Chickie Chickie

always remember.

2011-11-17T17:16:00.001-07:00

I stumbled upon this today and it really hit me! Girls, take a second to watch this!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Co-c4Cq1X3A&feature=share

still conflicted.

2011-11-09T14:25:00.002-07:00

I thought I knew boy. I thought I had him all figured out. I was wrong; so very very wrong. Boy and I got together recently and had some serious chat. Boy wants to change, not for me or anyone else but for himself, which is how it should be. He has a desire to be a better person (not that he isn't already an awesome person) and he asked me for help getting there. As "best-friends" we got real and I am so grateful for that. It turns out Boy has considered dating me a few times, but for one reason or another never pursued me. The main deal breaker? Fear. We both have fear concerning the situatuation. I'm not entirely sure where his stems from. My fear was to tell him of my interest. I didn't want to lose a friend. Now however, that is all out in the open. My new fear is that in the time he takes to work on himself he'll find someone new. If that is the case, I really feel like I'll be happy for him. Naturally I'll be disappointed, but mostly just happy. He is a great boy. Now I'm playing the waiting game, but not really. I want so badly to just wait for him to come around and to over come his fear, but I know I can't do that. That may never actually happen. I hope it does, but so many things could get in the way. I have to go on living my life as if nothing has changed, because in reality nothing has. We're still best friends.

I'm still conflicted, but in a different way. I shouldn't count on him coming around, but I so badly want to. Boy isn't trouble, but perhaps just troubled.

Oh Boy. Why must this be so confusing?

conflicted.

2011-11-07T00:01:00.000-07:00

I know he is bad for me. He doesn't even want me, and even if he did, not enough to work for me. He is trouble and I know it. I know we're 'best friends' and that is for the best, but I still long for him. I want him to change to be what I need in a man. I believe that he can, and for the right girl he will. I want to be that girl, but I'm not. That stings a little. I want him to want me. I want to not want him. I want to be content with our friendship and to stop entertaining the thought of further potential.

I want to try for more, but I know better.

I'm conflicted.

october.

2011-11-04T16:29:00.000-06:00

Because I have long since stopped writing in my journal, and because I didn't blog for the entire month of October, I thought I should get write some things down. This post won't be witty and probably isn't worth your reading, but there are a few things I'd like to remember thus I am recording them here.

October is my absolute favorite month of the year, let me tell you why.

#1. It feels like fall.

I am so lucky to live and go to school in Logan. Utah State has the most beautiful campus and it hits it's peak this month. With the all of the leaves changing Cache Valley completely transforms and it is truly something to see.

#2 All things Pumpkin.

October time is pumpkin time. It is the time of year when it is okay to eat and bake all things pumpkin and as if that's not enough it is also the time to carve and smash pumpkins, which happens to be a favorite past time for me. This year I successfully made delicious pumpkin cookies from scratch,

Aimee and I carved a "Grim-Reaper" pumpkin and took out the competition at Muscle Beach,

and I went to my first ever pumpkin party where I repped my Aggie Pride!

#3. We get to remember Zach.

We remember Zach everyday, but especially during this time of year. Though his passing in itself is sad, they ways we remember him definitely aren't. Zach lived his life to the absolute fullest and every year on the anniversary of his death we do the same to honor him. We do it in our own ways, but we try to channel our inner "fun nazi" and do something he would have. This year Asia-who always out does the rest of us- went skydiving. He is so proud of her, I know it.

#4. Fall Break

Though school had only been in session for six or seven weeks at this point, I needed a break. I went home to the Ville, where as always I had a grand time with my girls.We took some fall time photos, here is a little sneak peak for you!

#5. All things Halloween.

Some days I think Halloween might be my favorite holiday. This year I rocked the mime costume to Utah State's HOWL. As always it was a smashing party and a night I will not soon forget. The Tigger suit is a home town favorite that I sported to an old work party with my girls over fall break; we tore the place up like you wouldn't believe! Aside from the costumes Halloween isn't complete with out some serious scares. To get my fix I made the trek to the SLC with a few pals and, as tradition, hit up Nightmare on 13th. Spooky? Yes. Mega fun? Yes! Last but not least I hit up one of Cache Valley's very finest corn mazes and was not disappointed! The place was infested with chainsaw men and that is one thing I just can't handle. Here's the thing, they could be real! I may or may not have completely face planted in my attempt to escape one of them.

The End.

#theawkwardmomentwhen

2011-09-25T23:09:00.000-06:00

you put yourself out there only to get shut down-hard.

ouch.

somebody's someone.

2011-09-21T23:55:00.001-06:00

These are the feelings that filled my day today.

i'm ready to be loved. i'm ready to be held by some one. i'm ready to have a pal to do absolutely everything and absolutely nothing with; someone to tell me i'm pretty or that they missed seeing me on a certain day. i want to be a significant part of someone else's life. it just seems nice, and as of late i feel like i'm in a place where i could handle some lovin.

i also feel so ungrateful for wanting that, because the truth of the matter is i have blessings rolling in from every which way these days. i have great roommates, i love my classes and have so many people willing to help me through them, i have a great job, a wonderful family, and i'm going to the Dominican Republic soon! my life is so full of blessings, so many in fact i can barely count them all.

this is what i have to focus on. this is what i will focus on... tomorrow, but as for today this is the thought that resides in my completely unmotivated mind: i'm ready to be somebody's someone.

the end.

fewf! feels good to get that out.

skype.

2011-09-12T10:47:00.002-06:00

it's a beautiful thing. that's all.

neglect.

2011-09-09T15:24:00.000-06:00

-something I've been showing my blog a lot of lately, and something my social life will see a lot more of-

Since my last post school has started, and thus my life has ended. I shouldn't say ended, but rather put on pause until the weekend. I've spent more hours in the Library this week than I did the entire last semester. Something is very very wrong with that. Though my classes are difficult, and though they assign entirely too much homework, I really am enjoying most of them. This semster I finally get to dive into classes pertaining to my major, and everyday my choice of major has been confirmed to me. I like what I'm learning and am excited to go to class, it's just the after class stuff that really blows.

Aside from the academic overload I've been facing life has been most splendid. When I do find a free second, or decide to completely ignore my homework, there are always fun things going on on campus. Week of Welcome was last week which meant lots of fun activites were going on; including outdoor concerts, Thor on Old Main, Magic/Comedy shows, High Stakes Bingo, and of course The 80's dance! This week we have our first home football game, and I can't tell you how much I've missed game day at Utah State. I am so ready to be front row and cheering for my Aggies as they take on Weber State tomorrow. I've missed the tangible feeling of pride that hangs over campus all week, and that alone is enough to make the hard times worth it.

Although this semster is sure to be my most difficult to date, i'm welcoming it with open arms. It's good to be back in the swing of things, and involved with #aggielife again.

transition.

2011-08-22T13:57:00.001-06:00

as of late, i've been contemplating the transition between "just a friend" and something more with a bit of romantic zing. how is this done? honestly though. i've been told that the best kind of relationship stems from the friendship seed. this great, but how do you get there? a little water, a little sunshine? how do you do it with out ruining what you already have? have they considered the possibility as well? better question, do they want it too or have they permanently placed you in the "friend-zone". how do i find out? if some one could only answer the questions that have consumed my day to day thoughs recently. i would love that.

#9 the dousy.

2011-08-16T11:28:00.000-06:00

The story starts on day two of our adventure. Word of a rope swing had made it's way to us, and after we made up some much needed sleep we were off to find it. We packed a few things ( as we imagined this would be an all day venture) and set off toward Beaver Falls. Beaver is about two miles past Mooney, which meant we had to scale the cliff side once again. We did just that and were about half mile in when we spotted the swing. Some fellow campers were already there and we watched as they took the plunge into the river. We noticed the water was low, but our new found friends told us of a place deep enough to drop off of the swing before they left us. We each took turns on the swing and although it was small we were having a grand 'ol time. Somewhere in the fun someone suggested we needed to make the swing swing higher. Because the water was so low we had been jumping off of a tree stump, and this only entertained us for so long. The idea was supposed that we pull back the legs of whoever was swinging in an effort to propel them faster. Shane was willing to try it so we got him up on the log and then I took hold of his ankles wheelbarrow style.

Right before we sent him off. ^^ That was our tree stump.

Bad idea. When I let go of Shane he wasn't headed in the right direction, and after he swung back a few times in an effort to switch directions, he eventually dropped. right.onto.a.rockbed.

This was the swing.. Those are the rocks he fell in.

He surfaced ( which was a relief) with a grimace that could only mean one thing- he was hurt. He climbed out of the river and this what we saw:

Yeah see that white stuff? We thought it was his bone, and as if that wasn't enough he was losing what looked like a lot of blood. I took one look at his leg before our fellow camper Trevor pulled me aside and said something to the effect of, "Lakin his bone is showing, he's not going to make it out of here. You need to go get help, now!" Trevor looked at me with death eyes, so naturally I thought Shane's life was on the line. Great. I took off down the river-literally sprinting through the water- looking for help. I stopped anybody and everybody I saw and sent them Shane's way. I was so frantic. Looking back I'm beyond embarrassed, but at the time I thought Shane's life was in my hands. I scurried up the cliff side at Mooney like a little squirell and continued on my quest for help. I ran for what felt like forever until I finally came across one of the Natives and sent them on the two mile hike up to the reservation for medical help. The native took his sweet time mosey-ing up to town, which only hightened my sense of distress and need for help. I took off again, this time tearing through any campsite that had people in it looking for help. By this point I was a blubering mess. If I tried to talk, I sobbed. At one point I came across a boy scout camp full of Priesthood holders ( which was extremely comforting, because although all of the guys down with Shane were worthy holders, they didn't have any oil). I asked them if they had oil, to which they said no, so.. I literally just walked away. Like, what the!? I cannot be held accountable for my actions at that time. Obviously I was a mess. I went back to camp where Trevor told me to wait for them. I was still filled with adrenaline and the idea that Shane's life was on the line so I frantically started taking down camp thinking "We're getting out of here asap. Shane's going to the hospital" 15 minutes probably passed before Melanie came walking up the trail. She was WALKING!? This obviously meant Shane was okay, but of course I needed immediate details. Long story short, I sent way more help than was needed and Shane was now limping out the canyon. I felt like such an idiot. I came to find out later that my extremely unstable emotional state had scared people badly enough to send a call to life flight! Luckily we stopped them from coming, but still. That should give you an idea as to how freaked out I was. Naturally I was very embarrassed when everything turned out fine, and all of the people I sent down had to pass our camps on their way back to their own. Operation: "Avoid everyone in camp" was immediately put into action.

While I was sending in anyone with two legs to help, Shane had recieved a nice bandage of sorts and was being escorted up to camp. The very first group of people I stopped were equipt with a Maxi Pad and we had packed some gauz which was enough to get him out of there and back to camp.

Eventually a ranger from the reservation came and took him to the clinic where he had to have some stitches. Everyone in my own camp felt the need to laugh at me for the rest of the day, and my feelings were almost as hurt as Shane's leg. I was only trying to save a life after all. In the end, my whole reaction was just a joke. I don't know what got into me. On the brightside, now you all know if death comes knocking on your doorstep who you can rely on. Bahaha. This kid.

To read Melanie's point of view, click here.

priceless

2011-08-15T16:04:00.000-06:00

Groceries/Misc. Supplies+New Pair of Hiking Shorts+Water Shoes

$25.00

In'N'Out before the big hike

$4.00

Gas to make the big trek from Ltwon to The Canyon Grand:

Aprx. $50.00

Rent for two nights:

$80.00

Hiking Havasupai with great friends and a 20lb. pack:

Priceless.

Let me walk you through some of the highlights.

1. Melanie's parents were in a rush, so we literally got dropped off the side of the road with our camping packs. There we were looking like two high class bums, right by the freeway awaiting our chariot to Vegas.

2. We made a pit-stop by the Hoover Dam. Woot it was thrilling. And Windy. And HOT!

3. Unfortunately I don't have any photo's of this next bit, but it is definitely worth mentioning. During our drive to the trail head we passed through what I can only describe as a scene from a Horror Film, or possibly a rap video. That scene? Peach Springs Arizona. Sounds Peachy right? Wrong. It was a straight up ghetto, and one that made me fear for my life. Though we were the ones driving I feared we might get caught in a drive by shooting. As in we drive by, and people shoot us. Here we changed into our hiking gear, fixed our packs, and filled up on water. Just after Peach Springs we hit up the next scene from the movie: Averynns Inn. I don't know how to spell it exactly, but let me describe the scene. This is the Motel that couples go to on roadtrips, and where they unknowinly will get slashed to pieces. It was skeeetttch, but so much so that I enjoyed driving around with my head out of the sun roof while Shane tried to find some way to get gas-which we eventually did and then hit the road again.

4. The hike in. It was 4:30 a.m. and after an attempted three hours of sleep in the car ( It was straight up awful, I think I caught 20 minutes max) we hit the trail.

Back Row: Larry Bucio, Jaron Davis, Trevor Davis, Mandy Morgan, Shane Jonson
Front Row: Melro-aka Melanie Rossiter, and Myself

5. Havasupai Falls. After five and a half hours of hiking with my 20lb pack we finally made it to Havasupai Falls. The pictures i'm about to post simply do not do them justice, but they'll have to do for now. They water was so clear and such a bright blue I nearly confused myself to be on some tropic island. Then I felt the desert heat surround me and it was all I could do to set up camp before we took off for the falls. We lounged in the pools of water, played some truth or truth ( since none of us could muster any movement for a dare) and naturally some "never have I ever".

Havasupai Falls. We swam in those pools!

On our hike in.

Chillin out Maxin in the bottom of the Falls

The Girls and I right under the falls!

#6. Mooney Falls. Mooney was just past all of the camp sites and to get there you had to scale a serious mountian. No joke it was straight up and down, skeeetttchhy! In a completely different way than Peach Springs of course. We had to hike through a few little caves and then hold on to these loose chains for dear life until we reached the bottom. Once we did however, it was worth every near death step. We played around in this waterfall and a smaller one neighboring it for some solid time the our first day there, and if I had to pick one time-this one would be my favorite of the trip.

Mooney Falls

The Girls! Don't ask about my hair.. I don't know what it's doing

climbing down the caves

You haven't lived until you've danced at the base of a waterfall. Just Sayin

I just love this picture. :) This was the waterfall right next to Mooney.

#7. "Floating" The river with my girl Mel-Ro. On our hike in Trevor found a roaming flotation device that Mel and I decided to take down the river time and time again. We failed a few times, but in the end victory was ours!!

Yes I put my lips on the random device. Numerous times. Obviously not a germaphobe.

Mounting the Floaty

Falling off of the floaty..

Obviously our success couldn't be documented because we floated away too fast.

#8. The Rope Swing. About a quarter/maybe half mile past Mooney Falls there lies a rope swing. Due to the recent flash floods the water there wasn't super deep, but we made do and each of us had a go at it. It was small and what some might call "rink-a-dink" but fun none-the less!

#9. This one's a dousy. Literally. I will share a more detailed post of this later, but long story short we had a man down on day two of our trip.

#10. The Hike Out. We left our campsite at 1:30 this time in hopes we would miss the Sun during our hike. We did just that and made it out of the canyon in only five and a half hours! That is only 30 minutes longer than it took us to hike in! Most of the hike was relatively flat, but it was also in the dark which added it's own element of difficulty. We saw more shooting stars that night than I have quite possibly seen my entire life. The night sky was gorgeous! The last mile and a half of the hike was brutal, nearly straight up switch backs the whole way. We were so tired ( we were seriously sleep deprived this whole trip). We longed for real food. We made it. The feeling of accomplishment we all had when we finally made it out cannot be compared to any other. It was awesome!

Yes that is my vicory face.

So there you have it. Havasupai everyone! If you haven't been, go. You'll be so glad you stopped by. The pennies spent are few, and the memories priceless.

the best of friends.

2011-08-05T09:02:00.001-06:00

With yesterday came my very last day of new student orientations, and with that came my last official day with my beloved A-team. This was a sad realization, and one that is hitting me more so today than before. I want to express my love and gratitude for all of my fellow A-Team members. It is because of these great people that Summer 2011 has been my absolute best! Never before have I been surrounded by such high caliber people and never before have I felt so privelaged to be a part of something. As much as I would love to write about each and everyone of my new "family" members, I won't. I'll just end by saying that applying for A-team was the best decision I made my freshman year. At the time, I had no idea how much I could/would gain from the experience. It was one of a kind and one I wouldn't trade for anything.

To those of you A-Team members reading this-

Know that I truly love and care for all of you. Thank you for all you've done and sacraficed for me this summer. I count you amongst my greatest blessings, and the memories we made together amongst my very favorite.

july.

2011-07-22T11:18:00.002-06:00

With July winding down and August on the horizon I want to write down the crazy adventures that have come my way this month. I love July. I always have and always will.

First, I should probably write about the fourth. The fourth of July is ranked amongst my favorite holidays. I love the tradition of it all, the fireworks, the barbecues, the small town parades. What's not to love really? This year I spent the holiday in Provo with my dear friends Ashley and Daryn. We had the great pleasure of meeting and staying with Daryn's amazing family, who made sure there was never a dull moment. They are great people and I am so lucky to have had the chance of meeting them. Together we roamed University Ave. where we ran into some new and old faces, "camped out" for the parade, and set off newly legal fireworks. It was a splendid time. When the time came to leave Ptown we headed to Huntsville for their annual celebration. There we met up with the A-Team and some of our closest friends. We spent the evening shooting hoopes, playing catch, and of course barbecuing. It just doesn't get more American than that. It felt like a scene straight out of the sandlot. Finally, the fireworks came and went, but not before TJ led us all in an impromptu dance party. The holiday was well spent, and one that I hope to remember always. I was surrounded by the best of people and my day was filled with the best of traditions.

Just after the fireworks.

Though the traditional events for the day had ended, the fun most definitely did not. On our way home from Huntsville we got stuck in some crazy stop and go traffic. Being the spontaneous girls that we are, we left our car alone a few times while we blasted music and danced along side the traffic. The people of Huntsville didn't know what hit 'em. No joke people where taking picture of us. Before the night was over we got lost in Ogden and almost drove straight into oncoming traffic. What a day. Ha

Next on the list of adventure comes cliff jumping. I already posted about it, so I'll just add a picture or two and call it good.

This is what happens when Shelbie gives you a count down and then chickens out.

Next, let me tell you of Oneida. Oneida is a river that runs through the semi-near by town of Preston Idaho. I made the trip not once, but twice last week to float the river and with each time came a new adventure. I use the word adventure to much.. oh well. In any case, the first time we went my long time goal of meeting USU's basketball star Tai Wesley was realized. That in itself was enough for a great day. The second time I made my way down the river I did so with some beloved A-Team members. At one point I was knocked off my tube in the middle of some rather large boulders. I saw my life flash before my eyes, but alas all was well. I made it through the wilderness. Somehow I made it thoughhhh.

The last of the big adventures- because keep in mind everyday is it's own adventure- is that of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 2! Some friends and I camped out for the big premiere and we did so in style. A few of us dressed up as characters from the movie, and Kaden channeled his inner Spidey.

Never before have a dressed up for a movie, but it was an experience to say the least-a good one! Just call me Professor Trelawney.

Now the 24th of July weekend is here and I am excited for what it has in store for me. Good things have come to pass in years past on the 24th, and this year is sure to bring something new!

wo-man vs. wild

2011-07-13T12:55:00.000-06:00

Today I tell a tale of great adventure, and a tale that is way past due. -better late than never right?

The story starts last friday afternoon when my best friend Don-kay got an invite to Porcupine Dam from one of our long time friends Parker. Naturally she accepted and as soon as I got off work we were off to meet them. The drive was a good one, full of beautiful scenery (that I swear to you jumped off of a hidden valley bottle) and lots of scream-singing. Twenty minutes and one stop to pet cows later, we finally made it. We saw our friend's cars, but no friends were there waiting fo us. With no cell service, and no friends in sight, we weren't sure what to do other than to start screaming their names. It wasn't long before we spotted them cliff jumping.. on the complete opposite side of the lake. We continued screaming, hoping they would hear us and come pick us up, but it was to no avail. It was time to form a plan b. At one point it was suggested we swim across the lake, but that idea was shot down as soon as we realized we could barely feel our legs in the numbingly cold water. Don-kay suggested we float on our backs-a logical suggestion- but I was pretty sure I wouldn't make it that long and that I would probably drown half way there. Finally, we decided to walk to a bank that was significantly closer to the cliff and then to float over. We waded through the tree infested waters, and Don-Kay absent mindedly said we needed something to float on. It was at that moment that I spotted it. Washed up on the bank, engulfed in mud, was an unusually perfect log just waiting to be saved. We pulled out log and pushed it into the lake. Flotation device = found. The log was however, very large and while it did provide us with something to hold onto, it was difficult to push against the ever growing waves. Being the crafty girls that we are we decided straddling the log would be a winning strategy. We did just that, and it should be no surprise that it worked wonderfully. We made it all but 50 feet to the cliff when our friends finally recognized us and sent reenforcements ( a canoe) to save us.

We conquered Mother Nature that day, and all of the twists she sent our way. Not only did we show her what's up, but we did it in style. Cliff jumping was a blast and I loved every second of it, but truth be told our 20 minute trek on the log was by far the best part of my day. We laughed the whole way across-and you will too if you but picure the event. The fun two girls can have with one stranded log is truly amazing. We decided we need our own reality show, the things we do never fail to surprise me.

band wagon.

2011-06-23T11:30:00.000-06:00

I tried to fight it, I truly did, but I've succomed to the count down band wagon. Here are some things you probably never hoped to know about me.

Ten Things I wish I could say to 10 Different People

1. I miss you. How did we get here? Let's go back.

2. You are my spiritual giant and I look up to you more than you'll ever know.

3. I am so gateful you're in my life, even if we don't get along most of the time. I love you SO much. You've done so much for me. Thank You

4. Your confidence radiates from you and I admire it so much.

5. You.. are a drama queen. Take a step back, things aren't as bad as you make them out to be.

6. You're capable of SO much more. Live a little.

7. The world is a great place, full of good, and I promise it's not out to get you.

8. What do I mean to you? If you could clarify it would be much appreciated.

9. Thanks for sticking with me, you have eternally changed my life for the better.

10. Come back. Keep trying. Don't give up on it.

Nine Things About Myself

1. I'm roughly six feet tall.

2. I have high expectations.. of myself and of others.

3. I never remember to do up my zipper.

4. Getting dressed is my least favorite part of the day. I wish I was high fashion and that I had someone to pick out my clothes/shop for me.

5. I need a lot of sleep. I can't take a nap for less than 2 hours, and that is a stretch.

6. I love to read health articles, but rarely apply the things I learn to my day to day life

7. I wish I was crafty

8. I'm excellent with directions. Take me somewhere once and I could take you there again.

9. If I could I would spend my entire life doing humanitarian work.

Eight Ways to Win my Heart

1. Make me laugh, laugh at me, and laugh often.

2. Play me a song on your gee-tar, even if you're awful I will still melt.

3. Speak to me in a foreign language.

4. Expose me to new things and new adventures. Be active.

5. Be ambitious. Be confident. Dream big, and make those dreams come true.

6. Be honest and be humble.

7. Love and serve others.

8. Be a family man. Love your family now, and the family you'll have some day.

Seven Things That Cross My Mind A Lot

1. I should apply what I just read in that health article to my life.

2. I wish he were taller

3. What's going on tonight?

4. What am I doing with my life. I feel so unaccomplished.

5. How can I help them?

6. Where will I be/What will I do after I graduate?

7. Oooh she's cute. I wish she would dress me.

Six Things I Do Before I Fall Asleep

1. Take my eyeballs out, and by eyeballs I mean contacts.

2. Brush my teeth.

3. Check my alarm at least twice.

4. Have some one on one time with the Man upstairs.

5. Read the Good Book(s)

6. Tell my roommates I love them

Five People-or Groups of People- Who Mean A Lot To Me

1. Asia Bird. My rock. My Best Friend.

2. My Madre and me Brotha Stetson- Such great examples.

3. Bebs

4. A-Team 2010-11

5. Chisholm Fam.

Four Things I'm Wearing

1. Denim Shorts.

2. Nickel City Friendship Bracelet

3. White Flats

4. SYTYCD T-shirt

Three Songs I Listen To Often

1. All About Us- He is We

2. Happy- NSN

3. A Little Bit Stronger-Sara Evans

Two Things I Want To Do Before I Die

1. Change lives for the better, serve and LDS Mission.

2. Travel like crazy, see the seven wonders.

One Confession:

I'll keep it short-litereally. Sometimes I crush on short guys and wish they would go for me.

toilet troubles.

2011-06-20T23:55:00.000-06:00

Ha I think i'm pretty funny with a post title like that. I literally just laughed out loud reading it again. In any case, I do have a story related to some recent toilet trouble that I would like to share.

Saturday afternoon, after a fun filled day at the farmers market as well as the oakridge pool, I went to lunch with some of my favorite girls and boys from the A-team. We've been wanting to try this little Indian place attached to the gas station next door, and that is just what we did. Having been to the Bombay House in Ptown and absolutely loving it, I was pretty excited. I ordered the oh so delicous sounding Lamb Saag, and boy was it yummy.

Looks like the Lamb had it's own toilet trouble right? Haaa there I go again being funny. It really was tasty I promise!

Anyway, there we were enjoying a beautiful Indian lunch when all of the sudden my roommate Samma called. She was a frantic mess, and for good reason! The poor girl was stuck in the shower, afraid to move, because our toilet was in fact over flowing. The description Samma left us with left me thinking our ghetto little apartment was flooding, so naturally I took of towards home to help her. Upon surveying the scene I realized it wasn't as bad as I had imagined, but that obviously there was a problem. Being a girl, and living with three other girls, doesn't exactly provide for expert plumbing abilities. We had no idea what to do, but thanks to our A-team boys we knew to turn off the water. We left it there.. unsure as to how to proceed and I returned to lunch. When lunch was over and it was time to face to contaminated toilet water residing on our bathroom floor we were still at a loss as to how to fix the problem. I want you to picture with me four girls, totally grossed out, almost frantic, and with no idea what they're doing trying to fix a toilet. We figured the only thing to do would be to turn on the water again and fiddle with the the tubes and such behind the bowl. We did just that, and somehow, magically, our toilet had fixed itself. It was hilarious, and for the most part there was a constant stream of laughter escaping us during the fix. Our problems were no more and things have been working flawlessly ever since. We still don't know why what happened did, but I do know that I am really afraid to use our bathroom these days. I contemplate walking to the gas station next door every time duty calls.

Oh the joys of living on your own. Life as a new adult is always an adventure, and I'm learning something new with everyday, including how to solve day to day toilet troubles and laugh about it.

so much to say.

2011-06-09T22:32:00.000-06:00

This week marks the first month of my Logan summer, and I must say it's been a month full of new people, experiences, and as always challenges. So lets get on with it.. First, let me just say I have the most wonderful roommates a girl could ask for. We have fun doing absolutely nothing, which was the case for quite some time while we waited out the spring rains. Daryn and I could laugh forever at Samma on the phone. Samma and I have concocted some seriously good mixtures in the kitchen, and Mel.. well she's a ray of sunshine when she is actually in Ltown. Together we make one incredible pack of girls, and I am lucky to have them in my life.

Getting ready to go hot tub!.. something we do a lot these days.

Some pretty monumental things went down this last month. Samma and I broke our three month "sweet fast". Yes, believe it- we went 3 months with absolutely no treats! Breaking the fast wasn't as satisfying as I had hoped it to be, but it's nice to know I can have a treat when I want it now.

I also, for the first time in my life, went ghost riding this month. What's ghost riding you ask? Let me tell you.. Ghost riding the whip is when you do a little dance alongside/on top of your car while its moving.. with no driver. Check it out on youtube if that didn't make any sense. We got all decked out in our thug attire and hit up a secluded parking lot. It was so fun, and a choreographed ghost ride may or may not be in the works.

My nineteenth birthday came and went, and let me just say it was on fantastic day. Thanks to my roommates and to all of my greeeaaatt friends on the A-Team I had the best 1-9 a girl could ask for. The day started out, at the stroke of midnight, in the wind caves of Logan Canyon. It was such a fun hike, and such a fun way to ring in my new year.

Thumbs up for being 19!

Daryn and I at the top of our hike!

Hours later the sun came up, and a few hours after that so did I. That's right, for the first time aaallll summer I slept in past nine. It was glorious to say the least, and the best kind of gift I could have given myself. After a homemade breakfast and the cutest gifts ever it was off to A-team retreat with Daryn, Melanie, and the rest of the gang. We played volleyball for hours, spoke/sang in English accents all day, found a lighthouse, ate better than sex cake, had a dance competition, played glow in the dark capture the flag, and to top it off the one and only Charley Riddle played me a song on his guitar. I'm a sucker for the guitar, and that was the best birthday song I heard all day.

The rest of the weekend in Bear Lake was also epic. I love the A-Team SO much! The people I've had the blessing of knowing through A-team are some of the best people I've ever come in contact with. I could not ask for better friends! The rest of the weekend consisted of more volleyball, one very American BBQ, falling asleep in the sun and as a result gaining some classy tan lines, A-Team Olympics, a fire and smores, and of course some great late night heart to hearts. I wish words could adequately describe just how much fun it really was.

Next on the list, my good friend Chad came to visit for the weekend and being the stud that he is, he came in style--aka on a motorcycle! We went for a short ride Sunday evening and the feelings of summer completely overwhelmed me. Those my friends, are the feelings i've been waiting for for the past rain filled month. Daryn and I spent some time at the A-team house that night too sitting on the roof over looking the traditional waffle night. It just doesn't get more "summer" than that.

After the best weekend summer's shown me to date, I had my first SOAR date. Things went well, and I'm really loving my job. It's tiring to say the least, but so worth it. I love meeting the new students and instilling an enthusiasm for Utah State in them. GO AGGIES!

Finally, I got some sad news this week. The house i've called my home for the past 10 years finally sold. My mom is moving to a new place for her own new adventures, and I am excited for the opportunities she is going to have there. I am sad to let it go however. It makes me sad to think the place that holds so many memories for me isn't going to be mine any more. A new family will live in my home and will claim it as their own at the end of this month. My heart aches a little. Growing up is hard sometimes, but similar to my last week at Snow Hall i'm trying to be grateful for the time it was mine, and not wallow in the sadness of giving it to someone else to love.

Fewf! That was a long post guys! I'll try to be more frequent as to not put you through that again! Happy Summer to you all!

and so it begins.

2011-05-14T16:52:00.000-06:00

summer is here kids. summer summer summer! already in the it's first week it has brought so many new adventures and experiences my way. I got a full time job, just like a grown up. I moved into my first real apartment with my best friends. I discovered my new go-to park. I created a new masterpiece in the kitchen, and already i've gone through one summer crush. My freshman year was a perfect one, and saying goodbye to all i've come to know was hard, but i'm trying to smile because it happened and not wallow in the goodbyes of last week. school's out for summer, and i'm trying to focus (with surprising ease i might add) on all of the fun things that are sure to come. summer 2011 is sure to be the BEST one yet! I can't wait to see what else it has in store for me.

because every post is better with a picture, this is me and my new roomie samma on our quest for free internet. our new apartment didn't have it, so we took a trip to the near by laundry mat. the joys of being poor college students.

cute right?

we like to sleep all day, and party all night.

2011-05-02T10:41:00.000-06:00

Aside from being mega smart and super successful, partying is what we do best here at Utah State!

Check out our end of year bash video by the one and only Ry Bay.

Watch out for me and My Girl D dancing for everyone up on stage!

Oh.. and yeah that's Sean Kingston, we bring in some big names here.

I LOVE UTAH STATE!!!!!!

expectations, stop having them.

2011-04-28T23:25:00.001-06:00

bebs- stop reading now you've heard all i'm about to say. as for the rest of you, prepare yourself for a vent session.

Today was one of those totally rotten, no good, days. I would throw it away forever if I could. The day went down hill when the job I was told I had for the summer, fell through. Don't expect a job even though it's been promised to you. So with all the stress of finals and moving, now I have to find a way to support myself. Great. If you have any ideas-let me know I could really use your help. Help-this is another thing that brought disappointment today. Don't expect people you love to help you out. They're not obligated to, so they won't always-even when you need it very most. Next.. don't expect your car to be shiny and clean in the parking lot like you left it. Don't expect people to have common courtesy and not throw eggs all over it. Big mistake there. Don't expect a position for end of year bash that's been guarantied yours to actually work out. Don't think that because you've never missed a meeting or that because you were told it was yours that it is. It's not. To name a few more, don't expect your period to come during a better time when life is a little more mellow. Don't expect your skin to quit being disgusting or to have lost any weight long after you've given up sweets. Finally, don't expect the disappointment to end because every time I thought my day couldn't get any worse- it did.

Don't have expectations. They only let you down. This is my advice for the day.

Not one, but two big cry sessions later, and a chat with the big sister has lightened the load a little. I don't want to be sad, who does? I've just reached my breaking point, and now I really need to catch a break. In hopes that something positive will happen to me i've decided to find some sunshine in this cloudy day. So for optimisms sake here it goes: 1. It wasn't actually cloudy in Logan today, it was warm outside. 2. I got an A on my Econ exam. 3. I ran into the boy i'm crushing ( the same one I kissed last weekend) in the stair case for a second and I was wearing my new cute shirt. 4. I have somebody I can always count on- Asia. 5. I have indoor plumbing. 6. Friends were there to help me out today (Thanks Kylee/MaPaDah). 7. I'm healthy 8. Today I attended my last day of Accounting! 9. Stetson comes home 4 weeks from today. 10. This day is over, and I never have to do it again.

May your days be infinitely better than this one, lakin.

a reminder.

2011-04-23T18:53:00.000-06:00

validation.. i posted about it earlier this week, and last night it came to me. my decision to come to utah state was once again validated. it being easter weekend bebs took off for home, leaving me here alone to party, and party is just what i did. last night marked the end of "A" week and as a result there was a big dance held out on the quad. It was freezing and windy, but this dance definitely ranks in my top five. It was so fun to spend a night dancing my guts out, and surrounded by all of the friends i've made through out the year. nobody was trying to be "hot" or get attention, we were all just having a good time! It was so refreshing, and very much needed. after the dance the last true aggie night of my freshman experience came and went, but not before i kissed a mega hunk on top of the "A". Ha thanks to my dear friend "topher" i kissed the boy i've been crushing on for a couple weeks now, and boy was it a good one!.. or two? ha in any case i was giddy. It was such a fun night full of friends, cute boys, and memories i hope to keep for always. thanks utah state for reminding me why my choice to come here was the right one.

validation and intimidation.

2011-04-19T19:28:00.000-06:00

I have two thoughts on the brain today.

The first is my fresh realization that while I know I am loved, I need that love to be validated every now and again. What sparked this sudden thought? I was reading through my dearest mother's old posts, many of which expressed the love and pride she has for me. I never realized how much she openly expressed her love for me- and to all the world none the less-and how much I really needed that. I miss my mom pridefully blogging about me. I miss the frequent acts of love and support I often found in her and those around me back home. I still receive these acts of kindness every now and again, but growing up means weaning away from them and learning to do without. This has been a hard task for me, and today it weighs heavily on my mind. Rather than give up on the whole institution I've resolved to give my mom something great to blog about. I don't know what that is just yet, but i'm working on it. I want to make her proud again!

The second thought haunting me today is how much I hate the word "intimidating", and specifically it's application to myself. It is such a cop out. I don't date like I wish I did, and at times this is disheartening. My whole life people have presented the statement "people are just intimidated by you" as if to comfort me. I appreciate the effort, but really this just sets me off into further discouragement. I don't get it. What is it about me that makes me so unapproachable, so undesirable? When some one uses the term intimidating, I hear that i'm scary. Nobody wants to feel scary to those around them, especially to those they want to impress. This hurts, and this too is weighing on me today.

So there you have it, my thoughts for the day. It isn't my best post ever, but a relevant one to me as of now.

a mumbler, a romanian, and a napkin.

2011-04-18T17:21:00.000-06:00

This weekend was an interesting one to say the least. You may have gathered that from the title of this post, and now i'm here to tie it all together for you. To start off, I went home for the weekend. Again. That makes two weekends in a row for this kid ( i know i know i am unbelieveably lucky!). While Friday was epic itself, and Saturday afternoon was perfectly spent, it is Saturday night that I most want to tell you about.

So first- The Mumbler:

My friend Cayson was in need of a co-pilot as she made the trip to the airport to pick up some family. I, understanding the despair this trip can bring upon someone when done alone, happily agreed to accompany her. We had arrived at the airport and were yet to hear from her mom, so we headed to the park and wait lot for what had to be fourty minutes. Not wanting to waste gas.. we turned the car off, or so we thought. When the time came to pick up our passengers the car would not start, but instead was making all sorts of weird noises. After considering our options, or lack there of, we decided we needed a jump. I surveyed the dark parking lot and was certain I saw a man in one of the cars a few spaces down. As I approached his very nice black car I noticed there was a lovely bouquet of yellow roses on the dashboard. I noticed this right before I turned the corner of his car and realized I had approaced a straight up gangsta. There sitting in the driver's seat with his windows down, staring at me, was an easily 6'2", doo-rag wearing, wife-beat sporting hustler. He knew exactly what I was coming to ask him, and there was no real way around it so i politely asked him to jump our car, to which he responded with a blank stare and something inaudible. I thought maybe he was Deaf, but in any case he understood my request and came to our rescue. Just as we were wrapping things up and getting back into our car the presumibly mute thug asked us who we were waiting for. Remembering the roses, and assuming they were for a girlfriend, I was honest with the stranger and told him family. When out of courtesy I asked him he same question he replied "just a friend". I was barely able to understand these words before he asked me "Hey you got a number I can reach you at later?" Oh great. I gave it to him.. i know i know-dumb.. but he did just save us, and the thought was hilariously entertaining. We finally got in the car, were there for no more than one minute when the mumbler-who by this time had announced himself as Ali (like mahamad ali) called me. He said but 5 words "Hey. This is my number". We got a good laugh out of this experience.. as well as everytime he tried contacting me for the rest of the weekend.

Second: The Romanian

When Cayson and I returned to the home land we met up with the rest of the girl's and headed to a popular burger joint which we know to be crawling with fellow students most saturday nights. Sure enough the place was packed. So packed in fact that we had to park blocks away, but it was most definitely worth it. This particular place has filled it's walls with polaroids of it's customers, and the clan and I decided we wanted to be a part of this. After ordering my mouth watering fries I asked the cashier boy what we had to do to get on the wall. His response was surprising and a little scary at first. He said, "You really want to know?" with a blank stare and what i thought to be a russian accent. I reaffirmed our desire to be on the wall and his response, similar to his last was, "I don't think you want to know." I assured him I did, and finally he let me in on the secret. "you have to go on a date. with me." Baha I agreed-knowing that it would never actually happen- and he said to me "Well.. i'm Romanian!?" as if that would change my response. The whole thing was hilarious, and because i know you're wondering we did in fact get our picture on the wall.

Finally, The Napkin.

As the ladies and I were devouring or delicious fresh cut frenchies I could not help but notice an attractive young lad walk in with a pack of his friends. Thinking he is way out of MY league I devised a plan with my girl chalisse to write my friend Alyssa's number on a napkin for his pleasure. Lucky guy right? Meanwhile, she had no idea. So I mustered up some courage and decided I was going to slip him the napkin on my way out the door. As I was passing him, and just about to chicken out, the kind fellow stopped me! He asked my name, and if I was leaving so soon! I was flabbergasted!? In response to something he said I told him it was funny that he had happened to stop me because i was just headed his way to give him "this"-the napkin. The cute stranger looked at it, kind like he was grossed out and confused. I told him my number was on the inside, and he was so surprised! He laughed and said, "Oh I thought you blew your nose in this or something." ( I was really nervous so I was clenching the napkin in my fist, misshaping it). His entire brat pack started making ruckus and they were all in awe that a girl would do such a thing! I felt cool. So.. then I left. It wasn't until I was out the door that I realized the napkin had Alyssa's number on it and not my own. Dag.

I gave the creeper my digits and the cutie my friend's. Ha oh well.. she can have him. I'll just take the memories. It was quite the night!

a round of mustaches for all of my friends.

2011-04-11T12:25:00.000-06:00

This weekend I took a much needed trip to my home land to wish my "husband" farewell for the next two years while he serves the Lord in Paraguay. The separation is sure to be difficult, but for the time we put our worries aside and together with our friends had a spectacular weekend; one that i'm sure we'll remember for a very long time!

Friday night we got our swim on, which should say enough.

Who doesn't have a blast swimming half naked with their best friends?

Saturday brought with it a constant state of busy, and a lot of laughs. When we finally rolled out of bed, the girls and I grabbed a bite to eat with our man Shooter and headed to Orem to go shopping and watch some lacrosse in the freezing rain. While shopping with my dear friend Alyssa Oldroyd, aka Android, we spotted my true love from USU, stalked him a little, and in the process I got asked out by someone waaaaaaaaayyy to old for me. He was very flattering, and it was a definite boost to my day, but it would have never worked out i'm afraid. After our outing to Otown project "Paul's Birthday" commenced. We picked up some epic gifts, and met up with the boys. Our destination for the evening?.. The one and only Nickel City! The group of us set off on a mission to win as many tickets as possible and donate them to the birthday boy!

We did pretty well i'd say!

Paul being the generous soul that he is "bought" us alll a round of mustaches to rock for the night!

"A round of mustaches for all of my friends!"
After Nickel City I insisted on a Yogurtland run, and then we headed back to the ville to make one of the world's best birthday cookies. Take a gander:

Look's pretty similar right??

Finally Sunday came and went. I listened to my "husband" give one of the most touching farewell speaches, cried more than i'm known for, and said a hard goodbye to the one and only Thomas Mower for the next two. He said in his talk, "Things aren't ever going to be the same, but they're only going to be better." It's so true! I know my hubby will make he best of missionaries and am grateful for the memories we made this weekend. I can't wait for our future adventures!

friendly conversation.

2011-04-05T13:13:00.000-06:00

Choosing to leave my home town and come to school at USU, was for the most part an easy decision. I was ready to leave behind the old and welcome all things new into my life. I did leave home with one major concern however, that the girls I had come to call my best friends (who all stayed together at home) would learn to live their lives comfortably with out me. I didn't want to be forgotten by those who meant most to me.

This is still a very real fear for me, but to my avail they have made great efforts to include me in what's going on as well as to stay up to date with my life at Utah State. Last night one of my dearest friends Cayson Manwaring gave me a ring and it was so nice to chat like nothing changed. It was a small act, but one that meant a lot to me!

So this is your shout out Cays- I LOVE YOU! Thanks for the call :)

Let's do it more often! ( Yeah 3X ? )

handsy pansy.

2011-03-25T09:49:00.000-06:00

to the handsy pansy:

Where do you get off? Who do you think i am?? One day you're a complete jerk to me, the next you're all over me like nobody should be. Did your period pass?.. that was a bad one. In any case, keep your hands off of me. I'll be your friend when you start acting like one, but even then lets limit our the "hand" business to high fives.

K thanks. -lakintate

growing up is hard to do... so i took a break.

2011-03-23T14:03:00.000-06:00

** I would just like to preface this post by saying it's kind of rambly. If you want to skip to the fun stuff scroll down to the picture!**

Lately life has been hitting me hard, and for me that is hard just to say. I like to think that, usually, I'm pretty good at handleing what life throws at me so the very thought that i'm struggling is a personal disappointment. Maybe i'm suffering from some post spring break slump, and truly I hope that is the case. All I know is that life decisions and life's unknowns have been taunting me like never before. If you really knew me, you'd know i'm a planner. I need a plan, and unfortuneately there are a few things in life you just can't plan. The unknown is eating away at me. Where will I be in a year? Two? Five? What's my purpose?Am I making the right choices now? Am I doing what I need to be to fulfill HIS plan? It is needless to say these questions are taking their toll on me! Blick..growing up is hard to do, so I took a break.

I have the greatest friends, and thanks to them I got to forget my worries for a few hours last night. It took all I had to leave the "house" but i'm so glad I did. We laced up our skates and got down at disco night! It was such a nice distraction from all of the things i've been so pointlessly stressing over this week. I was an eighteen year old girl, with nothing to worry about but tripping over my own feet. It was a nice reminder of how my life should be right now.. carefree and fun!

The night ended, and I returned to reality with a new plan: "trust more. stress less." Things will work out ;)

like a little.

2011-03-03T15:30:00.000-07:00

So today... I stumbled upon the one of the happiest websites of all! You know those kids.. the ones you stare at from across class and secretly want to make your eternal companion? Well this website is sort of like a twitter specifically for the purpose of posting about those very kids. I may be come a frequent visitor. I may become a frequent poster.. who knows.

Check it out for yourself: likealittle.com/usu

love has found me.

2011-02-04T12:47:00.000-07:00

So... I've fallen in love. Who would have thought right!? It all happened so fast and normally I'm not the type to jump into things, but when you know- you know. I'm in love and I don't care who knows it-just in time for Valentine's day! I'm in love with a not so new ( but new to me) television series: Heros. Originally, while outlining this post I considered the "name my personal heros" route, but decided against it. I feel like that's all I ever do, so instead i've decided to take the path less traveled and name a few shows i'm really loving these days, because lets be real when I have the time I love catching up on my shows with a bowl of fruit dip and a piece of pineapple or two.

So first up- Heros

It's dark, it's twisty, and you never know what's going on. There are so many subplots all contributing to one main story and I looooove seeing how they all fit together. It doesn't hurt that there are a few "super" hotties on there either. ( appreciate that pun, because you know I do haha)

Next-Modern Family

HIL-AR-IOUS! I love me some laughs and this show never fails to deliver. I literally laugh out loud when I watch this, which usually guarantees me some pretty awkward looks in the library, but they're worth it!

Guilty Pleasure- Teen Mom

I have always had a small weakness for trashy television, and this is no exception. I am fascinated by the lives of these young mothers and their quest for normality.

Finally- GLEE.

I'm a gleek, and i'm not afraid to make it known. What's not to love? Great Music. Funny One-Liners. Finn Hudson. If you haven't jumped on the Glee train, you might as well do it now, because it's only a matter of time.

So there you have it, love has found through weeknight television..that I watch day's later on the internet. I hope, someday, you can all be as happy as I am. :)

M.I.A- the romantic gesture.

2011-01-18T17:15:00.001-07:00

Lately I've been contemplating the recent disappearance of the romantic gesture. Where did it go? Why? I've been reviewing a few of my favorite, cheese ball, chick flick happy endings and mulling over why it is things just don't happen like they do in the movies. My conclusion? We're watching the wrong movies.. ( most of us anyway, obviously not me ;) ) Why are so many people, or more specifically girls, wasting their time mooning over mythical creatures and fairy tales? We're only setting ourselves up for disappointment, and our guys up for failure. Today it seems as though "romantic" gestures have been made out to be, by both women and men, more extravagant and synthetic than they truly need to be. Guys that get and keep the girls aren't the guys that buy them expensive things or that are even crazy attractive. They're guys that do the small things.

Guys like..

Noah

He wrote her letters, danced with her in the middle of the street, and kissed her in the rain.

Lobster Tom

He stuck with her through and through her trampy rep, and never let other people's perception of her get in the way.

Lloyd Dobler

Stereo over the head, enough said.

and finally, Patrick Verona

Patrick.. my man that set aside his inhibitions and made a complete fool of himself, for the sole purpose of impressing her. He was creative, and put forth a little effort, something guys today, more often than not, do not do.

You will notice that not a one of these gestures cost a dime, but rather time and effort or just a small thought. Write a note, serenade her, play up an inside joke, put down the cheesy hallmark card. Do something to rediscover the romantic gesture and it's original state. Do it before it grows too late!

belly kird.

2010-12-28T19:59:00.000-07:00

Today, but an hour ago, I said my final goodbyes for two years to the one and only Kelly Bird. Words are an inadequate measure of my love for Kelly, truly I can't find any to describe how much he means to me. He is the best friend a girl could ask for, and then so much more. I could always count on Kelly for anything, no matter what- whether it was a good long "why don't boys love me" talk or a side ache from laughing so hard, Kelly was good for it all. I know it's not truly a goodbye, but rather a "see ya later", and for this I am truly grateful because I want him to forever be a part of my life. I know he is sure to be one of the world's finest missionaries, and will do far more good than I could ever hope to in the next two years. He is so strong, so genuine, so kind, and he is forever my belly kird.

I love you so much kelly, good luck, keep smiling, stay strong. The people of Argentina are lucky to have you. See you in two Elder Bird.

extra extra read all about it!

2010-12-17T20:06:00.000-07:00

Today has been stuffed full with news! My top story? I made the A-Team! For those of you who don't know what that is, let me fill you in. No- it is not some academic achievement or group (we all know i'm not capable of that), but rather an awesome position as a mentor to incoming freshman next fall! This means i'll be living in L-Town next summer, which is HUGE because it will be my first summer away from the nest! It will be hard for sure, but i'm up for the challenge! Me and D-Will will party like nobody's business and have the time of our lives! In foreign news, today Birmingham England called one of my favorite kids to be it's own. My dear friend Ben has been called to serve an LDS mission there, and will report to the England MTC April 22, 2011. They are so lucky to have him, and I can't wait to hear all about the adventures he will have there! Finally, on to the weather- Due to harsh weather conditions I came to find out my big sister and BEST friend will not be making the trek to Utah for Christmas this year. I get it, and I would much rather her be safe at home in Cali than dead on the side of the road. Still..my heart aches for her to be here. I miss her so very much! Anyway, that's it for tonight's news. Stay Classy Friends.

I get by with a lot of help from my friends.

2010-12-10T10:59:00.001-07:00

Someone very wise once told me that friends are the family you get to choose- a statement that has proven true to me this week. Don't get me wrong, I love my family more than words can adequately describe, but this week it has been my Aggie Fam that has truly been there to get me through this hell I call dead week. As if cramming for finals and writing papers wasn't enough, there were a few added stressors in my life this week. Fortunately, I have been blessed with some of the best, most compassionate, understanding kids to call my friends. I don't know what I did to deserve them, but I do know I'd be lost with out them. You know who you are, and you know what you did. Never in my life have I cried as many happy tears as I did last night upon coming home. Thank you all for your kind words, for the hugs, for listening, for your patience with me, and for getting me through the tough times. Thank you all for being my second family, I couldn't have picked a better one. :)

forever a JAZZ fan.

2010-11-27T11:23:00.000-07:00

If you really knew me, you'd know that I will always and forever be a Utah Jazz fan. I grew up watching Stockton and Malone with my grandpa Kay, and it is because of these memories that the Jazz hold a special place in my heart. Last night my team proved themselves deserving of my love when they came back from a 19 point gap and won the LA Lakers 102-96! Suck it Kobe. It was an epic win, and one I am quite proud of! Good game boys, GO JAZZ!

thankful.for.you.

2010-11-25T20:01:00.001-07:00

As Turkey Day '10 comes to a close I want to take a second-just sit right there-to name a few people I am truly grateful for.

First and foremost, as always, is my fam damily. I have been blessed with the most understanding awesome people to call my fam. We have fun together all of the days, whether we're out boarding or kickin it at home watching the animals play. I can and do talk to them about anything. I love these kids more than anything in the whole world. I would be lost with out you guys.

Next, my friends-new and old. I am so grateful for each and everyone of you.

To the gang in the ville-I never laugh as hard as I do when I am with you girls. I absolutely love each of you, and for different reasons-which you already know. If I don't tell you how special you are to me enough, I am truly sorry. Know that I miss and think about you girls all the days! Stacie B! This includes you!

Gokrew: We've been friends for far too long to go with out saying I'm thankful for you would only be wrong. The memories we have together are some of the craziest I have, and I wouldn't trade them for anything! SC kooks? Gokrew Plateau? :)

To the girls who have made college worth going to-you know who you are- plain and simple you guys are all heaven sent. Literally. Ha I met most of you at enrichment after all! I can honestly say that in the short time I have come to know you, you girls have made my life at USU exponentially better. You girls are answered prayers, and I can't wait to see what adventures are ahead of us!

(There are more of you for sure..207? lets get some pictures!)

I am lucky to have so many wonderful people be a part of my life. To name a few more- shout out to Belly Kird I love you, Popeye-you're number one, Chocolate Warrior I am SO proud to call you my friend, Boys of 306/201 you make the tough days easier-thank you, and finally to all of my teachers and leaders thank you for getting me where I am today and for being the examples you are to me.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. I'm.Thankful.For.YOU.

word from my motha.

2010-11-16T00:23:00.000-07:00

Thought of the day: I have the BEST mom a girl could ask for. She is so strong, so beautiful, so smart, and also..she has a magical way with words. At the foot of my bed, in my tiny dorm corner are some inspirational words from the one and only thatnat, words that help me be the person I want to be, and that I am so grateful for. They say mom's always know what to say, but I got especially lucky.

Here they are, learn them, love them, live them :)

Today I'll be strong

Today I will give

Today I will laugh

Today I will LIVE!

Thanks mamma. You truly are number one :) I think of and miss you all the days.

dare to date me?

2010-11-14T19:24:00.000-07:00

Last night I experienced my very first college date, and it was one to be remembered for sure! It started last week when my favorite girls and I decided to face our dating drought head on. We all drew names and were responsible for finding whose ever name we drew out a date for Saturday night. With the crazy combination of girls, and the sure to be fine honeys accompanying us a fantastic date was in the making. We made a list of "dares" to be completed within a time limit and split into groups. Whichever group completed the most dares won. I think it is needless to say my team won. Here are some of the challenges:

#20 Whole Team in a Hammock

#21 Wear Your Date's Clothes

#9 Find a Butt Crack. -Yes that's in a laundry mat dryer.

#14 Somebody kissing on the "A" Shhh

(For the record, this was a team effort. The whole team got a little somethin somethin last night ;) )

#19 Dance With a Stranger Over the Age of 30

#2 3 People on the Bull... PSH! Try 7!

These are but a few of the 23 "dares" my team completed last night. To top the night off we had a round of slurpees and reviewed all our evidence. It was a great time, I had a great date, and I'm super excited for the next time.. whoever/whatever it may be!

back on the horse.

2010-11-07T18:53:00.000-07:00

It is needless to say my blogging skills have been lacking for the last year and a half or so... or perhaps nonexistent is more accurate. That however, is all about to change! I'm kind of a grown up now, and I kind of have a lot to say. These days I lead the life of a thrilling college student , so keep your gonna want to watch out for my epic posts! As for now.. just wanted to say whats up...i'm back. - you're welcome mel. :)

i'll love you 'til the end of time..oh yeah!!!!

2009-05-03T19:27:00.000-06:00

Gonna go and get ya' a go phone today! Bahaha we Mom and I decided

to make our own version!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7MG-FU43a4

FIYAH!

2009-04-12T11:10:00.000-06:00

With Spring on the way, a few pals and I celebrated with a bonfire up Hobble Creek Canyon on Friday. The night was filled with excellent tunage, super cute boys, and excessive picture taking!

It was great fun!

An Overdue Update.

2009-04-09T13:31:00.000-06:00

Well well well..It has definitely been a while. School, work, volleyball, and more school have left me no time to update you on all of my playing! So much work has resulted in so much play!

Hmm..lets see to begin. I went to neon night. It was a dance for all high school stud

ents in Utah held at the South Town Expo Center. Mia, Taren, Jaycee, and I tried to get creative by using the neon tape, and later realized nobody cares if you dress up or not. Ha definitely a fun night though!

The next thing that comes to mind would definitely be ZOO DAY!! To celebrate Jenna and Erica's 17th bir

thday all of us girls headed

to the Hogle Zoo. It wa

s the perfect day! We played for hours at the zoo, ate at a dive of a mexican place, and took naps in a park. I'll never forget jamming out during all of the driving, and Taren rowing her way down I-15.

The last, but in no way even close to the least, thing to blog about to day is Preference! Preference is a girls choice formal dance at my school. For our day date we went to the Hare Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork. It just so happened to be color fest! It was so fun! We had to park about 4 miles away and cross through a ton of fields just to get there. There were over 15,000 people! It was crazy! The color tossing along with the moshing made for quite the perfect date! Everybody had a great time! The dance was super fun too! My date was wonderful! The night was just awesome!

love day!

2009-02-15T13:13:00.000-07:00

I am going to go out on a limb and say this year has been easily my favorite valentines! The holiday was not confined to a single day, but rather the entire weekend! On friday my best girl pals came over and we crafted some unique valentines not only for our favorite boys, but for some who may not normally feel the love!

(Jenna, Mia, Taren, Me, Erica, Lara)

We modge-podged some buckets, and filled them with goodies!

We woke up mega early Saturday morning and faced the blizzard in our

pj's to deliver them-anonymously!

It was great fun until our get away driver hit a snowbank and damaged her mother's mini-van, but even so we still had a great time! It was such a great feeling to know that we could be making somebody's love day just a wee bit better!

The Sweethearts Dance was later Saturday night!

My date was Andy Priest (The new Mr. Springville and S

HS student body President! I just have to brag!) and we went to Color Me Mine for our day date where we began painting some very attractive ceramic mugs! We didn't have ti

me to finish, because we started later than planned, so

we are going to have to go back another time to finish them! We barely made it back in time for me to make my hair appointment ( thank goodness-we all know I am incapable of doing my own hair) and so i rushed to get ready! We had dinner reservations in an hour, so i did my best to be speedy! I failed. We missed our reservation, but not solely because of me-luckily Erica was late getting ready too!

My dress was borrowed from the one and only Lori-Ann and was such a lucky find! She wore it in the 80's in the Miss Springville contest, and my mo

m altered it to be a little shorter for me! What I do with out them, I do not know! It was so cute!

Andy picked me up in his lovely pink bow tie,

and I must say we matched very well!

and we headed to an awesome Indian restaurant in Provo! The food may have looked questionable, but it was so delicious! I thought is was super cool to try something so different, and was surprised at how much I enjoyed it! After dinner we were off to the dance-where our DJ was a counselor from school! He did not know whats up at all...but we managed to cut the rug! Poor And

y, earlier in the week he dislocated his shoulder pretty badly and had to wear a sling! He was so bummed that he could not dance to the fullest of his ability but i still think he did an awesome job! Boys that dance are simply more attractive than those who do not! Overall the night was a BLAST and I am so glad Andy asked me! I was definitely feelin' the love this weekend, and I hope you can all say the same! Life is beautiful!

New Years!

2009-01-01T10:37:00.000-07:00

Wowza! 2009 is going to be a great year! Last night Mia Levanger, Jenna Marshman, James Reber, Pierce Bennit, Kindall Palmer, Jordan Cruz, and I all made our way to Studio 600 in SLC for some extreme dancing! Before we made it, we drove around town for an easy 40 minutes to find a parking place! What we will ever do in bigger cities I don't know!!

When we got there, the party hadn't really started and some lady was teaching a line dance in the middle of the floor. I was very worried at this point! Oh and by now we had ru

n into our friend Andy Priest and his friend Matt Robinson. It wasn't long before the real party began, and there were so many people that dancing became difficult! There was some serious pushing and shoving and an one girl tried starting a fight with Kindall! We were so lucky to have had our guy friends there to watch out for us, especially James! We all walked away with a few bumps and bruises, but they were all well worth it!

( ha if you look carefully you can see where I was hit by a stiletto and the other bruise is from a burly man and his hiking boot! Who wears that dancing!? )

The party was wild, and we definitely danced with some attractive guys including Taylor Church from Monroe. Haha I have had a crush on him since i was 12 and he carried me across the river at Martin's Cove! He is now a return missionary! Bahaha! Mia had an es

pecially great night! She danced with more men than any of us, and was even offered a New Year's kiss, which she did not accept!

After the dance we parted ways with the guys and headed to 711 for some slurpees! While there we ran into our good pal Chase whom we then sprayed down with silly string! Saying last night was "fun" would be a severe understatement! I can't wait to see what else 2009 has in store!

Timmy G. Rapper Extraordinaire

2008-12-27T10:03:00.000-07:00

This is my pal Timmy G. Rapping @ Mckade's 17th Birthday!

Enjoy!

"Great" Zits and All

2008-12-22T20:32:00.000-07:00

Being new to the whole blog scene, I am not always sure what and what not to post. After sharing this experience with my awesome sister, she mentioned the idea of blogging about it, and that is what I intend to do! Just for you Asia!

Tonight was an ordinary Monday night. While it is true, I should have been out partying due to Christmas break I was snowed in. We received a monstrous amount of snow today, so much in fact that my poor Daloris (my car), can barely be seen underneath it all! Because of this fact, going out wasn't really a choice. The roads are terrible, but i couldn't be more happy about it! Ha i have never been so happy to stay home!

The story begins in the middle of some Family Guy re-runs. The doorbell rang, and Stetson was expecting some friends, so I let him get it. I didn't really care that i looked like absolute white trash.

Earlier I had helped Stetson shovel the walks and the continuous down pour of snow had left my hair mega gross, and at some point in the day I made the crazed decision to wear my sweatshirt from freshman year, and pants that should only be worn while camping. Oh and we simply cannot forget the big zit harboring on my face! Luckily it can't be seen in the photo above, but i assure you it is there! His friends had seen me on many occasions in this condition, and i had long since stopped caring. Well in case you didn't guess, Stetson's friends were not the ones knocking when he answered the door. Instead it was a very cute friend of mine, and one that i have quite the fancy for these days!

He had come to drop off a Christmas gift, and it was super cute! During one of our previous "hang-outs" I had stolen his hat, which he insisted I keep. The gift was a hat of my own, "since I liked his so much" and a gift card to the movies!

I was ultra excited, and flattered about the gift, but so embarrassed that he saw me that way. My zipper, as always could have been down I don't even know. Lucky for me though, he quickly texted me after he left and reassured me that i looked "great!" awwwe! Haha! 'Twas a great night!

Cookie night!

2008-12-14T14:32:00.000-07:00

Ah cookie night! It has become quite the tradition between my best friend Jenna and I. Normally it consists of baking a monumental amount of cookies with our closest pals, frosting them, and eating ourselves into oblivion. This year the tradition was revised a little bit, but for the better I think. This was the first year we were old enough to morph a a night with close friends into a date night! Naturally the decorating turned into a competition, and a mighty fine one! The four categories were most creative, ugliest ( or thanks for trying, as we called it), best traditional, and most desirable. Before the date we all ( Jenna, Mia, Lara, and I) made a trip to the lovely dollar store to pick out prizes, and later Jenna's mom judged our efforts. My date Hayden and I won most desireable with our Ninja and Throwing Star cookie! We also made a beautiful poinsettia cookie, and a rather realistic looking rudolph! When all of the cookies had been judged we took them down to the local police station to spread some Christmas cheer! They were skeptic at first, and thought that we might have spiked the cookies with pot but were, after much convincing, very grateful! Overall it was a super fun night! Cute boys, and cookies..what more can a girl ask for!?