The Little Things That Matter...

It has been a long time since i have blogged.  I'll try not to let that be a regular habit--ha.  This last week has been pretty swell.  I have been working 6 hours everyday which has proved successful at keeping me busy.  I seriously have not been home more than 5 hours at a time...and that is to sleep.  Work has been successful though and i greatly appreciate that!  I got caught up on the Bachelorette, read some conference talks, and got set up on a date.  I've never been set up on a "blind date" type thing before, but let me just say--awkward!  He was a really cool guy though, and i got a second date, so it must have gone well :)

I have had some interesting talks with the fellows i work with.  I found out that, Abe, one of the guys i work with was in my home ward last year.  We knew we both looked familiar to one another and finally figured it out.  I remembered his baby cause she was the adorable one who always had these big flowers in her hair.  So cute!

Chris and the gang are here in Rexburg.  On Wednesday Alison brought the kids to Mo and Alicia's house and man, oh man.  My heart was so happy.  I haven't seen those guys in over a year.  I miss them more than i can ever describe.  Parker has gotten to be such a young man--who has Justin Bieber hair...

He gives the best hugs.  Every time he sees me he just wraps his arms around me, squeezes tight and doesn't let go.  I cherish those hugs.

We (Mo, Alicia, Tanner, Brayden, McCall, Alison, Parker, Ashton, Avery, Driggs, Me) all had hot dogs and watermelon and sat outside and enjoyed the summer weather--it was SO swell.  After dinner Mo was jumping on the tramp with the kids and it was so precious.  It hasn't been like that in a long time.  It was funny cause a phrase i heard a lot that night was, "No kicking the junk!" hahahahahaha, Ashton apparently used that as his fighting/wrestling tactic.  

Then on friday, the switch-a-roo happened when Chris and his people came and got the kids.  I unfortunately missed that part seeing as i had to work at 5am-11am.  But i drove to Idaho Falls after i got off work---i even forgo-ed my nap!!  But when i got there no one was to be found.  So i went to the mall and walked around.

Dangerous idea that was.  Maurices had a HUGE sale and i wanted to buy everything! but i didn't buy anything--i was very proud of myself.  Wet seal was having a sale on tank tops though and i needed more since mine are like 5 years old and gaining new holes everyday.  Then i called Aaron to "Shoot the BREEZE" and he helped me pick out a book at Barnes and Noble because they were on sale for like 5 bucks.  Poor guy, he is such a good sport.  I seriously read him like 15 book synopsis' trying to find one that would interest me.  I finally found one that is called, "voluntary madness."  

The basis of it is quite unusual.  The author is a women who, in her trying to write a book called "self-made mad," became a man for 18 months.  Very strange, but this ended up messing with her head so bad that she ended up in the "loony bin."  Here is where this book that i bought begins.  It's ironic because i want to work in a mental hospital when i become a social worker.  I have the gift of patience--according to my PB--and so that will help greatly in my future career...which i can't wait to get to!!

Anyways.  Then i went to my brothers house and watched some Scooby-Doo with Tanner and McCall and Alicia. 

McCall is my little buddy.  I like her, she likes me--it works.  She has these brilliant blue eyes and this awesome red hair---she is a gorgeous babe and she is not even 2 years old yet :)

We played outside and had some snacks.  I tried cheese wiz from a can for the first time--not half bad.  I liked it a lot. 

Then, unfortunately, i had to leave for my date thing.  Right as i was leaving Chris and all the kids got there.  Bummer.  I really want to hang out with all of them.  Chris and i hugged, awkwardly--agh--and then i went home.  We shall see what happens in the next two days.

  

Here are two of the cutest boys you will ever see in your life...

And here is one of the chubbiest little almost 2 years olds that you will ever meet.  I was telling Alison that i thought it was cute how he stuck his butt out when he walked, and she said, "oh hunny, he's not sticking it out, that's just how it is!" hahaah

I'll keep this thing updated on the family and the boys.  Date on Saturday--we'll see how that goes.  It may be the end, may be nothing, may be---well who freakin knows??? hahaha

I Want To Be A Lion...

So today. I was watching the bachelorette.  Although Ames was eliminated i liked what he had to say--a lot!  He was explaining this renaissance term that meant to live as romantically as possible but in our everyday lives.  Basically, to create extraordinary from the ordinary.  I love that!  Things don't have to be extravagant--and in fact if everything is that way then it's probably not real and most likely wont last--but they should be the cutest and most romantic things you can do just in your everyday life.  It should be simple acts of love from within, something that is real and sincerely from me to you.  Ya know what im trying to say? sometimes it is hard for me to get what's in my head out into writing--or even words for that matter.

That might be my problem lately.  I should just say what im thinking without trying to make it sound good.  Because honestly, what is the worst that could happen?  They'll know what im feeling and what i want?  Maybe deny or reject me?  If that's the worst that can happen then i should just go for it, right?? RIGHT!  oh good i'm so glad i had this talk with myself haha---cause it's not like anyone reads this anyways right?  Just kidding....i know there are a few groupies--so what if they are related to me.  

I went and saw "17 Miracles" tonight.  I would highly recommend it.  Go see it.  Now please.

--->It got me thinking about SO much.  Gosh it's just one of those nights where everything weighs heavy on my mind.  All important, however, some more serious than others.  If anything, i should Trust in the Lord and in his timing----he kind of has a knack for it i've found :)

"Mr. Jones" by Counting Crows ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oqAU5VxFWs&ob=av2e )

It's Your World Baby, And I Just Lived In It...

So i went running today.  First time in about a month.  It was kind of great.  I didn't go for as long as i wanted to--all due to no more running buddies :( But then it started to rain.  So i ran over to subway and sat under the covering for about 20 minutes till the rain stopped.  Then i walked home and it was great.  Rexburg is so pretty!  While i was running at the park i watched this couple break up.  She was devestated and trying to hide her tears from the public and you could tell that he just wasn't having any more of that relationship...ha...ha....haha.  Is that like a thing? To break up in public? How horrible. Geeze. 

Anyways, then i went home and talked to my good friend Aaron.  We both decided that we love our friendship.  We are happy that, after having already dated, we can still be as good of friends as we are.  There are no expectations and no boundaries.  We do not sugar coat things and we aren't afraid to just say what we need to say.  Its refreshing.  He cares about my boy problems--haha--and even though he mocks me most of the time, it's just nice to be able to say it all and not care.  It's rather swell.  So we had a nice talk.  We made some life changing decisions for him.....hopefully.

Today was good.  I felt productive.  Work. Homemade dinner. Laundry.Movie--Where the heart is. Running. Roommate talk. Blog. Bed.  It's not much but it's a start right?  Here is the song for the night.  It's called "the Right Girl" by The Maine ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XM8DGMh5wK8&ob=av2e )

I Hope That You See Right Through My Walls...

Alrighty then!  So This Weekend.  Meh.  It was good, bad, confusing, wonderful, and much much more.  There was good.  Good that made me so excited--but at the same time it scares me to get excited about it.  

Nicole and i went to the sand dunes last night.  It was fun.  I was trying to fix her up with my friends roommate, Bruce!  He is cute for her, and has an Oklahoma accent, and he is taller then her.  Its perfect....except he is a preemie and she is 21, but still--cute!

I'm a big fan of this girl.  She is great and i am glad she is here for the summer.  

I have work in like 30 minutes.  I can't wait till my brother gets here.  Ya, im bitter, but i miss him, and i miss those kiddos like you can not even imagine!!  Wednesday will be a good day indeed. 

This was quite a lame post--i'll work on that no worries.  Here is a song by Christina Perri called "arms."  Nicole and i like it a lot!  ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeW0Sl0tNS8 )

I'll Be Waiting....

Well. This summer has proved uneventful this far.  This being alone to my thoughts all day long things is not going to work.  But, I was talking with mother dearest today.  We decided that, i just need to continue to be righteous.  Keep doing the good things--longer.  I can do that.  

Tests are good.

Also, I love my mom :)

This song is "I'll be Waiting" by Lenny Kravits.  It's rather swell.  First song to be played in the year 2009...that was forever ago! I remember because I spent that New Years Eve in  Vail at an amazing little lodge with the rents.  What a great time.  ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xntxoEFsqfU&ob=av2e )

P.S. I did absolutely NOTHING today...hence the no pictures...

Just To Be Your Man...

So. This post is in honor of my lovely sister Celeste Hemming Blinn.  This is our song from long ago.  It's called "Your Man" by Josh Turner.  I use to sing it to her EVERY time it came on the radio.  I would make my voice go all low and everything.  For a little 12 or 13 year old girl--it was quite funny.  ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nADTbWQof7Y&ob=av2e )

Her and i use to go on dates and such.  Oh how i loved those date.  Oh how i miss those dates.  No expectations.  No let down.  Just pure unadulterated F-U-N! We shall have a date when i go see her in August.  August cannot come soon enough.  Apart from one or two good reasons, i am totally hating having to be here for the summer.  I wish i could go home and be with my friends and family.  But ya know what?  I guess im suppose to be here.  Please make the reason known soon--or i'm going to kick someone in the shins :)

Back to Celeste.  She married this great fellow Kevin.  They are probably my most favorite couple ever.  I can't wait to live with them for a week.  They are so in love.  A strange and unique Kevin and Celeste kind of love.  It's fun to watch.  The kicking, and the giggling, and oh the snark--it is rather abundant in their home.  They have a new home! i haven't seen it yet, but it is bigger and nicer.  Can't wait to crash in the Man den---or wherever i will be placed.  

August get here sooner.  Thanks

Tonight was swell.  Grocery shopping.  Flying grocery bag kites. Breakfast for dinner. CAPTAIN AMERICA! then the beginning of Megamind.  Refreshing :)

Also, i was told i had nice hair--by a dude.  He admitted it was a rather homosexual comment.  We had a nice laugh.  But sweet, I have good hair. Success!

Let Me Just Complain a Little....

Can I just reiterate how ridiculous people can be sometimes.  Also, how wonderfully wonderful they can be too?  I probably just woke up grumpy this morning but seriously--had to deal with some crap situations today.  Thank goodness for friends who care enough to listen to you rant.  I appreciate that.  Tonight should be better.  I'm looking forward to spending time with someone whose stomach I make turn upside down--aww, really cute :)   

ok--enough complaining. Happy Friday everyone!

Time Without Courage, Time Without Fear...

Ok so.  I didn't blog last night.  I really just wasn't feeling it unfortunately and i was kind of gone all day.  But I have a true gem that should make up for it.  I'll even put it first.  

So this is my boss Mr. James Bolen.  One of the funniest men you will ever meet in your life!  He makes his counterpart Jake--My other boss--laugh like you wouldn't believe.  Yesterday i walk into work, thinking it'll be just another normal day.  Then walks in Jake and James and James keeps yelling out something. "Hook-ed on Pa-honics, work-ed for me!"  And i was like wtf?? and so then he found this very large womens swim suit and decided to hang it on his face---who thinks to do that?? well, James.  And then Jake was like oh hey, he should put on the helmet! so he puts on one of these volleyball helmets and then he kept saying--or yelling rather--"Hook-ed on pa-honics, work-ed for me!" (this is apparently a comedy skit for hooked on phonics....you know how they always use to say, "hooked on phonics worked for me" ya...) and this was the result...

Yes. You wonder why i ABSOLUTELY LOVE my job....this right here.  Oh my goodness. Laughing all day err day :)  --->you cant really tell but his eyes are crossed.  BEST.THING.EVER.

Before that though, my roommates were all selling back there books and i wasn't really planning on it but then i was like hey what the heck. I have some books i don't need.  So I went and was expecting MAYBE $20.  But i got a whole whopping $50!! yessss.   So we went to the bookstore and for all of about $35 i got a sick new water bottle, pajama pants, sweat pants, and a new planner.  Great deal right?? right.  I was happy.  Hillary and Carly have the same water bottle and they got the same pajama pants.....

Here we are being all cheesy :)  

Then we went to the Cocoa Bean and got.....

Cupcakesss! oh baby, oh baby. can i just say YUM!

This is us eating our delectable cupcakes.  I got Mexican Chocolate, Carly got party in my mouth, and Hillary got chocolate raspberry cheesecake....

I was Thuper excited about all this goodness....if you couldn't tell :)

And now, of course, Me and Kayla...

So i'm going to call her one of my best friends, because i feel like she totally is.  We grew even closer this semester and i love her incredibly so.  She has kind of been my rock.  She tells me when i'm being dumb, and when i need to say no to ratty boys--ahem michael ahem cough cough--and perhaps certain others i should just say goodbye to--but haven't wised up enough to do so yet.  She is so much fun.   Always happy and the life of the party.  I'll miss our wrestling fights and signing in the car and getting taco bell all the time.  I'm just going to miss everything about her.  But have no fear, we are going to reunite in as little as 7 weeks.  I'll just be stuck her with me, myself, and i....working.  Woo...........

Ok, that's all for now.  Here is the song for today.  It is called "Time" by Hootie and the Blowfish ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFLysouG86I&ob=av2n )

P.S. Please make up your mind.  I don't like playing games.  You're great and wonderful--obviously--but i don't need to be strung along right now--maybe later.   Too many things to worry about at the moment.  Great, thanks! :)

You Are My Sweetest Downfall...

To start--Regina Spektor is amazingggggg. Here is another song from her called "Samson."  I absolutely love this one. ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p62rfWxs6a8 ) So listen and enjoy :)

Also, today was my last day of Book of Mormon class with Brother Pyper--way sad day--I love that class!  He was a terrific teacher and I hope to take another class from him soon.  (I would imagine that his marriage prep class would be one for the books hehe).  Anyways, he taught us about "greenie theory" today in the last few minutes of class.  The basis of this theory is that the Lord takes us out of our comfort zone in order for us to grow.  When we are in elementary school, 6th grade to be speccific, we are on top of the world.  But then we go to middle school and we are a "greenie" middle schooler.  Then we get to be in 8th grade and are on top again, but then we are thrust into high school and become a "greenie" high schooler.  You see where this is going, yes? So then there is the traditional use of "greenie" when a missionary is new to the field.  Then there is a "greenie" returned missionary, a "greenie" newly wed couple, "greenie" parents with their first child, "greenie" grandparents, and then you die.  But oh you just wait, it's not over yet!   When you die, you are a "greenie" newly dead person, and then when you--hopefully--go the Celestial kingdom and become a God, there are people who became Gods before you, and so you are now a "greenie" God.  You see.  The Lord is always making us grow--even until the end.  It was an interesting theory; I rather enjoyed hearing about it.  Plus brother Pyper is just really funny and so it was quite entertaining :)

Then I was preparing for my Teachings of the Living Prophets class--yes I was very enriched with religion classes this semester--I read this talk by Elder Neil L. Anderson

It is called "Preparing the World for the Second Coming."  He is mainly talking to the priesthood holding young men that are expected to serve missions at 19 years old butttttt, I of course applied it to myself.  As of late, i've been thinking more and more about going on a mission.  And more and more I have gotten the feeling that I need to stay open to the idea.  There has not been any "aha! moment or any serious personal revelation--yet--that has told me that I WILL go on a mission when I am 21, but I do want/need to stay open to the possibility.  There were a couple lines from this talk that just really struck me.  I shall share with you :)

1. "These are days of great opportunity and important responsibilities. These are your days."

2."One of the greatest miracles of missionary service in this church is that Sid Going and thousands just like him have not asked, "What will I get from my mission?" but rather, "What can I give?"  

3. "The sun never sets on righteous missionaries testifying of the savior."

So....whether it be when I am 21 or when I am old and gray with my sweet husband, I will have the opportunity to serve a mission; and grateful I am for such an opportunity to help others prepare for the Second Coming.

Now this next picture--oh man, oh man.  I LOVE IT!  Kayla Freaking Thomas is just the best.  We were sitting and talking about how Bekah was like a fussy baby all day, and then we talked about my date, then we made jokes about our friend in Maryland dating this girl Kayla knew, and then Brea just came up and tussled Kayla's hair rather aggressively.  This was the result...

How could you not love a face like that? Well i'll tell you--it's impossible not to.  She is fantastic, and spectacular.  I really am going to miss her.  I will have no one to be crazy with late at night...i'll have to be mature alwaysssss. Boring.  But yes, if you were having a bad day before you saw this picture, I hope this helped :)

She is Love...

So this post is mooshy---and lacks any pictures taken by me because i forgot to take a picture, plus nothing too great happened.  ---just a warning, so don't read on if any of the above mentioned pose a problem for you...

Anywho. I decided that I would like my future now please.  Except----I want it to come in the time that it should, i just get impatient sometimes.  I want that unconditional love.  I want that, "im so excited about you that i want to tell everyone" annoyingness. I want to be so content with someone that just being in their presence is enough--just being there.  Yes, this is way too typical BYUI freshman behavior, but alas! I am different.  I can wait.  And I can be happy waiting.  In fact, I am happy. Right now.  I am happy with myself, and the person I have become.  I am happy anchoring my life in righteous things and making myself into someone that is worthy of another spectacular person.  

I was talking with a friend today at work and he was telling me about his sister and her new husband.  He said that when said husband--we'll call him Joe--was talking to his soon to be father-in-law about marrying his daughter it was intimidating because Joe is quite a shy guy.  My friend said that the soon to be father in law asked Joe why he wanted to marry his daughter and Joe said, "because when I am with [her] i feel like I am home."  awwwwww! I got chills--no lie.  And probably almost cried maybe just a little bit.  It was so precious and sincere.  I want something like that.

Then when I went to see Harry Potter---yes for the second time--they had a preview for "Twilight" and Edward said something to Bella to the effect of, "No amount of time is long enough to spend with you---but we'll start with forever."  Oh man, oh man!  My sappy heart just can't handle it.  I feel like it should be that way when i find the one.  Just caring so much for each other that there are not enough hours in the day to be together---so much so that we want to spend eternity together.  Aw, it's so refreshing, the wonderful blessings that come with eternal marriage that I don't even know all of yet.  But i see my parents, and my married siblings, and I see the joy that their marriages bring them.. The support that they are to their spouses and the light that they bring into their homes because of their love for one another.  Tis truly a great thing. :)

Some more moosh to end this post :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pjh9LLy4nf8

:)

Pick a Star on The Dark Horizon...

So Kayla Thomas showed me this song ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgUL3ut4gyQ ) and I promise you all I'm happy--I'm just really into sappy love songs right now i suppose.  Plus Regina Spektor is pretty much amazing.  I like the line that says, "Just because everything is changing, doesn't mean it's never been this way before." It is kind of a hopeful song i suppose :)

Today was a rough day for staying awake.  I didn't go to bed till about 2am---then woke up about 6 am.  That is usually never fun, but today was particularly unpleasant.  But i went to all classes, and did all my homework so that was a very successful day indeed.  Then I went and did some grocery shopping and that was quite swell.  I got some gouda---oh yummy! that was a treat; i haven't had it since the beginning of the semester! 

Then...

We went to Sammy's to get some treats.  Yay :) I don't particularly like their food--their hamburgers could use a little help--but the shakes and fries are nice to my taste buds.  

So that is just what we got...

I won't mention that Hillary got TWO kinds of fries though ;) and a yucky MINT CHOCOLATE OREO SHAKE---sick!! Look at it all.....minty and green and GROSS!

Carly didn't approve either--in case you couldn't tell hahahaha

These girls have been great this semester! Very supportive, cheerful, fun, and just plain awesome.  I guess I will even admit that i might miss then a tad bit when they leave :')

Hillary Fiener and Carly Peck---aww :)

Oh and before I forget, this was on my car Friday morning after I went and saw the new Harry Potter movie...

Who does that?!?! gosh darn them. we are not in high school anymore--don't car chalk my car people! ESPECIALLY not with Harry Potter ridiculousness!     NOTE: see the creeper rapist van behind the car? yeah. that fool stared us down the whole time we were there. it was awkward and creepy and we all felt really uncomfortable---to say the least. 

Kind of a bummer...

So I was chatting with my mom.  And I was telling her how when I come home for those short few days in August I would like two things.  1. An appointment with our hair stylist because my hair has not been cut in months! and 2. To go to the temple with dad to do baptisms for the dead.  I wanted to go back with him.  He--along with my dear mother--has been most wonderful, helpful and supportive to me in these past 5 or 6 months.  So who more fitting to go back with then him?  The unfortunate part is that the Denver Temple closes in early August and wont open again until October.  I could wait until I go home in December but that is much too long.  I have already waited too long and I want more than anything to go. So, it is what it is---just kind of put a damper on my mood temporarily.

Denver, Colorado Temple

This Temple has been such a great comfort to me throughout my life time.  I remember primary activities where we would go and just have a lesson or service project outside the temple.  And the numerous temple baptisms that I was able to be a part of.  Even just simply driving there and sitting outside while I try to organize my thoughts and make decisions.  As of late, that has been a big priority of mine--although not with the Denver temple--to walk to the Rexburg Temple and just sit outside.  Putting aside whatever that day has brought me and talk to my Heavenly Father.  Those have been wonderful experiences that I do indeed cherish.


I feel blessed to have lived so close to a temple all my life, and continue to still.  That is something I wish to never take for granted.

So. Im Going to Miss Her...

So just be grateful that THIS is the video I posted.  We were singing songs, but those were way too embarrassing.  This is the product of sun exhausted, finals exhausted, and lack of sleep exhausted college girls :)

Someday We'll know...

I still don't understand what happened.  I'm confused as to what moment in time he changed his mind.  I wonder if I just built it up in my head---sometimes I tend to do that.  But it just didn't feel fake.  Were the last four years all just child's play? I mean at first yes, but as we grew older, more mature and seemingly closer, it felt like more. I know it's dumb to sit and think about it and wish that things were different, but sometimes I just get to thinking and I can't stop myself.  It's unfortunate really---to be willing to give everything to one person then just suddenly realize that it's never going to happen.  Or is it?  Part of me just can't think about the idea of never being given a chance at something great, and part of me--probably the more wise part of me--says to just let it go, move on.  Every time I drive through that town, it hurts a little bit, and maybe I'm being dramatic, but  i think it's allowed to hurt, at least for a period of time.  I miss him, and think about him more then I'll ever admit.  I'm somewhat bitter inside, but don't want to be.  Even more then bitter--I'm willing.  I'm willing to forgive and forget and give it another chance.  HE filled all the cliches--perfect for my hopelessly romantic heart.  It's ironic because i heard this song today ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93m1M1t8i9k ) and we had a thing with the moon.  Cheesy I know---but it's there all the same. That's all for this subject--ever.  

Kayla and i watched "A Walk to Remember" today.  Oh man, this is one attractive fellow...

We may or may not have gawked over him a little bit--what can we say, we're girls :)  Oh and i really love the soundtrack from that movie.  here is one of the songs.  "Some Day We'll Know" by New Radicals

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDmA8qQKhMY

Then after our Sunday afternoon naps we decided to go to the park to read some books and such.  We came to the conclusion that this should have been a tradition all semester.  We'll be better next spring!

Then to our wonderment......

THE MINI WATER PARK WAS OPEN!!!! Best day ever!

So we played a little.  It started out with some innocent splashing, then some not so innocent pushing into water falls.  But it was so much fun!

There were little children running all over the place.  This one little fellow in particular was adorable.  He was this super tan little boy whose swimming trunks were way too big on him--they were like pants--and his little butt crack was hanging out---adorable :)

Yes, we look a little like drowned rats but it was SO fun!  Brea and i decided to go down the slide, and right as i sat down, the big bucket of water tipped over right onto my head--awesome.  then we made a huge plash as we went down the slide.  So great.

Kayla and i always get stuck in the back seat----"I call back seat, feet on the hump!"---but that is why there are only ever pictures of me and her.  Plus i love her and junk.  She is absolutely wonderful.  I'm going to miss these ladies greatly this summer.

Gosh.  This summer.....I forgot about that.  Work and......?  Hmph. It seems I'm going to need to find a hobby.  Nicole and i will have to go hiking, and swimming, and to play with my niece and nephews.  Hopefully it will turn out swell, and in the words of Aram, not be so "lulz" full. 

Don't Need Anyone, Standin In My Sun...

Clean checksssss.  I woke up very early this wonderful Saturday--to Clean.  Nicole and i were going to go to Rigby Lake, but then decided that next week would be more preferable.  Great. I woke up early for nothing.  But no matter; i got all my cleaning done, then showered and got ready, and Nicole and I made french Toast and watched "Stardust."  What a fun movie! I forgot how much I liked it.

Then Carly and i went and got some Teriyaki Express.  Let me just say---holy lots of yummy food!  I seriously got FOUR meals for $6. Shweet.  Then i came home and watched an episode of "What about Brian" and ate my savory food.   Then of course, with a full tummy, a clean house, and a long night of work ahead of me, I headed off to bed for a nap.  It was so great.  One of those naps where you fall asleep in one position, and wake up in the same position and can't figure out what time of day it is until like 15 seconds after your alarm goes off.  

So then i got to work.  I saw my friend Taylor who ended up staying and working that shift with me--seems like a nice thing yes, but his motives were less than sincere--a good guy all the same :)

I've only ever worked with Taylor two other times but I'd have to say i rather enjoy it.  We seem to talk a lot.  Anything from dating habits to Gospel principles.  You name it--its probably been brought up in conversation.  Tonight we talked about the difference between "Judging" and "Discerning."  It was rather enlightening--Taylor likes to ask a lot of hard questions to really get you thinking.  I appreciated the insight.  

Then we talked about our happiest moments, and the things we enjoy doing most of all.  My happiest moment as of yet, was 6 years ago when i was sealed to my loving parents.  It was merely a glimpse of what I'll some day have when I marry my very worthy priesthood holder :)  I obviously did not understand all the proceedings of the experience, but i remember how i felt, and i of course understood the significance.  I am so thankful that families can be together not only in this life, but in the next.  

My most favorite "activity" --if you can call it that-- was relationships.  I decided that that is something I am good at.  I like caring for people.  I like doing the little things that let them know I am thinking of them and that I care.  As well, I like being there for the big things--both happy and sad.  I'm a comforter--even when I don't know what to say.  I like to make people feel like they can confide in me.  That I take them as they are and they don't have to act any certain way away around me.  They can just be themselves and feel comfortable with that.  I like to be real with people--i believe that sincerity is crucial, especially in relationships but in life in general.  I believe many important things stem from the relationships you have.

My relationship with my dad has been monumental.  Had we not been as close and connected as we were/are, I would be a completely different person today.   I am molded after him in many different aspects--mostly good--and I know that stems from our relationship as I grew up.  

I also believe that the memories we cherish most are great benefactors of the relationships we have.  As I think back about some of my fondest memories, they are the ones created with people I was closest to.  My mom, my dad, my brother, my sister, my best friend, my first love--all important memories that I feel would not have been important were it not for the relationship that was in place.   

So like I may have mentioned--pretty successful night at work.  I like thought provoking conversations and questions, and boy did I get just that tonight!

Tomorrow is Sunday.  Usually my friend Jesse and I have Hot Coco Sunday, but with finals and all we might not have it, I guess we'll see.  I'll try to find something more interesting to photo document.  These last few posts have been rather----unfortunate.  But soon, very soon I will have posts of epic proportions!---maybe. Especially when I go to DC.  Oh man, Oh man! I cannot even tell you how excited I am for that trip! :))

Here is the song for today.  It is from "The Proposal."  Maybe the movie is a little sketch--ya.  But rather hilarious too.  Don't Judge.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wez59kjsPk

Almost Forgot...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3JjlkfX5Gk

Good song.  First time i ever heard it was at Red Rocks.  My friend Jordon played it for me on his guitar.  Gosh, what can i say, i'm a sucker for acoustic.  Anyways, i heard it again today, and it is genuinely a good song. Have a listen :)

Just Another Day in Paradise...

Ok so.  I went to bed at 3:30 yes? Then all the lovely ladies outside my apartment running around yelling all morning was a wonderful wake up call.  I woke up about 10--latest I've slept in ages; it was such a great night sleep!  Slumber party with Nicole on the couches was great.  We came to the conclusion that we need to have lots of those this summer.

I then studied for about two hours for my nervous system test.  It is sad to say that i did better on this test that i ONLY studied for two hours before then my muscle exam that i studied more than a week for.  It's apparent that my decision to switch majors was a smart one indeed.  Social Work will be rewarding for me, i know.  I already can't wait to go to work---I've been thinking that i want to work in a mental institution or something like that---it would be exciting for sure.

Then I went to work. Woo.  Although i was actually thrilled when Andrew offered me his shifts for the first two weeks of the seven week break. Yay! the unfortunate thing is working 6 days out of the week for two weeks, but luckily it is only for 5 hours and it is quite a prime time.  I'm a happy girl :)

When I got home, we decided to take an adventure to Taco Bell.  If there is one thing in the world that makes me an unhappy Katy, it is when Taco Bell doesn't get my order right.  I don't ask for much---just polite service, more than 2 packets of hot sauce and all the food I paid for.  So maybe that isn't so simple, maybe it is hard to be a taco bell employee---Idk, i guess i can't judge.

----->funny story though.  So we ordered a lot of food right? For four girls...so it was like $20+ worth of food.  As we pulled away from the order box i said, "oh geeze, they're probably going to think we are high."  and then bekah chimed in, "ya, like we have the munchies or something."  Then we were all laughing pretty hard so i said, "shhhhhhh! or they really are going to think we are high!"  then kayla giggled, "ya! i'm not even sitting up straight!"(as she leaned over bekah's seat).  Then Bekah and I--in unison--said, "ya, cause high people never sit up straight."  hahaahahah, oh man, oh man.  It was funny!  Maybe it's another one of those you had to be there things butttttttt, we got a good laugh out of it---->i even cracked up a second time as i wrote this out. 

Best part of the night.....

We watched "Dirty Dancing."  It was rather swell--I'm a fan of that movie :)

Tomorrow should actually produce some nice pictures and more adventurous stories.  Nicole and I are going to Rigby Lake. Maybe i can get less white...maybe.

Thursday...The day before Fridayyyy

This day was--less than productive, dealing with finals that is. ----> it took way too much effort to make that a coherent sentence.  I''m WAY tired.  Anywho.  i worked from 12-2 which was prosperous because i met my new friend Dustin--he will come into play later.  Then i went to get gas and head out of town, but that took much longer than desired and i was late to little Brayden's 4th birthday party.  But alas, i made it and just in time for cake!!  Alicia made a great crocodile cake with a mix of chocolate AND vanilla---yum!  I was greeted with some wonderful hugs from both Brayden and Tanner---They give the best hugs ever.  My favorite mini people by far :)

I wanted to post a video of Brayden trying to blow out the birthday candles---a whole whopping FOUR :)--that he had a little trouble with, but i can't quite figure out how to get it off my phone, so maybe later.  but here is a picture of him OG style on his mini skateboard.  what a stud!

Here is a picture of Aunt Katy and the birthday boy.  I love that Brayden is just like me and almost NEVER just simply smiles for a photo, he is always making a face---a super cute one at that.

And here is Aunt Katy with big Brother Tanner.  This boy is going to be a baller when he grows up--even more than he already is now.  A lady killer for sure!

After the birthday party we all got ready to go see our home ward friend Jordan Cross and his new bride.  They looked spectacularly happy as a new couple.  aww :) 

Fun story about the ride to the recpetion.  All the kids started singing rounds of "i like to move it, move it!" and after about three or four times dad chimes in with, "ok, let's sing a new song!"  Then Brayden so kindly lead the group in three or four more rounds of, "i like to toot it, toot it!" then dad yet again suggested another song---maybe it's one of those things where you had to be there, but nonethelss, it was precious.

So then i hurried home, back to Rexburg.  Let me just acknowledge how absolutely beautiful Idaho is.  I've come to just love this place and all its beauty.  The sun was setting and the breeze was nice---somewhat forced as well because i can't roll up my drivers side window--and the music was great.  A great experience fo def...just couldn't capture it in a picture cause i was driving ;)

Then my new friend Dustin was so kind as to not only let me watch his Harry Potter 7 part one, but he watched it with me and explained to me everything i needed to know in preparation for later.  I had a swell time :)

Now, For the Grand Finale!!!!!!!   Harry Freaking Potter!! wooooooo! -----ok so ya, i wasn't actually THAT excited about it, but i'll admit that i was prettty stoked once the time grew closer.  PLUS, Nicole and i got some great food for the movie---so obviously i was content :)

we got bored waiting in line though so......

Excited face???? ^^^^

and i'm not really sure what this next one was, but Nicole liked it so here ya go...

 Note how stinkin tan Nicole is, and how transparent i am--unfair to say the least.

Ok, i think it is time for bed.  Class at 7:45 and a nervous system final at 1 which i have YET to study for.  typical me--unfortunately :/



 

Wise Words

“You are good. But it is not enough just to be good. You must be good for something. You must contribute good to the world. The world must be a better place for your presence. And the good that is in you must be spread to others.”

I feel as thought this is something I have been struggling with the past few weeks.  I am good. I see myself as a good person who doesn't really do too many bad things--whew!--but, that is just not enough.  I've been thinking about how i could extend that farther, how I could be more proactive and what not.  Then the answer just kind of fell into my lap.  Among many other things, i realized that I need to be doing good for others. like President Hinckley has said, "The world must be a better place for [my] presence."  Every day is an opportunity for us to share our goodness with others--then why do most of us not take that opportunity?  For me I am just plain intimidated.  I want more than anything to be something wonderful in someone's day, but at times my pride and fear get in the way.

Nonetheless, I was happy to have come across these wonderful words from such a sweet man to remind me of things i already know---but that seem to slip my mind often.