Waffle Wednesday

Decisions have been difficult. Every time I think I've decided something, another pro to the other somethings I've been pondering pops up. My thought's are going in circles and it's making me dizzy!

I decided to try meditating... nope, i couldn't get my head to be quiet for long enough.

Finally the thought came into my head of the temple. I don't know how I've gone so long without that thought, after all there is a large picture of one in my bedroom. Honestly this was the first time I had even remotely had such a thought, probably because all the other ones had created a tornado around it. So I made the decision to go yesterday.

Unfortunately I forgot my phone at home. But it was ok, because I left a sleeping friend a note in her apartment asking if she could call for me (I hate asking for favors, but I always have to remember that others don't have the opportunity to serve if you don't ask) Long story short, I missed the appointment she had made and had a nervous breakdown. Sometimes it's hard to get into the Logan temple, but if you ask to come over to someone's house, they'll usually find time for you. There was plenty of open spots and my roommate was even able to come with me.

From then on out the day was great!

At the temple, the moment I walked in I was actually able to have my head quiet for the most part.

After clearing my head I went to the field house even though it was just 20 minutes.

When I was done there, I had time to spare before my SI session and decided to walk around, and in the process of doing so ran into an old friend. Since she does student teaching this was one of the super rare occasions she was on campus. Earlier that day I thought it would be great to run into her and voila!

SI was one of the better ones.

Waffle Wednesday was wonderful because, honestly, it ends with waffles and syrup with a friend, enough said.

Ode To my Teens

Good bye.

You were an excellent 7 years.

I enjoyed your beginnings very much while I was in middle school

And I ended you while being in my second year of college.

The middle of you was excellent as well.

I began my travels during my time with you.

Fell for Harry Potter harder than I had before

Enjoyed my education very much while you were with me.

The books we enjoyed together were marvelous weren't they?

So were the friendships that we had.

I'll miss you my dearest years.

So long childhood

You helped me strive to be what am now and what I am going to be.

But don't worry, you'll always be with me. In memory, and of course you've practically imprinted yourself on me. What am I talking about? You are me. Lessons learned, and not yet learned. Experiences, joys and sadness. I shall miss you most definitely, I feel like Peter Pan right now (who is sitting in the other room, since it is getting close to Halloween). Growing up, started a couple years ago but I feel that this monumental perfect age (I can still count it on my hands and feet) is only going to change at a more rapid rate. So long 13,14,15,16,17,18, and 19.


... And hello roaring Twenties!

So far you have:

Given me a free fully loaded cup of Fro-yo.

Time with my best friend

My family from another state

Cake(of course)

A great conversation with a friend and neighbor

First taste of French onion soup made by my roommate along with deliciously spicy brownies.

A walk among pumpkins.

Just simply splendid days. It will be a great year indeed and I look forward to you, in all difficulties and happiness of figuring out life and emotions and friendships. I'm excited for all the joys in store!

Clever Hollywood

Alrighty Hollywood you've caught my attention with this one. A very well done trailer. I'm wondering though, do you think they would be gutsy enough to film the whole film in black and white? Because that would be extra kudos from me.

News on the "Telephone "

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I heard the story from my roommate last night and then watched this when one of my co-workers showed it to me. It did wet my eyes but at the end we both noticed the same thing. Even the news plays the game of "telephone". I feel like the details are important, but maybe that's because I'm proud of my school.

For instance, it wasn't really a nearby office building, it was the business building. And it wasn't a nearby college. It is a major UNIVERSITY and the accident happened practically on campus. That's all.

Classique Vintage Part I

Life's been a bit hard lately, for not only me but those around me, so it's kinda a double whammy. Circumstances and experiences aren't tough though. Nope, those are all rather fun.

For example, Wednesday I had the privilege of going to a Tony's Grove company party at the Hyrum dam. It was all just a spur of the moment invite. I literally grabbed my swimsuit and left. I wasn't sure that I did want to go, but I was sooo glad I did. I didn't know anyone there except for Cody, so it was kind of strange, but it turned out excellent in the end. Highlights: free pizza, tan [no sunscreen no sunburn :) ], for some reason my body decided to pretend to be a flat rock and skip across the water three times as I let go of the tube( I actually recommend this one, SO fun). I will tell you however, that I can barely lift my arms up, they are so sore.

Another example is showcased by this:


Pioneer Day was spent by dressing up vintage style( yeah we do know what the meaning of the word pioneer is I promise) and going to Bear Lake and doing a photo shoot like the one I mentioned at the bottom of the post here. It was even topped off with Twizzlers, Starbursts, soda, and hair whipping wind.

So fun.


























Go to this link to see the rest of them. :)

I Spy With My Little Eye

The other day I rolled out of bed and went hiking. I didn't have a plan for it, but I was invited the moment that I rolled out of bed and answered the door. And I thought "Why not?" I wasn't doing much that day anyway. So I went.

It was a 10.4 mil hike. 5.2 in and out. I didn't think it would be too hard. And it wasn't. It was pretty. The trail wasn't a lake or a big scenic view like most people go hiking for, it was an old tree. Juniper to be exact. Who comes up with the idea to hike 5 miles to go see a tree? No matter how old it is.

But there were perks. Remember my blog name? Well, it was definitely one of those beautiful butterfly days. As we were hiking, butterflies were EVERYWHERE. You had to watch your step, they were fluttering in and out of our legs. It was GREAT.

The Day My Childhood Ended

Childhood has the greatest memories. Friends were made so much easier. My best friend up to high school became my best friend simply because my shy little kindergarten self mustered up the courage to ask the new girl from Texas if she wanted to play tag and there it started. Sadly I don't remember much about our friendship up to third grade, but I do know we were pretty good friends.

She had the coolest birthday parties. She talked super fast, but I always seemed to understand her pretty well, I didn't know what people were talking about when they said she talked fast. We balanced each other out. Her and her family always seemed to be having fun. We were always in the same class throughout elementary. I'm not sure we had much in common, but somehow we were great friends.

Then in third grade something came along that really tied us together with great memories. There were previews for a certain movie on TV. My dad had tried to read us the books but I didn't want to, they seemed boring. But when I saw the preview, I thought I'd give the books a chance. Good thing I did too. For they became my favorites.



My best friend and I started reading them at the same time, I don't even know if we knew the other was reading them or not, but we were hooked, and I remember talking about them to her in the alcove of the entrance of the school during recess.

Games ensued in the following years.

-We recruited two boys and during recess we pretended we were the characters out of scenes of Harry Potter. When someone was gone we would skip to a part in the story that allowed for them to be gone.

-During a free time, a very competitive game of Harry Potter Trivia occurred and soon became a favorite of those who played, it was a dark time when the teachers wouldn't bring it out anymore because there were missing pieces. But because of that game I found another friend.

-My best friend and I found a way to entertain ourselves during the science projects we worked on together by making characters and objects out of clay and playing Quidditch with them in her kitchen.
-Countless other games happened as well, these came to mind easily however.

Many memories occurred on account of the Harry Potter books and movies alike. I cannot convey how much I adore them because they remind me of childhood. So to finally attend the last movie was somewhat heart breaking.

But I did enjoy the day. I went shopping all day for the cheapest t-shirt I could find at the mall, only to end up going to Walmart to find everything I needed all in 30 minutes. And then I made this...


Heidi found it on this blog and thought it was adorable. It's Harry Potter- esque without being too blatant about it and I love it! Plus did I mention I made it entirely from hand, NO STENCILS. I'm pretty pleased with it. I'll probably go get more shirts so I can make more sayings or pictures and what not. Hmm... maybe I could sell some custom, one of a kind shirts?