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Resolute Goals

2012-01-10T07:11:00.000-07:00

I've realized I haven't made a resolution list in years!

I love goals...especially when I'm crossing them off.

Here are some items I want to work on this year:

1. Only concern myself with good friends who put an effort into returning my friendship.

2. Finish decorating the library/study/craft room.

3. Figure out my sewing machine and get to crafting!

4. Go to Thailand in March!
(this is #44 on my lifes list of 101 things to do)

5. Get my bum back in shape and lose the 6lbs I've gained since being married and the 4lbs I gained planning the wedding...and then maybe throw in 5 more for good measure (and if that could all happen before Thailand it would be much appreciated).

Ringing in the New Year

2012-01-05T12:01:00.005-07:00

I love good friends and I love small gatherings!

We had a mini party at our house on New Years,

and it was fun festiveness!

We hung out

played games,

smiled for the Cannon & Polaroid cameras,

we even put on festivus gear,
(Andrea is totally smizing!)

and just enjoyed ourselves.
(Jon is having the most fun I think)

We even lit off fireworks!!
(Yeah we're cool like that)

By the end of the night the house was partied in and we had a ton of fun Polaroids to prove it.

Happy New Year everyone!!

First Steele Christmas

2011-12-27T21:11:00.019-07:00

This was my first Christmas away from my parents and siblings....I may have cried once or twice. It's not that I was sad to be with the Steele family, it's just that I've never not been at my parents home for Christmas and I missed our traditions and the way their home feels during the season. Christmas Eve is a big hullabaloo at the Van Hoose house! We have Christmas dinner Fondue style with lots of sparkling cider to go around! It starts with a cheese fondue appetizer, then onto eating as much steak and shrimp as you can manage (cooking it yourself with the fry daddy in front of you on the table), and lastly we have a chocolate fondue dessert! To end the night my parents always teach us something or tell a story that has to do with the Christmas season and Christ. All of it's really special and dear to me.

Even though I knew I was going to miss my side of the family I was really excited to be in OUR home for Scott and mine first Christmas together. We got to sleep in Christmas day...well as much as I could. I had to wake up Scott so that we could look in our stockings and see what Santa brought! It was just awesome to have some alone time and to enjoy each others company on our first Christmas together. I made my mom's traditional Christmas breakfast, we drank sparkling cider & OJ mixed, opened presents, played with our awesome new Cannon 60D camera, watched a Christmas movie, took a nap, then met up with the family in the evening. It really was a perfect Christmas! Honestly I loved all the quality time I got with Scott over this whole Holiday. We shopped together, delivered presents together, went to the temple, lounged in front of the TV, and were pretty much just being an awesome couple!!

He's so talented! We sang Christmas songs he played on the guitar (and Beatles songs).

I really did enjoy the fun times with the Steele Clan this Christmas as well! They made me forget about not being at my parents and we just had good times! We played dodge-ball on Christmas eve! How awesome is that!?! I tried super hard to get Scott, but that boy was too good (or I'm not as good as I think I am), so I had to hit him with the balls after the game at close range..with his back turned. :-) Along with the dodge-ball there was lots of yummy food we ate, more games we played, family chatting, plus the kiddies acted out the Christmas Story (which was so super cute)! All in all, I'd say it was a successful good Christmas!

Seriously how cute is this baby!?! Half of my pictures may or may not be of this little girl.

I love being a Steele! This family is serious awesomeness!!

Christmas Cards

2011-12-22T17:53:00.000-07:00

Want to know another reason why the Christmas season is so awesome??
The Christmas cards!

I absolutely love getting Christmas cards!!

Seeing all our friends & families personalities in the different cards is my favorite!

This is Scott and mine FIRST ever Christmas card!! It really shows our different personalities and how we perceive the Holidays perfectly.

I just love my little Scrooge :-)

Here's an extra pic just cause I love it

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

the most wonderful time of year

2011-12-13T07:11:00.001-07:00

This truly is the most wonderful time of year!!
Oh yeah baby! You know I'm talking about the Christmas Season!

The excitement in the air and all the pretty sparkly things around me make me deliriously giddy!

This is the first year I've had a house (or townhouse) to decorate all to myself.

I want it to look like Christmas threw up in my house!

That's not overdoing it is it?? Haha!

I love all the Christmas festivus I have in our home so far. It's just perfect!
I'm sure my scrooge hubby loves it as well...on the inside.

Outside:
You can't really tell, but those are snowflakes hanging in the window. Uber cute!

Wreath...I made!

Inside:
Banner...I made!

Nutcrackers

Dining Room

Mistletoe!

Christmas Tree!

I love all these cute signs

Chandelier ornament. So pretty!

Stockings

I just LOVE all things Christmas!

My Christmas Wish List

2011-12-07T12:07:00.031-07:00

Dear Santa,

As you know, I've been a pretty awesome person this year! Since you work on the reward system, here is what I want (minus the camera Scott and I are already getting ourselves):

Echo Touch Gloves

You can play on your IPhone whilst keeping your hands warm!

I want them in this pretty olive color.

Craft Tool Box

I love these old train cases! This would be perfect to hold my crafts!

Love, love, love!

Shel Silverstein Books

Light in the Attic, Where the Sidewalk Ends, Falling Up

I loved reading these books when I was younger and I've decided I need them.

Ginger Beard

So I can be like Scott and keep my face warm when we snowboard, ice skate, or just walk around outside.

I love old movies!

There is this set of Doris Day films that I've been eying.

I'm on a sparkles kick lately. This sweater is uber cute!

If you're looking for a couples gift for Scott and I here are some ideas as well:

Camera Strap

Since I tend to drop things this would be awesomespice for our new camera.

I want it in olive green.

We love playing games with friends and family!

Anomia

It's a super fun card game!!

Ubongo

Fun tetris type game! There are different Ubongo games, I like this one below in the orangish-red box.

Croquet Set

Just because it's awesome

LOTR Blu Ray Extended Edition

Has to be extended edition and it has to be BluRay. We're stuck up like that...or nerdy.

One ring to rule them all!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

welcome to your Wedding Day!

2011-12-04T07:11:00.000-07:00

Happy 6 months anniversary!!

I realize I haven't posted on my wedding yet.
It's busy work getting into wife mode!
I would never in a million years want to plan another wedding,

but when the day finally came...it was perfect!!

The details:
I did a 40's do with the hair and took the pearl crown my mother wore to her wedding and twisted it into this accessory. It was my favorite!

How cool is my brooch bouquet?!? I love it for the fact that I can keep it forever! I have it on my piano right now in a vase. Notice the manatee brooch? Haha! That was for Scott.

Peacock boutonnieres for the men. Made that myself!

The day:
The wedding was at 1pm so I was able to relax and get ready with my mum, sisters, & bf Julie.
One thing I totally recommend is having your hair and makeup done for you! It was so fun and worth it to get pampered!
I had butterflies in my stomach the whole way to the Temple.

(I look nervous, but I swear I was nothing but ready!)
I just kept saying over and over to myself "I'm getting married today!"
It's was so surreal that the day had finally arrived.

Right before Scott and I went into the sealing room to be married we looked at each other and said "we should have eloped".
Haha!
It was just kinda nerve wracking to know that everyone was going to be staring at us and making a big deal of us tying the knot...which of course it is a big deal. We just weren't ready for people to be gushing over us.

During the ceremony I could not hold still!
I felt like I was going to burst out of my skin!
It was just a combination of it all.
Finally being there marrying my love; plus I had never seen Scott look at me like that before; plus the spirit was so strong; plus I was beyond happy!

After the ceremony we came out of the Temple to greet all our well wishers,

and take the customary photos.

Scott and I couldn't stop smiling!

Doesn't he look happy? :-)

I can honestly say I had never felt happier!
After the Temple we had a luncheon with our family and close friends at Settebellos.
I love that place!
It's true what they say that you never get the food on your wedding day though.
I was too excited to sit and eat. Plus I just wanted to be visiting with everyone.

After the luncheon we had more photos to take of the two of us, family, bridesmaids & groomsmen.

The whole Van Hoose Clan
(minus Christine & Benat)

The Whole Steele Clan

Groomsmen

(Chad, Santi, Scott, Jon, Zo)

Bridesmaids

(Julie, Bexxx, me, Jenna, Jen, Alex)

We had the reception in the evening at Pierpont Place and it was epic!

Chandeliers and white lights strung up, peacock feather centerpieces, mocktail bar, & yummy desserts!
It was awesome!
I have to say I hate the whole meet and greet part, but I know it's something that must be done because I didn't know all of his extended family and he didn't know all of mine.
When we finally got that out of the way we were finally able to dance!
I love to dance!

Our first dance
I had so much fun! I was a bit sweaty from shaking it in all the wedding dress layers, but who cares! It was my wedding day!
Scott was probably the better host because he mingled whilst I stayed on the dance floor all night.

I love all my family and friends and I'm so grateful they were there with me to celebrate marrying my love.

My only gripe is that I didn't get enough quality time with them all.

I wish I could re-live this day over and over!
(but with a smaller group so that I get my quality time)

It was the best day in the whole world!
Here are some more of my favorite pics of the day:

It really bugs Scott that his tie was off center...how did no one tell us during all these pics??

This is how Scott holds hands. He holds my neck.

I must say I LOVE photos! I love taking them and being in them.
Especially when I look like a princess! :-)

the countdown begins!

2011-12-01T12:33:00.002-07:00

Happy December 1st!

DAYS

UNTIL

CHRISTMAS!

That is all.

so very thankful

2011-11-21T07:11:00.056-07:00

The top 10 I'm so very thankful for this year:

The hubs (aka the ginger; aka Scott)

Getting married to him was the best thing to happen to me this year!

My parents

I'm lucky to have such amazing parents that have taught me with their example what kind of life I should lead.

My siblings

They are my best friends and no one makes me laugh more than them.

Fantastic in-laws

I'm super lucky that my in-laws are just like my own family. Not everyone has good in-laws so I'm extra grateful that I have the best!!

Friends

Scott and I really have the best group of friends. They are like family and I love them.

$$$

Not in the bling bling way but the practical way. I'm thankful that Scott and I have money enough to put a roof over our heads, food in the pantry, gas in the car, extra in our savings, & still enough left over to have little fun.

(this is us having fun at the BYU Football game)

Health

Besides a few colds (& kidney stones on Scotts part) we are a healthy couple with no major health problems.

Books

I just love to read!

(these are some of my favorite books that I own)

Sparkly Lights

I know a weird thing to be thankful for but regardless the season or the form the lights come in, sparkly lights always make me happy. Strung up on trees in the backyard for outdoor spring & summer fun; weddings with a ceiling of lights; chandeliers with lights refracting from all the crystals; and all the houses and trees aglow for Christmas!

Individuality

I'm thankful to have my own style, quirks, and ideas. I love being different! :-)

our first Halloween

2011-11-15T07:11:00.002-07:00

I forgot to post what we decided upon for our costumes.

I must say I feel like we could have done so much better!

We had some pretty cool ideas, but didn't try to put it together until the day of the party.

Big mistake!

Next year I vow to plan ahead!

For pulling it all together last minute though it worked out.

I was wanting 300, but found Roman/Gladiator instead.

Also, side note, Scott's sword was real!

He was pretty proud of that, and showed off by cutting food at the party with it.

Below are our awesome pumpkins we did as well.

Scott's is The Punisher and I did the starry night.

Love em!

Best Coast

2011-11-10T07:11:00.004-07:00

Was there ever a tale of more woe than that of Juliet and her Romeo?

Check out the video link below that Drew Barrymore directed for the band Best Coast.
Love all the hair & clothes!

Love the music!

Just Love!

Our Deal

**Plus it has the cute girl in it from Kick Ass and Donald Glover!

The Chicago Adventure

2011-11-07T08:23:00.044-07:00

Scott and I went to Chicago for our first time in October!

It's a beautiful city and we fully intend to go back.

There was adventure...and some misadventure.

Don't worry though, through all the "interesting" times, we still were having a blast!
Here are some of our bad luck moments and my favorite photos:
*Note: I left my camera at home so all photos were taken on my Iphone.

Our first train ride!! It really was fun! I want to take a trip on a train now!

We went to the Portishead concert the first night! Unfortunately it turns out the Portishead tickets Scott bought on-line were fakes...lame right!?! We will get our money back from that though! There was a small panic attack by Scott because the show was sold out, but luckily there were scalpers lurking about and we bought new tickets that actually worked! Scott would have been one unhappy camper if we missed the show. The band is from the UK and don't tour too often in the US.

We ate Gino's for breakfast one day...don't judge!

Our first day touring was a titch rainy.

Our spirits will not be dampened though!

Even if I do fall down the subway stairs because the stairs were slick due to said rain.

I really really love architecture and cool old buildings!

We paid a visit to the bean. Let me just tell you that this tourist attraction is totally worth it! Even if we did get mini-mugged right after. You heard right! Some hood rat threatened to pull a gun on us if we didn't give him money. Did we believe he had a gun? No, but Scott didn't want to take the chance. He pulled out a $10 and told the guy he was a terrible human being! OK...he didn't really say that last part, but we both thought it. Then the guy had the audacity to thank us for our kindness! Really...were you not just there when you threatened us?? Some people!

Take the river boat tour! Fast and easy way to see and hear about all the buildings histories.

This is the cute suburban town of Naperville, that's just a little jaunt outside of Chicago, where we stayed with the Steele clan of Jeremy, Mel, & kids! So darn cute! I'm referring to the family as well as the picturesque town! Did you know that there are different taxi services and if you take the wrong one from the city to the suburbs you could pay $100 as opposed to $30...yeah we learned that the hard way.

Small towns have the best sweet shops, not to mention the bomb diggity of antique stores!

Naperville also had a covered bridge!! So sleepy hollow, I loved it!!

We saw sights, spent time with the family, ate yummy food, walked through tree lined streets, and just enjoyed being in a fun new city! We definitely plan to go back. I didn't get to do my ghost tour! I so want to see the sites of H.H. Holmes and the Valentines Day Massacre!

Fallllllll!!!!!

2011-10-26T07:11:00.000-06:00

I don't know if any of you are aware...but I absolutely adore the Fall!!

The best fashion! 
(Cardigans and scarves!!)
  

Super yummy treats!

(pumpkin treaties, spices, hot coco!)

The perfect weather!

(crisp air, rainy days, fall leaves, fireplace smells in the air!)

Love!!!!

what to be for Halloweeny

2011-10-11T07:11:00.006-06:00

Now that I'm newly married I want to do a couples costume this year.

I know you're thinking cheesy,

but so what!

That's part of the fun of being a couple!

Here are some ideas that I'm throwing around:

Margot & Richie Tenenbaum [Royal Tenenbaums]

Shaun & Liz [Shaun of the Dead]

(though Scott says he can't be Shaun with a beard, no shaving allowed)

King Leonidas & Queen Gorgo [300]
(but maybe dressed a bit less scandalous)

Other ideas: Rogue & Gambit (or Wolverine cause he's pretty much bearded);
Zombies that died going to prom in the 50's;

Circus: Bearded lady (for Scott) or wolfman & I could be half man half woman or maybe reptilian lady...I can't think of other circus freaks I could be since I"m not tattooed or pierced or tall or short. I suppose I could just be a lion tamer, ring master, or trapeze artist to go with the circus theme, but it would be better to be a freak.
I just don't know...

halloween banner

2011-10-06T10:06:00.006-06:00

Sometime I'm so crafty!!

I made this cute Halloween banner last weekend:

With these cute girls:

Proof I did it myself:

Yay for craft night with the girls!!

Jaime A to Z

2011-10-03T03:03:00.049-06:00

A. age :: thirty-three (today!)

B. bed size :: king, holla!!

C. chore you hate :: cleaning the bathroom. toilets are gross!

D. dogs :: none yet, but someday!

E. essential start to your day :: brush teeth, I feel uber gross until I do

F. favorite color :: purple always and whatever other color strikes my fancy that day.

G. gold or silver :: silver new; gold antique.

H. height :: five.feet.nine

I. instruments you play :: none, but hopefully Scott can teach me (he says I'm too A.D.D. to learn, but you never know!)

J. job title :: wife; Missionary Travel & Visa coordinator

K. kids :: no bun in this oven!

L. live :: Salt Lake City, Utah (though in my heart I'll always be a Montana girl)

M. movies i love :: This is a tough one and changes all the time, but today and most of the time its: Shaun of the Dead, Labyrinth, Elf, Hot Fuzz, 300, Tucker & Dale vs Evil, & Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.

N. nicknames :: booty, pickle, James

O. overnight hospital stays :: nope, I'm unbreakable

P. pet peeve :: ignorance, thieves, & rudeness

Q. quote ::"Be excellent to each other." -Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure

R. righty or lefty :: right

S. siblings :: 3 older sisters= Kim, Becky, & Heather

2 older brother= Dan & Jon

T. time you wake up :: 6-8, depends on the day

U. university attended :: Does Dixie College count as a University??

V. vegetables you dislike: spinach (yetch!)

W. what makes you run late :: trying to decide what to wear

X. x-rays you’ve had :: 1 of my lungs (I got sick and they filled up with fluid)

Y. yummy food :: Thai!

Z. zoo animal favorite :: peacocks & gorillas (I used to have a life size stuffed animal of Koko the gorilla)

happy birhtday to me....next week

2011-09-27T09:11:00.023-06:00

Next week will be my golden birthday!!
I'm turning 33 on October 3rd!!
How lucky are all those 3's!!!
Since I'm growing up I've decided I shouldn't make such a big wish list of items I want.

Really though it's because I can't think of too much that I'm dying to have this year.
I already got what I wanted most...Scott.
(cue the awwwwwww's)

So here is my bitty list of the few items that I think are pretty darn cool and I wouldn't mind having for myself:

I love to Kill a Mockingbird! It's one of my all time favorite books. So why not wear a shirt and show my support. The website Out Of Print has a ton of cool shirts with old books on them. Plus each shirt sold they send a book to a community in need that doesn't have books, like Africa! I support and salute this endeavor!

I like DVD's. Scott and I own almost 200. So here are some I've had my eye on:

Gleaming the Cube

The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad

Oh Brother Where Art Thou

Mary Poppins

Forever 21 or Target gift cards

If...(Questions for the game of life). It's a book of questions! I've always thought this would be fun for road trips.

$$ Cold hard cash $$! Scott and I are buying a 60D Cannon Camera this year for our birthdays and Christmas gift to each other. Sooooo super excited about this!!! Everyone knows how much I love to take pics and I can't wait to have a camera that will shoot what I see and be awesome! Plus Scott really wants it to make some of the films the boys have been talking about doing. Not cheap to get a good lens to go on this bad boy though! Hence why we've canceled all other presents to each other for the rest of the year.

Or you don't have to get me a gift at all and just be my pal and acknowledge it's my day :-)

favorite memory

2011-09-22T10:25:00.001-06:00

I saw a short film where someone asked 50 people 1 question:

What is your favorite memory?

It got me thinking what my favorite memory is.

I have so many excellent memories with my family throughout the years.

I have a ton of fun memories with my friends.

I have a million amazing memories with Scott.

To call something my favorite is hard.

The 1 memory I can think of that encompasses all of my favorites...

My wedding day.

My family, my best friends, my ginger for a whole day!

A day where I was the center of attention and only job was to enjoy myself.

A day where Scott couldn't complain about all the pictures being taken.

A day I got to dance with Scott and shake my booty with friends & family.

A day where I got all the kisses I wanted.

A day where I was the belle of the ball!

This day is my favorite memory...so far.

Fried food, piggies, & rides!!

2011-09-19T09:39:00.001-06:00

It was the State Fair again!!

I absolutely love going to fairs and carnivals!

The excitement of the rides,

and games,

and fair food,

and piggies!!

Love!!!!!

Plus my parents got to come with me this year.

They really are the cutest!

I love the face fur my pops has grown :-)

Can't wait for next year already!

who, what, where...

2011-09-12T15:10:00.003-06:00

I hate not knowing the answers to questions or how something is going to end.
(hence why I peak in the back of books that I'm reading to know how things turn out)
These are some questions I'm going to ask God when I die:

Who killed JFK?

(I'm pretty sure there is some conspiracy there)

What is the purpose of mosquito's?

(seriously...I hate them with a fiery passion of a thousand suns!)

Where is Atlantis?

(I know it exists!)

I have some other smaller questions as well:

What's up with the Bermuda Triangle?

What happened to the Roanoke colonists?

Aliens??

As Mandy Moore sings "Someday We'll Know", it's true...someday Mandy we will both know and it's so exciting to think that all will be unfolded to us someday! Though I'm curious as hell, I'm OK to not rush my life along to find out. After all I'm a newly wed so this next stage of my life is just beginning! But don't worry, I will continue to add to my list curiousness because lets face it, I will wonder about this stuff until I die.

baking = wifey

2011-09-02T16:02:00.003-06:00

It may just be me,

but when I'm baking I feel like I should be listening to Christmas music.

It's just baking is so cozy

and feels so happy and family oriented to me.

So therefore the happiest music should be playing when I bake!

I baked these cookies yesterday

listening to Neil Diamond Christmas and my Polar Express Soundtrack.

It was a lovely fun evening!!

These are the first I made in my new home for my cute husband.

(he did have to help me find a recipe...he's the baker, but I do try)

I hope to start baking more and creating extravagantly glorious treats!
(I have high aspirations)

(this cake stand was my grandmothers and I love displaying treats on it!)

Nothing makes a house more homey than the smell of baked goods!

I feel so wifey!!

we're alive

2011-08-26T10:16:00.003-06:00

Recently I discovered this pod cast called We're Alive.

Yes it's about zombies,

and yes it's giving me some anxiety.

At first I was critical of the acting,

but now I'm hooked!!

I can't stop listening to it,

and I'm really worried about their survival!

It kind of reminds me of The Walking Dead comics and TV series.

(The new season starts this fall! Can't wait!)

Everyone knows that zombies are my favorite.

They completely freak me out, but I just feel like in those scary movies I could handle the monsters and be one of the few survivors.

I was on a big zombie kick a year ago, but had to cool it because it was making me a little high strung.

I was planning exit strategies for every building or parking garage I went into.

I was always looking around to see what items could be used as weapons.
If I went out at night I would be scanning the streets looking for biters and freaking myself out!

Plus I was constantly worried about Scott & mine plan if there was an attack.

So yup...it's kinda started again.

I can't not watch a movie or read a book without putting myself into it and thinking what I would do.

So of course I've put myself into this podcast and the seemingly no win situations they get themselves into.

I couldn't go to sleep last night because my mind was racing with zombie images and plans of escape.

It's a problem, I know.

At least if the time ever comes I'll be prepared...I hope

DVR

2011-08-22T08:15:00.001-06:00

Scott recently taught me about the all mighty DVR!
I've never had one before and it's amazing!!
I'm sure he is now regretting showing it to me because I've recorded amazing shows like:
America's Next Top Model
So You Think You Can Dance
and I have every intention of recording all the Lifetime and Hallmark Channel Christmas movies!
Technology is amazing!

one room done!

2011-08-09T09:08:00.004-06:00

I got one room completed in our house!

Granted it's the smallest room,
(our main level bathroom)
but having even that done makes me feel so accomplished!
Our guest will at least have one room to sit in that's done up! :-)
(though I still may change or add items)
I can't wait to get the rest of the house looking presentable!

Iron Chef Ginger

2011-08-04T10:32:00.004-06:00

My incredibly talented husband is a chef extraordinaire!

He is constantly coming up with new ideas for yummy dinners,
and yummier desserts!

Here was our meal last night:Hamburger patties infused with bacon and blue cheese with asparagus!
Sooooo tasty!
He made creme brulee after dinner as well!
Sorry I didn't get a picture of that,
I kinda fell asleep early without dessert.

chuck norris round house kick to the head!

2011-08-02T10:03:00.001-06:00

Sunday: Scott and I got our car broken into!

Which sucks in itself,
but double suck because my purse was in the car with over $500 in cash and gift cards we got as wedding gifts.
I was going to the bank the next day to deposit the cash so it was in my wallet. Plus my sparklers were in the backseat and I was going to save them for my birthday!
Let me just tell you how I feel:
Aaaggghhhhh!!!
Grrrrrrrr!!!!!
I want to cut a stupid crack head!
I'm so angry,
and sad,
and violated!
I don't understand how people can do this!
Here is what I want to do to these thieves:I really need to listen to my instincts more.
I first had a feeling to leave my purse in the house. I even turned around to leave it,
but the front door was locked and I didn't have my keys on me.
(I guess Scott being 10 feet away was too far)
Next I got out of the car and forgot my purse. I had the feeling to grab it.
I went to open the car door and Scott had just locked it, so I left it.
It would have taken 2 seconds to yell to Scott to unlock the door, but I didn't.
Always, always, always follow your instincts!

Tuesday: I found my purse in the dumpster by the crime scene!!
I had a feeling to check where I've already checked twice before, and I am not ignoring my gut feeling anymore after the theft.
There was my purse just sitting on top!
Granted it was totally ransacked and smelly, but I have peace now knowing that I found it.
Things they took: Of course all the money and gift cards,
my ID and insurance card,
some prescription medicine,
my MAC makeup and peacock compact,
sunglasses and other small items.
I got back my sparklers though! Wooohooo!
Also, my temple recommend card,
and all the hour off parking passes I've been saving up for the Gateway!

I'm still angry and ticked that they got so much from me,
but I've learned to not ignore those small promptings, gut feelings, holy ghost, all of the above.
Maybe that's what God was trying to teach me.

the honeymooners

2011-07-29T09:27:00.005-06:00

I keep thinking about our honeymoon
and how much fun I have vacationing with my ginger.
In my opinion for the first year of newlywed bliss
couples should go on honeymoons every month!!
(Actually that's a great idea! I think I will try to work in mini-moons every month for Scott and I)
Scott and I went to Grand Cayman on our honeymoon in June

and it was awesome!!
We snorkeled in perfect crystal clear warm water,
scuba dived with mermaids,
went on catamaran cruises,
played with sting rays,
discovered pirate caves,
went to Hell,
and mostly just chillaxed!
I loved having my Ginger all to myself for a whole week and doing whatever we felt like!
(though I'm still of the opinion that friends should come on honeymoons)

Green River Goodness

2011-07-26T08:13:00.000-06:00

I love beautiful scenery,

I love easy hikes that go somewhere cool,

I love nature!

Last weekend we went down to Green River in Southern Utah to run the river with some friends, alas the road was washed out so we had to content ourselves with just swimming in the muddy river and doing a little hiking.

It was so fun to get out with some friends after working on the house so much.

busy bee

2011-07-08T09:09:00.014-06:00

I can't believe it's been a whole month since I've posted anything! What with the wedding, honeymoon, family outings, & trying to get our home together in order I haven't had any down time! Every day I come home from work Scott and I are working on the house. It has been a major chore to clean the bachelor pad out and organize it all to be married couple worthy (note: I miss hanging out with my friends all the time). Half the stuff in the house isn't even Scott's! I've made a big pile of items that are going to the D.I. and that the Steele clan need to come take away. I've never had a whole house to decorate and organize before and it's a bit overwhelming at times. The town home is 1900 sq feet! We have 3 bedrooms & 2 baths on the top level; family room, dining room, kitchen & half bath on the main level; storage room, laundry, bathroom, & big rec room on the bottom level. Here are some samples of what we've been busy doing, the final product will hopefully be coming soon! You just get pics of the living room for a teaser :-)

I don't know if the before pictures convey how cluttered the living room was. There was stuff in every corner that didn't need to be there just making a mess! I. DO. NOT. DO. CLUTTER! I'm not into knick knacks and I like things organized. I'm kind of anal that way. I love pictures and decorations that have meaning. Like the green chair in the corner. That was my grandmothers and I love it! There is also an 8MM camera on the DVD shelf of Scott's, which I love! I love things retro and fun. I will get close up pics of how it's decorated once I finish it. So excited for it to be done hopefully someday soon! If anyone has any tips I will gladly take them! I wish Nicole lived up here to give me decorating advice, she's an expert!

wedding details soon to come...

2011-06-09T16:23:00.004-06:00

I can't believe I'm married!!!

I will post more details on the whole event soon!

Naughty Bridal Shower

2011-05-30T10:33:00.002-06:00

My best friends and sister seriously went above and beyond for my naughty bridal shower. It was so much fun! Though I still think it's awkward being the center of attention and pulling naughty thing after naughty thing out in front of everyone!

Side note:
My co-workers also gave me a bridal shower that I didn't get pictures of (sorry!).
It's always fun to see everyone outside of work
and eat super yummy coconut key lime cupcakes!
They are my favorite!!
(but only these ones that my boss makes....she's the best at these cupcakes!)

Here are some highlights of the awesomeness from my naughty shower.

What it looked like:

Who was there:
(sorry, I didn't get a pic of everyone)
(These are my cute new in-laws!)

Best friends!

Sissy!

What went down:

Lots of this naughty stuff

What I wore:

(Tank-Target $8, Sweater-F21 $22, Jeans-Levi $40, Boots-Nordstrom Rack $70, Necklace-Grandmothers)

Thanks everyone!!
I can't wait to put all the gifts into use!

stressful good times

2011-05-24T09:36:00.006-06:00

I don't know if anyone has ever mentioned this before,

but planning a wedding is seriously stressful!
Maybe it's more stressful for me because I'm a control freak
and feel the need to have my hand in every aspect of the wedding?
Or because I wanted to do this somewhat on a budget
and made some awesome boutonnieres (15),
hair accessories (27),
& necklaces (15)
for the bridesmaids, nieces, and groomsmen?
It could be because I've still yet to find a cake that makes me go
Mmmmmmmm!?
(wedding is only 1 1/2 weeks away!)
Maybe it was trying to get scuba certified in my short 2 month engagement?
In fact maybe it's having a short 2 month engagement??
It's probably all of these combined.

Regardless of the stress though, I'm super excited!!
I love all the accessories I've made
(with lots of help from my girls & sissy Becky),
I love all the little details,
and I just love how everything is turning into what I want!
The day of is going to be so much fun and super awesome!!

I love....

2011-05-13T14:32:00.005-06:00

I love warm Saturday afternoons

I love deals
& I love my ginger!
Last Saturday Scott and I went to the parking lot sale at RC Willey
and got this amazing table for $25!!We didn't even go there for a table (we are looking for a bed),
but Scott has the eye for deals and found it!
(I should totally take him thrifting with me!)
It's a tall table that has an extra leaf to add for big parties,
or take out when it's just the two us!
(I was totally just singing Will Smith's song when I said that)
I was just mentioning earlier that day that I wanted a tall table and woo-la!
The legs are a little banged up because it was the floor model,
but we are going to paint it to match our home anyway.
This will be my first big project after we get married & it makes me a little nervous.
I really don't want to mess it up cause this is "our" first table,
and will be the center for food good times with friends and family,
game nights,
and craft nights.
It's a little daunting,
so wish me luck!
This is me finally getting out of the heat! I was sweating out on that pavement looking for deals.

country girl

2011-05-10T15:55:00.008-06:00

I'm not sure many people know this about me,
but I'm kind of a

country girl.

(me & Jen on top of Angels Landing in Zion.
Proof I'm country because I wear a cowboy hat??
Probably not, but I do own 3 of em...and cowboy boots.)

I don't know if it's because I'm from
the wide open spaces of Montana,
that I'm a romantic,
that my parents listen to it,
or some other factor.

But whenever I need to unwind,
I'm having a hard time,
or I'm feeling extra lovey,
it's country music I turn on.

I feel like it re-centers me,
makes time go slower,
makes the world seem more innocent
and simple.

In fact it makes life feel small town,
like my home town of
Kalispell Montana
and the summers I spent at our place in
Salmon Idaho.
I love that feeling.

**I should put a disclaimer that not all country music is awesome and makes me feel this way. Just like not all Radiohead makes me want to make out...unless it's In Rainbows, that album totally makes me want to make out!

wedding inspirations

2011-05-02T11:15:00.014-06:00

Peacocks

Everyone in Black

Chuck taylorsBrooch Bouquet
Pops of Peacock color:
Royal Blue
Emerald GreenImperial Purple (just cause I love it)

Peacock hair accessory

Peacock boutonnieres
Duston Todd Photography

Reception

White lights strung up everywhereWith chandeliers
A dance floorMocktail Bar
Cupcake cake

One month away! I'm so excited!

my future favorite room

2011-04-28T13:21:00.007-06:00

When I was young girl to pass the time in church I used to draw house plans and design how the furniture would be laid out in every room. The most important room and the one all the plans would be laid around was always the library. Ever since I can remember I've always wanted a home with a library! A whole room dedicated to books!

My home will have that castle turret which is where the library will be located
with a cozy fireplace and tons of windows
a ladder to get to all the glorious books that are stacked to the ceiling
and a spiral staircase to get to the second level that is full of more books and open to the floor
below
a cozy window seat is a must

and chaise loungeSeriously it doesn't get much better than that!

The Marrying Kind

2011-04-13T09:13:00.010-06:00

Every girl dreams about the man she will marry one day and of course I'm no different. My tastes have definitely changed throughout the years and looking back at them all I realize how very awkward and unhappy things could have been if I ended up with any of them.

David Bowie from the movie Labyrinth:
He had it all! The tights, the hair, the lip gloss! Jareth was a force to be reckon with! He was a bit domineering, but I think the singing made up for it.

My big brother, Dan:
I used to carry around his graduation picture with me in elementary school when he went off to the Navy. All my friends thought he was so dreamy and wanted to marry him, but I was possessive. He was my big brother and super strong and they couldn't have him! So I told them all they couldn't marry him because I was.

Prince Eric
Definitely the most handsome Disney prince! Plus I've always wanted to be a mermaid, which means we were kinda destined for each other...or so I thought. I mean he's a cartoon so it would have been really hard to work around that.

Johnathan Taylor Thomas
Cutest little guy ever!! It's the little part that had our future life together on the rocks though. When I realized he was never going to grow I had to move on. Of course at this stage in life, pre-teen, the guys changed weekly so it wasn't too hard to replace him. I had Zack from Saved by the Bell, Shawn from Boy Meets World, Johnny Depp in 21 Jump St, Johnathan Brandis from Seaquest, Sean Astin from Toy Soldiers (first time I drooled over muscles from a guys shirt off), & many more.

Brandon FlowersNot only is he the lead singer of my favorite band, The Killers, he's uber sexy and was raised Mormon! What luck! The odds of us meeting and him wanting to become active again were totally high! Of course he does have a wife already...

Gerard Butler
This was my last marriage fantasy before Scott. I thought for sure if we ever met we would fall madly in love! I mean how could we not?? I'm awesome and he's Scottish and has a beard! Yum!!

THE WINNER:

Scott Steele
I've been wanting to marry this kid for the last year & a half! So what does Scott have that all these other guys don't?? He doesn't wear tights, we're not related, he's not a cartoon, he's already gone through puberty, he's not a character on a TV show or movie, he's not already married, and he doesn't smoke. Plus having someone real and a real marriage to plan, though stressful, is far better than all the fantasy ones! Scott is definitely the best for me and is soooooo the marrying kind!!

a bit obsessed

2011-04-11T09:19:00.001-06:00

Recently it's come to my attention that I own 24 cardigans & 16 scarves!!

You're probably thinking does a person really need that many of either??
The answer is yes!!
For a girl who wears cardigans and scarves almost everyday it's dire to have at least this many. Also, in case your wondering I have plans to buy more.
May the collection never end!!

Always say yes!

2011-04-04T10:23:00.007-06:00

When your super cute boyfriend ask you if you want to make snow angels with him, always say yes!! I know opting to write I love you in the snow is just as cute, but I will always regret not jumping in and making an angel with him. Who cares if you get a little wet! Let me rewind a bit and start from the beginning though:

My Amazing April Fools in Love Weekend

We went to Scott's family cabin up in Oakley this weekend with our closest friends. I love his cabin! We played games, watched movies, ate amazing meat and banana macadamia nut pancakes. We even were lucky enough to have a snow storm Saturday night and wake up to a winter wonderland Sunday morning! Lucky for us we had snowmobiles! By Sunday afternoon everyone had left for home and it was just Scott and I. We decided to go up snowmobiling around the mountain behind his cabin. Did I mention there was a ton of new snow and it was extra beautiful with it blanketing everything!?! Cause it totally was! We get to the top and there is perfect untouched snow. Here is the point where Scott asked me to make snow angels. Being in jeans I didn't want to ride around all wet, so I said no and let him make a snow angel himself. I wrote him a cute note of I Love You in the snow though to make up for it. After helping Scott out of the deep snow I investigated a little path through the trees and when I turned around Scott was down on one knee with a ring in his hand! My super cute boyfriend was asking me to marry him! It was perfect!! The weekend, the snow, being in a place we love secluded from everyone, and being so in love. I couldn't have asked for anything more!

Scott even picked out the ring all by himself! He's so amazing and I'm so in love with him! I really feel immensely lucky to have him and am beyond happy!

writing it all down

2011-03-21T16:13:00.004-06:00

I love my journal! I wouldn't say I'm the best at keeping up on it and writing everything down, but I try. I'm not an everyday writer, or even an every week writer, but I do try to write in it at least once or twice a month, plus all my fun collages and pictures I paste in! I feel like when my kids, or even when I myself will read back on whats in it, I don't want it to be about the mundane everyday stuff. I want to read about my favorite events or what my most trying situations were. That's why I don't feel the need for everyday writing, I'm sure my future generations will have A.D.D. like me and just want the highlights. :-) Here are some examples of how I journal:(Life's bucket list)

(Church notes)

(Events with my thoughts)

(Poems I write and puffy paint)

(Quotes)

**Note I do write real journal entries, I'm just not going to post pictures of that so you can enlarge and read my deepest secrets!! Also, I pretty much use puffy paint or colorful gel pens on every page...It's my favorite!!

Anyway, I just got a new journal this last week and every time I walk by it in my room I'm so excited to start writing in it! I think that's key when you go journal shopping. You need to find one that inspires you and makes you want to use it. I think it's interesting how every time I get a new journal it coincides with me starting a new chapter in my life. This last journal I just finished began with me preparing and going through the Temple for my first time. This journal will begin with me preparing and marrying my love Scott. I find the best journals are skcetch books, cause I hate lined paper for journals, I don't like to be confined by lines.
I also already have future journals waiting to be used. This one below I got from one of my best friends Alex for Christmas. I was going to use it for myself, but I think it will be the perfect journal for my future little boy. I want to start a journal for each of my kids until they can write in it themselves. I will write about the cute things they do, paste in their art work, and express over and over how much I love them. I absolutely loved when my mum would read me her journal entries about me. It made me feel special.

PS- Does anyone know how to print blog posts? I may want to add some to my journal sometimes.

Tattoo

2011-03-09T15:09:00.007-07:00

I'm sure most of you have heard me mention it one time or another, but I've always wanted to get a tattoo! Scott thinks sleeves on girls are sexy, so I know he would be cool with it. I even have it all planned out. I only want the sleeve from my shoulder to my elbow with stars and a peacock. Kinda like these images, but somehow intertwined with bold colors (especially purple)! It would be so sexy awesome!! The sad thing is I realize I can never have this being a member of the LDS church and the rule of treating my body like a temple, which I agree with for the most part. I've even thought about the repercussions of having it as a mom or grandma cause it could look pretty saggy when I'm old and I wouldn't be setting a good example for the kiddies, but seriously what a bad A mom/grandma I would be with my super awesome tats! I know all the reasons why I shouldn't, but I also just can't help but want it! Plus with it only to my elbow I could wear a small sweater if I need to cover it at any time. Now if only I could get the church to pass off on this! I always kick myself for not getting one when I wasn't an active member of the church cause then I could have chalked it up to my wild days, but alas, I didn't want to disappoint my father back then and get one. So for now, every once in awhile I look up the artwork and plan it out for the day that maybe it will be possible for me to get one.

Thyme & Seasons

2011-03-07T13:11:00.002-07:00

Going to chain restaurants is one of my least favorite things to do. Of course I do it once in awhile, but I don't see the purpose of going to chain restaurant when you live in a city that offers so much more! I love the out of the way places that are cute and quaint; especially if the food is super yummy! Recently I discovered a new restaurant up in North Salt Lake. Actually it's a restaurant, kitchen store, & art gallery called Thyme & Seasons. The thing that really makes this place awesome though is Chef Hai! I've never been to a place that the chef will actually come out to your table and find out what you like, go back and make it himself (which there is a window to the kitchen so you can watch him work if you want), then have him serve it to you. This man definitely has charisma and he makes such tasty food! I went there 3 times within a week and left feeling super satisfied every time! He promised he wouldn't make me fat by eating there so much though...I like those kind of promises :-)

I forgot to take pictures of my Philly Cheese Steak and cheese cake that I ate. Both super tasty!!

Plain frame no mo!

2011-03-01T03:03:00.002-07:00

In case you were wondering, sometimes I'm super crafty! Mostly my crafts are confined to my journal and come in the form of me coloring, making collages, or using puffy paint; but recently I totally made plain frames into cool individual frames! For a first attempt I'm pretty pleased at the results.

(I think I need to get some sand paper and distress this one a little bit??)

I'm still working on the bracelets I wanted to get done. I ran into a glitch, but I think I got it figured out. Those pics will be coming soon!

Yellow Bird

2011-02-21T09:09:00.000-07:00

I've always had a hard time wearing yellow because I feel it makes me look like I have jaundice. My skin tone is very olive. I've always hated not getting to wear it because I love yellow! For some reason yellow feels like a retro color to me, and I love the idea of being a retro/alternative dresser. :-) Anyway, this last weekend I went shopping with my girl Alex and found the cutest mustard shirt I just couldn't live without! Now my first thought was "Blast, why can't I wear yellow!!! Curse you Universe!" Then I put it on and it turns out mustard doesn't affect my skin like other yellows do!! The loophole!! I just love loopholes.

(note: the pictures make the yellow look brighter than it actually is. I swear it's a mustard.)

(If you tell me it still looks like I have jaundice I will be crushed! But still tell me because I don't want to look like I'm a sicko.)

VD

2011-02-16T08:52:00.005-07:00

I'm not much into Valentines and all the hype that surrounds it, but I am a girl and to be surprised with something lovely does makes me feel special, espeically when I've been sick for a week! Look at my lovely VD gifts that Scott gave me:

Isn't this vase awesome!! I'm going to put it in our house with peacock feathers sticking out of it.

Yum, yum!! Chocolate covered strawberry's are always a good gift.

I made Scott a card with the top 10 things I love about him. I should have taken a picture of it. On the cover it said "I love you as big as the universe". Haha! Actually I think I will make that a tradition every Valentines. Instead of buying each other Valentines gifts, I want us to write each other a love note. It would be more romantical and personal.

XOXOXO

Sundance 2011

2011-02-09T08:09:00.011-07:00

I love going to Sundance! It's so awesome to meet the directors and actors and hear what they have to say on the movie. Plus it's just cool seeing something before the masses, it makes me feel posh and better than everyone. :-) This year Scott and I got a little carried away and spent a lot of money and saw a bunch of movies! Which was awesome, but also exhausting! Here are some of the films I saw in order of most favorite to least favorite:
(side note: most titles are links to their trailers)

1. Silent House. It was filmed all in one take and was scary and had a twist...It. Was. Amazing! Plus I think Scott is now in love with the Olsen twins little sister. She did do a pretty spectacular job though.

2. Troll Hunter. A foreign film and a documentary revealing the truth about trolls!

3. On the Ice. This one felt genuinely Sundance to me because there were no big names and it was the directors first big film. Plus the music and cinematography were beautiful!

4. Knuckle. A documentary about bare knuckle boxing in Ireland. Really interesting! By the end I really cared about this little family we were following even though I couldn't understand everything they said.

5. Submarine. This was an all around good film. I liked the way it was directed and the script, but I mostly just liked the director. Richard Ayoade is hilarious!! Seriously the best Q&A I've ever been too. I now need to watch the British series called the IT Crowd with him in it.

6. Perfect Sense. Ewan McGregor & Ewen Bremner. Love me some Scottish men! It did have excessive boobies in it which I was not a fan of, but the story was really cool and interesting.
7. Vampire. While watching this film I felt how long it was and got a little bored. It did move slow, but it was one that lingered with me. The cinatomagraphy was really good and the movie kept me thinking about the content long after it was over. It made you root for the serial killer...cause by golly he had standards!

8. Son of No One. All star cast!! Katie Holmes, Channing Tatum, Ray Liota, & Tracy Morgan. Another New York cop movie and yes I may have cried a bit.

9. The Guard. Another cop movie set in Ireland with Don Cheadle and Brenden Gleeson, it was pretty hilarious!

These last two films weren't bad by any means, it's just that I felt I would have been OK to wait a month and see them for half the price in the theater when they come out. Which they will eventually because of the names attached to them.

Every year we learn something new about how we want our Sundance experience to be the next year. This year we learned that it's not worth going unless it's the premier, no more shows in Ogden, and try not to pack so many films into one day when you had to get up at 4am. So excited for next year already! **Please note that Scott would probably not place these films in this order. You will have to ask him his opinion. Also, he saw 2 more films. Devils Double and Hobo with a Shot Gun.

Let the crafts begin!

2011-01-18T15:30:00.008-07:00

I'm always envious of crafty people and their abilities to make something unique and cool. Now you would think because I'm envious that I'm not a crafty person, but au contraire! I actually have so many ideas swirling in my head that I could forever keep myself busy! My problem is lack of knowing where to begin...and maybe some laziness. I keep thinking, oh when I get married I'll create so many things! I guess my thinking is that I don't have my own home to create fun and fantastic things for. But you see right there I'm setting myself up. What makes me think I'll create big awesome things for my house when I'm not even doing small projects now?? Well that way of thinking is no more! I will start making unique and exciting things now!

Goal 1: paper mache bracelet. I went to New York like 5 years ago and had a brilliant idea that I was going to take the subway maps and make a cool paper mache bracelet...well I still have the maps and no bracelet. Plus I recently had an idea of making peacock feather bracelets for my future bridesmaids (no I'm not announcing anything). Needs the same supplies I believe. So I may as well do them both!

Goal 2: make a quilt. I've always wanted a patch work quilt and what better way to get one then by making it myself. Now I don't quite know how to do that, but I figure I can at least start collecting the different fabrics.

Goal 3: bedazzle picture frames. Ok not really bedazzled picture frames, but I want to buy some cool looking old frames and superglue items onto it to make it more artsy and unique. Such as, old keys, peacock feathers, lace, owl pendants, broaches, ect.

I have many other projects that I want to do, like making an apron, a cardigan, a necklace holder, clips for my hair, some Christmas decorations, and more...but I need to start small so I don't overwhelm myself. Plus I need a sewing machine for some of them, that's on my list of items to search out and buy. I will begin collecting items for the 3 projects above this week! I'm so excited! Also, if anyone is looking for inspiration my friend Nicole is a craft style genius! Seriously blog stalk her! She's amazing and has an eye for awesomeness! I hope to post pictures of some completed crafts in the near future. If anyone wants to have an awesome afternoon craft session let me know and I will let you join in!

Winter Wonderland

2010-12-28T16:19:00.006-07:00

I've decided that snowflakes are my favorite winter thing. Here's why:

1. Whoville is in a snowflake.
2. They are all different and unique.
3. Walking around at night in a snow lightly falling makes the world muffled and peaceful.
4. You can make fun things out of snow: snowmen, snow angels, snowballs.
5. Snowflakes are super pretty individually and collectively. They cover the ground making everything crisp and beautiful.

It's a Christmas Miracle!

2010-12-06T08:33:00.011-07:00

I'm always surprised when I find out people don't think Christmas is the most magical and awesome time of year. It really is folks and here is why:

1. Your heart grows bigger filling you with love and making everyone a little bit nicer and more giving like the Grinch.
2. Pretty sparkly lights & glittery decorations everywhere you look!
3. Decorating the house & tree! I love rediscovering the beautiful ornaments and the treasures to decorate the house with!
4. Good boys and girls. Kids are more well behaved and it's so fun seeing their excitement and innocence. It's infectious!
5. The yummy treaties that are in abundance. Especially the treats you only get this time of year like candy canes and eggnog. Yum yum!
6. Christmas music. Whether it's carolers or just goodness coming from the radio, you can't help but be happy when you listen to Christmas music.
7. Christmas movies (yes I'm also talking about the made for TV Christmas shows on Lifetime and the Hallmark Channels). They always end happy and perfect!
8. Snow! It's the one time of year that even snow haters wish for it. If that's not Christmas magic, then I don't know what is!
9. Giving and getting Presents! Who doesn't love getting presents and buying some for your favorite people or for those families in need!?!
10. Joy to the World! The spirit of the season is in everything, everyone, and everywhere you look! It's practically impossible to not be happy everyday!

Merry Christmas everyone!!

Dear Santa

2010-12-01T00:01:00.008-07:00

Dear Santa, I've been a very good girl this year. I even listened to Christmas music throughout the year in honor of your festive holiday and the warm tinglies it brings. I've compiled a short list of things I deserve. Feel free to pack what you can on the sleigh to bring to me this Christmas Eve. (Please note that I want all these items equally. This is no particular order)

1. Sewing Machine (that ruffles, can do quilts, and is easy to use)
2. Polaroid Camera & film
3. Kandinsky Painting (painting replica not print)
4. Purple acoustic guitar
5. Undercover Blues DVD
6. White Nooka watch
7. The Last Unicorn Soundtrack
8. Black & White houndstooth scarf
9. Red Star Trek Shirt
10. Tales From 1,001 Nights, Penguin Classics book
11. Will Smith BluRays: I Am Legend, Independence Day, & Men In Black (this one can just be DVD)
12. Gift Cards:
*Target-mittens, socks, & tights
*Amazon- because I can always find fun stuff there
*DSW- purple heels
*Mac-fun eyeshadow
13. Purple moon boots or Violet moon boots: 9
14. Wool raccoon animal cap
15. Purple converse low tops: 8 1/2 (in women)
16. Disney DVD's: Little Mermaid & Beauty and the Beast (or any of them cause weirdly I don't own a single Disney classic)

Santa, Thanks for teaming up with Jesus to make the best time of year! Your biggest fan!
Jaime

Purple-itis

2010-11-22T09:11:00.005-07:00

Thanksgiving is a time for giving thanks and I've come to the conclusion that this year I'm most grateful for the color purple cause it's my favorite. Forget freedom and loved ones, I've got a pretty color! It's a great feat to come to a favorite color conclusion after all. I've wavered over the years on this decision (cause I felt like I was being too girlie by loving purple), but I always come back to it and it's still awesome and I don't care if it's girlie cause it's a hot color! Here are a few of my favorite things that are a touch cooler than normal cause their purple:

Eyeshadow

Snow boots

Jazz Jersey

Tights/Leggings

Polish

Clothes

Converse shoes

Purple goes with everything!! It's really the most versatile and glorious of colors.

Singin with a stolen set of pipes!

2010-11-11T09:19:00.009-07:00

Sometimes I like to pretend I can sing. I've always wished I could just pick up a guitar and sing some awesome song and amaze everyone. I would make the boys love me and the girls wish they could be as cool as me! That's probably why God didn't bless me with this gift though, he knew I wouldn't use my power for good, but for world domination. It's why I never learned guitar either, why learn to play an awesome song if I can't be the one in the spotlight singing it!? I guess I could always learn pitch and notes...but really, either you got it or you don't, and I couldn't hit a high note to save my life! So I settle for putting on my Ipod and pretending that the voice coming through the speakers is me and everyone loves me! My favorite pretend rock star voice is always Pink. If only God would have given me the choice I would have stolen her voice! I love how raw and gritty and amazing her voice is! I don't want a girly girl voice that's just pretty, I want soul and angst! Which is why when Pink comes on the radio I will never change the station....she has what should have been mine! There are a few exceptions when I go for pretty though, one is Faith Hill. Where Are You Christmas is totally my song! Sometimes I like to pretend I'm at a ward talent show singing this and I surprise everyone with this tremendous voice that I've kept a secret. It ends with everyone envying me and world domination. Hey if you're gonna dream, dream big right!?

Ps- If you can name what movie the title is from then you're awesome and we can be friends.

Whip It Good!

2010-10-20T10:13:00.000-06:00

There is a part of me that really wants to be a roller girl. The part of me that likes to hurt people AND roller skate. The two go together like PB&J...kinda. I mean who didn't toy with the idea after seeing Whip It?!? That movie was roller derby awesomeness! Here's what's holding me back though.
1) I can't seem to find the perfect roller girl name. Here are a couple I've been toying with: Smackajewea, Punky Bruiser, The PunisHer, Avra Cadavera, Hot Fuzz, ManaTease (that one is for Scott)...none seem to fit just right though.
2) I would have to fork out over $100 bones for new skates, padding, and a helmet.
3) I would have to commit 3 nights a week to it for practice and bouts. That's the part that's really holding me up. I'm in softball one night a week and that annoys me. I feel like I already have a job that I have to be at 8 hours a day/5 days a week and church for 3 hours every Sunday that nothing else should demand a set amount of time from me.
...Ahhhh, what to do!? I'm torn...knocking people to ground sure would be awesome!

Going Gaga

2010-10-14T08:49:00.006-06:00

It appears I'm going to have to eat my words that I wrote in my hate post about Lady Gaga. Scott you better stop reading now cause I know of your aversion to her...that we once shared. I admit it now...I like her. Ever since Glee (which is one of the best show's on TV) did Lady Gaga day, she's been slowly seeping into my like category. It started with me buying the Glee versions of her songs from I-Tunes and loving them. So then the next step of course was to borrow a CD from my pal Nicole (the one I actually gave her for her birthday) and copy it. It's one of my favorite CD's to listen to now. I still think Lady Gaga is a dirty freak, but she's gritty and raw and knows how to spin a beat. The girl has a gift for songs that just hook me.

Happy Birthday to Me!

2010-09-21T08:36:00.010-06:00

Sooooo my birthday is coming up on October 3rd! Like you guys didn't already know! :-) I've decided this year I'm going to take a page from Madbeard and post my birthday wish list. No it won't be in a cool video format like his cause I'm not tech friendly with cool computer gadgets. So it's just a wish list with some links. Now don't feel obligated to get me anything...but if you want to I won't fight it.

Things I like:

1. DVDs (can be new or used):
Grease
Sherlock Holmes
500 Days of Summer
Doris Day Collection Volume 1 & 2
Newsies
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Chipmunk Adventure (cartoon)
10 Things I Hate About You
Stardust
Ferngully
Gladiator
Undercover Blues

2. Music (can be new or used):
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - Fit To Be Tied
The Last Unicorn Soundtrack
The Best of the Runaways
Weezer - Hurley
Romeo & Juliet Soundtrack
We Were Promised Jetpacks
Kellie Pickler

3. Books:
I really want this whole collection of new Penguin Classics. The books are so cute! I already own a few. Here are some I still need:
Alice In Wonderland
The Odyssey
Great Expectations
The Woman in White
Oliver Twist
Little Women
A Christmas Carol
Emma

4. Peacocks:
Peacock book ends
Necklace
Peacock feathers (you can find these at craft stores)
Really I'll take anything peacock...or elephant for that matter.

5. Clothes: (I wear a medium in women's, small in men's, large in teeny bop)
David Bowie Tee
Star Trek Shirt in Red
Sometimes I Worry About Zombies Tee
Fuzzy earmuffs & fingerless mittens...preferably in gray

6. Misc:
I-phone hard case. Mine is wearing out cause I drop my phone so much.
Jazz tickets
Paper lanterns

I realize this list is ginormous! Who's wish list isn't? I just wanted to make sure people had options and are aware of my desires. Also, you can find most these items on Amazon.

Please note: If you get me a gift not on the list I will still accept it.

School is cool!

2010-08-24T08:13:00.014-06:00

With everyone starting school this week it's making me a little bit jealous. The weather has chilled up a little bit making the mornings perfect fall nippiness. I think my true calling in life was to be a history teacher or a librarian at a high school. Sometimes I debate going back to school to do this, but then the thought of paying all that money to make the same amount I make now doesn't seem like the logical thing to do. I do so love the atmosphere though! The smell of cleaning products and books in the halls; the excitement of starting each year fresh; the brand new school supplies just begging to be used; the new school clothes; the school spirit! I just love everything about school! I really, really look forward to the day that I have kids and I can volunteer and be involved at their schools. I can't wait to bask in it's awesomeness once again.

It's the Claw!

2010-08-18T15:47:00.014-06:00

I've decided painted nails are weird and make people look like witches....unless their painted black, cause that's just coolor vanilla bean, which is my favorite, and to prove it is my nails hard at work here. I'll even allow a pale pink or other similar light colors.and pushing it but I will let a little funk slide and be ok for nails as well I'll even allow the painted nails to support your teams color...the night you go to the event. But every other time, every other color is either the witches color, evil, slutty, or just makes your fingers look stubby. Yes even those of you who love red...it's just scary and makes me think you want to claw my eyes out. Here is some shocking true life photos to support my case:

(this one is mental and may be plotting your death)

(total slut)

Now fake nails and ugly designs...that's just wrong and weird and makes you look like you live in a trailer.
I'm sure there are some instances where painted nails are cool and not scary or slutty or bitchy, but I would have to take that on a case by case basis. Also please note that these rules do not apply to to toenails...except the fake nail rule...cause that would just be weird to have fake nails on your toes.

Things that don't suck

2010-07-30T09:00:00.014-06:00

To counteract the suck fest from my last blog entry I've decided to name just a few of the things I like most in the world today. Actually it's more than a few, it's double the things I don't like, but you better believe I like lots more stuff than this! Cause I'm totally a half full kinda girl.
In no special order:

Disney Channel up and coming stars: Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, & Zac Effron
Peacocks
Patterns. I love all the different funky cool patterns that are out there these days...I just wish I was a bit more crafty to make stuff with em.
The color yellow. I think I like this color so much because I can't wear it in large quantities. My skin tone is too olive, so it makes me look like I have jaundice. Yellow accessories? yes please!
Raw brick walls & hardwood floors. Posh and timeless!
Slippers to wear on said hardwood floors
Flicks you wanna own. How great is it when you see a movie and you just have to own it cause it was so awesome! I love a good movie I can watch over and over again.
Kisses...lots and lots
A good hair day
The Jazz. We're totally gonna rock this season, I just know it! D. Will is my second boyfriend.
American flags blowing in the wind. Why do flags always look like they are in slow motion??
Baby animals
Going for a ride with Scott on his sexy motorcycle
Thai Food. Tasty!
Key lime pie. Double tasty!
My grandmothers old jewelry. I love anything with a history and older pieces are more unique. Plus it helps me to feel connected to her.
Modern Family. Most hilarious show on TV!
Vampire Academy books. Totally teeny bopper, and way better than the Twilight series. Ahhhh Dimitri!
Christmas count down app on my i Phone that plays Neil Diamond.
Good cover songs. I love it when a new band take an awesome song and re-does it...cause really if it's a good song, is having it put out once really enough??

suckiest of the suck

2010-07-19T14:19:00.008-06:00

I've compiled a list of a few of my least favorite creations that man has come up with over the last century or so. Seriously...what were they thinking!?! This is not in any order cause really they are all at the same level of suck for me.

1. Nylons. I have to wear them to work every day! Needless to say I break that rule, but why do they exist in the first place?? They are not cute, fashionable, purposeful, or comfortable! The occasional black sexy thigh high is the only one I will concede that has it's uses.

2. LA Lakers. I hate them and their little dog Kobe! I don't think it's right that they allow teams in big cities to go over the spending cap so they can get all the big name players to get them titles almost every year. Not very sportsmanlike!

3. Really fattening foods. I do not want to get fat, can't they just figure out how to make a really yummy food without causing obesity??

4. The movie Marie Antoinette. I wanted to slit my wrists I was so bored!

5. Atomic Warfare. It's just not nice.

6. Old lady perfume. Who was the genius that created these putrid flower scents and brainwashed all these old ladies into thinking it would make them smell lovely!?!

7. The Kite Runner. I hate this book and wish I never would have read it! This book and others like it that tell stories of kids getting raped and murdered and having crappy lives doesn't need to be written. Our world is bad enough without some dumb ass creating a whole new world of hate. Books are meant to be escapes from the real world, not emotionally wrenching pieces of suck!

8. Lady Gaga. Someone kill her already!

9. Man thongs/ Banana hammocks. Josie Grossie!

10. Sushi. It's raw people! We're not wild animals or mermaids. Let's cook our food.

If my dream of becoming a supervillian ever comes true these will be the first to go when I take over the world! Sssssuck it list!

Mother Natures Problem

2010-06-17T15:57:00.004-06:00

Recently I went hiking up Bell Canyon with Scotty boy, because apparently this is his summer of hiking, which means this is my summer of hiking I didn't request. Not that I don't like hiking, cause I do! I love the beauty of being out in the middle of nowhere and all the pristine views you get. I even don't mind the fact that mother nature makes you have to work really hard to see the most beautiful views, cause I love me a good view as much as the next person. I like the fact that I earned that view and that no one is around except those I'm hiking with. I love the vastness of how far you can see when you finally reach the peak and the solitude you feel. The busy chaotic city life is muted and all around you is vibrant life. See, just proved my point that I like to hike and have me some good nature time. Here's my beef with mother nature though...

BUGS....why do they exist?? They do nothing but creep me out! Plus some bite you and you have to wear a stinky spray to repel them. Even the harmless little caterpillars that I find inching up my arm make me want to shower a million times over. I find I'm constantly checking my hair for any stowaways along the hike. So in reality during a hike I don't really see the beauty that is all around me because I'm too busy being OCD and checking that no bugs are near me or in my hair. Plus, how does all that dirt get up my nose?? I didn't snort it, yet it get's up there. And why does the water have to taste so weird that's in the camel-backs?? OK that last one isn't mother nature's fault except the fact I only use one of those when I go hiking. So that's it...that's mine and mother natures problem. It's been the same battle between us since I can remember...and I don't think she'll ever relent.

Ginger Lover

2010-06-09T15:42:00.006-06:00

I'm sure some of you are aware that I have a thing for Gingers...mostly one ginger imparticular, and I'm sure you've asked yourself,"where does this ginger loving stem from??" Well let me tell you why the ginger is the cream of the crop . Recently I watched one of the most amazing classic movies of all time, 7 Brides for 7 Brothers, it was one of my favorites as a kid. Now if any of you have seen this movie you'll know that all brothers in this movie are red heads!My favorite of the brothers was the second oldest Benjamin. Not only was the object of his affection in this flick named Dorcas Gailen (rad right!), but he was just uber hot...kinda like Jake Ryan from 16 candles.Lets move onto to the late 80's when all was pretty in pink, girls just want to have fun, happy goonies kind of life. Now who was one of the most bad A chicks from this movie era?? Watts I tell you! Some Kind of Wonderful made punk rock girl cool! Now not just any man can tame a rock girl like that. It took tender hearted lover boy Eric Stoltz!Now the this train rolls into the 90's...this actor first took my notice in a film we watched in school called "Barefoot in the Park" it was filmed in 1967. He sealed his fate with a top ginger spot with his film from 69' "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid". Now I know you might be thinking Robert Redford isn't a ginger, but I beg to differ...he is a strawberry blond bombshell! Still counts.This last looker is from the 21st century and is totally jail bait, but who am I to deny royalty?! The title of his article says it all. My Prince Harry is all grown up! In truth though, my ginger trumps all gingers cause he's mine and he's cool like that.I would recommend that everyone appreciate the gingers in their life while they still can. There have been some studies that the ginger may become extinct by the year 2060!! A travesty I know! It takes both parents to have red head genes to produce a redhead. Lucky for you all I have red head genes...so hopefully someday Scott and I will keep the ginger dream alive for you all.

**please note that I am aware there are more gingers out there than what is on this list. This is just a top 5.

Bonafied

2010-05-26T16:07:00.003-06:00

Recently I've switched jobs at my work and I've been super busy trying to get everything up to my OCD standards. I'm not ashamed to admit that there is an order and place for everything and I can't rest until it finds it's home. The down side to this is that I have barely been on-line to read blogs or stalk people on Facebook. It's quite sad really. I'm good at stalking and I miss it. The upside is that my new job allows me to sit at a desk with a window! Yes you heard right! I'm totally legit and bonafide now. Did my job title change? No. Did I get a pay raise? No. Am I 10 times more awesome cause I have a window? Yes! Don't you listen to people when they say "You're good at what you do" "Oh look at your wall without a window full of degrees, your swell" "You matter". The reality is none of this is true until you have a window. Yay for me!

The Head Cheese

2010-04-28T12:01:00.001-06:00

I've been thinking about who I think are the best directors lately...not that I'm any kind of a professional, but I could be if I wanted cause I watch a lot of movies. This isn't in any order cause I would really have to do some research to make someone a number one...and I'm just not willing to put that kind of time into it at this moment. So this is just a top 5 of awesomeness.

1. Baz Luhrmann: Australia, Moulin Rouge, Romeo + Juliet, Stricktly Ballroom
2. Quentin Tarantino: Kill Bill 1 & 2, Inglorious Basterds, Sin City, Four Rooms, Pulp Fiction, Reservoir Dogs
3. Jon Madsen (Which I'm thinking he should rethink his name to something that is a bit more edgy cause he sounds like he should be in sports and not film...just a suggestion): The Last Zombie Movie Ever, Massacre on West Capital, Cyber Stalker on Center, Aladdin
4. Alfred Hitchcock: The Birds, Psycho, Vertigo, The Man Who Knew Too Much, To Catch a Thief, Rear Window, Dial M for Murder, North by Northwest
5. Tim Burton: Alice in Wonderland, Sweeney Todd, Corpse Bride, Big Fish, Sleepy Hollow, Edward Scissorhands, Batman, Beetle Juice
I don't need to go into why each one is legendary because their films speak for themselves. All of them have their own unique way of telling the story that makes each shot art. Good job fellas!!

Pho-Tag

2010-04-07T10:11:00.011-06:00

Scott and I had a conversation the other day how everyone thinks they have the skilz to be a legit photographer and how it's affecting real photographers trying to make a living, like his cousin Dustin. Now I may be no where near the talent of Dustin, but I really think that if I had developed myself like him that I could be a good one. I believe I have an eye for what makes a good picture....but maybe I'm one of those delusional people?? I highly doubt it though. Here are some of my treasures as proof:

Testing...Testing...1 2 3

2010-03-01T15:50:00.006-07:00

This is my boyfriend Scott. He hasn't commented on my last 3 blogs I've written! Either A. He's being a lazy ass and not writing comments, or B. He's just simply not reading my blog anymore. Both are unacceptable, but he will be in less trouble if he's just being lazy. Which path has this naughty ginger chosen??

Head! Pants! Now!

2010-02-17T12:12:00.001-07:00

Why I love Scotland and want to go there uber bad:

1. Nessie. You can't deny her existence! She is real and will reveal herself to me when I go there someday. Just look at this concrete proof of her existence:
2. Kilts. Seriously how hot would my ginger be in a kilt!?! He really does have the sexiest legs! Plus a man in a kilt is just yummy and dirty cause all you can think about is if they are wearing underwear??? Also, I look very good in plaid.
3. Gerard Butler. I don't need to say more on that.
4. Castles. I bet the country side is full of em!! Every where you look there will be castles upon castles!! I just love old buildings! Plus it would be way fun to go and stay in one and pretend I'm a princess and order people around and maybe fight someone with a sword.
5. History. Did you know they have a village, Skara Brae, that dates to 4,000 B.C.!!! How cool is that!?! (Is that a castle I see in the distance of these ruins?? Castle theory confirmed!)
6. Cathedrals. This goes along with the theme of the last two. I just can't get enough of old buildings and history! Maybe I love it so much, cause I feel like the US got gypped a bit cause we're a newer nation. I don't think we have near enough gargoyles and stain glass in this country.
7. Bagpipes. Just hauntingly beautiful. I bet you can hear bagpipes in the evening breeze every night in Scotland.
8. Scottish Terrier. They don't shed! Plus their uber cute! I really really want one someday.
9. Scott. Scotland has the name Scott in it so it automatically makes it a prime location.
How can you not love a country with so much awesomeness bursting from it?? I'm reading the history of Scotland right now and when I finish I think Scott should take me. In fact everyone should tell him to take me as a reward for reading such a big book and for putting him on my list of what makes the country great :-)

I-Phone Addict

2010-02-03T12:33:00.004-07:00

I had to get a new I-Phone recently because they don't make these beautiful little gadgets drop proof, toilet proof, or just plain ol' klutz proof. It's annoying because I-Phones are not cheap and I think that if you spend money on something it should last as long as you want said product...I don't think that's too much to ask. Having my phone out of commission for a day has made me come to the realization that I am totally addicted to my phone and can in no way live without it! It's so bad that I actually made myself physically ill stressing about my phone the day it broke. I had to call in sick the next day for both sickness and because it took me a whole day to get my phone back to what I wanted it to be. Now I'm sure some of you are thinking "Wow! Your a nutter!", but I say nay! I may be addicted to my wondrous little phone, but I have good reasons...and here they are:

1. Contacts- Since we live in a day and age where you don't ever have to actually dial a number, I have no clue what anyone's number is without my phone...excluding my parents (because that number has never changed) and my sister Becky's. I wouldn't even be able to call my boyfriend of almost 2 years without my contact list! Not texting or calling him a few million times a day would be tragic indeed!

2. Calendar- My memory has never been very good. I write down everything that I'm supposed to be doing or want to be doing with my friends, family, church, concerts, dentist, etc. into my phone. If I lost that calendar I would probably become a hermit, because I wouldn't know what activity I was supposed to be doing and would just give up on life.

3. Lists- I have a handy lil notebook on my phone that I make lists on. I have lists of the 300 workout I need to do to look good, movies I own (which I would totally be buying duplicates without this list), songs I want to download, present ideas to buy Scott, plus like 10 other necessary lists. Lists are necessary to an overly organized girl!

4. WW Calorie Counter- I put in my food and it tells me how much I can eat that day...it's handy and it's helped me lose 15 pounds. I would probably be a fatty without this app on my I-Phone, and nobody wants that because then I would be cranky.

5. Maps- I have a handy app on my phone that helps me find any store, bank, building, or whatever I want and whats closest to me. It helps find movie theaters and whats playing. Restaurants, that I just put in what genre I'm in the mood for and pulls up a list! It's like I'm a superhero with this app! I can find anything anywhere!!

6. Weather- Since I don't watch TV, this app is handy for me to know if I need an umbrella walking to work the next day...or if I need to wear my snowboots...or if I need to know what the weather will be in a city I plan on going to visit. If you break it down this is that app that helps me get dressed for what the day will bring me.

7. Staying Connected- I can get onto Facebook, Twitter, Texts, IM, Internet, YouTube & GMail from my phone. I can stay connected to the universe with a push of a button!! Now that's legendary!

8. Pictures- I can capture any awesome moment at any time and make it into a fun artsy looking picture right from phone! Unless the pic requires a flash...than I'm out of luck there, but someday my friend, my I-Phone will be able to flash!

9. Shazam- Oh, you don't know what that song is?! Well let me push this handy button that will read the song and send a signal to space that lets me know what that song is! AMAZING!

10. Games- There is no such thing as boredom when you have a plethora of fun, mind boggling games at your fingertips!

11. Christmas- Wondering how long it is till next Christmas?? No problem! I have an app that count's it down...a truly glorious thing!

**Sigh** I love you I-Phone! :-)

2010 To Do List

2010-01-12T11:11:00.002-07:00

I feel good things about Twenty-Ten....nay I feel legendary things will come to pass in this awesome year of Twenty-Ten. Here's my list of to do's and expectations from my list of 101 things I want to accomplish in my life:

1. Marry in Temple: I'm pretty sure at some point my Ginger will finally propose marriage.

39. Make a quilt: I've always wanted to make my very own awesome patch work quilt. It's gonna be so fun!

60. Have no debt: I'm on course right now to have all my debt paid off by Spring!! To celebrate I will probably go on a shopping spree :-)

89. Go to a day spa: Seriously how awesome would that be!?!

7. Nessie's my pal
10. Lost
19. Pirate of the Caribbean
24. Ruins in South America
29. European Architecture = Awesome
75. Japanese blossom
78. I come from the land down under: All of these are locations that I wouldn't hate going to this year. I just want to go on vacation!! I don't care to which location cause really I'll take anything.

Best of 2009

2010-01-04T11:11:00.024-07:00

I stole this idea from Craig to make a highlight list of last year (that's 2 ideas I've stolen from him to write my blog...in case people are counting).

Concert: The Killers!! Not only are they one of my favorite bands, but they totally rocked the free world! There were some other good show's that are worth mentioning though: No Doubt, The Ting Tings, Depeche Mode, Katy Perry, Incubus, & Lacuna Coil (I went to more than that though...in case your wondering).
Movie: Star Trek. I know that Madsen hates that this movie created new trekkies, but it was seriously ridiculously awesome!!

Zombie outings: All of the zombie outings were number 1! Zombie cabin...twice, shooting Mike's million guns, laser tag, zombie prom, Jon & Scott's legendary zombie movie!

Vacation: Tahoe. I had some pretty fun outings this year, but snowboarding at Tahoe with my baby was the bestest! Other vaca's worth mentioning: Vegas, Zions, Salmon Idaho (yes it was fun), Mesquite (for some fun Bingo), & Portland.

Books: I have to be reading a book at all times, so therefore I read a lot and you should listen to everything I say. The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Pride & Prejudice and Zombies, & The Hunger Games.

Restaurants: Sawadee (SLC) & Elephant Delicatessen (Portland)

Party: Bexxx throws the most awesome parties (Fatsgiving, Christmakuh vs. Festivus) and I've loved all of them, but the best of 2009 goes to one my Ginger threw. My 31 birthday. All my friends there (mostly), Thai food for dinner, bowling, then Zombieland! It was a perfect day!

Eyeshadow: Satellite Dreams, MAC
Albums: All American Rejects-When The World Comes Down & Radiohead- In Rainbows. Now I know that technically both these albums came out in 2008, but I still think they are the best of 2009.

I-Phone App: WW Mobile. It's my weight watchers app. It's helped me to lose 15 pounds!!

Friends: Craig & Bexxx. Now before people get their panties in a bunch, these are two friends that I've made this year & become tight with. All you others that I knew from years before are still my cool friends :-)
TV: Glee, Community, & HIMYM. Comic genius!

Boyfriend: Scott Steele. He cooks dinner and treats, buy's me presents, drives distances to be with me, and pays for most of our dinner & movies. Plus he's an amazing kisser!

The 12 Awesomes of Christmas

2009-12-22T08:11:00.002-07:00

1. Family- Spending Christmas with the fam...Legendary!

2. Christmas Lights- Driving around at night and seeing the glow of multi-colored houses. If only everyone could be like the Griswold's!

3. Snow- Beautiful! It makes the city look so much more festive when there is a layer of snow on the ground.

4. Christmas Movies- The best movies ever! Elf, National Lampoon Christmas Vacation, The Christmas Story, Polar Express, White Christmas, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, Nutcracker.

5. Mistletoe- Any reason to kiss is awesome!

6. Parties- Getting together with my friends and family at the million festivus parties that are happening this month. (Bexxx, I can't stop thinking about leg wrestling)

7. Christmas music- Neil Diamond Christmas album...need I say more?!?

8. Eggnog- It's a magical drink that comes but once a year.

9. Christmas trees- Mines a little scary this year, but I love the smell!

10. Presents- Who doesn't love getting presents?!? I know I do! Though mostly I love giving presents and seeing people open them...It's so exciting!!

11. Sales- If you are brave enough and you go to the mall the week of Christmas or the week before you can find some amazing sales!!

12. Getting Fat- Everywhere you look there is an abundance of Christmas goodies to be had!

Merry Christmas to all!!

Happy Blog Anniversary!

2009-12-08T11:11:00.001-07:00

I started my blog 1 year ago today! Happy blog anniversary to me! I wasn't too sure about this blog venture last year, but I'm glad I jumped on the band wagon and tried it out. It's been a lot of fun forcing my thoughts on you all and I'm sure you all are better people for it. Let's reflect back to what you all have learned this last year:

* Red lipstick and smokey eyes are hot and make for a very saucy girl.
* Neil Diamond rocks!

* A Hollywood Hot list can include someone of your same sex and it doesn't make you gay.

* Small towns rule!

* Concerts are awesome! I know some of you doubted this, so I'm just glad I was here to correct you.

* 7-11 equals Legendary!

* I love the Jazz!...and if you don't then your a loser.
* There are certain albums better for making out to than others.

* I'm very much in love with my Ginger and I'm not skerd to be schmoopy.

* Best zombie movies of all time. I hate to think how many of you would have been lost without this list.

* I'm the coolest person you will ever know. Fact! (if you don't believe me, just look at this picture)

It's been a pleasure making you all just a touch more awesome. May the force be with you!

Libra's Rule!

2009-12-01T15:03:00.005-07:00

This post was inspired by one Craig did not too long ago. Since we all know that the zodiac never lies I thought this would be good for you all to understand what makes me tick according to the universe. (**Please note that I have bolded the most important items...and have maybe changed just a few bits of wording**)

Diplomatic and Urbane
(I just had to look up what Urbane means...yeah it fits)
Romantic and Charming
Easygoing and Sociable
Idealistic and Peaceable

On the dark side....

Indecisive and Changeable
Gullible and Easily Influenced
Flirtatious and Self-indulgent

Librans are among the most civilized of the twelve zodiacal characters and are often good looking (I would say more than often). They have elegance, charm and good taste, are naturally kind...especially to animals and mother nature and pretty people.

Librans are sensitive to the needs of others and have the gift, sometimes to an almost psychic extent (so true! I know exactly what your thinking...sometimes). They understand the emotional needs of their companions and meet them with their own innate optimism. They are very social human beings when people aren't being douche bags. They loathe cruelty (does anyone else think of the Grinch when they hear the word loathe?? I love that word!), viciousness and vulgarity, unless the vulgarity is funny. They destest conflict between people, so they do their best to cooperate and compromise with everyone around them..unless your just a complete tool.

They like the opposite sex to the extent of promiscuity sometimes (Please note that it only says I'm only sometimes promiscuous, not all the time....though I do think about sex and Scott almost all the time).

Though Librans are nearly perfect their are only a few negative characteristics. They may show fivolity, flirtatiousness, and shallowness...but that is to be expected because they are so pretty. Can be changeable and indecisive, impatient of routine, easygoing to the point of inertia, seldom angry; and yet Librans can shock everyone around them with sudden storms of rage! (translation: don't piss me off!)

To conclude, Librans are completely awesome and will someday rule the universe! (Wow! I sure do sound amazing!)

Ps- That last part was totally from a book. I didn't make that up at all!

Here are some other famous Libra's for further proof that we're the awesomest!

Christopher Reeve
Will Smith
Olivia Newton-John
Kate Winslet
Chevy Chase
John Lennon
Jean-Claude Van Damme
(Truly the cream of the crop right here!)

Not Goth!

2009-11-19T08:53:00.014-07:00

This is an update from my last blog that I posted about doing the smokey eye look. I tried it and it was awesome!! I don't look like a hooker or a goth girl! I mean, I know I didn't go as extreme as many girls in my last blog (baby steps), but this is still way more extreme than what I usually do. It's totally hot though! It's amazing how you feel the night your wearing your smokey eye. I definitely felt a little more bad ass and kind of seductive as well. I totally recommend going smokey!!

Smokey and the Bandit

2009-11-12T15:03:00.000-07:00

I went to the MAC counter recently and had them show me how to do some smokey eye goodness. I've always wanted to know how to pull that look off, cause lets be honest, who doesn't want to be smoldering sexy once in awhile?!? Plus Emma Stone looked hot with her smokin eyes in Zombieland....and I kinda want to be like her in that movie (a.k.a. badass).

After trying it out though and seeing what look I could pull off, I've come to the conclusion that smokey eyes don't work in every setting for everyone. I've decided the extra smokey look is really only practical for:

movies
the red carpet
rockstars
magazines or photo shoots for figures in the public eye
artsy photos
Halloween
or hookers

I'm curious to know what guys feel about smokey eyes. If it holds the same loathing as the pants tucked into your boots? I've never heard a guy say anything about a girls smokey eyes...not that I would change liking it. Just curious...Regardless though, for now I will be sticking to the subtle smokey, more of a smudgy eyeliner look. Maybe someday I will move onto something more smoldering or on days I'm feeling frisky and daring I will smolder my eyes more. I wonder if this is just the gateway and someday soon I will be goth girl?!? (gross)

Diamond Girl

2009-11-04T09:50:00.000-07:00

I LOVE Neil Diamond!

There I said it! It feels so good to finally get it out. My sister always says that people either love him or hate him, that there can be no in between. I'm not sure that's true though...why would anyone hate Neil!?!? He IS the Jazz Singer!! In fact the sexiest you will ever see Neil is in the movie The Jazz Singer. He grows a beard at one point of the movie and is sooooo hot!! (I wish they had those pics on-line) Don't get me wrong though, I think he's sexy now! That man will be sexy until the day he dies! My mom went to his concert a few Christmas's ago and she said that he pulled a woman on stage, kissed her, then looked at the guy she was with and said "Is she with you? Well now she's ready for you." Awesome!! Only Neil could do that and get away with it. I was lucky enough to go to his concert in December last year. I cried 3 times I was so ecstatic to see him and hear him sing live. I guess Neil just takes me to a happy place. On road trips growing up we would listen to the Jazz Singer album over and over singing along "Love on the rocks. Ain't no big surprise. Just pour me and drink and I'll tell you some lies." Pure Gold!! Then every Christmas we would listen to his Christmas album. Christmas is never complete for me without my Neil Diamond Christmas Album. In fact, I have to listen to the album throughout the year because A. I love Christmas music that much, and B. I love Neil that much. I'm pretty sure that Neil could create world peace if everyone just listened to his albums and felt the flow of his soothing sexy voice. You can't help but be a happy person when you listen to Neil Diamond. I promise!

Zombie Flicks

2009-10-26T13:26:00.009-06:00

With an amazing zombie cabin outing earlier this month and the filming of our very own zombie movie I've been thinking about what would be my top 5 zombie flicks. Scott may be upset with me for this order but I will explain my reasons as I number them.

1. Zombieland: This could be number one because it's the newest...who knows?! It may be knocked down a few notches after I've seen it a few more times. I dig it so much because I feel that this movie is educational as well as entertainingly scary. Also, it doesn't scare me as much as other zombie movies. It is one that I could watch a lot without having to break out my night light...which I'm a fan of not being scared in my bed at night.

2. Shawn of the Dead: This movie started my love of zombie movies. It's legendary! Yes, it does scare me a bit...but in a funny sort of way...if that's possible. Simon Pegg and Nick Frost are a mixture of awesomeness and atractivness, making this movie a classic must see multiple times a year!

3. 28 Days Later: This movie definitely has it's scary parts! Yes, I think people being infected with "rage" is ridiculous, but take that away and this could totally happen! I just know in some lab somewhere they are testing monkeys with some obscure virus and it's bound to get out!

4. Fido: This movie is about life after the zombie outbreak and having zombies as servants. I know I'm not the only that would love a zombie pet!

5. I Am Legend: This movie is freaky!! The zombies in this one are smarter than your average zombie, which I think that's why it freaks me out so much. The old classic zombie movies have them shuffling about, being slowdy powdies...creepy, but nothing I can't handle. When they start to get really fast and devious, then I have issues.

I realize that a lot of these movies on my list are funny ones. I'm going to let you in on a secret....I don't really like scary movies! In fact, I'm not as into zombies as everyone thinks I am. I just feel that zombies are the one part of scary movie world that I could actually handle if it were to happen in real life. Because what I think about when I watch scary movies is "What would I do in that situation?", which is why I get so scared in them. I gotta admit, that in most of the scary movies I see I would survive, because I'm totally a survivor!...and I would make Scott save me.

**If you click on the movie link above you can watch the trailer to our zombie movie!

Big Difference!

2009-10-02T09:04:00.003-06:00

I'm turning 31 this Saturday, October 3rd....and it kinda freaks me out! I was OK with 30. That age didn't hurt my psyche. Maybe I was just more mentally prepared for 30 because everyone makes such a big deal of it. 31 is a whole other ball game though. I will no longer be "Oh I'm 30, I was just in my 20's" but "Hi, I'm totally in my 30's. I'm old and just gonna keep getting older and have to be a responsible adult and do adult things. I'm not an energetic youth anymore. I'm getting gray hair & wrinkles and there is nothing I can do about it. Plus according to my parents my ovaries are drying up....Pretty much I'm falling apart and there is no hope....ever!" I mean that's a lot to take in! My insides still feel like their in their 20's...I don't really know how to break it to em that all their dreams are dead now.