Huh that's right
Don't need to be on somebody's arm to look good
(I like who I am)
I'm not saying I don't wanna fall in love 'cos I would
I'm not gonna get hooked up just 'cos you say I should
(Can't romance on demand)
I'm gonna wait so I'm sorry if you misunderstood
[Chorus]
Everything in it's right time everything in it's right place
I know I'll settle down one day
But 'til then I like it this way it's my way
Eh I like it this way
Make your move if you want doesn't mean I will or won't
I'm free to make my mind up you either got it or you don't
'Til then I'm single
This is my current single status
My declaration of independence
There's no way I'm tradin' places
Right now a star's in the ascendant
My Baby Girl!
So I finally got a new car after dealing with my old one breaking down every month on me...ISN'T SHE GORGEOUS?!?!!?!?! I sure do love driving it! Its a 2008 Pontiac G6...no worries I got it used with about 30,000 miles on it. It has a V6 engine and gets about 35 miles to the gallon...Beat that!!! I really like it and plan on driving it forever!!! 
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Never-Never Land
"In his address at the BYU spring 2005 commencement exercise, Elder Earl C. Tingey of the Seventy referred to an article in a recent issue of Time magazine. It states that the years from 18 to 25 have become “a distinct and separate life stage, a strange, transitional never-never land between adolescence and adulthood in which people stall for a few extra years, [postponing] … adult responsibility.” The article describes these transitional individuals as “permanent adolescents, … twentysomething Peter Pans.” Putting this analysis in terms more familiar to his audience of BYU graduates and their families, Elder Tingey spoke of “the indecision some college graduates have in … accepting the responsibilities of marriage and family.”
"This tendency to postpone adult responsibilities, including marriage and family, is surely visible among our Latter-day Saint young adults. The average age at marriage has increased in the last few decades, and the number of children born to LDS married couples has decreased. It is timely to share some concerns about some current practices in the relationships of young LDS singles in North America.
"Knowledgeable observers report that dating has nearly disappeared from college campuses and among young adults generally. It has been replaced by something called “hanging out.” You young people apparently know what this is, but I will describe it for the benefit of those of us who are middle-aged or older and otherwise uninformed. Hanging out consists of numbers of young men and young women joining together in some group activity. It is very different from dating.
"For the benefit of some of you who are not middle-aged or older, I also may need to describe what dating is. Unlike hanging out, dating is not a team sport. Dating is pairing off to experience the kind of one-on-one association and temporary commitment that can lead to marriage in some rare and treasured cases.
"What has made dating an endangered species?"
This is one of my ALLTIME FAVORITE talks from Elder Dallin H. Oaks of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. It is called Dating Versus Hanging Out. It has really bothered me of late that dates are completely non-exsistent. Todays males have resorted to what they knew how to do in high school-hang out.
I really think that we do boys an injustice in the early dating years (16-19) by telling them that dating is a "bad" thing. Hey boys...DATING IS GOOD!!! The only thing we are encouraged not to do is date exclusively prematurely. VERY understandable and I completely agree with this. But, the impression that young men are getting is that dating is bad overall and that they shouldn't do it at all. Therefore, they hang out. After high school, they maybe get one year of college in...maybe less...and then they go on their missions. After coming home from their missions, the are told to get married. But the only thing they know how to do is HANG OUT. They don't know how to date. They don't know how to take a girl on a nice night out that doesn't cost a fortune. So they resort to what they know is safe a reliable. Hanging out.
One thing they don't know how to do is to find dates that are inexpensive and fun. I recently went on a date with a friend from high school who had recently returned from his mission. He asked me "How do I date now? What do I do?!" He didn't know how to date for marriage! I was shocked! I had to teach him how to date all over again. I had to give him ideas for dating that would help him get to know girls well and that would be inexpensive and yet fun. He asked a million questions on what to to even do and how to act.
What are we going to do about this? And as Elder Oaks said "What has made dating an endangered species?" Well, I think the answer is-WE have made dating an endangered species. And guys these days need to get the courage up and just ask girls out. It doesn't need to be anything big or expensive. Go for ice cream. Go for a drive. Rent a movie. Make her dinner. BUT ASK THE GIRL OUT FOR HEAVENS SAKE! The worst she can say is no. And that doens't make you any less of a man for doing so.
"...The more elaborate and expensive the date, the fewer the dates. As dates become fewer and more elaborate, this seems to create an expectation that a date implies seriousness or continuing commitment. That expectation discourages dating even more. Gone is the clumsy and inexpensive phone call your parents and grandparents and I used to make. That call went something like this: “What’re ya doin’ tonight? How about a movie?” Or, “How about taking a walk downtown?” Cheap dates like that can be frequent and nonthreatening, since they don’t seem to imply a continuing commitment.
"Simple and more frequent dates allow both men and women to “shop around” in a way that allows extensive evaluation of the prospects. The old-fashioned date was a wonderful way to get acquainted with a member of the opposite sex. It encouraged conversation. It allowed you to see how you treat others and how you are treated in a one-on-one situation. It gave opportunities to learn how to initiate and sustain a mature relationship. None of that happens in hanging out...
"There is another possible contributing factor to the demise of dating and the prominence of the culture of hanging out. For many years the Church has counseled young people not to date before age 16. Perhaps some young adults, especially men, have carried that wise counsel to excess and determined not to date before 26 or maybe even 36.
"Men, if you have returned from your mission and you are still following the boy-girl patterns you were counseled to follow when you were 15, it is time for you to grow up. Gather your courage and look for someone to pair off with. Start with a variety of dates with a variety of young women, and when that phase yields a good prospect, proceed to courtship. It’s marriage time. That is what the Lord intends for His young adult sons and daughters. Men have the initiative, and you men should get on with it. If you don’t know what a date is, perhaps this definition will help. I heard it from my 18-year-old granddaughter. A “date” must pass the test of three p’s: (1) planned ahead, (2) paid for, and (3) paired off."
I will now get off my soap box. But I hope you will all encourage those men around you to man up and ask a girl on a date. The end.
"This tendency to postpone adult responsibilities, including marriage and family, is surely visible among our Latter-day Saint young adults. The average age at marriage has increased in the last few decades, and the number of children born to LDS married couples has decreased. It is timely to share some concerns about some current practices in the relationships of young LDS singles in North America.
"Knowledgeable observers report that dating has nearly disappeared from college campuses and among young adults generally. It has been replaced by something called “hanging out.” You young people apparently know what this is, but I will describe it for the benefit of those of us who are middle-aged or older and otherwise uninformed. Hanging out consists of numbers of young men and young women joining together in some group activity. It is very different from dating.
"For the benefit of some of you who are not middle-aged or older, I also may need to describe what dating is. Unlike hanging out, dating is not a team sport. Dating is pairing off to experience the kind of one-on-one association and temporary commitment that can lead to marriage in some rare and treasured cases.
"What has made dating an endangered species?"
This is one of my ALLTIME FAVORITE talks from Elder Dallin H. Oaks of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. It is called Dating Versus Hanging Out. It has really bothered me of late that dates are completely non-exsistent. Todays males have resorted to what they knew how to do in high school-hang out.
I really think that we do boys an injustice in the early dating years (16-19) by telling them that dating is a "bad" thing. Hey boys...DATING IS GOOD!!! The only thing we are encouraged not to do is date exclusively prematurely. VERY understandable and I completely agree with this. But, the impression that young men are getting is that dating is bad overall and that they shouldn't do it at all. Therefore, they hang out. After high school, they maybe get one year of college in...maybe less...and then they go on their missions. After coming home from their missions, the are told to get married. But the only thing they know how to do is HANG OUT. They don't know how to date. They don't know how to take a girl on a nice night out that doesn't cost a fortune. So they resort to what they know is safe a reliable. Hanging out.
One thing they don't know how to do is to find dates that are inexpensive and fun. I recently went on a date with a friend from high school who had recently returned from his mission. He asked me "How do I date now? What do I do?!" He didn't know how to date for marriage! I was shocked! I had to teach him how to date all over again. I had to give him ideas for dating that would help him get to know girls well and that would be inexpensive and yet fun. He asked a million questions on what to to even do and how to act.
What are we going to do about this? And as Elder Oaks said "What has made dating an endangered species?" Well, I think the answer is-WE have made dating an endangered species. And guys these days need to get the courage up and just ask girls out. It doesn't need to be anything big or expensive. Go for ice cream. Go for a drive. Rent a movie. Make her dinner. BUT ASK THE GIRL OUT FOR HEAVENS SAKE! The worst she can say is no. And that doens't make you any less of a man for doing so.
"...The more elaborate and expensive the date, the fewer the dates. As dates become fewer and more elaborate, this seems to create an expectation that a date implies seriousness or continuing commitment. That expectation discourages dating even more. Gone is the clumsy and inexpensive phone call your parents and grandparents and I used to make. That call went something like this: “What’re ya doin’ tonight? How about a movie?” Or, “How about taking a walk downtown?” Cheap dates like that can be frequent and nonthreatening, since they don’t seem to imply a continuing commitment.
"Simple and more frequent dates allow both men and women to “shop around” in a way that allows extensive evaluation of the prospects. The old-fashioned date was a wonderful way to get acquainted with a member of the opposite sex. It encouraged conversation. It allowed you to see how you treat others and how you are treated in a one-on-one situation. It gave opportunities to learn how to initiate and sustain a mature relationship. None of that happens in hanging out...
"There is another possible contributing factor to the demise of dating and the prominence of the culture of hanging out. For many years the Church has counseled young people not to date before age 16. Perhaps some young adults, especially men, have carried that wise counsel to excess and determined not to date before 26 or maybe even 36.
"Men, if you have returned from your mission and you are still following the boy-girl patterns you were counseled to follow when you were 15, it is time for you to grow up. Gather your courage and look for someone to pair off with. Start with a variety of dates with a variety of young women, and when that phase yields a good prospect, proceed to courtship. It’s marriage time. That is what the Lord intends for His young adult sons and daughters. Men have the initiative, and you men should get on with it. If you don’t know what a date is, perhaps this definition will help. I heard it from my 18-year-old granddaughter. A “date” must pass the test of three p’s: (1) planned ahead, (2) paid for, and (3) paired off."
I will now get off my soap box. But I hope you will all encourage those men around you to man up and ask a girl on a date. The end.
The Fabric of Our Lives
Here are a few of my favorite pictures from the last little bit...and if you know me...its hard to just pick a favorite!
At the conference center 
Newport Beach Temple 
A rose is a rose... 
We are all stars...
Manti Temple 
Truett playing the giant xylophone 
One of the coolest picture I have probably ever taken...in Bountiful off I-15 going south...this was not planned...
Miss Mia, my cute little niece!
The sunset...taken on Bangerter Highway while at a stop light.
At the conference center 
Newport Beach Temple 
A rose is a rose... 
We are all stars...
Jewelry...
Manti Temple 
Truett playing the giant xylophone 
One of the coolest picture I have probably ever taken...in Bountiful off I-15 going south...this was not planned...
Sunshine and Summertime...
So a couple weeks ago my cute roommates and I decided to do roommate pictures...cliche, I know...but it was super fun! We even have a couple hanging in our front room! We had a blast taking them and here are a few that I sent through photo shop and put them in black and white...ENJOY!
YAY!!! 
Smile Big!!!
This is one of my favorites!
Again, a favorite!
We love each other!
We call ourselves "The Girls of 1241"
Sexy, Sexy!!!
ULTIMATE FAVORITE!!!
I said something dirty...it was funny...
Roommate LOVE!!!
Us TRYING to be Gansta...its not working is it... 
Another favorite!
Holding hands...Thursday, September 4, 2008
Here we go...
Yes, I realize that it has been over a month since I have posted anything on my blog and I apologize. I just haven't been in the mood to share what has been going on in the past 6 weeks. Its been long and stressful, but I do know that everything has to get better. As Shania Twain says..."Up, up, up, Can only go up from here!" And thats really all that I can wait for is the UP in life to finally show itself. And even right now I am not in the greatest mood.....
You know all the time as a kid that you wish you could be like Aladdin and find a magic lamp with a genie in it and you could have three wishes but then when you really got thinking about it you couldn't just stop at three wishes???????
Wish #1: I wish that the person I cared about most realized what he had and what he is now losing...
Wish #2: I wish I didn't have to struggle with money so much...
Wish #3: I wish I could turn back time three months...
Wish #4: I wish that I could control some people's decisions...
Wish #5: I wish I was getting my new car today...
Wish #6: I wish I had my own room...though I do love my roommate TONS...
Wish #7: I wish there was snow in them there hills so I could call in sick tomorrow and go snowboarding...
Wish #8: I wish I could talk to my best friend right now...
Wish #9: I wish I could find a better job...soon...
Wish #10: I wish my life weren't so pathetic that I sat here on a thursday night at 7:30 complaining on my blog...
Those are just the first ten wishes that popped into my head and I'm sure I could keep going all night but I won't bore you with all the details.
Life will get better, I know. Its just at a low point right now. I do have much to be grateful though and I hope that all of you are doing well :)
You know all the time as a kid that you wish you could be like Aladdin and find a magic lamp with a genie in it and you could have three wishes but then when you really got thinking about it you couldn't just stop at three wishes???????
Wish #1: I wish that the person I cared about most realized what he had and what he is now losing...
Wish #2: I wish I didn't have to struggle with money so much...
Wish #3: I wish I could turn back time three months...
Wish #4: I wish that I could control some people's decisions...
Wish #5: I wish I was getting my new car today...
Wish #6: I wish I had my own room...though I do love my roommate TONS...
Wish #7: I wish there was snow in them there hills so I could call in sick tomorrow and go snowboarding...
Wish #8: I wish I could talk to my best friend right now...
Wish #9: I wish I could find a better job...soon...
Wish #10: I wish my life weren't so pathetic that I sat here on a thursday night at 7:30 complaining on my blog...
Those are just the first ten wishes that popped into my head and I'm sure I could keep going all night but I won't bore you with all the details.
Life will get better, I know. Its just at a low point right now. I do have much to be grateful though and I hope that all of you are doing well :)
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Thanks for the Memories...
1. Add a comment on my blog. Leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!
2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you. If you don't want to play on your blog, or if you don't have a blog, I'll leave my memory of you in my comments.
Hope to hear from you all!
2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you. If you don't want to play on your blog, or if you don't have a blog, I'll leave my memory of you in my comments.
Hope to hear from you all!
Friday, July 25, 2008
Just not there...
I am sorry for the recent silence in my blog...I just haven't been in the mood to blog lately...I don't know the reason but as soon as I snap out of it I will update you all on the last few weeks :) Take care!
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Does this qualify as a real job?
Sometime at the Legacy Center we have a LITTLE too much fun...here are some examples...
Dalton and TJ...Dalton looks a bit too happy in the picture if you ask me... 
Dalton in his floatie suit on his Harley...you don't see this very often...
Korbin...We all love him to PIECES!!!
Lacey and Mary are sometimes a little special.... 
Otter pops that will be gone in the next two days....we all love them WAY too much...
You can just see the excitement on Ike's face!
Dalton trying on the lost-and-found items...we dont' ask questions...
Like I said...don't ask questions...you just go with the flow...
Cohen trying on the lost-and-found goggles :)
Baby Tal! Such a chunk!
Cohen practicing his lifeguard skills...he'll be so great one day!
Eating Auntie Erin's Tootie Frooties...the bag was bigger than he is...
Mary entertains us all...
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