Tuesday, February 10, 2009

I Want to Hold Your Hand

My cousin Walker did this on Facebook and I loved it ... so, obviously I followed in his path. Now you will all see that I have a random taste of music.

Rules:
1. Put your music library on shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. You must write that song title as the answer to the question, no matter how silly it sounds! Most of the time they seem to work though, strangely enough.
4. Ok, go!
5. When you're done, tag 20 people in this note, and make sure to tag the person who sent you this.


1) IF SOMEONE SAYS "IS THIS OK?" YOU SAY?
This is the Countdown - Mae

2) WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY?
A Whole New World - Disney's Aladdin (yes, I love Disney)

3) WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?
Mean Girl - Unwritten Law

4) HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY?
Run Through The Jungle - Credence Clearwater Revival

5) WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE?
Awake - Secondhand Serenade

6) WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
Down South Jukin' - Lynyrd Skynyrd

7) WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR PARENTS?
I Walk In - Brougham (from the movie 'Can't Hardly Wait')

8) WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
Running On Faith - Eric Clapton

9) WHAT IS 2+2?
L.O.V.E. - Frank Sinatra

10) WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
From Me To You - The Beatles

11) WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Something - The Beatles (From Across the Universe Soundtrack-sung by Jim Sturgess)

12) WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
Vulnerable - Secondhand Serenade

13) WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Please Come Home for Christmas - The Eagles

14) WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Don't Ask Me Why - Billy Joel

15) WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
Is Anybody Loving You These Days? - Dierks Bentley

16) WHAT SONG WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR WEDDING?
Try A Little Tenderness - Michael Buble

17) WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
Lonesome - Unwritten Law

18) WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
Stop and Stare - One Republic

19) WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?
Where the Green Grass Grows - Tim McGraw

20) WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
Commotion - Credence Clearwater Revival

21) WHAT WILL YOU POST THIS AS?
I Want to Hold Your Hand - The Beatles

Saturday, January 31, 2009

I said YES...eventually

A couple of days ago John told me he had something to show me. I asked and begged him to show me but since we were not at his apartment where the "object" was I could not see it. I kind of forgot about it until we were at dinner tonight and I asked if I could see the previously mentioned object. He told me I could but not at his apartment b/c he didn't want his roommates to make fun of him. (or he wanted to surprise me .... )

Anyways, we leave dinner and we're driving back towards Provo and he says we'll go to the park that we went to all the time before the ground froze over and this white stuff stuck to it. We pull up and he has the box in the back. I'm thinking 'is he serious? it's so cold out right now! Oh well' I'm always curious and like to know what's going on so I put my coat on and step out of the car with my interest on high alert.

We walk over to the light and he's holding this shoe box (from a pair of shoes I got him from Christmas) and we sit on this bench. (marble bench + snow all over = freezing cold!) Anyways, he finally hands me the box. I open up and look inside and kind of just stare at him. It's has a bunch of things inside that he has saved from previous dates, or concerts, trips, events, games, etc, and things we have done together. I take each item out and my smile keeps getting bigger. I think there is no way he has all this stuff and remembers this (and put it in a shoebox he saved that I gave him. nice touch)!! I'm so excited and tell him thank you again and again.

So we begin walking back to the car and I'm pretty cold by this point and we're walking back to the car. I feel like I'm tugging him along by this point and then he has something in his shoe. I say "Ok, hurry" and keep walking. After walking maybe 10 paces I turn around and his shoe is off and he's emptying it out. I walk back to him and I'm like "Come on. It's cold!"

Then he takes the menu from where we had dinner at out of his back pocket and hands it to me. (I asked him at dinner if I should put one in my purse b/c we like to take the to go menus of places we like) He told me not to take the menu. So when he pulls it out of his pocket I say, "Seriously? Why'd you take that? You told me not to." And then he says, "So you can put it in your little box and remember it from the night I proposed to you." I'm all "WHAT!?" And then he's on his knee with a ring in his hand.

So of course I'm all excited (and I dont remember being cold after that) and I give him a big hug and tell him I love him and put the ring on (and it fits perfectly!) and hug him again and I'm just elated. As we walk back to the car John says, "So...does that mean yes?" I looked at him and he said "you didn't say it earlier...but I assume..." And I kind of cut him off and laugh and say, "of course! yes."

And then we get in the car and go back to his apartment and I make the phone calls to my folks and family members...and texts...and everyone seems to be happy for us. It's a good day.

Monday, January 26, 2009

Swald

My cousin, Swald, has officially left the building. She is now in Guatemala and we wish her the best of luck while she serves the Lord for the next 18 months.


Catch Up

Christmas Break was so great! I spent a couple days in Vegas, then went to Phx to spend Christmas with John and his family, and then we went back to Vegas to spend New Years there. The weather was practically perfect and I enjoyed getting to know some of John's little nieces and nephews a little better...


First we have Kate, Paige, Ellie, Seth, and Chase.

I stole this one from Courtney's blog. (sorry...but thanks.)




and also Laney and Allie. (i think Laney liked the gift we got her:)

(Also stole this pic from Mandy--thanks again)




While in Vegas we spent time with Cade, Chloe, and Claire...

(again, pic stolen from Kamy. gracias.)





Christmas was great! I enjoy the idea of a "White Christmas," however, you just can't beat playing outside when it's sunny and beautiful on Christmas day. Gotta love Phx and Vegas!!

Vegas was also fun. We helped my Dad at his (new) annual New Years party for the youth in our stake. They had a ton of stuff -- Wii games, ping pong, velcro wall, great food, bouncing/obstacle course blow up thingy, and a couple movies showing. Hopefully next year there will be a lot more people.


Sorry for the pics of just the kids (these are all John's nieces and nephews for those friends thar are probably slightly confused why I'm posting pics of random kids) Enjoy them. :)

Sunday, December 21, 2008

70 QUESTIONS I GUARANTEE YOU'VE NEVER ANSWERED!

1. Would you kiss the last person you kissed again?
---Anytime

2. What song describes your relationship status?
--- For some reason the song "My Heart Will Go On" popped into my head - prob b/c my mom just saw Celine Dion and I was just looking at her pics

3. How much does your dog weigh?
--- What dog?

4. Are you a heart breaker, or the heart breakee?
--- Who knows.

5. Ever waxed your legs?
--- Negative

6. Earrings or necklaces?
--- Earrings

7. Who have you talked to most today?
--- My mama

9. Friend of the opposite sex that lives closest to you?
--- John

10.color of your shirt
--- White


12. Who's on speed dial 2?
--- Headquarters (my house in LV)

13. What color is your background on your computer mainly?
--- It's black with a picture of Nicole, me, and Scotty when were in toddlers

14. Do you wish on 11:11?
--- Not usually

15. Good advice if you ever go camping?
--- Don't touch the side of the tent if it's raining

16. Are you a bad influence?
--- Of course not. I'm an angel.

17. What color are your eyes?
---Different shades of green

18. Would you rather have your name or your siblings name?
--- I guess my name. Some of them have really weird nicknames that I'd prefer not to have.

19. Would you do anything for someone?
--- Depends on the person, but probably.

20. Have you ever been called a whore?
--- No way

21. favorite color?
--- Probably green

22. Do you use smiley faces on the computer a lot?
--- I hope not. Too many smileys make my face cringe.

23. What song is on?
--- Christmas Music!

24. Are your grades good?
--- We'll see in a couple days when grades come out.

25. Do you have any friends with benefits?
--- Ask John.

26. Would you date anyone on your top friends?
--- I dont have a "top friends" list


28. Who's page did you last visit?
--- Jennie D.

29. Last time you went out to lunch?
--- Yesterday. In N Out for Squid's bday

30. Do you watch the Gilmore Girls?
--- I wish I could say no, but my sisters sucked me in and I watched some on DVD

31. Have you ever enjoyed listening to Jack Johnson?
--- Very much so.

32. Have you ever seen or enjoyed watching the O.C.?
--- Indeed I have

33. Do you have one or more Britney Spears C.D.s?
--- Only the one I bought at the Target on Decatur and the 95 w/ my girlfriends in High School...right before we went to the pizza place and somebody almost got hit by a car

34. Which radio stations are your favorites?
--- pThis month: XM 35, 36, and 37 b/c they're all Christmas music

35. Are you a Lost fanatic?
--- Indeed I am.

36. Still have pictures of your ex?
--- I don't have an ex

37. Do you have a song by Ozzy Osbourne in your library?
--- I don't know any of Ozzys songs.

38. Alannis Morsette?
--- Oh yes. One of my first CDs was Alanis.

39. Do you watch Family Guy Regularly?
--- Not so much

40. King of the Hill?
--- I don't think I've ever seen it

41. Do you read trashy romance novels often?
--- Does Twilight count?

42. Do you ever forget to give a Christmas/birthday present?
--- Probably.

43. Do you sing obnoxiously in the car?
--- I would say no, but my passengers would probably say yes.

44. Do you sing obnoxiously in the shower when no one's home?
--- Not very loud, but I do sing sometimes.

45. Have you ever watched a little kid's show when you were over 12?
--- Of course I do. Especially when I'm around little kids. Watched the Barbie Nutcracker the other day.

[[The Necessary Love Questions That Aren't So Necessary]]

46. Have you ever pretended your crush was with you when they werent?
--- Huh?? How does that work?

47. Did you draw pictures for your first crush back in elementary school?
--- I don't know if I really had a crush in elementary.

48. Have you ever liked a girl/boy but didnt ask her/him out because you were afraid?
--- It takes a lot for ME to admit liking a person, so probably not.

49. Have you ever written a poem or story about your life?
--- Nope, but I should b/c I'm really good at poetry.

50. Have you ever spent over an hour thinking about nothing but your crush?
--- Probably.

51. Have you ever liked someone solely for their appearance?
--- Oh yes...mostly athletes though.

[[The Questions You Love:Completely and Utterly Pointless Ones]]

52. Do you eat all the servings in the food groups on a daily basis?
--- Of course I do not do that.

53. Are you ever a freak about cleanliness or organization?
--- Not a freak about it, but I do like my things organized so I can find them easily and I'm not a fan of my room or living area dirty.

54. Have you ever been to South America or Africa?
--- Not yet

55. Do you know how to knit?
--- No, but maybe when I'm old I will.

56. Do you have a cell phone or iPod with a patterned cover?
--- That's another negative.

57. Have you ever written love song lyrics yourself and put them in your profile?
--- That would be kind of creepy. No way.

58. Do you keep a diary or journal online?
--- Only this blog.

59. When you open your closet, what is the dominant color?
--- probably white. They're in my closet by color and white is first.

[[Truly Unusual This or That Questions]]

60. Baskin Robbins or Coldstone?
--- Baskin Robbins. You can't go wrong with cookies n cream.

61. Physics or chemistry?
--- None of the above please.

62. Earphones or headphones?
--- Earphones I guess

63. Pink or teal?
--- I don't care.

64. Earrings or a ring?
--- Both.

65. Commitment or casual dating?
--- I never did the casual dating and I guess I'm good at commitment now.

66. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings or Star Wars?
---I don't know. I've never seen them all.

67. Fly or road trip?
--- Depends where I'm going.

68. Starbucks?
--- Only for the Strawberries & Cream drink. Mmmm

[[Another Wave of Random Questions]]

69. What is your favorite Disney movie?
--- The Little Mermaid. I love Ariel. I used to walk around the house singing the songs and pretend I was Ariel in the bath or other places w/ a lot of water...back when I was really young of course.

70. Have you ever bought clothing at Sears?
--- Probably, I don't remember.



Wow, i can't believe I did that.

Friday, December 12, 2008

Things I Love

Everybody knows that it gets cold in Utah and I really don't like having to put on shoes and socks unless absolutely necessary. Until it starts snowing - and it sticks to the ground - I often wear my flip flops or any other pair of slip on shoes I can find. However, my feet are really cold until about May when it decides to warm up again. (Or I move down South, whichever comes first.)

To make up for it, I found these sweet Crocs at the mall one day and after debating in my head for seriously like 2 weeks whether or not it was worth it, I just bought a pair. I've never been a fan of Crocs on myself b/c I thought they were kind of ugly...however, I am now a lover of the Croc. Especially this pair called: MAMMOTH. They are SOOO warm and my feet are always toasty. I feel like I'm walking on a cloud b/c they're just the greatest.




A little while later I found myself perusing Bath & Body Works b/c I ran out of lotion and I saw this robe that I also couldn't get out of my mind for awhile. When I bought my lotion they gave me a $10 off purchase of $30 or more coupon. When the dates for that coupon finally hit I decided I HAD to have this robe! I made the purchase and I think it's been a mighty fine choice. I wear it all the time - I hate layering up so I come home from school and take off my jacket and jeans and throw a pair of shorts on and this robe and I am set until I have to step outside. My roommates are pretty jealous!! (The robe is currently on sale right now for about $29 at Bath and Body. The selection in stores is getting limited so go to their website (click HERE) where you can find all sorts of colors and sizes)





I also LOVE this Online radio station. I listen to it a lot while I'm studying on very low (I have to study w/ some kind of noise or my mind just goes all over the place) or while at home making dinner. It's easier than trying to bring my iPod all over and it's totally free! Can't beat that! Just set up an account - took me like 1 min - and start listening. It's called Slacker Radio. Click HERE.




and now...

Like Jimmy Buffet says: "MELE KALIKIMAKA!!"

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Monday, December 8, 2008

PICTURES

My sister helped me make a colorful background and it was all red and tan and cute ... and then I decided to make it all Christmasy ~ but I blew it! Sorry Coley!! Now it's white again and I don't remember how to make my name at the top look special and festive. Oh well, I'll try that part again later.

In the meantime, enjoy the pics!