Courting Christmas.

Currently, my roommates and I are watching the new TLC hit series, "Virgin Diaries", so I thought it would be a good time to blog.

I really got worn down with the Thanksgiving photos, but I was able to take a couple more classics.

Morgan and I found out we're obssessed with gold and glitter. So we painted our nails with these beauties.

Over and over again--because both of us have a bad habit of picking nail polish off.

I was supposed to take a picture of day 17 of something new. 

I wore matching socks.

I never wear matching socks. This was new for me.

Day 19: Something cute.

What's cuter than mini bananas, eh, eh? 

Day 21: Best Friend

Alyson Oka. This girl; what a gal.

She and I had a sleepover the other night while her hubby was out of town.

I love know that no matter how much time may separate us when we both get busy, we are always comfortable with each other. What great memories with Aly.

GOODBYE NOVEMBER.

Hello, December.

more recently....

Emily Jean and I unintentionally matched for church this Sunday.

From head to toe. 

Our shoes matched. Tights. Dress. She even put her hair in a ponytail after the picture.

We were the talk of Relief Society.

Later that evening....

We decided as we starved in church, that we would make a feast.

Our decision: Idachos.

Idachos (noun): Nachos, consisting of olives, jalapenos, meat, re-fried beans, sour cream, and Nacho cheese.

Lesson learned--our eyes are bigger than our stomachs.

11.11.11

Happy 11.11.11

I hope you all took a  moment to appreciate that time. It only comes around once every, Century or so.

Did anything spectacular happen to me? No.

But I did start a slow clap in my Organic Chemistry class to prevent a few seconds of gaining higher education.

It snowed for the first time this week and the whole day I was stuck inside--selling clothes.

I love going to work at the mall though; it's like my own little Christmas.

Lights, music, wreaths, trees. They decorate wonderfully....a few weeks early.

This week, I was grateful for a lot of things.

Especially my friends, family, and health.

For patience, hard work, and SoftLips Chapstick.

Day 7: Something funny.

It's really hard to capture something funny in a picture.

The whole day went by and I was stressing out!

Then 2 things happened:

1. I found this on the ground at the library.

2. Emily Bateman loves showing me priceless YouTube videos. This day, she decided to

show me Sophia Grace--a child prodigy. In other words, 'the next Nikki Minaj'.

Day 8: Favorite Color.

My favorite color is red. Always has been, always will be.

I do not like wearing it, I think it makes me look awful.

But, maybe that's why I like it so much; I don't see it all that often.

I can't take credit for these photos, but I love the bright red.

Day 9: Inspiring Person.

In my case, inspiring people.

Yesterday, my dear, dear brother and sister-in-law, Kyle and Claire, came to visit me.

They are a newly married, busy, couple and I was honored to enjoy their company.

We went to Chili's and ColdStone (taking advantage of their wedding gifts).

It was so fantastic to talk, laugh, and eat with them.

They are some of the most cherished people in my life--they listen and care for me.

They take such care of their lives and each other, what an inspiration.

I admire you both, thank you for last night.

Day 10: Nature.

For people who don't know me, I have no car.

For people who do know me, I have no car.

Really, the fact that you know me or not doesn't affect my possession of a vehicle....

I walk to work most days and lately, I've really been grateful for it.

I bundle up, put in the headphones and start moving.

It gives me a lot of time to think; clear my head.

This is walking to Pac Sun.

I love little white houses and unraked lawns.

This is walking to the lab.

I love beautiful, warm, wintery mornings.

Day 11: Something old.

I have a lot of favorite memories.

I own a lot of favorite items.

I took forever to decide where I could even start with this one.

I took so many pictures for this day; they all ended up being deleted.

This is, easily, one of my favorite memories.
Matthew Spencer: This boy makes every second with him, something worth talking about.

He and I have had some great times. I am so grateful for them.

This was taken about a year ago; my first time coming to his house.

I bought the Jazz shirt that day to impress him.

"I'm like, the biggest Jazz fan. It's kind of funny."

Goodbye, 11/11/11.
See you next Century.

I am grateful.

Okay, okay.
Shelby Mae Walker had her pictures up, so I feel behind.
It's about time I show you all what I'm grateful for (instead of just wasting all this time with words)
BUT FIRST.
Today, I am grateful for Morgan Madsen, for convincing me to run with her.
I LOVE HAVING A RUNNING BUDDY.
We ran 7 miles today. Be impressed. 

Okay, let's begin.
Day 1: Favorite Food
I know that this may be a little biased, but I crave pumpkin constantly.
Pumpkin chai tea, pumpkin seeds, pumpkin cookies, pumpkin brownies, you name it.
Easily my favorite food.

Day 2: Smile

These two people, I love them so.

My papa and my Grace. These two place top positions in "favorite family members".

I love seeing my dad smile. I feel safe and at peace when I see him happy.

And Grace is the most hyper little girl I know, when I can get her to sit still for two seconds for a picture, I feel blessed. Love you two!

Day 3: Happiness

Like I said in the last post, my best childhood friend, Alyson Oka, just got married to a great guy, Newel Cusick. They are meant for each other. It was an emotional day for me, but I am so happy for her. I hope her all the happiness in the world. Good luck, Chica.

Day 4: Leaves

Have to show my appreciation for the fall season.

Even though I despise the fact that it is getting cold. And any tan that I had is quickly disappearing.

I stomp on the leaves everyday when I walk home from class.

Day 5: Morning Sky
Now, I have an explanation for this. I am rarely awake in the morning.
I have the worst habit of sleeping in. The next time I wake up on time, I am going to take the time to appreciate the morning sky.
A goal to be added to my list (refer to post "Penny on a Train Track" for goal list).


Day 6: Books
I have two favorite books. Easy. I can name them immediately when someone asks.
I would refer anyone to these two. They will change your life. Or our friendship.

To be continued....

Penny on a Train Track.

This is my third attempt to write this blog.
I don't know if I'm saying that to be funny or out of frustration.

My gratitude list so far is sub-par.
November 1st: I'm grateful for my legs.
November 2nd: I'm grateful for Shelby Walker.
November 3rd: I'm grateful for Chris Thile and bluegrass.
November 5th: I'm grateful for deep conditioning.

I realize I've skipped a few days, but all-in-all, I'm more grateful this month.
Thanksgiving takes second in my favorite holidays (following closely behind my first, 4th of July).
There is a sense of togetherness wherever you may be.
It's a good time of year to make goals.
I've made two.
1. No Facebook.
2. No fast food.

I ate Arby's yesterday.
I'm addicted to Twitter.

Thanks to Michael Stewart for upping my self worth this weekend by letting me beat him multiple times in ping pong. Stew, you're great. You owe me $3.00.
Thanks to Shelby Walker, for letting me sleep on her couch and for making me Eggo waffles.

My good friend, Alyson Oka got married a few weeks back. She is now Alyson Oka-Cusick.
Guess I have to find myself a new, best, unmarried friend.

Until next time.

Shelby made me do this.

Well, I guess I'm starting a blog. But only because Shelby made me.
I feel as if I'm not creative enough to have my own blog....that may just be the humility in me speaking though.

For the month of November, I decided to do two things:
1. Write down something I'm grateful every day.
2. Take a picture of something I'm grateful for every day.
They can not be the same thing.
That means, by the end of the month, I should have proof of about 60 items I am thankful for.

I'll let you know how it turns out.
I know one thing though, I will never say I'm grateful for showers or Box Elder bugs. That's for sure.
Both of those things seem to be following me everywhere I go. It's creepy.

Happy month of Thanksgiving everyone.