V for Vanessa

Whats too short?

2011-08-10T22:59:00.000-07:00

I need a change...a big one. Can I pull any of these off? I need suggestions....please :)

2011-06-20T22:50:00.000-07:00

We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us.

-E. M. Forster

Greg Laswell - How The Day Sounds

2011-04-19T13:52:00.000-07:00

Lisa Mitchell - Coin Laundry

2011-03-08T15:52:00.000-08:00

9 days

2011-03-01T11:52:00.000-08:00

Royal Crescent

Jane Austen House ~Bath

St. James Park

London Eye

9 to 5

2011-02-25T14:44:00.000-08:00

I went to the musical 9 to 5 last night at ASU Gammage. It was AWESOME! Dolly Parton had little cameo's (via video) It was very entertaining and done with very well. It stays pretty true to the movie (1980). The music was fantastic! (especially if you love Dolly!) If you ever get an opportunity to see it, take it!

Better late than never...

2011-02-24T09:21:00.000-08:00

For my 30th birthday I made 31 goals to achieve before I turn 31 (it is quickly approaching). My roommate says "it isn't a goal till you write it down", so there they are. I actually have already done a few.

31 before I'm 31

Read BOM 5 x's (*1 down 4 to go)
Grand Canyon-Just hike part of it
Whiskey Row-Half
Full Marathon in a week (26.2 miles)
Go fishing
Get Library card*
Go shooting
Go to Ballet
Go to Symphony/music
Hike Papago Park (big hole)
Read 4 church books
Read 4 classic (see list) *Hobbit
Take some kind of class Institute?dance?school?
Learn how to make bread
Learn how to cook a turkey
Make one new meal a month
New base boards
Finish rod iron bed *
New kitchen sink*
Leave the country
Go to ASU game-any sport
Speak in church*
Go to Disneyland
Learn how to edge lawn/do it
Learn how to make tamales (again)
Ipod hook up for car*
Take class at gym
Temple once a month endowment/initiatory
Visiting teaching every month
Go to farmers market
Make PB cheese cake in Taste of Home
(*= done)

New Goal

2011-02-24T09:19:00.000-08:00

My new goal is to actually re-do this blog. I'm pretty sure no one really reads it but I have changed and I think my "blog" should change with me.

I stole this but I dont care!

2010-08-16T21:42:00.000-07:00

I saw this on my friend Carly's FB and had to share it. Read it, I promise you will chuckle :)

The big 30

2010-06-28T21:57:00.000-07:00

I turn 30 in less 4 months. I keep seeing all the blog posts about "30 before 30". I haven't made a list and don't have a whole year to "do" thirty things. Should I make a list? I really only had one goal and I'm not going to reach it (I wanted to run a full marathon 26.2 miles) I'm wondering if I need a list to help me celebrate my 30th birthday. Any suggestion?

How I feel today

2010-06-25T13:06:00.001-07:00

TOMS

2010-06-02T16:40:00.000-07:00

I just bought my 5th pair of TOMS. They are a little different...they are wedges! I wanted to get the black and the light green but I thought this was a good place to start.

E + J = Love

2010-05-28T12:44:00.000-07:00

Wedding pics from Allison Tyler Jones.

"Daily Affirmation"

2010-05-24T14:52:00.000-07:00

**Some mornings we all need to do this**

Erin and James

2010-05-19T15:49:00.000-07:00

Here is a video of Erin and James and all the wedding stuff!

HD - MINIVAN RAP - SWAGGER WAGON -

2010-05-17T22:34:00.000-07:00

First time for everything

2010-05-16T01:59:00.000-07:00

I just ran over my first cat.....

A new kind of love story...kind of

2010-04-22T23:34:00.000-07:00

I like reading, OK I love reading! I love going to Pita Jungle and reading a good book while eating hummus with chicken.

The Last book I finished reading Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Jane Austen and Seth Grahame-Smith. It takes the classic book by Ms. Austen and puts a twist on it.

There is the first line: "It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains" The story follows the plot of Pride and Prejudice, but places the novel in an alternative universe version of Regency-era England where zombies roam the English countryside. Elizabeth Bennet and her four sisters live on a countryside estate with their parents. Mr. Bennet guides his daughters in martial arts and weapons training, molding them into a fearsome zombie-fighting army; meanwhile, Mrs. Bennet endeavours to marry the girls off to wealthy suitors. When the wealthy and single Mr. Bingley purchases a nearby house, Mrs. Bennet spies an opportunity and sends the girls to the first ball where Bingley is expected to appear. The girls defend the party from a zombie attack, and attraction sparks between Mr. Bingley and the eldest daughter Jane Bennet. Elizabeth, however, clashes with Bingley's friend, the haughty monster-hunter Fitzwilliam Darcy.....and we all know the rest of the story, well kind of. The book basically ends the same as Ms. A's but with a slightly morbid turn.

This picture is of the four sisters fighting
off the Zombies at the first ball
of the novel in which they meet Mr. Bingley and Mr. Darcy

It is a good short-ish read. Even my 23 yr old brother said he might want to read about it when I told him the plot. What do you think Jane Austen would say about this book?

Thankful for...

2010-04-12T20:53:00.000-07:00

*sleeping in because I have a late(r) appointment
*canned food (haven't been grocery shopping in over a month and thats all I have left)
*fish fry at my parents house
*little sisters who think you are cool because you take them driving
*sour cream
*days off (tomorrow yay!)
*chocolate (yes Im eating chocolate with a spoon)
*cleaning lady
*baths
*cute toes

Listen and watch.

2010-04-08T15:37:00.000-07:00

Boy with a Coin by: Iron and Wine

Dirty?

2010-03-30T20:04:00.000-07:00

How many days is too many to go without washing your hair? Four is still ok right????
Also...I think its weird they have a video on youtube on how to wash your hair. Didnt your mother teach you that when you were like 4 yrs old???

Cruise 2010

2010-03-29T19:32:00.001-07:00

Tulum

Im as short as the Mayans

Me and Dad on formal night

Turtle soup...yummy!

Cayman Island

After Horse back riding (minus the helmet)

Grand Turk

I would love to tell you all about my Cruise but I just dont have time. Heres some pictures and if you want more information just ask me :)

New kicks and music

2010-03-03T13:09:00.001-08:00

Tom's

music

They say you are what you eat

2010-02-25T22:36:00.000-08:00

YUM!

Smooth Sailing??

2010-02-22T20:20:00.000-08:00

I have 3 weeks until I leave on my cruise to the Western Caribbean (actually 18 days). In those 18 days this is what I have or want to do:

*I have 127 appointment (as of right now).

*I want to lose a million pounds, ok I would settle for 9 lbs.
**I'd love to look like this :) **

*2 musicals The Drowsy Chaperon and Avenue Q
*at some point I need to pack....
*work 2 temple shifts

*work out/run (remember my goal to run a full marathon before im 30...)

*get nails did (have to have good nails on a trip or they start popping off)
*facial appointment (if I skip one my face rebels and looks like a 14 yrs old boy going though puberty)
*clean house

I also have to sleep, eat, do laundry, bills and other random things. I love going on trips but its hard work getting ready for them. Maybe one of these days I wont make myself crazy the couple weeks before I leave so I actually am excited and not stressed out when I leave.

Valentine's Day

2010-02-15T21:48:00.000-08:00

The pass couple years I have thrown some kind of gathering of some sort for Valentines Day. This year I did a Dessert Party. I only invited singles....mostly from church. I am trying to branch out and meet/hangout with different people. I made Yummy Dessert (Carly's recipe) Cakesers (2 chocolate cake-mix cookies with cream cheese frosting in between them) Funfetti- cake-mix cookies, Hello Dolly Bars and I bought Cupcakes from Sugar Mama Sweets. YUMMMMMM......

Carrot Cake (My Favorite!)

Peanut Butter Cup

Lemon

Needless to say I had a lot of sugar yesterday. That's why I was at the gym for an hour and a half tonight. YUCK!

Thought for the day...

2010-02-11T10:53:00.000-08:00

"Sometimes the one you think is your knight in shining armor might actually turn
out to be a retard in tinfoil."

We might all be witches sometimes.

2010-02-08T13:23:00.000-08:00

How I feel some days...

"I think... no, I am positive... that you are the most unattractive man I have ever met in my entire life. You know, in the short time we've been together, you have demonstrated EVERY loathsome characteristic of the male personality and even discovered a few new ones. You are physically repulsive, intellectually retarded, you're morally reprehensible, vulgar, insensitive, selfish, stupid, you have no taste, a lousy sense of humor and you smell. You're not even interesting enough to make me sick."

Cher playing Alexandra Medford in Witches of Eastwick

Why I love shopping online.

2010-02-05T11:51:00.000-08:00

Bedroom wall "fill-ins"

Etsy buy for red kitchen wall

Bedroom decor

All bought from etsy today with out leaving the house!

If I had my way...

2010-02-03T10:55:00.000-08:00

In the last few weeks I have been thinking dating sucks. Yes, its a big surprise coming from a sinlge gal of the age of twenty and nine. One of the things that sucks is you dont know what you're getting yourself into when you meet a guy. You assume he is normal and not some freak with issues. But more aften than not he is. Especially if he is over the age of 27 and hasnt been in a relationship for a few years.

So I have decided there should be some website that you can go to and see what their rating is. We would call it the "dating consumer report". You could type in a name and city and see what other people have said about the person in question. We do the same thing when we are buying a car, tv, music or even going to the movies. We look at their "Review". We see how many stars consumers have given the product.

For example when I decided to get a new duvet cover online I read all the "feedback" from pervious customers. It helped me decide if that was the one I really wanted. I knew how it felt, washed and looked before I actually purchased it. I want the same thing with a man. I want to know if he opens doors, was married, has a temper or is really bad at returning phone calls BEFORE I get involved with him. it would save to much time. Some will say that it takes the fun out of dating. I dont remember the last time dating was "fun". Im 29 yrs old and want to skip the "crap" if at all possible.

This is an idea I dont think will ever come to pass but if it does I have a few things to say about a few guys.....

All you need is Love...so they say

2010-01-26T14:37:00.000-08:00

While walking/running on the boring treadmill last night I came across this quote and thought I would share it.

"Love does not consist in gazing at each other
but in looking outward
together in the same direction."

Antoine De Saint-Exupery,Wind,Sand and Stars

Things I miss eating....

2010-01-25T09:58:00.000-08:00

Im in love with a dead guy.

2010-01-22T16:05:00.000-08:00

One of my favorite things to do is to watch old movie (yes even black and whites). I love most of them. Give me a movie with either Cary Grant, Clark Gable, John Wayne, Gene Kelly, June Allyson, Maureen O'Hara or Doris Day (my list could go on and on) and Im all set. BUT my favorite man for the moment and I dont know if it will change is ......(drum roll please).....

VAN JOHNSON

Feel Free to check out some of his movies. I am sad to say dont own any of his movies myself but I thank my lucky stars for TCM! I am actually in the process of ordering Two girls and a Sailor which also stars June Allyson and Gloria DeHaven. That is one of my FAVORITES!!! He basically plays the boy next door and has an adorable smile. He also sings and plays the piano.

"Two Girls and a Sailor"

I would recomend to anyone wanting to watch a sweet love story to check out some of his movies. But beware old movies arent always so sweet and inocent.

Van Johnson movies I have seen:
The Bride Goes Wild (1948)
In the Good Old Summertime (1949)
Brigadoon (1954)
Miracle in the Rain (1956)
Yours, Mine and Ours (1968)
Miracle in the Rain (1956)

I hope to see more. I could have actually written this about many of the men of OLD HOLLYWOOD. I think they all had much, much more talent. So this is my salute to one of the great men of old movies.

Lemons...

2010-01-20T08:37:00.000-08:00

We all know the old Proverb "When Life Gives you Lemons, Make Lemonade." My thought is....What if I dont want to make lemonade?

Well, here is a few more answers to the Question: "When life gives you lemons..."

Just shut up & eat the damn lemons.

Sell them on ebay

Hit them back at life with a tennis racket/bat/etc.

Make Sweet Lemonade!

Squirt them people's eyes

Donate them to the poor

Throw them at mean people in the street and hope it gets them in the eyes.

Make lemonade, find someone whose life gives them vodka, and have a party.

Ask life where he gets all these lemons

Make apple juice to confuse people...

Make grape juice, then sit back and let them wonder how you did it.

When life gives you lemons when no one is looking, throw them through life’s window and run away.

When life gives you lemons, find a kid with a paper cut

When life gives you lemons, ask for the receipt

I really do need this...

2009-10-29T22:22:00.000-07:00

A friend told me about this shirt she saw today. Im pretty sure it was made for me.

Its a witch!

2009-10-27T21:01:00.000-07:00

A few weeks ago while I was at Frys Markplace looking at pumpkins I got a great idea. So with a hat, spray paint and some permanent markers here's what I made.

yummm...

2009-10-26T20:12:00.000-07:00

This is what I did with part of my day off. Its really good!

Cranberry Pumpkin Bread
* Prep: 15 min. Bake: 50 min. + cooling

Ingredients

* 3 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/2 teaspoon each ground ginger, nutmeg and cloves
* 3 eggs
* 2 cups canned pumpkin
* 1 cup canola oil
* 2/3 cup sugar
* 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
* 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
* 1 cup dried cranberries
* 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Directions

* In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder and spices. In another bowl, combine the eggs, pumpkin, oil, sugars and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cranberries and pecans.
* Pour into two greased 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Yield: 2 loaves (12 slices each).

***I didnt toast the pecans and I used mini loaf pans.

going short...maybe?

2009-10-08T00:08:00.000-07:00

So I have been wanting to cut my hair but I'm not sure how short I want to go. The thing is I need 10 inches to donate to locks of love. In order for me to donate I would need to go shorter (like around chin or a bit longer) So I need help deciding. Let me know which pic you like the best for me. This is what my hair look like basically now but dark brown. Also Im not afraid to go short...Ive done it before.

#1 (sorry for the "scandalous" picture but I couldnt find one with this haircut with her wearing cloths)

#2

#3

#4

#5

#6

#7

#8

#9

Is he gay or European?

2009-09-25T14:32:00.000-07:00

Last night Bonnie and I went to see Legally Blond the musical. It was fantastic! So much pink! The show was good and I liked most of the actors/singers. Elle's singing voice kind of got on my nerves. She kept singing through her nose. Emmett was super cute. Bonnie and I decided we liked the second act better. There was an song called "Ireland" that was good sung by Paulette. Which by the way did a fabulous job. I think she had the best voice.

That is my first show of the 2009/2010 Broadway season at Gammage. I have 2 season tickets and love going to new shows.

This season includes:
Little House on the Prairie:The musical (is this a joke?)
August:Osage County
Mary Poppins
Avenue Q
The 39 steps
In the Heights

Im also going to see Phantom of the Opera which isnt part of my season but I have seen it in more than a decade so I thought Id go. I like taking different people to my shows. I have a different experience every time I go. I try choosing a person that will really appropriate the musical/play. This is my 4th year getting season tickets. I hope to continue getting them every year.

**Is he gay or European is a song from the show.

I might end up like Telly Savalas

2009-09-22T10:16:00.000-07:00

I think I am losing my hair. I really think I am. I usually lose hair but I swear it twice as much right now. It might have something to do with my stress level right now or the fact I havent been exercising or my diet has gone to crap OR that in 3 weeks from today I will be 29 YEARS OLD!! Im just saying ONE of those thing may be contributing.

smells like thanksgiving

2009-09-21T11:53:00.000-07:00

Last night I mad a new recipe for pumpkin bread. Its really good. I made it plain with out nuts or chocolate chip which I usually like to put in all my pumpkin/banana bread loaves. Here is where I got the recipe.
Check out the blog its real fun!

new coat of paint?

2009-09-19T10:11:00.000-07:00

Last night I was talking/brain storming with my friends about decorating and I told them they could use me as their "decorating dilemma" for their decorating blog. Im excited and nervous all at the same time. What if they think my house is crap or what if this turns into a "money pit"? Shes coming in Monday for a color and is going to look at my bedroom and start thinking of ideas. I will for sure do pictures if and when it gets redone.

Girls just want to have fun!

2009-08-31T15:53:00.000-07:00

I am a planner. Yes I am. I have already started thinking about my 30th birthday party which will be NEXT October. I already have this years mostly planned (Evening of October 10th, where TBA) I actually got the inspiration for my 30th from an activity the YSA had last weekend. AN 80's Party! Yes Im going to make all my friend and family dress up in there best 80's outfits and come help me celebrate the end of my life! (jk i know 30 isnt the end its the beginning and Im just a baby...blah, blah, blah)

This year I am actually going to be at Disneyland on my birthday. I have taken advantage of the "get in free on your birthday" going on this year at Disney. It should be a good time. Im also taking off the whole week for my birthday. I am really looking forward to it. My birthday is actually 6 weeks from today. I cant believe its almost here.

Home Sweet Home

2009-07-26T22:08:00.000-07:00

I just returned today from having the last 4 days off and one more to go. I went to Park City, Utah with my parents and littlest sister, who actually is taller than me by at least 3 inches now....Anyways we went because my dad had a football clinic. Does my dad coach football? No. Play football? No...he is actually an official for college football, the Big Sky conference to be exact. This will be his 11th year. He is a field judge. There are 10 schools in the conference...NAU,WEBER,SAC STATE, EASTERN WASHINGTON...

Not that I'm a huge college football fan but I like the shopping. You see there is a TON of shopping to be done in PC. My mother and siblings have gone for years but it wasn't until last year (2008) did I go for my first time. Its was amazing! I got my favorite black dress there at BCBG last year among other things. This year I have to admit I didn't have as much luck. I did actually purchase the same dress but in brown/cream.

I did spend a little too much money this trip. It might just be because I just finished the 2nd book in the Shopaholic series by Sophie Kinsella "Shopaholic Takes Manhattan." Rebecca Bloomwoods spends WAY too much and cloths, shoes and other things she will never use. I do love buying shoes. I think I have 43 pairs.....44 I just got new running shoes.... The book is pretty good. Its entertaining and reminds you to keep your spending habits in check. She is constantly lying to cover her "shopping obsession". She ends up telling these huge "tales" to cover her spending and lies. If you need something light and fun I would recommend it. There are 3 more in the series. BTW...the movie is like the first two books but very different,like she English in the books and American in the movie. I liked the movie too...Hugh Dancy is pretty damn cute!

We drove and the drive there and back wasn't too bad. I enjoyed it. I had a lot of time to think. We started the trip but driving to Kanab Wednesday after work and stayed there that night in a Holiday Inn. It was WAY nice. It had this whole "western theme". Picture this: pictures of John Wayne all over the lobby, carpets in hall ways had buffalo's, cowboys and Indians. In the room the chairs and head board were covered in brown and white cow hide. Then in the breakfast room the had a picture of The Duke above the coffee machine. The shampoo/conditioner/lotion also smelled really good. We got up Thursday and continued on to Park City.

On the way home we stopped in Flagstaff and ate at taco bell (mckenna loves their chalupas). After we ate in went to the restroom one last time (Gilberts still 2 hours away) and when I went out side my dad was pulling the car back in. He had forgotten me! I felt a bit like olive in Little Miss Sunshine.

It has been nice to have time off and be away from home and relax. I really enjoyed myself. My sister and I did keep the bickering to a minimal. To all in all a good trip.

Disappointment

2009-07-10T20:56:00.000-07:00

There are a lot of disappointments in your life. Not getting the rice maker for your birthday, realizing your bread is moldy when you were totally excited for a PBJ sandwich, catching the end of the movie on IFC you've been wanting to watch and one of the biggest disappointments is realizing that, that guy at the gym you think is hot from across the gym actually isn't very attractive at all. When you finally got a good enough look at him you realize why he works so hard on his body because God has beat him with the ugly stick.

This doesn't only happen at the gym, I see this EVERYWHERE and its very depressing. There's also the "hat trick" (im not talking about in Hockey when they score 3 goals in a row) its when you think a guy is attractive until he takes off his hat. Then you realize the reason for the hat was not only to cover up his balding head (which I actually like) but to cover part of his face.

There's also the random tattoos. I have seen the most bizarre tattoos at the gym. I like looking at good tattoos but sometimes I just dont get what they were trying to do. For example: I saw a gym with a palm tree on his arm. Why? I have no idea. I kind of want to ask him what inspired him to get that tattoo. Some of my favorites are the cartoon characters. I have actually seen a grow man with a Tasmanian Devil in his calf.

I promise Im not bashing tattoos. I have actually always wanted to get one or three. My friend Becky has the most beautiful one of a dragon on the outside of her foot. I have a lot of friends with tats and think most of them are beautiful.

I dont know how I went from being mad about realizing my hot gym guy is ugly to tats.

Have any favorite "terrible, what were they thinking,I hope they were drunk" tats?

5 months late

2009-07-06T12:14:00.000-07:00

So about 5 months ago my cousin Abby tagged me and I just realized today I never did it so here it goes....

#1 LYING-
I really really REALLY hate to be lied to. That is probably my number one thing that drives me CRAZY! When someone lies to my face its like they are telling me "You are not smart enough to figure out the truth or cant handle the truth. I really hate half truths too. When you dont tell someone something it is lying. I have people in my life I have to ask very specifically about details or they end up lying to me.

#2 SHOES

I like shoes. I remember something Toni Collette Said as her character Rose in "In her Shoes"..."When I feel bad I like to treat myself. Clothes never look any good... food just makes me fatter... shoes always fit." I totally agree. A new pair of heals always make me feel better and most of the time thinner (the trick is the high the heel the longer/thinner my legs look.)

#3 John Wayne

I like John Wayne Movies. I own 4 of his movies. Kind of odd right?

#4 Sleeping

I cant sleep with my bathroom door open. I dont know why I just dont sleep well knowing its open. Maybe Im afraid that Bloody Mary will come through the mirror.

#5 Vampires

WAY before Twilight I liked Vampires. I like cheesy vampire movies.

#6 Dr. Pepper

I like to drink Dr. Pepper. I especially like DP and Chocolate.I dont remember when exactly I started doing it but when I drink a DP I usually crave a cold DP.

dad

2009-06-23T09:50:00.000-07:00

This last Sunday was Fathers Day. My dad is hard to buy for because if he wants something he just gets it for himself. The only thing you are pretty safe to give him are books or goodies. I decided to give him a few books. My dad is great! He is my lawn service and my handy man. He is one of the busiest people I know but still have time to mow my lawn every week. Mckenna spoke in her ward this sunday and heres her talk. I thought it was great and wanted to share.

Father’s Day Talk

Fathers are teachers, they teach us what we want to know, what we need to know, and what we think we already know. They help us in every way they can, whether it’s helping you with a project or giving you a father’s priesthood blessing.

My Grandpa Belnap is very driven, he always accomplishes what he sets out to do. As a young boy he raised rabbits, then sold them for market, won a marble championship, and participated in sports and music. As a young man he traded a pig to get a cornet, played trumpet in a band, played at dances, bought his own tractor, and went into the military. Later as an adult he owned a store and had 7 children who he taught all he knows. He taught them how to finish what they set out to do, and do it by working hard and having integrity.

My Grandpa Thornhill was a very hard worker. He started his own company and owned it till he died, he was the Mayor of a town near Snowflake called Taylor, and had a Ranch, which he ran with minimal help. He never settled for less then the best, he only accepted excellence.
Quote: “Excellence can be attained if you… CARE more than others do, RISK more than others dare, DREAM more than others think is practical, EXPECT more than others think is possible, WORK harder than others think is necessary.”
- Gordon C. Thornhill

My father inherited a lot from my Grandpa Thornhill, including his work ethic, among never settling for anything less then your best. My dad is the most busy, hard working person I know. Not only is he a hard worker, but he is also very smart. From my dad I have learned 3 of the best ways to learn: listening, reading, and experience. He’s taught me a lot about respect and hard work through his example. He treats everyone with kindness and respect. One of the most important things he has taught me is Heavenly Father is always there for you, and as long as you do what you’re supposed to and serve others your life will be blessed. But nothing comes easy; if life were easy there would be no point to the test.

Fathers sacrifice so much for their family, and our Heavenly Father has sacrificed the most, his most beloved son. He has taught us everything by way of the scriptures. I know this church is true and that if we follow the teachings of the scriptures, church leaders, and follow the good examples of our fathers we can live with our Heavenly Father again.

Lesson of the day

2009-06-02T16:47:00.001-07:00

Dont forget to buy toilet paper....its bad.

Summer is here...

2009-05-27T15:00:00.000-07:00

Ya know how I can tell summer is here??? I am sweating like a whore in church (sorry that was a little vulgar but you get the picture)This is the time of year I ask myself "why do I live in Arizona?" It is 102 degrees at 7:00 at night for heavens sake! I am lucky though, I work all day in my house in a nice air conditioned room. I do get the occasional hot flash when I am blow drying someones hair. I hate running errand around town. By the time my car cools down I am to my next store. I cant wait till October.

Another way I can tell its summer is the delinquents across the street are outside all hours of the day and night doing who knows what. In the morning there is usually plastic bottles, glass and random thing in the street or on my lawn. I swear one of these days I will call the police.

An Adult

2009-05-15T19:37:00.000-07:00

You know you have finally become an adult when you get excited about new storage cabinets. I am VERY excited about the new cabinets I am getting in my Laundry room/Pantry. It is all one room become I made the room that would have been my pantry part of my salon. They are probably being put in next week. YAY!!!

guilty

2009-04-29T18:44:00.000-07:00

Do you ever find yourself thinking about an ex? You wonder if they have gotten fat, losing their hair, happily married....Well today I looked one of them up on facebook (I know Im slightly a stalker)and I thinks he looks terrible and I know its a bitchy thing to say but his wife isnt very cute. Im sure she has a WONDERFUL personality and a great sense of humor but just isnt cute. They look like brother and sister...they have the same nose. Its a bit creepy. I find myself VERY glad it didnt work out and wonder how I ever found them attractive? Today Im actually happy to say Im single.

crap!

2009-04-22T13:01:00.000-07:00

I totally went off my diet yesterday and binged! I ate everything and anything I wanted too! It felt so good. But today I am back to my diet and Im going to be so hardcore. Hopefully yesterday wont set be back too much. I blame my hormones.

a little slip

2009-04-20T13:28:00.000-07:00

Last night I was in the mood to bake which is bad when you are trying not to eat sugar. I broke down and made pumpkin cookie w/chocolate chips. It was my recipe using a carrot cake mix (or spice) and a can of pumpkin. I ate a few. It was bad but felt SO GOOD! This morning I was back on my diet. I didnt even gain any weight so thats good.

*** tip for dieting, add lemon juice to water and it helps cut cravings :)

Muffins and Zac Efron

2009-04-17T21:22:00.000-07:00

So I must be missing food because 2 nights ago I had a dream about eating muffins. If I was going to binge and go off my diet it wouldnt be for a muffin. I have much better things in mind... bbq pizza from Kona Grill, concrete from Neilsons, Pollo fundido from Someburro's, salt and vinegar chips....the list is end less. Only 11 more days.

Something un-related to food or eating. I had a dream about Zac Efron. Hes a BABY but hot none the less. I was teaching a group of people how to fake playing the violin for a movie. Its was really bizzare. I think he had his shirt off....

Diet or die

2009-04-16T14:56:00.000-07:00

Today is day 9 of my diet. I have been doing pretty well. Ive kept to it almost exactly (I did have a little ham on Easter) I am doing it for 21 days. I figure you can do anything for 21 days. Heres what it is:
Breakfast: Whey shake
Lunch: 4 oz protein (chicken, fish, lean or organic beef)
1 Vegetable (as much as want cucumber, radish, spinach, green salad, cauliflower, onion ...)
fruit (1 small apple, handful strawberries or blue berries, orange)
Melba toast
Dinner: Same as lunch

I have been trying to switch it up so I dont get too bored. Im pretty happy with the results so far....8lbs. I also drink a TON of water. I will keep you all informed on my progress.

Sleeping in a book

2009-03-27T11:53:00.000-07:00

You know you have problems when you start dreaming about the book you are reading. At the moment I am reading the #6 Harry Potter the Half Blood Prince and yes I have been having dream of wands and wizards. Its kind of bizarre. Its happened before and will probably happen again. When I was reading the Red Tent (book about the daughter of Jacob/Israel and her life being raised by 4 mothers) I dream't about traveling in the dessert Moses style. It doesnt matter what I eat...its what I read before I go to bed.

Best Show Ever!

2009-03-09T16:33:00.000-07:00

This last saturday night I went to the JEW concert. It was seriously the best show I have seen them play. They looked like they were having a good time too. I am so glad I went. I almost didnt go because they were sold out. I seriously almost cried. Brett, Carly's husband suggested I try Craigs List for a ticket. I found one for $100. At first I was like no way am I paying $100 for a $25 ticket! Then I thought about how much money I have spent on Wicked tickets and I have seen it 6 times. So I bought it and dont regret it one bit! They played their whole Clarity CD track 1 to 12. It was great! I havent heard them play those songs for almost 10 yrs. It was nice to go to a show again. Its been way too long. I kind of even missed the ringing in my ears I have the next day from the loud music.

Hes just not that into you...

2009-02-28T09:04:00.001-08:00

I went and saw the movie "hes just not that into you" last night with Bonnie and Katie. I liked it, it was a cute movie. I did kind of feel like slitting my wrist after though. Bonnie said it left her with a feeling of hope, it just left me depressed. As I was sitting there watching the Character GiGi I realized I have done many of the things she "did wrong". Like obsessing over the guy because he isnt calling or analyzing even little thing he says or does. I had read the book written by Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo years ago and thinks its great. I think its one of those books you should read at least one a year during the "SINGLE" years. It tells you all the things you know and should be doing but dont always do. Like if hes not asking you out on dates...hes just not into you. The book is set up in different chapters and it tackles different scenarios ....if hes not calling, if hes not dating you, if hes not kissing/sleeping with you..... The movie is basically set up the same way it just shows you different relationships. I did like it and will probably own it someday. It did show that women do the same thing...play games. I would recommend the book to all girls and guys that are in the dating scene or in an relationship that they arent sure about. The movie was cute but it COULD make you a little depressed so beware. So in the end after reading the book or seeing the movie you have to decided if "are you the exception...or are you the rule?"

4 down 100 to go

2009-02-20T21:18:00.000-08:00

So this week I have had 4 goals....

I will have a better attitude.
I will not over eat.
I will not talk bad about ANYONE.
I will read at least one scripture a day.

Well...im doing doing so great on the 3rd one. It seems like that's all I've been doing is gossiping. Isn't that always what happens? If u try to work on something and be better that's the times its the hardest. My plan is to work on a few goals a week and then when those goals seem easy I will move on to other goals. Thats the plan anyways.

Fortune cookie from last night

2009-02-07T09:55:00.000-08:00

You will have full contentment by summers end.....Is that a good thing?

If one more thing breaks....

2009-02-06T11:02:00.000-08:00

I had my mail box broken this last saturday night. Someone decided to punch my neighbors mailbox and it hit mine and snapped the pole in half. I got that fixed Monday. Tuesday my phone started acting up. Luckily its working for the moment. My toilet have been acting up too. It sometimes decides it doesnt want to stop running. Well, then last night my garbage disposal broke or the pipes are clogged...Im not really sure. I am so mad! If one more thing breaks or starts acting up im going to make a hole in the wall! Then of course id have to fix that too.

YEA!

2009-01-14T19:25:00.000-08:00

I just purchased 9 tickets to Wicked and 2 tickets to Rent!

Wednesday

2009-01-14T19:23:00.000-08:00

Got my carpets and couches cleaned today. I felt very productive even though I didnt do it myself. I think I like this kind of productivity.

Great way to start the morning

2009-01-09T08:42:00.000-08:00

After spray tanning this morning (8:15) I went to Frys to get some cereal and what not for tonight (im having 5 girl cousins from 14 to 10yrs come spend the night). Guess who I saw, well actually saw me and said hi....Rachel, the skinny, red-head, 19 yr old, model chick from the ward. She was getting a donut for breakfast. Now remember how ridiculous I look after tanning.....all I can say is awesome.

Hip Hop for all ages

2008-12-24T13:04:00.001-08:00

So I listen to a lot of random music. One of my pre-sets is Techo/electronic music 101.1 FM. The other day I realized it is now a hip hop station that plays random old hip hop. Like Biggie, Snoop, Nelly,OutKast, Jay-Z etc..... I reminds me of a simpler time. Check it out....101.1 FM.

**Also there is a movie coming out January 16th 2009 about the tragic life story of rap star Notorious B.I.G. I saw the previews when I went to see Cadillac Records. It looks pretty interesting.

Keep going

2008-12-17T08:14:00.000-08:00

I refuse to get sick this year! I just dont have time. It doesnt help when a 1/4 of my clients show up sick. I take my vitamins everyday and am TRYING to get enough sleep. I should probably stop working 11 or 12 hr days but thats beside the point. As long as I can stay well until the 31st I will be happy.

I have also decided I am going to Paris next year, even if its alone. I have a friend who lives there (who is coming to AZ today for her bros wedding actually) so I really wont be alone. I have been to europe before and im not scared to travel alone. I just need to figure out when I want to go and find a plane ticket. Also I really want to go on a little trip before then, maybe california or something. I havent been anywhere since July which is FOREVER for me. I have a client who has a condo in Hawaii and said I could stay there.

Pins and Needles

2008-12-16T18:24:00.000-08:00

As some of you know I get Acupuncture once a month in Tucson. My friend Leslie does it at her clinic called Ancient Way. I get it done for many reasons....my hands, arms, head, "woman stuff",wrinkles and im a little crazy. I love going down there once a month. Its a little vacation for me. Since I work from home I dont drive very often so I enjoy my 4 hrs in the car to listen to music/sing and think. People think Im strange for driving there but I like it. Heres some pictures of my hands from my last treatment.

I have also had "cupping" done. When I get that done again Ill have her take a picture.

Tis the Season

2008-12-16T10:34:00.000-08:00

I bought my first real live Christmas tree this year. I got it last Monday night. Its was after 9pm and it seemed like all the tree lots were closed but we found one open until 10pm on Mesa Dr and Brown. I got it for $50 plus $15 for the tree stand. It smells great! Its a Grand Fir. I felt like such a grown up getting my own tree. It didnt get decorated until Wednesday , Bonnie and her nieces were good enough to do it. My plan was to get a real tree this year and after the holidays get a fake pre-lit tree for cheap, but now I think I kind of like having a real tree. I'll have to see when its time to clean it up. It was born in Oregon and will die in my front room.

Pumpkin pie and all that jazz

2008-11-29T18:12:00.000-08:00

This pass Thursday was Thanks giving. A Holiday set aside for us to be thankful and thoughtful of all our blessings. Sometimes this day has nothing to do with showing our gratitude. We either wake up at the crack of dawn to start the day of cooking or stay up late the night before baking our pies and preparing for the day to come. We spend hours preparing for a meal that usual is over with in 15mins or so. We make the list of food we want served at dinner, we give out assignments (assuming there are others who are willing to help), we make our own grocery shopping list and then we battle the chaos at the grocery store the week of Thanksgiving because we dont want to get our stuff too early. Weather you are cooking for 6 or 60 i'm pretty sure the routine is the same. If you are hosting this blessed event you also spend the week cleaning and decorating your house so when your family and friends come the house is spotless and is oozing of "thanksgiving spirit". You have colors of golden yellow, rust red and brown throw around the house to create a "harvest wonderland".

When you have all the food prepared you need to figure out how it will be served. What goes where? Should the rolls be first or last? Do we need a separate plates for the jello? Once that is done you are ready to sit down and eat. Then its time to say the blessing and get everyone qiet for the 2 min prayer. As soon as amen is said everyone scrambles to get what they want first. You wait your turn and pray they have a decent piece of turkey left when you finally get your chance. You get to enjoy sitting and chatting for about 30 mins then its time to start thinking about getting the desserts out. Do we have small plates for the pie? Wheres the whipped cream? Should we let everyone dish up their own or should someone serve it? Finally dessert is over and its time to clean up. At this point most of your guest have already bailed so it up to you again to clean your house. Why do we do all this? What makes us do it year after year? It comes down to one thing....tradition.

Yummy!

2008-11-13T11:08:00.000-08:00

Last night we went to El Rico's in Queen Creek for dinner (power and riggs). Why did we go all the way out there you ask? I am being a good girl and getting my visiting teaching done early. One of the girls Elise that we (Bonnie and me) visit, her family owns the restaurant and she works so much that it is only way we can visit her. We brought along Katie, Audry and Amy who we visit teach and/or they visit us. It is the cutest place! It would be perfect for a wedding reception or party. The food is good too. The portions arent enormous but they are a good size and the food isnt greasy. Bonnie fell in love with their chicken enchiladas. Im pretty sure we are going to go back...every month now to do our visiting teaching. Also they are closed Sundays so thats another reason to support them.

Fun in the desert

2008-10-21T16:47:00.000-07:00

This last saturday night I went out to sycamore creek and went riding. It was fun...I havent been very social lately. I hung out with a group of people I havent seen for awhile so it was nice. I was in really good spirits. I was even told I was bubbly. My friend Amber and I are discussing getting some kind of toy....OK not really but it would be fun. Also how hot would we be in we came with our own "romping" toy??? The guys would LOVE us. The problem is we really wouldnt know what we were doing it it broke. Maybe when we learn more about them.

Amber and Scott in the Roketta.

Another part of the night a group of really drunk people came over to our bon fire. I heart helpful drunk people. They helped put ALL our wood in the fire. It was so nice of them. Then they drove away...(great drunks with qauds and jeeps) but not before some dumb*** in a dodge ended up in a ditch. It was so funny. OF course our guys trying to prove their manliness went over to try to help see what they could do.

All in all it was a pretty good night. I didnt get home till about 3am and I my hair smelled like camp fire but I didnt care and still didnt wash it for church :)

2008-10-15T18:44:00.000-07:00

What to be for Halloween? There are so many choices...ok not really. It seems like Halloween is just an excuse for chicks to dress up like sluts. Just as Miranda says to Carrie: "The only two choices for women; witch and sexy kitten." Carrie: "Oh you just said a mouthful there sister." What are the apparently small percetage of women who dont want to walk around in lingerie and bunny ears suppose to wear for Halloween? Also what kind of message are we sending the "little ones". Maybe Halloween is a day when you can show your true colors. Maybe the sweet innocent girl next door who dresses up as a "sexy nurse" would really like to "check your temperature"...
I was looking through one of the many Halloween Ad's you get in the mail and found a decent "greek goddess" outfit. It wasnt too scandalous, then I noticed it was a plus size. What is that says....You can show some skin as long as yours not over a size 14? I'll probably will just stay home this year, pass out candy to the random children who come to my door and chow down on the bowl myself.....

***does that look like the Dorthy from The Wizard of OZ you saw as a child????

Slice of me

2008-10-08T22:15:00.001-07:00

It has been brought to my attention that I don't blog enough (keiko). So heres whats been going on that I haven't BLOGGED about.

I finished reading Gone With the Wind...my copy had 1448 pages. Yes a very long read but very very worth it. I think I love Rhett Butler.....where can I find him??? I am currently reading Scarlett the sequel that was written by Alexandra Ripley. So far I really like it. I am also watching Gone With the Wind the movie. Its kind of weird doing it.

I also have been crazy busy with work. I swear in the last month I have gotten 15-20 new clients. I am really trying and sticking to so far to taking 2 days off a week. With the Holidays coming that will become more difficult.

I also have been stressing about my birthday which is coming up (monday oct 13th). I will be old....ok not really but closer to 30 than 20 and that freaks me out a bit. To celebrate I am throwing myself a little "gathering" at my parents this saturday. I do that so I dont get upset about the party plans. Its worked out for years this way. I do it at my parents for obvious reasons....size and quality. Its much bigger with an awesome back yard and Its way nicer than my house. Dont get me wrong I love my house but my parents place works better for parties.

So thats a little slice of my life. Not that exciting I know. I have no trips planned as of yet. Probably Paris in April/March and hopefully Disneyland in January/February. I just need someone to travel with. Maybe I should find a man.....

***if you want to come to my "gathering" and I havent already emailed/facebook/text you about it...hit me up for info.

Words from Dwight

2008-10-08T22:11:00.000-07:00

Best Dwight Schrute Quotes:

1) I am faster than 80% of all snakes.

2) I don't have a lot of experience with vampires, but I have hunted werewolves. I shot one once, but by the time I got to it, it had turned back into my neighbor's dog.

3) Women are like wolves. If you want one you must trap it. Snare it. Tame it. Feed it.

4) If I could menstruate, I wouldn’t have to deal with idiotic calendars anymore. I’d just be able to count down from my previous cycle. Plus, I’d be more in tune with the moon and the tides.

5) Why tip someone for a job I'm capable of doing myself? I can deliver food. I can drive a taxi. I can, and do, cut my own hair. I did however, tip my urologist, because I am unable to pulverize my own kidney stones.

6) You're PMS'ing pretty bad huh?

7) Michael is like Mozart, and I'm like Butch Cassidy. You mess with Mozart and you're gonna get bullet in your head, courtesy of Butch Cassidy.

8) I am not a security threat. And, my middle name is 'Kurt', not 'Fart.'

9) And I will travel to New Zealand. And walk the Lord of the Rings trail to Mordor.

10) I always wondered how they picked the person to die. I'd be good at picking the person.

2008-09-27T16:06:00.000-07:00

So I was trying to change my background on my blog because I saw these cute ones Carly has done but I couldnt figure it out. Then I jacked up my original page and just spent the last 40 mins fixing it again. I need to leave things alone Ive decided.

Costco

2008-09-19T11:23:00.000-07:00

This week I got my first Costco card. I feel like I have been invited into a secret world filled with giant tubs of candy and huge bottles of cleaning supplies. With in the first 2 mins of walking in I was already hooked. I grabbed a box of "27 Elegant hand crafted holiday cards with matching self-seal envelopes" and it was only $19.99. Thats 74 cents a card! Then I continued to shop and enjoy everything...in bulk. I felt like such a grown up. I ended up spending over $150...but I did get 2 christmas presents and a set of 360 clear plastic cutlery.

another new addiction

2008-09-11T13:44:00.000-07:00

Another to add the the long list:
http://www.etsy.com/index.php

*I started my Christmas shopping

Better than Instant Oatmeal

2008-09-09T22:46:00.000-07:00

In todays world we want everything quick and easy. We want things to happen sooner than later and we want it to be quality. There are a lot of "instant" things. Like instant oatmeal, an instant tan, instant lawn, instant hot water, and instant messenger.

One of my favorites is an instant tan. This last Monday (for the second time) I was "spray tanned" by my friend Kristin. She decided after her 3rd baby she no longer wanted to work but wanted to make a little extra money on the side. She has it all set up in her front room of her house. I do feel a bit awkward standing in the "tent" in my tube top and shorts (you can wear your swimming suit but I don't want lines on my shoulders and no one ever sees my upper thigh except the Doctor and my waxer anyways). Plus hes my friend from high schools wife..... So I stand there in different positions while she hand sprays my body. I have really like the results. She has 3 different kinds of "tanner". It looks really natural and NOT ORANGE! I like this way better than standing in that booth to get spray tanned. You either feel like you are going into a gas chamber and you cant breath or you are reminded of the "Friends" episode where Ross get spray tanned and ends up looking ridiculous. Also it is WAY healthier and quicker than laying out or tanning in a bed. You dont have to lay in the hot sun and you dont get skin cancer (a plus in my book). I would recommend it to anyone AND its only $10.

My other "instant" is my lawn. My dad and brother put sod down in my front yard saturday morning. Its looks so much better than before. I have had dirt for most of the summmer. Its amazing how the sod comes in these rolls and they just roll them out in the yard. Right now I just have to make sure it stays wet so it can start to grow. My dad calls me everyday to check on it. Im a little paranoid too. The sprinklers are set to run 3 times a day but I have to check to make sure it doesnt dry out. I cant wait for it to be under 100 degrees during the day. They also put rock in and it looks so much better.

Dads and brothers are great.

Just thought Id should let you know...

2008-09-06T21:51:00.000-07:00

I LOVE "THE OFFICE"!

Email from Austin

2008-08-31T17:58:00.000-07:00

My little brother is serving his mission in Illinois. A couple weeks ago I got this email. Its totally Austin. I copied it exactly and hes a terrible speller just like his sister.

"elder, how old is that?"‏

one day following church i felt myself famished and decied to remidy the situation. the only thing i could salvage out of the infested missionary cabinets was this mac & cheese. while i proceeded to cook said pasta a very distubing smell invaded my nostrils with great force. i quickly read the experation date on the box to find even more unsettling information.........."FEB 15 02"...........my mind stated "NAY" but my stomach proclaimed "YEA"................many moments later, after consuming pasta that expired when i attended middle school, i came to a conclusion that forbids contestation.......MISSIONARIES CANNOT BE POISONED i hope you enjoyed that. its a true story it happened a few days ago and i'm still alive. well i love you and hope to get some letters soon. love elder thornhill

PHONES!

2008-08-21T18:20:00.000-07:00

They say it comes in threes and I believe it does. So 1st my phone died and I lost all my info, 2nd (last week) I cracked my screen, 3rd they messed up my PLAN at Verizon and they took off text/pic messaging off my plan. So that means I have $450 in charges. LOVELY.....I realized today I received 2 pic notifications that I had to go look online to view my pics. I remembered the last time that happened they had screwed my PLAN up so I called. Jason, from Verizon (a gay guy with a lisp from SLC) was very helpful to get that all taken care of. I dont know what it is about gay guys. You just feel like you can trust them. So HOPEFULLY that is the end of my phone saga.....fingers crossed.

Movies

2008-08-18T10:29:00.000-07:00

I love old movies and musical are my favorite! I wish life was more like a musical. Dont you ever feel the need to break out in song and dance when something really great happens? In old movies it always works out in the end. The guy always gets the right girl, the farm is always saved, the small town beauty get the modeling job, and the villain never wins. Often when I watch movies and TV I am disappointed. There is so much crap we are forced to watch. Actors used to have talent. Not only could they act, but sing and dance as well. I guess I will continue to watch TCM and my old movies and be content.

Yes, I did it again

2008-08-12T21:55:00.000-07:00

While at the gym this evening I broke my phone. The screens cracked. It must have happened when I dropped my bag on the floor. I think my lock or keys cracked it. Luckily I am using my moms old phone till they ship me a new one thursday. I really am starting to hate phones.

I might be losing my mind

2008-08-10T18:59:00.000-07:00

Today at church after sacrament mtg I went to the restroom and after finishing my "business" I washed my hand and started to walk to Relief Society. Then I noticed my favorite Silpada ring (the silver cuff one) was missing. I went back to the bathroom and thought it maybe fell in the trash when I threw the paper towel away. It wasnt there. Bonnie thought it might have been in my purse so I went through that. Nothing. I Went back to the Chapel to the pew I had been sitting in. Again nothing. I even got down on my knees and looked on the floor. Finally after RS I decided to go through the trash (bonnies suggestion) NOTHING!!! My friend Limhi even took pics and a video of me doing this and it is now posted on Facebook. I was SO upset! I finished out church and did another once over on the floor in the chapel. Again nothing. I went to my families for dinner and started playing around with Mckenna, which involves me hitting her in the boob (seriously I didnt look like that when I was 14 yrs old!) Then she hit me back of course. It was then I noticed it hurt which it doesnt normally. So I looked in my bra....and guess what I found?!? Yep...my ring. Earlier, while in the restroom I had adjusted my bra and it must had slip off and landed in my bra. Im so happy I found it but a little embarrassed it was in my bra the whole time. Funny thing is, when I text my friends to tell them I found it Hillary guess It was in my bra. I asked how she knew. She said she always finds things in hers....

men and cars

2008-08-06T12:48:00.000-07:00

Last night I learned a very important lesson. Never, NEVER tell a man where to go when hes driving(even if its your car he's driving). I realized last night that you cant EVER help a man with directions even if he has no idea where he is going. Its just best to keep your mouth shut and act dumb. You cant even make hand gestures where to exit. They (men) get so upset! It doesn't matter you were just trying to help. You have to resist the urge and keep quiet. Also when they finally need your help they don't ask for it. You're just suppose to know its time to open your mouth and tell him where to go. This is probably another reason I'm not married.

a little bit of funny...

2008-07-30T22:58:00.000-07:00

Something I havent listened to for awhile but so funny. If you have to time please listen. Go to page and click to listen:Santaland Diaries. (1992)

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5066175

UFC

2008-07-22T22:23:00.000-07:00

So on saturday night the guys came over to watch the UFC fight. I personally dont get into it but they needed a place to watch it and lets face it...I have a nice big TV and a very very comfy couch (they fall asleep on it often) When I say fight of course I mean 7 fights (at least). The thing is there is the main fight and a bunch of other ones before and after depending on how long the "big" fight lasts. I dont get it.....grow men punching and kicking each other. Half the time I cant watch because I think someone gonna break something or lose an eye (one guy really did get his eye poked and it was gross). The most entertain part is looking at all the dumb tattoos they have and the advertisements on their shorts (like what they choose to have on their butt). It makes me think of things like: do the advertisers pay more depending on where their logo is on their shorts?
The thing is I bet I end up watching one again. The dumb things we do for guys.....

still need to pack

2008-07-22T22:20:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow I am going to Park City for the first time. I leave tomorrow afternoon with my parents and lil sister. We are driving half way tomorrow and the rest thursday. I am excited to get out of the heat. I plan to read, shop and do some hiking. Im glad I am flying home and not driving. I promise to take some pictures.

TRUCKS ARE FOR GIRLS!!!

2008-07-16T20:45:00.000-07:00

This is my truck for the week. Why you ask? My friend and I traded because he drives to Litchfield everyday and my car gets better gas mileage. I LOVE IT!!! I feel so big. It reminds me of back in the day when I had my red truck. Its funny though...my left foot doesnt touch the floor in the truck when I drive. But I Feel like a pimp!

I HATE TECHNOLOGY

2008-07-06T17:03:00.000-07:00

My phone decided it wanted to leave this world and crashed. It was very inconvenient. I got a new phone and sync it and lost all my info. That means all my contacts, addresses, numbers, memos and APPOINTMENTS! I am basically screwed! So if you would like to text/email/message me and give me your info that would be wonderful! Also if some reason you have a hair appointment with me please let me know. Im trying to get my calendar back together.
Email: littleredv@hotmail.com

The smell of death

2008-07-03T13:38:00.000-07:00

So earlier this week (tuesday) my clients Christy told me that by the side gate, where my clients go through to come back to my salon door smelled awful like something died. I went out later and sure enough it wreaked of death. I couldnt figure it out. My garbage didnt smell, I didnt have any dead animals in my yard...nothing. Then today when I was helping Jessi take the baby out to the truck I saw it (and smelled it) a dead, half decomposed cat. Mostly I just saw the tail. I still need to let my neighbor Brenda know and call animal control cuz there NO WAY Im cleaning that mess up!

***I thought Id share this lovely picture with all of you :)

Take me out to the ball game

2008-07-01T11:10:00.000-07:00

Monday night I went to a Diamond Backs game. I had 4 tickets from my dad. Its not always easy trying to decide who to invite. You just cant take anyone to a game. I ended up taking Brady, Matt and Paul. Of course it was fun....I was the only girl but that can also be a problem. I turn into "Vince" my male counter-part. I am no longer looked at like a girl with breast...I am just "one of the guys". I should be happy to join such a club but, alas I am not. I don't want to be one of the guys. When that happens I end up getting punched in the arm or head. I don't get it. What do they want. Sometimes they want girl who can do "guy" things but then also they want a girlie girl? I guess I should have sported my heels and whore cloths, then maybe they wouldn't have kept hitting me with a bag of cotton-candy......Or maybe its a form of flirtation? Who the Hell knows.

Home Sweet Home!

2008-06-22T09:30:00.000-07:00

I returned home Friday night. I felt like I had been gone a month. I was very productive and unpacked, read my mail, called a few clients back and started laundry. I went to bed about 11 and I got up Saturday at 5am. Thats VERY weird for me. My internal clock is off cuz Israel is 10 hours ahead of us. But I did get a lot done yesterday. It felt like 2 days!

Last night Me and Erin (sister) went to My Fair Lady. (I have season tickets) It was really good. I was so tired I was kind of doing the head bob thing. Tim Jerome played Alfred P. Doolittle and did a fantastic job! Also the famous Marni Nixon played Mrs. Higgins. For those who don't know she was the Singing voice of Audry Hepburn in My Fair Lady, Deborah Kerr in the King and I and An Affair to Remember, and Natalie Wood in West Side Story. Im so glad I went last night, even though I was exhausted.

A day in the sun...ok just an hour or so.

2008-06-15T00:37:00.000-07:00

This morning I was woken up by the cleaning lady vacuuming the hall @ 6:45am. That was really nice. About 9 am my dad and I went down to the beach (about a 3 mins walk from our hotel) in Tel Aviv. You have to rent chairs for 12 shekels each. So I plopped down, turned and my ipod and started to soak up the sun. My dad went swimming in the water. I decided I should probably get in the water to say Ive actually been in the Mediterranean Sea. I got in up to my knees. I was only out about an hour and I got some lines. I think I'll do the same thing tomorrow morning before we leave for Tiberias.

Another day in the middle east

2008-06-13T11:10:00.000-07:00

Yesterday we went to Petra (which is in Jordan) The top of my head got a little sun burned which isnt fun. Now Im gonna have weird crusty crap on my head. Good think I dont care what people here think. Petra was pretty amazing. I took alot of pictures of rocks. My father would be so proud. He LOVES rocks! He started talking about them as soon as we got in the van and headed towards Petra. He talked about the mountains/rocks with our chain-smoker tour guide.

Our guide was impressed. Our guide was kind of annoying. Every time we stopped he lit one up. I swear he went thru 2 packs in the 8 hrs we spent with him. He was trying to convince me to go into business with him. He wants me to sell Dead Sea products in my salon and do mud massages. Right...I'll just set them up in my kitchen.

Today we rode from Eilat to Tel Aviv. BUT... before that we did a little shopping. I probably spend more than I should have. In my defense I did buy like 5 gifts too. I bought the HOTTEST green heals!!! Im so excited to wear them! My parents made fun of me. They said I can only wear them twice a year, St. Patricks Day and Christmas. Whatever...Im gonna rock them whenever I want!!!! (yes I used 4 exclamation points)

For your imformation...

2008-06-12T07:46:00.000-07:00

I rode a donkey today.

looking out on the beach...

2008-06-10T22:01:00.000-07:00

We made it safe to Tel-Aviv...finally. We had a 8 1/2 hour flight to London, 9 hour lay-over and then another 5 hour flight to Israel. During the lay over we went to Westminster and got fish and chips. Every time I sat down I fell asleep. Last night I finally slept....and boy did I sleep! v I slept for like 11 hours! We are getting ready to leave and travel for the day.

Leaving on a jet plane....

2008-06-08T14:21:00.000-07:00

Well in 5 hours I will be leaving on a plane an on my way to Israel. Technically I will be going to London first. We will have a 9 hour lay-over and then we fly to Tel -Aviv. We get about 5:30 am TUESDAY morning. Im gonna really REALLY try not to be grumpy. Im kind of freaking out/really excited....

I know EVERYONE will miss me (those who actually see me). No worries I will be returning June 20th. I will have a lot of time to think and read. That I am excited about. Unfortunately I will not be reading Gone With the Wind as planned. Maybe next long trip....

Have fun!

To Brush or not to brush

2008-06-04T12:23:00.000-07:00

I was wondering something....actually my friend asked me and I gave him my thoughts on it but today I started thinking about it again. Here it is: what do u do about morning breath when u wake up and your significant other want to give u a "little morning lovin"? Do u give them a quick kiss then run to brush your teeth? Or have breath mints by your bed? Or do you just dont care and go at it? Personally I think it depends on how much you like/love the other person....and of course how bad their morning breath is. Id like to know what other people think about the whole thing.

Busy Week

2008-06-02T22:34:00.000-07:00

Today was the first day of a very LONG week! I have about 65 appointments this week. I leave Sunday for 2 weeks. A busy week for me is usually 40-45. Today went very fast. I finally shoved a piece of pizza in my mouth around 4:15. (My mother brought me a pizza that was left over from Mckenna's birthday party) All the clients were pretty easy today minus this one lady who I kind of wanted to yell at and maybe pull her hair. She complained that hair product I sold her last month made her hair "too puffy", "took all her shine away" and "made her hair lighter". First of all Im pretty sure she is nuts. There is no way the product (small talk by: TIGI) would lighten her hair. Its lighter because she does her own color and its crappy color. Too puffy? I told her it was for volume. As for shine....I think its her color.

I do have a little slice of heaven to look forward to.....ECLIPSE. I am finally reading it. I really like Edward...ok maybe love. I know he isnt real but I really dont care. Before I even read Twlight I had a thing for Vampires and now these books have deepened my love for them. Im not as obsessed as my little sister though....she has read all three books 6 times each! Thats 18 TIMES! I will probably finish it this week and I have decided to read Gone With The Wind while I am in Israel. I'll probably take another book just in case I finish it.

Well I better go to sleep before I pass out.